JESSE WINKER NEWS

Laces walk-off single Sunday Winker went 1-for-5 with an RBI sacrifice fly and a game-winning run-scoring single in an extra-innings win over the Royals on Sunday.

Impact Winker played a critical role in the red-hot Mariners' win, as his 10th-inning sacrifice fly tied the game at 4-4 and his 12th-inning single plated Adam Frazier with the winning run. Winker is showing signs of breaking out of a recent slump, as he was productive as a pinch hitter Saturday night before Sunday's two-RBI tally.

APRIL 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Winker's single wins it in 12th, Mariners beat Royals 5-4

Jesse Winker capped an 11-pitch at-bat with a broken-bat single that scored Adam Frazier, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Kansas City Royals 5-4 in 12 innings to complete a three...

APRIL 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Breaks through as pinch hitter Winker entered Saturday's win over the Royals as a pinch hitter in the seventh inning and contributed a walk, a two-run double and a run over two plate appearances.

Impact The struggling outfielder had gotten the night off from starting duties, but he ended up playing a part in the Mariners' 13-run breakout. Winker's eighth-inning two-bagger came at a particularly timely juncture, as it gave Seattle breathing room after the Royals had closed to within 8-7. Perhaps Saturday's productive night will help reignite Winker's bat after he'd gone 1-for-21 over the previous six games.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Saturday's lineup Winker is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Royals.

Impact Winker has gone just 3-for-28 (.107) since his first day off of the season, so he will get another chance to clear his head Saturday. Dylan Moore will get the nod in left field in Winker's place.

APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Robbie Ray backed by 3 homers as Mariners beat Rangers 6-2

Robbie Ray pitched six strong innings to win his home debut for Seattle, Eugenio Suárez hit a three-run home run in the first, and the Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 6-2

APRIL 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On base four times in rout Winker went 2-for-3 with an RBI single, two walks and a run in a win over the Astros on Friday.

Impact The offseason acquisition had the type of output fantasy managers have been clamoring for throughout his sluggish start to the season, serving as a thorn in the side of Astros pitching throughout the night. The night marked Winker's first multi-hit tally since Opening Day, and in a testament to the extent of his struggles to date, it only served to push his average back up to .200.

APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Frazier and Jesse Winker show glimpses of what could be for Mariners After a slow start, two of the club's newest position players posted their best performances of the season in an 11-1 win over the Astros.

APRIL 16, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Out against lefty Winker is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Impact With a southpaw (Dallas Keuchel) on the hill for Chicago, the lefty-hitting Winker will take a seat for the first time this season. The righty-hitting Dylan Moore will replace Winker in left field.

APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On base thrice in loss Winker went 1-for-3 with an RBI single and two walks in a loss to the White Sox on Tuesday.

Impact Winker got the Mariners to within a run with his timely ninth-inning single that plated J.P. Crawford. The offseason acquisition has just three hits -- all singles -- in his first five games, but he's drawn at least one walk in each outing on his way to a .435 on-base percentage over his first 23 plate appearances.

APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reds president to fans: `Where are you going to go?'

Cincinnati Reds President Phil Castellini appeared to tell fans they had no choice other than to accept the team’s pared-down roster, then apologized hours later

APRIL 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reds president Phil Castellini threatens fans frustrated by team's offseason: 'Where you gonna go?' After just missing the playoffs in 2021, the Reds traded franchise players Jesse Winker and Eugenio Suarez, among others, in a disappointing...

APRIL 12, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Multi-hit effort in debut Winker went 2-for-4 with a walk in a win over the Twins on Friday.

Impact Winker had a noteworthy regular-season Mariners debut, as not only did he produce the only multi-hit effort of the day for Seattle, but he also made a game-ending catch at the left-field wall on a Gary Sanchez drive that initially looked like it had a chance to leave the yard. Winker operated out of the No. 3 spot in the order Friday and is slotted there again Saturday while starting at designated hitter.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers not letting expectations impact their approach

The defending NL Central champion Milwaukee Brewers say their unfamiliar status as preseason division favorites shouldn’t impact their approach

APRIL 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MLB odds: Surprising team popular with bettors to win World Series

MLB Opening Day is here, and the Mariners, a team with four playoff appearances in 44 seasons, are a popular pick to win the World Series.

APRIL 6, 2022

Mariners expect to graduate out of rebuild into contention

The Seattle Mariners are poised to end the narrative that has hung over the franchise for two decades

MARCH 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Matt Calkins: Do Mariners need to spend big to win big and end playoff drought? SEATTLE — Want a number that will make you happy? Here's one: 90. That's how many games the Mariners won last year without Cy Young winner R...

MARCH 29, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Cost-cutting takes a bite out of offense for Cincinnati Reds

The Cincinnati Reds are regrouping after losing players who were key parts of the 2021 team

MARCH 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

New Reds OF Pham treating this season as 'revenge tour'

The Cincinnati Reds have signed free agent outfielder Tommy Pham, trying to boost a spot where a pair of All-Stars no longer play

MARCH 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Doing drills at first base Winker took grounders at first base during Saturday's practice, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact A single spring drill is by no means an indication that Winker will spend a considerable amount of time at first base this season, though it would certainly benefit the Mariners if he proves capable at the position. He's not a good defender in the the outfield, an area that's full already in Seattle and will become overcrowded once Julio Rodriguez debuts and once Kyle Lewis (knee) gets healthy. At first base, Ty France is the only viable option due to Evan White's (groin) injuries and underperformance. France could shift to second or third base at times to accommodate Winker at first.

MARCH 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Free agent frenzy sends familiar faces to new places in MLB

Many familiar faces with impressive resumes are in new places following one of major league baseball’s wildest free agent frenzies

MARCH 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shortstop Barrero, starter Castillo among injured Reds

Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell says shortstop José Barrero will have hand surgery and will be sidelined for about six weeks

MARCH 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

India, Stephenson need to carry more of the load for Reds

Jonathan India and Tyler Stephenson pledge to avoid the “sophomore jinx” by setting new goals for the 2022 season taking on more responsibility in the Reds’ new lineup

MARCH 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS