Ty France

It's a new year. They have new goals. But at the end of the day, the M's won the way they always seem to. "It feels like we never left."

France is aiming to get back to his early 2022 swing and use the whole field. “There’s a lot of hits out there."

Although they chased Justin Verlander after four innings and 10 hits, the Mariners' bullpen uncharacteristically couldn't hold on.

No, we don't know if the Mariners have enough in the tank to forge their way into the postseason party for the first time since 2001.

Exactly one year later, the Mariners look like the clear winners of the seven-player megadeal with the Padres, which included Ty France.

He's added more value to his résumé with his play at first base, and his catch and throw Friday night were a crucial part of a Seattle win.

In three college seasons, France was hit 48 times. He was plunked 112 times in the minors, and now he's been hit 22 times in the majors.

After going (a surprising) 15-12 in the first month of the season, the Mariners fell on hard times in May. What could June hold?

Eric Campbell thought he closed the door on his playing career when he became head coach of the Norwich Sea Unicorns. But fate called.

Plus the red-hot Mariners, deja vu in Kansas City, the extra-innings madness and more.

Who's off to the best starts this season? Jim Bowden highlights the hot hitters and pitchers, and what he expects from them in 2021.

Spring yielded some surprises which are reflected on the Mariners' roster — some good and at least one not-so-good.

Perry Hill, the team's infield guru, has spent a lot of time with France this spring, like he's done with J.P. Crawford and Shed Long Jr.

Jim Bowden breaks down 14 of the young players who are wowing scouts this spring and shares insight from their GMs and managers.

It remains to be seen when Kelenic will appear in games again, and it's too early to say where he will begin the season.

France played for the Hall of Famer at San Diego State and frequently comes back to the lessons he learned from Mr. Padre.

The deal for pitcher James Paxton isn't official yet, so he's not on the 40-man, but we're adding him to this list.

Mariners players do not view this season as a springboard to something potentially better, but more as an opportunity to make a mark now.