The Seattle Mariners, nicknamed, “The M’s”, are one of the latter additions to the Major League Baseball (MLB). The team was formed in 1977 in Seattle, Washington, United States after the Seattle Pilots relocated to Milwaukee and became the Milwaukee Brewers. The Seattle Mariners became a member of the American League (AL) and represented the AL West Division since 1977.
The Seattle Mariners have been notable for using T-Mobile Park as their home ground since 1999. They achieved a ranking of #3 in the AL Division with a record of 88-74-0 in the 2023 season. They chose Luis Castillo as their #1 pitcher for his 219 strikeouts and Cal Raleigh as their #1 batter for his 30 home runs throughout the 2023 MLB season. The Seattle Mariners have also developed strong rivalries with teams like the Oakland Athletics, the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Houston Astros, and the San Diego Padres. The team is also popular for its mascot, the Mariner Moose.
The Seattle Mariners Playoff History
The Seattle Mariners have played 48 seasons from 1977 to 2024 as per Baseball Reference. They have participated in the playoffs five times so far in their career. The achievements of the team are described as follows -
The Seattle Mariners MLB Wild Card Appearances
The Seattle Mariners have played Wild Card games as a member of the American League (AL). They have appeared in the Wild Card games twice in their career as per Champs or Chumps. Their performance in the games is as listed below -
| Years | Results |
| 2000 | ALWC winner |
| 2022 | ALWC winner |
The Seattle Mariners MLB Division Series Appearances
The Seattle Mariners are a member of the American League (AL) West Division. They have participated in the American League Division Series (ALDS) games five times as per Champs or Chumps. The team’s performance in the games is shown below -
| Years | Results |
| 1995 | ALDS Winner |
| 1997 | Lost ALDS |
| 2000 | ALDS Winner |
| 2001 | ALDS Winner |
| 2022 | Lost ALDS |
The Seattle Mariners MLB League Championship Appearances
The Seattle Mariners have made three appearances in the American League Division Series (ALDS) games as of 2024 as per Champs or Chumps. The team’s performance in the ALDS games is shown below -
| Years | Results |
| 1995 | Lost to the Cleveland Indians (2-4) |
| 2000 | Lost to the New York Yankees (2-4) |
| 2001 | Lost to the New York Yankees (1-4) |
The Seattle Mariners Postseason Results Year by Year
The following table discusses the postseason performance of the Seattle Mariners as of 2024 as per Champs or Chumps -
| Years | Record | Results |
| 2023 | 88-74 | Missed Playoffs |
| 2022 | 90-72 | Lost AL Division Series (Won 1 Round) |
| 2021 | 90-72 | Missed Playoffs |
| 2020 | 27-33 | Missed Playoffs |
| 2019 | 68-94 | Missed Playoffs |
| 2018 | 89-73 | Missed Playoffs |
| 2017 | 78-84 | Missed Playoffs |
| 2016 | 86-76 | Missed Playoffs |
| 2015 | 76-86 | Missed Playoffs |
| 2014 | 87-75 | Missed Playoffs |
| 2013 | 71-91 | Missed Playoffs |
| 2012 | 75-87 | Missed Playoffs |
| 2011 | 67-95 | Missed Playoffs |
| 2010 | 61-101 | Missed Playoffs |
| 2009 | 85-77 | Missed Playoffs |
| 2008 | 61-101 | Missed Playoffs |
| 2007 | 88-74 | Missed Playoffs |
| 2006 | 78-84 | Missed Playoffs |
| 2005 | 69-93 | Missed Playoffs |
| 2004 | 63-99 | Missed Playoffs |
| 2003 | 93-69 | Missed Playoffs |
| 2002 | 93-69 | Missed Playoffs |
| 2001 | 116-46 | Lost AL Championship Series (Won 1 Round) |
| 2000 | 91-71 | Lost AL Championship Series (Won 1 Round) |
| 1999 | 79-83 | Missed Playoffs |
| 1998 | 76-85 | Missed Playoffs |
| 1997 | 90-72 | Lost AL Division Series (Won 0 Rounds) |
| 1996 | 85-76 | Missed Playoffs |
| 1995 | 79-66 | Lost AL Championship Series (Won 1 Round) |
| 1994 | 49-63 | No Postseason |
| 1993 | 82-80 | Missed Playoffs |
| 1992 | 64-98 | Missed Playoffs |
| 1991 | 83-79 | Missed Playoffs |
| 1990 | 77-85 | Missed Playoffs |
| 1989 | 73-89 | Missed Playoffs |
| 1988 | 68-93 | Missed Playoffs |
| 1987 | 78-84 | Missed Playoffs |
| 1986 | 67-95 | Missed Playoffs |
| 1985 | 74-88 | Missed Playoffs |
| 1984 | 74-88 | Missed Playoffs |
| 1983 | 60-102 | Missed Playoffs |
| 1982 | 76-86 | Missed Playoffs |
| 1981 | 44-65 | Missed Playoffs |
| 1980 | 59-103 | Missed Playoffs |
| 1979 | 67-95 | Missed Playoffs |
| 1978 | 56-104 | Missed Playoffs |
| 1977 | 64-98 | Missed Playoffs |
Seattle Mariners Playoffs History FAQs
A. The Seattle Mariners last made the playoffs in 2022.
A. The Seattle Mariners beat the New York Yankees in the playoffs during the ALDS in 1995.
A. The Seattle Mariners are notable for being the only team to not appear or win the World Series in their career so far.
A. The Seattle Mariners have won the ALDS thrice in 1995, 2000 and 2001.
A. The Seattle Mariners do not have any rings yet in their career as of 2024.
