Yankees Head to Seattle for Key Series

The undefeated Yankees look to continue their hot start against the Mariners.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 12:23pm by Ben Kaplan

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The New York Yankees, off to a 3-0 start, are heading to Seattle to take on the Mariners in a key early-season series. The Yankees are led by star outfielder Aaron Judge, who has been impressive in the team's first few games.

Why it matters

This series will be an early test for the Yankees, who are looking to bounce back from a disappointing 2025 season and reassert themselves as one of the top teams in the American League. The Mariners are also hoping to get off to a strong start and prove they can compete with the league's elite teams.

The details

The Yankees have been dominant in their first three games, outscoring opponents 21-8. Judge has led the way, hitting .417 with two home runs and five RBIs. The Mariners, meanwhile, are 2-1 on the young season and will be looking to take advantage of playing at home to hand the Yankees their first loss.

  • The Yankees-Mariners series begins on March 31, 2026.
  • The teams will play three games, with the series concluding on April 2, 2026.

The players

Aaron Judge

The Yankees' star outfielder and team captain, who has been off to a hot start this season.

New York Yankees

The iconic MLB franchise, looking to bounce back from a disappointing 2025 campaign.

Seattle Mariners

The Mariners are hoping to prove they can compete with the league's top teams this season.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to get this series started against a tough Mariners team. It's going to be a good early-season test for us.”

— Aaron Judge, Yankees Outfielder

What’s next

The Yankees and Mariners will meet again for a four-game series in New York in mid-June.

The takeaway

This series will be an important early-season barometer for both the Yankees and Mariners, as they look to establish themselves as contenders in the American League.