Mariners hire millennial former high school teacher as manager
Jason Kanzler is reportedly the new Seattle Mariners manager…

Seattle Mariners: What Happened
Yahoo Sports reported on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 in a story involving Seattle Mariners, Jason Kanzler. Here is how the report opens:
Jason Kanzler is reportedly the new Seattle Mariners manager…

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Key Takeaways
- The story: Mariners hire millennial former high school teacher as manager
- Who’s involved: Seattle Mariners and Jason Kanzler
- League: Baseball
- First reported: Tuesday, November 3, 2026 by Yahoo Sports
Background: Seattle Mariners
The Seattle Mariners are an American professional baseball team based in Seattle. The Mariners compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) West Division.
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