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Dan Wilson announces own firing as Mariners manager in rare postgame moment

Seattle manager delivered emotional statement to media after being informed before final game, breaking standard MLB protocol.

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What to know

  • Dan Wilson broke MLB protocol by personally announcing his own firing in a postgame press conference on September 28—a virtually unheard of occurrence in modern sports.
  • The Mariners collapsed from 2025 AL West champions and ALCS Game 7 contenders to a 76-86 third-place finish in 2026, driven by offensive regression, pitching inconsistency, and defensive struggles.
  • Wilson was informed before the final game and held a closed-door meeting with players and staff before making the public announcement, departing from standard practice where front offices handle dismissal announcements.
  • President of Baseball Operations Jerry Dipoto and GM Justin Hollander retained their positions while acknowledging the organization 'collectively failed to meet expectations.'

“I'm still processing this with my family, and it's a very difficult day. We love this city. We love this community and we appreciate the organization for what it has meant to the family since coming here as a player in '94.”

Dan Wilson, Mariners manager · Fox News ↗

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Dan Wilson announces own firing as Mariners manager in rare postgame moment
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    Dipoto confirms Wilson firing; cites collective organizational failure

    Seattle President of Baseball Operations Jerry Dipoto released a statement confirming the firing decision, noting that 'collectively we failed to meet our own expectations' and acknowledging that a leadership change was necessary. Dipoto and General Manager Justin Hollander will remain for 2027.

    “This season has been very difficult, and of course, the results have not been what any of us expected. As a result, it's concluded that today is my last day as manager of the Seattle Mariners.”
    — Dan Wilson, Mariners manager · source
    1. 2 outlets Ex-Mariners manager Dan Wilson announced his own firing in awkward press conference

      first by Yahoo Sports, 10h ago · also Fox News

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    Wilson announces own firing at postgame press conference — In an unusual moment that breaks MLB protocol, Wilson stepped to the microphone after the Mariners' 7-3 win to personally announce his dismissal to media, delivering an emotional address before front-office executives addressed reporters.

  3. background

    Wilson informed of firing before final game; holds closed-door meeting — Before Game 162 against the Los Angeles Angels, Wilson was informed during a pregame meeting that he would not return. He then held a closed-door meeting to inform players and staff of his dismissal.

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    Mariners fire manager Dan Wilson after 76-86 season

    The Seattle Mariners dismissed manager Dan Wilson following a disappointing 2026 campaign that saw the team finish third in the AL West with a 76-86 record, missing the postseason after reaching the ALCS in 2025.

    1. 2 outlets first by Philadelphia Inquirer, 1d ago · also ESPN · read ↗