Overview

• Scott Servais was fired as Mariners manager after a significant mid-season collapse.
• The Mariners' executive team decided on the change following a disastrous road trip.
• Servais discovered his firing through a TV news alert rather than from team officials.
• Dan Wilson, former Seattle catcher, has been named the new full-time manager.
• The Mariners' performance issues were largely due to a lack of offensive production despite strong pitching.