the seattle mariners' 2001 season was the 25th since the franchise's inception. the mariners finished with a record, tying the major league record for wins set by the 1906 chicago cubs, and setting the record for wins by an american league team. of those wins, 59 were by four or more runs, a record for the number of games won by such a margin. they also led the majors in both runs scored and fewest runs allowed.