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Ibanez's swat declares a win
(Fri, 04 Jul 2008 20:54:00 EDT)
The Mariners offense didn't explode on Friday, but big hits, particularly, Raul Ibanez's 10th homer of the season in the fourth, helped defeat the Tigers, 4-1, in front of 30,564 at Safeco Field.

Skipper offering Ichiro chance to rest
(Fri, 04 Jul 2008 20:23:00 EDT)
In the 86 games the Mariners have played this year, Ichiro Suzuki has started in the outfield 86 times. Seventy starts in center, 16 in right, with no days off. Mariners skipper Jim Riggleman has offered Suzuki one, if he wants it.

Mariners, Tigers welcome veterans
(Fri, 04 Jul 2008 17:18:00 EDT)
Colonel Bruce F. Meyers, associate dean of the Seattle University Law School, had experience in Korea and Vietnam, but was a bit nervous about throwing out the first pitch in Friday's July 4th matchup.

Reed's home is centrally located
(Fri, 04 Jul 2008 16:05:00 EDT)
Jeremy Reed feels more at home making highlight-reel catches in center field than he does anywhere else on the diamond. "It's the only way I know how to play," says the Mariners' callup.

Ichiro gets 1,700th hit in loss
(Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:18:00 EDT)
Ichiro Suzuki had three more singles on Thursday night, becoming the 30th player to reach the 1,700 mark during the Mariners' 8-4 loss to the Tigers in front of 22,523 at Safeco Field.

Clement working through slump
(Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:03:00 EDT)
While Triple-A numbers and a second chance seem to hint at impending success with the big club, Jeff Clement's current numbers belie that conclusion.

Hernandez throws with no problems
(Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:22:00 EDT)
With the Mariners scrambling around to fill the injured Felix Hernandez's rotation spot, the ace's everyday progress is noteworthy news in Seattle these days. And Thursday's update was a big thumbs-up for the young right-hander.

Morrow warrants All-Star consideration
(Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:58:00 EDT)
Based on some of the eye-popping numbers right-handed reliever Brandon Morrow has accumulated this season, he deserves strong consideration for being selected to the American League All-Star team. But he could have a couple of strikes against him.

Mariners sign second-round pick
(Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:44:00 EDT)
The Mariners announced Thursday that they have signed Dennis Raben, their second-round pick (No. 66 overall) in the 2008 First-Year Player Draft.

Cairo sparks Seattle in victory
(Thu, 03 Jul 2008 02:27:00 EDT)
With some surprising heavy hitting from utility infielder Miguel Cairo, the Mariners topped the Blue Jays, 4-2, on Wednesday to claim their third consecutive series win in front of 23,283 at Safeco Field.

Silva out to build on last start
(Thu, 03 Jul 2008 02:43:00 EDT)
Carlos Silva's last start against San Diego on Saturday provided a peek at what the Mariners have been looking for all season from their high-priced free-agent signing.

Rowland-Smith would like to start again
(Wed, 02 Jul 2008 22:31:00 EDT)
Ryan Rowland-Smith was nervous before his first Major League start on Tuesday. It was fun, exciting, adrenaline-producing. And he'd like to do it again.

Ex-Negro Leaguer visits Mariners
(Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:15:00 EDT)
John "Mule" Miles relayed stories Wednesday when he visited the Mariners, the team that drafted him in last month's ceremonial draft of Negro Leagues players.

Bloomquist delivers winner for Seattle
(Wed, 02 Jul 2008 02:26:00 EDT)
Willie Bloomquist delivered a line-drive single to left-center with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning to drive home the winning run in a 7-6 victory for the Mariners in front of 24,586 at Safeco Field on Tuesday night against the Blue Jays.

Washburn starts to find a groove
(Wed, 02 Jul 2008 02:42:00 EDT)
After some rocky times this season, Jarrod Washburn has figured things out during his past four starts.

Seattle benefits from platoon in center
(Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:56:00 EDT)
With the current Mariners' lineup rotation, Jeremy Reed and Willie Bloomquist have been forming a platoon in center field. So while it has made for consistent production from the position as a whole, it also means that one of the productive hitters is normally sitting on the bench.

Mariners have hole to fill in rotation
(Tue, 01 Jul 2008 22:15:00 EDT)
With Felix Hernandez going on the 15-day disabled list Monday night, retroactive to June 24, the Mariners could be scrambling to fill the hole in their rotation for a few more days.

Mariners shut down by Halladay
(Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:02:00 EDT)
Monday's game plot was very simple. Seattle starter R.A. Dickey was good, and Blue Jays starter Roy Halladay masterful in a 2-0 loss for Seattle.

Ichiro continues climb up record books
(Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:56:00 EDT)
This has certainly not been an ordinary season for Ichiro Suzuki thus far. One thing that remains the same, however, is his climb through the record books.

Mariners place Hernandez on 15-day DL
(Tue, 01 Jul 2008 01:40:00 EDT)
The Mariners placed ace starting pitcher Felix Hernandez on the 15-day disabled list on Monday night, retroactive to June 24, and recalled left-handed pitcher Cesar Jimenez from Triple-A Tacoma.

Rowland-Smith to start Tuesday
(Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:53:00 EDT)
With Felix Hernandez still out with a sprained left ankle he suffered in New York, the game will be turned over to the bullpen from the opening pitch, which Riggleman said will be thrown by Australian left-hander Ryan Rowland-Smith.

Mailbag: How do pitchers get the win?
(Mon, 30 Jun 2008 10:00:00 EDT)
Why didn't Hernandaz get the win against the Mets after pitching 4 2/3 innings? Why would the Mariners move Jeff Clement into the primary catcher role? Beat reporter Jim Street answers these questions and more.

Corcoran finding his comfort level
(Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:10:00 EDT)
As reliever Roy Corcoran has gotten to pitch on a consistent basis the sinker has re-emerged and the results have come around.

Beltre homers as Mariners finish Padres
(Sun, 29 Jun 2008 20:24:00 EDT)
In what might have been the most complete game the Mariners have played this season, they ended the Interleague portion of the schedule on a sunny Sunday with a 9-2 victory over the Padres in front of 29,966 at PETCO Park, completing the first sweep of a three-game series all season.

Reliever could fill in for Tuesday start
(Sun, 29 Jun 2008 19:46:00 EDT)
As the Mariners end their road trip and head into a seven-game homestand, their starting rotation is still up in the air thanks to injury.

Ichiro needs final push for ASG start
(Sun, 29 Jun 2008 12:45:00 EDT)
One week of voting remains to help determine the starting lineups for next month's All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium, and Mariners center fielder Ichiro Suzuki still has a grip on one of the three outfield positions.

Batting was a hit for Seattle pitchers
(Sun, 29 Jun 2008 18:39:00 EDT)
Another year of Interleague Play has ended, and for the Mariners pitchers who became hitters, it was a memorable nine-game journey through National League parks where the designated hitter rule does not exist.

Silva ends his nine-game losing streak
(Sun, 29 Jun 2008 01:47:00 EDT)
Right-hander Carlos Silva ended the longest losing streak of his Major League career at nine games Saturday night as the Mariners defeated the Padres, 4-2, in an Interleague game at PETCO Park.

Morrow back in fine form for Seattle
(Sun, 29 Jun 2008 01:10:00 EDT)
Brandon Morrow has been extremely impressive this season, allowing just two earned runs in 26 games while showcasing his high 90s heater and filling in at times for injured closer J.J. Putz.

Seattle rotation uncertain past Monday
(Sat, 28 Jun 2008 22:25:00 EDT)
The Mariners have used eight starting pitchers this season, but the current five-man rotation is somewhat up in the air.

Putz has pain-free throwing session
(Sat, 28 Jun 2008 21:48:00 EDT)
The pain closer J.J. Putz felt in his right elbow when he played catch in Atlanta a week ago never reappeared on Saturday during another brief throw-and-catch session at PETCO Park.

Washburn starts superbly in win
(Sat, 28 Jun 2008 10:47:00 EDT)
Left-hander Jarrod Washburn pitched the Mariners to a 5-2 victory, their third win in four Interleague games against the Padres.

Burke still plays important role
(Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:48:00 EDT)
With a limited amount of playing time to go around, catcher Jamie Burke has been the odd man out so far.

Batista's health issues surprise Mariners
(Fri, 27 Jun 2008 22:17:00 EDT)
Interim manager Jim Riggleman, pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre and the training staff were surprised to learn of the health issues Miguel Batista talked about following the brief and ineffective outing against the Mets on Wednesday night in New York.

Batista has rocky return to rotation
(Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:04:00 EDT)
Right-hander Miguel Batista surrendered eight runs in 2 2/3 innings, and the Mariners were thumped, 8-2, giving Seattle the dubious distinction of becoming the first Major League team this season to lose 50 games.

Felix likely to miss next start
(Wed, 25 Jun 2008 18:38:00 EDT)
The Mariners aren't sure who their starting pitcher will be against the Padres on Sunday afternoon in San Diego, but they are pretty sure it won't be right-hander Felix Hernandez.

Trip limiting some Mariners' time
(Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:54:00 EDT)
The current Interleague road trip for the Mariners has resulted in less playing time for some previous mainstays in the lineup, specifically catcher Kenji Johjima and designated hitter Jose Vidro.

Stottlemyre offers hitting expertise
(Wed, 25 Jun 2008 19:46:00 EDT)
Mariners pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre knows pitching, and he apparently also knows a thing or two about hitting.

Bloomquist enjoying Interleague Play
(Wed, 25 Jun 2008 20:20:00 EDT)
Mariners all-purpose veteran Willie Bloomquist has such an uncertain future that he never looks beyond today.

Mariners Dic-tate easy win over Mets
(Tue, 24 Jun 2008 23:49:00 EDT)
Knuckleball specialist R.A. Dickey won his first Major League game as a starter in more than two seasons on Tuesday night, tossing seven shutout innings in the Mariners' 11-0 Interleague victory over the Mets at Shea Stadium.

Batista takes another hack at starting
(Tue, 24 Jun 2008 23:09:00 EDT)
Miguel Batista will be back to the starter's role on Wednesday in place of Erik Bedard, who suffered from back spasms during his Friday start in Atlanta.

Mariners being cautious with Felix
(Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:32:00 EDT)
It's still too soon to know whether Felix Hernandez would be healthy enough to make his next start, tentatively scheduled for Sunday afternoon against the Padres in San Diego. That decision is likely to be made on Friday.

Riggleman soaking in new opportunity
(Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:53:00 EDT)
Jim Riggleman hasn't had an opportunity to really sit back and reflect on his new job. That will come on Thursday, an off-day in San Diego.

Mariners feel thrill, pain in win
(Mon, 23 Jun 2008 23:58:00 EDT)
An ankle injury cut short an all-around outing by Mariners right-hander Felix Hernandez on Monday night, putting a damper on Seattle's 5-2 Interleague victory over the Mets at Shea Stadium.

Felix experiences a high, then low
(Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:34:00 EDT)
Two pitches thrown in Monday night's Interleague series opener between the Mariners and Mets provided the definitive highlight and potential low point of the season for Seattle right-hander Felix Hernandez.

Dickey tries to seize day in next start
(Mon, 23 Jun 2008 23:05:00 EDT)
As the Mariners try to turn around their season, knuckleballer R.A. Dickey hopes Tuesday will be a defining point for him, as well.

Fields closes out Game 1
(Tue, 24 Jun 2008 01:40:00 EDT)
After almost giving away Saturday's 10-6 lead, Georgia closer Josh Fields picked up the save while preserving a one-run lead in the opener of the College World Series against Fresno State.

Bedard scratched from next start
(Mon, 23 Jun 2008 19:56:00 EDT)
For the second time this season, Mariners left-hander Erik Bedard will miss at least one start.

Righty available starting to-Morrow
(Mon, 23 Jun 2008 19:42:00 EDT)
Right-handed reliever Brandon Morrow rejoined the Mariners on Monday, but he was on the "unavailable" list for the Interleague series opener against the Mets at Shea Stadium.

Ichiro inches closer to spot on AL team
(Mon, 23 Jun 2008 12:00:00 EDT)
During a week of change within the Mariners' organization, something remained the same. Ichiro Suzuki remains in the hunt for a starting spot in the American League outfield in next month's All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium. With 1,120,279 votes, the Mariners' perennial All-Star was nearly 200,000 votes ahead of Angels right fielder Vladimir Guerrero and more than 600,000 behind Josh Hamilton.

Long ball continues to hurt Silva
(Sun, 22 Jun 2008 19:35:00 EDT)
Carlos Silva gave up a season-high three homers in four innings, as the Mariners dropped the series finale, 8-3, Sunday afternoon at Turner Field.

Mariners' Hernandez to duel Santana
(Sun, 22 Jun 2008 18:57:00 EDT)
Felix Hernandez is the hottest pitcher on the Mariners' staff and one of the best in the American League, and he will be extra revved up to face Johan Santana on New York's big stage.

Riggleman spreads the playing time
(Sun, 22 Jun 2008 14:52:00 EDT)
Jim Riggleman has done his part to prevent his bench players from becoming rusty, starting Willie Bloomquist, Miguel Cairo, Jose Vidro and Jeff Clement.

Beltre's finger keeps him out of lineup
(Sun, 22 Jun 2008 14:15:00 EDT)
Adrian Beltre will not start the series finale against the Braves after he reinjured his left index finger on Saturday night while fielding ground balls.

Batista can't close out Braves
(Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:42:00 EDT)
Yuniesky Betancourt drove in three runs and Jarrod Washburn allowed only one run in 5 2/3 innings but Miguel Batista couldn't close it out, as the Braves beat the Seattle Mariners, 5-4, on Saturday night at Turner Field.

Beltre scratched with bruised finger
(Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:38:00 EDT)
Third baseman Adrian Beltre was scratched from the starting lineup with a bruised left index finger just prior to the first pitch of Saturday's game.

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