http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/index.html en-us Copyright 2013 The Seattle Times Company Thu, 20 Jun 2013 04:35:46 PDT Thu, 20 Jun 2013 04:35:46 PDT MattBase 1 http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/art/ui/stlogo_231.gif http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/ http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2021226545_mariners20xml.html?syndication=rss Joe Saunders allows just six hits in eight innings, but Mariners manage just two hits off C.J. Wilson in 1-0 loss to the Los Angeles Angels. Mariners http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2021226545_mariners20xml.html?syndication=rss Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:31:05 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/mariners/2013/06/19/wedge-youve-got-to-score-if-youre-going-to-win/?syndication=rss Mariners manager Eric Wedge didn’t come down all that hard on his team, despite the two hts and zero runs tonight. The Mariners did hit several balls hard, as Wedge noted, but defenders were right there to scoop them up or run them down. None was more spectacular than the play made by Mike Tro Mariners http://blogs.seattletimes.com/mariners/2013/06/19/wedge-youve-got-to-score-if-youre-going-to-win/?syndication=rss Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:16:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2021226399_marinersnotes20xml.html?syndication=rss Justin Smoak was the odd man out as right-handed bats Michael Morse and Kendrys Morales played against Angels left-hander C.J. Wilson. Mariners http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2021226399_marinersnotes20xml.html?syndication=rss Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:01:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2021226511_rainiers20xml.html?syndication=rss Carlos Peguero doubled and tripled, and Dustin Ackley and Alex Liddi each had three hits in Tacoma’s PCL rout of Colorado Springs. Mariners http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2021226511_rainiers20xml.html?syndication=rss Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:01:05 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/mariners/2013/06/19/mariners-cant-hit-cant-score-and-cant-win/?syndication=rss Joe Saunders pitched one of the better games we’ve seen from him, getting the eight-inning complete game and allowing just one run. But his Mariners couldn’t score and so he and they took  a 1-0 loss to the Los Angeles Angels. The Mariners had just two hits over seven innings agains Mariners http://blogs.seattletimes.com/mariners/2013/06/19/mariners-cant-hit-cant-score-and-cant-win/?syndication=rss Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:46:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2021226336_basenotes20xml.html?syndication=rss Stanford right-hander Mark Appel, who lived in West Houston before moving to California at age 12, drew praise from commissioner Bud Selig after signing. Mariners http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2021226336_basenotes20xml.html?syndication=rss Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:01:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021221779_apbbaraysredsox.html?syndication=rss Desmond Jennings homered, Jeremy Hellickson pitched six strong innings and the Tampa Bay Rays ended their drought at Fenway Park, beating the Red Sox 6-2 Wednesday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021221779_apbbaraysredsox.html?syndication=rss Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:01:04 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/mariners/2013/06/19/game-thread-mariners-hope-to-secure-a-winning-road-trip/?syndication=rss Somebody finally scored here as Mike Trout led the sixth inning off with a double, took third on a flyout to right field and then scored on a Joe Saunders wild pitch that bounced through the legs of catcher Mike Zunino. Saunders then had the glove ripped out of his had when he tried to Mariners http://blogs.seattletimes.com/mariners/2013/06/19/game-thread-mariners-hope-to-secure-a-winning-road-trip/?syndication=rss Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:31:07 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/mariners/2013/06/19/get-ready-for-mariners-first-base-job-sharing-and-morse-in-outfield/?syndication=rss Throw Justin Smoak back into a first base/DH mix that was already crowded for the Mariners and you get…some overcrowding. That’s why Smoak is on the bench tonight — despite three well-hit balls last night, including a home run — and Michael Morse is at first base. Kendrys Mo Mariners http://blogs.seattletimes.com/mariners/2013/06/19/get-ready-for-mariners-first-base-job-sharing-and-morse-in-outfield/?syndication=rss Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:46:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2021218757_mariners19xml.html?syndication=rss Tom Wilhelmsen gave up a tying home run to Albert Pujols in the eighth, but the Seattle bullpen hung on long enough for Kendrys Morales to win it in the 10th. Mariners http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2021218757_mariners19xml.html?syndication=rss Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:52:09 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/mariners/2013/06/19/why-the-mariners-are-taking-so-long-with-dustin-ackley/?syndication=rss Dustin Ackley keeps on hitting down in Class AAA Tacoma. The Mariners keep not hitting at the major league level — scrounging up three runs over 10 innings for a win last night, though it took two home runs and an extra frame to reach that meager total. So, why no Ackley? Well, the Mariners Mariners http://blogs.seattletimes.com/mariners/2013/06/19/why-the-mariners-are-taking-so-long-with-dustin-ackley/?syndication=rss Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:56:32 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021218817_apbbopitchersafety.html?syndication=rss Cleveland Indians reliever Vinnie Pestano has a recurring dream. A batter hits a line drive right back up the middle and it's screaming toward his head. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021218817_apbbopitchersafety.html?syndication=rss Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:46:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2021218607_marinersnotes19xml.html?syndication=rss First baseman Justin Smoak, hoping to stay healthy in his return to the team, homered in his first at-bat against the Angels. Mariners http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2021218607_marinersnotes19xml.html?syndication=rss Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:04:59 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021218782_apbbnpadres.html?syndication=rss Jesus Guzman put the San Diego Padres in position to extend their winning streak and add yet another come-from-behind win. The good feeling did not last long. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021218782_apbbnpadres.html?syndication=rss Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:46:06 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021218759_apbbaalcapsules.html?syndication=rss Jonny Gomes hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning to lift the Boston Red Sox to a 3-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night, completing a doubleheader sweep. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021218759_apbbaalcapsules.html?syndication=rss Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:16:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021218756_apbbnnlcapsules.html?syndication=rss Zack Wheeler lived up the hype in his major league debut, pitching six scoreless innings to lead the New York Mets to a 6-1 victory over the first-place Atlanta Braves and a doubleheader sweep on Tuesday. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021218756_apbbnnlcapsules.html?syndication=rss Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:16:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021218737_apbbnpadresgiants.html?syndication=rss Juan Perez hit a tiebreaking single with two outs in the eighth inning and the San Francisco Giants beat San Diego 5-4 on Tuesday night, snapping the Padres' seven-game winning streak. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021218737_apbbnpadresgiants.html?syndication=rss Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:01:05 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/mariners/2013/06/18/mariners-survive-game-of-bullpen-roulette/?syndication=rss Tom Wilhelmsen cost Jeremy Bonderman the win, but not the Mariners. Wilhelmsen held it together long enough in the eighth and the ninth before leaving with two on and two out. Charlie Furbush finished that inning off by striking out Josh Hamilton. Then, Kendrys Morales finished his former team off i Mariners http://blogs.seattletimes.com/mariners/2013/06/18/mariners-survive-game-of-bullpen-roulette/?syndication=rss Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:46:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2021218564_rainiers19xml.html?syndication=rss Davis’ tie-breaking single in 5th sends Colorado Springs to PCL victory Mariners http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2021218564_rainiers19xml.html?syndication=rss Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:01:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2021218576_basenotes19xml.html?syndication=rss The catcher from Kentwood High School agreed to terms with Pittsburgh on a contract worth $2,369,000. Mariners http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2021218576_basenotes19xml.html?syndication=rss Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:06:54 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021218704_apbbnmarlins.html?syndication=rss Nathan Eovaldi missed out on a win Tuesday night, yet considered his season debut a success all the same. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021218704_apbbnmarlins.html?syndication=rss Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:16:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021218688_apbbncardinals.html?syndication=rss Adam Wainwright felt he let his teammates down Tuesday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021218688_apbbncardinals.html?syndication=rss Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:16:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021218334_apbbarays.html?syndication=rss Wil Myers went hitless in his big league debut in the opener of a doubleheader. He jumped on the second opportunity to get his first hit. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021218334_apbbarays.html?syndication=rss Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:16:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021218663_apbbobrewers.html?syndication=rss The Milwaukee Brewers were done in by their mistakes on Tuesday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021218663_apbbobrewers.html?syndication=rss Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:01:08 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021218597_apbbnmarlinsdiamondbacks.html?syndication=rss Paul Goldschmidt hit a leadoff home run in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks ended a four-game losing streak, beating the Miami Marlins 3-2 Tuesday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021218597_apbbnmarlinsdiamondbacks.html?syndication=rss Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:01:08 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021218509_apbbaathleticsrangers.html?syndication=rss Facing Yu Darvish has been no problem for the Oakland Athletics. They have beaten the Texas Rangers' Japanese ace four times, more than any other team. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021218509_apbbaathleticsrangers.html?syndication=rss Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:01:07 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021218610_apbbawhitesox.html?syndication=rss The Chicago White Sox climbed out of an early hole created by starter Dylan Axelrod, only to lose another close game. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021218610_apbbawhitesox.html?syndication=rss Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:31:10 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021217961_apbbnbraves.html?syndication=rss Beaten twice in one day and just plain beat, the first-place Atlanta Braves were ready for some rest. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021217961_apbbnbraves.html?syndication=rss Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:31:08 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021218608_apbbarangers.html?syndication=rss Yu Darvish is like the rest of the Texas starters - still without a victory in June. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021218608_apbbarangers.html?syndication=rss Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:31:09 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021218572_apbbnnationals.html?syndication=rss The Washington Nationals hardly look like the team that ended the Philadelphia Phillies' five-year reign atop the NL East. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021218572_apbbnnationals.html?syndication=rss Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:16:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021218545_apbbatigers.html?syndication=rss Justin Verlander has been all too ordinary this season, and the Detroit ace is asking for a little patience. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021218545_apbbatigers.html?syndication=rss Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:46:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021218537_apbbaroyals.html?syndication=rss With home plate just a few more strides away, David Lough suddenly stopped. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021218537_apbbaroyals.html?syndication=rss Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:46:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021218532_apbbobrewersastros.html?syndication=rss Matt Dominguez hit a grand slam and drove in a career-high five runs to back another solid performance by Jordan Lyles, and the Houston Astros rolled to a 10-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021218532_apbbobrewersastros.html?syndication=rss Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:46:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021217755_apbbnmetsbraves.html?syndication=rss After a long day at Turner Field, the future suddenly looks a lot brighter for the New York Mets. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021217755_apbbnmetsbraves.html?syndication=rss Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:31:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021218521_apbbawhitesoxtwins.html?syndication=rss Ryan Doumit hit a go-ahead double in the eighth inning, leading the Minnesota Twins over the Chicago White Sox 7-5 on Tuesday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021218521_apbbawhitesoxtwins.html?syndication=rss Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:31:06 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021218504_apbbncubscardinals.html?syndication=rss Ryan Sweeney and Cody Ransom hit back-to-back homers in a four-run first inning and that was plenty for Jeff Samardzija, who pitched the Chicago Cubs over the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 Tuesday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021218504_apbbncubscardinals.html?syndication=rss Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:31:06 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021218527_apbbnreds.html?syndication=rss Mat Latos didn't so much mind his long streak ending. A pitch that plunked his teammate left a mark he won't quickly forget. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021218527_apbbnreds.html?syndication=rss Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:31:06 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021218238_apbbaraysredsox.html?syndication=rss Jonny Gomes hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning to lift the Boston Red Sox to a 3-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday, completing a doubleheader sweep. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021218238_apbbaraysredsox.html?syndication=rss Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:31:06 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021218517_apbborockies.html?syndication=rss Jeff Francis isn't going to worry about his future in the Colorado rotation. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021218517_apbborockies.html?syndication=rss Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:31:06 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021218492_apbbnnationalsphillies.html?syndication=rss Cliff Lee struck out nine in eight impressive innings, Michael Young tied a career high with three doubles and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 4-2 Tuesday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021218492_apbbnnationalsphillies.html?syndication=rss Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:01:06 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021218404_apbbnpiratesreds.html?syndication=rss Pedro Alvarez singled home a pair of runs in the first inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates ended Mat Latos' streak of 21 regular-season starts without a loss, beating the Cincinnati Reds 4-0 on Tuesday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021218404_apbbnpiratesreds.html?syndication=rss Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:31:07 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021218403_apbbaoriolestigers.html?syndication=rss J.J. Hardy and Adam Jones homered off Justin Verlander, and Manny Machado added a double and two sparkling plays at third base to lead the Baltimore Orioles to a 5-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021218403_apbbaoriolestigers.html?syndication=rss Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:31:06 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021218402_apbbaroyalsindians.html?syndication=rss Michael Brantley's sacrifice fly capped Cleveland's three-run eighth inning, rallying the Indians to a 4-3 win over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021218402_apbbaroyalsindians.html?syndication=rss Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:31:06 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021218357_apbborockiesbluejays.html?syndication=rss Edwin Encarnacion hit a two-run homer, J.P. Arencibia and Maicer Izturis added back-to-back shots and the Toronto Blue Jays won their seventh straight game, beating the Colorado Rockies 8-3 Tuesday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021218357_apbborockiesbluejays.html?syndication=rss Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:46:04 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/mariners/2013/06/18/game-thread-time-for-mariners-to-surprise-people/?syndication=rss Tom Wilhelmsen came on to work the eighth against the righty-heavy part of the Angels order and it backfired two pitches in. After landing a curveball for a called strike, Wilhelmsen’s next pitch was hit over the right field wall by Albert Pujols to tie the game 2-2. I know what Wedge was thin Mariners http://blogs.seattletimes.com/mariners/2013/06/18/game-thread-time-for-mariners-to-surprise-people/?syndication=rss Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:01:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021217759_apbbayankeesteixeira.html?syndication=rss They come back for a bit, then they're gone again. So it goes for the New York Yankees and many of their ailing stars this season. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021217759_apbbayankeesteixeira.html?syndication=rss Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:16:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021215274_apbbasanjoseballpark.html?syndication=rss Major League Baseball is dragging its feet on having team owners vote on the Oakland Athletics' proposed move to a new ballpark 40 miles south in San Jose, San Jose city officials said in a lawsuit filed Tuesday. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021215274_apbbasanjoseballpark.html?syndication=rss Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:31:05 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/mariners/2013/06/18/justin-smoak-says-hes-ready-to-get-back-out-there/?syndication=rss Justin Smoak is getting dressed in the clubhouse as we speak and can’t wait to get back on the field, having not started a game since May 26. He’s back in the lineup tonight, playing first base, which gives Michael Morse a needed night off to rest his sore quad. Smoak had his on-base per Mariners http://blogs.seattletimes.com/mariners/2013/06/18/justin-smoak-says-hes-ready-to-get-back-out-there/?syndication=rss Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:15:03 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212216_taketwo18xml.html?syndication=rss Olivia Carville, 24, is a journalist from The Press, a daily newspaper in Christchurch, New Zealand. Last Tuesday, she went to her first American sports event and it didn’t exactly go as planned. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212216_taketwo18xml.html?syndication=rss Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:16:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2021212497_mariners18xml.html?syndication=rss The Angels pounded 21 hits to back former Mariner left-hander Jason Vargas, who struck out a season-high nine. Mariners http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2021212497_mariners18xml.html?syndication=rss Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:21:26 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2021212457_aquasox18xml.html?syndication=rss If he had it his way, DJ Peterson would treat the minor-league ladder like Mike Zunino did. After making short work of Seattle's farm system, Zunino has been the team's most recent first-round major-league baseball draft pick to climb his way up the ranks and don the Mariner uniform. Mariners http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2021212457_aquasox18xml.html?syndication=rss Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:17:34 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/mariners/2013/06/18/justin-smoak-tries-to-save-mariners-reputation-of-young-core/?syndication=rss With the news last night that Justin Smoak would be activated off the disabled list — something the Mariners will officially announce once he gets here to Anaheim — the team officially begins its last-ditch bid to salvage the 2013 season. At nine games under .500, the addition of Smoak & Mariners http://blogs.seattletimes.com/mariners/2013/06/18/justin-smoak-tries-to-save-mariners-reputation-of-young-core/?syndication=rss Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:07:56 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021215077_apbbouscubaseries.html?syndication=rss The U.S. collegiate national baseball team will host its Cuban counterpart next month in a five-game international "friendship" series. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021215077_apbbouscubaseries.html?syndication=rss Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:01:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212556_apbbngiants.html?syndication=rss Bruce Bochy had reigning NL MVP and batting champion Buster Posey as a perfect option off the bench to lead off the 13th inning. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212556_apbbngiants.html?syndication=rss Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:01:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212536_apbbnpadresgiants.html?syndication=rss Andrew Cashner provided quite the thrilling warmup for his Tuesday start against San Francisco: a tiebreaking bunt as a pinch hitter in the 13th inning Monday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212536_apbbnpadresgiants.html?syndication=rss Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:46:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212522_apbbnmets.html?syndication=rss On his 100th pitch of the night, Dillon Gee fooled Freddie Freeman badly with a changeup. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212522_apbbnmets.html?syndication=rss Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:46:04 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/mariners/2013/06/17/justin-smoak-appears-headed-up-to-rejoin-reeling-mariners/?syndication=rss Alex Liddi appeared to have been told in the postgame clubhouse that he is Class AAA bound. Liddi emerged from a back room right before we left and was sitting gloomily by his locker while a teammate or two headed over to chat. If he’s headed back, then Justin Smoak is coming up. Mariners mana Mariners http://blogs.seattletimes.com/mariners/2013/06/17/justin-smoak-appears-headed-up-to-rejoin-reeling-mariners/?syndication=rss Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:16:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212515_apbbamariners.html?syndication=rss Aaron Harang has never beaten the Los Angeles Angels in his lengthy career. During his latest attempt, the Seattle right-hander could barely even slow them down - and he still did better than his bullpen on a rocky night for the Mariners. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212515_apbbamariners.html?syndication=rss Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:31:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212487_apbbnmetsbraves.html?syndication=rss The Atlanta Braves waited a long time to get going. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212487_apbbnmetsbraves.html?syndication=rss Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:31:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212503_apbbndiamondbacks.html?syndication=rss Patrick Corbin had another chance to go to 10-0, and he certainly was good enough to do it. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212503_apbbndiamondbacks.html?syndication=rss Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:16:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212492_apbbaastros.html?syndication=rss The Chicago White Sox couldn't get anything going against Bud Norris through five innings Monday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212492_apbbaastros.html?syndication=rss Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:01:07 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212468_rainiers18xml.html?syndication=rss Franklin Gutierrez hit a two-run home run and the Tacoma Rainiers slugged their way past the Sacramento River Cats. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212468_rainiers18xml.html?syndication=rss Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:16:05 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/mariners/2013/06/17/mariners-destroyed-in-anaheim-again/?syndication=rss This is getting ridiculous when it comes to how the Mariners keep getting blown apart in this ballpark. They got taken apart 11-3 tonight, surrendering 21 hits in the process. That comes on the heels of getting blown out 7-1 and 12-0 their first two times in here last month. So, yeah, all the good Mariners http://blogs.seattletimes.com/mariners/2013/06/17/mariners-destroyed-in-anaheim-again/?syndication=rss Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:16:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212456_apbbaathletics.html?syndication=rss Oakland Athletics rookie Dan Straily outpitched an ace in his last visit to Rangers Ballpark. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212456_apbbaathletics.html?syndication=rss Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:16:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212454_apbbncubs.html?syndication=rss Chicago Cubs starter Travis Wood seems to keep pitching better every outing. He just has very little to show for it. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212454_apbbncubs.html?syndication=rss Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:01:07 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212368_apbbnmarlinsdiamondbacks.html?syndication=rss Giancarlo Stanton drove in all three Miami runs with a pair of homers and the Marlins handed the Arizona Diamondbacks their fourth straight loss, 3-2 on Monday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212368_apbbnmarlinsdiamondbacks.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:46:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212167_apbbnpiratesreds.html?syndication=rss Todd Frazier wasn't going to let left-hander Francisco Liriano get another fastball by him. He guessed right and hit one a long way. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212167_apbbnpiratesreds.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:46:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2021212367_marinersnotes18xml.html?syndication=rss With his fourth start in the past five games, the team is finding out quickly how the young catcher adapts to the majors. Mariners http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2021212367_marinersnotes18xml.html?syndication=rss Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:50:59 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212146_apbborockiesbluejays.html?syndication=rss Josh Johnson took two extra days off to let a bothersome blister heal, then shut down the Colorado Rockies. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212146_apbborockiesbluejays.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:31:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212245_apbbaathleticsrangers.html?syndication=rss Nelson Cruz thrust his right arm into the air and shouted out in relief while running the bases after hitting his second homer of the night for the Texas Rangers. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212245_apbbaathleticsrangers.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:31:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212317_apbbawhitesoxastros.html?syndication=rss Dayan Viciedo's bases-loaded triple in a four-run sixth inning sent the Chicago White Sox to a 4-2 win over the Houston Astros on Monday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212317_apbbawhitesoxastros.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:16:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212311_apbbncubscardinals.html?syndication=rss Rookie Shelby Miller pitched five shutout innings and Yadier Molina had a two-run double to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-2 win over the Chicago Cubs on Monday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212311_apbbncubscardinals.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:16:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2021212304_basenotes18xml.html?syndication=rss The Detroit right-hander is the first pitcher in 16 years to start 10-0, with all 10 decisions coming in starts. Mariners http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2021212304_basenotes18xml.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:01:13 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212303_apbbaindians.html?syndication=rss Carlos Carrasco's victory slipped away first. Then, the Indians let a win slide past them. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212303_apbbaindians.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:01:13 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212301_apbbnnationals.html?syndication=rss Chad Tracy provided a surge in the Washington dugout, though the good feelings were short-lived. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212301_apbbnnationals.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:01:12 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212293_apbborockies.html?syndication=rss First it was a cut on his middle finger. Then on Monday night, Colorado pitcher Jorge De La Rosa developed a new painful problem. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212293_apbborockies.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:46:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212215_apbbaorioles.html?syndication=rss Chris Davis hit a line drive over a high wall in right-center against one of baseball's best pitchers, giving him a major-league leading 24th homer. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212215_apbbaorioles.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:16:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212165_apbbaoriolestigers.html?syndication=rss Max Scherzer has shrugged off the significance of his undefeated start, saying records are fluky statistics for pitchers and that he's simply playing for a good team. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212165_apbbaoriolestigers.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:01:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212189_apbbnpirates.html?syndication=rss A hanging a slider, a fastball that strayed right down the middle. With no margin for error, left-hander Francisco Liriano made two of them that went a long way and decided a close game. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212189_apbbnpirates.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:01:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212176_apbbnnationalsphillies.html?syndication=rss Domonic Brown hit an RBI single with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 5-4 on Monday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212176_apbbnnationalsphillies.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:46:03 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212171_apbbaroyalsindians.html?syndication=rss Pinch-runner Elliot Johnson scored from third base on a wild pitch by reliever Matt Albers in the ninth inning, giving the Kansas City Royals a 2-1 win over the Cleveland Indians on Monday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212171_apbbaroyalsindians.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:31:04 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/mariners/2013/06/17/game-thread-aaron-harang-tries-for-better-results-in-anaheim/?syndication=rss Nick Franklin just got the Mariners back in this one by connecting for a two-run homer to left off Jason Vargas in the top of the third. So, that makes it a 4-2 game. Endy Chavez had kept the inning going with a bloop single down the left field line with two out. As an Mariners http://blogs.seattletimes.com/mariners/2013/06/17/game-thread-aaron-harang-tries-for-better-results-in-anaheim/?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:31:05 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/mariners/2013/06/17/third-start-in-four-days-for-mariners-catcher-mike-zunino/?syndication=rss Seems the Mariners weren’t kidding when they said they were going to let Mike Zunino catch a little. Tonight will be Zunino’s third start in four games and his fourth start in five contests — though one of those was broken up by a team day off. Zunino said he’s getting used t Mariners http://blogs.seattletimes.com/mariners/2013/06/17/third-start-in-four-days-for-mariners-catcher-mike-zunino/?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:31:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021206509_apbbaredsox.html?syndication=rss Jon Lester insisted he was victimized by bad luck, even though the box score suggested otherwise. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021206509_apbbaredsox.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:16:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021206339_apbbngiants.html?syndication=rss Tim Lincecum isn't lacking confidence even if his statistics are below average. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021206339_apbbngiants.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:31:06 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021206163_apbbngiantsbraves.html?syndication=rss Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez had several plays to choose as the game's best moment. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021206163_apbbngiantsbraves.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:16:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2021206196_mariners17xml.html?syndication=rss The Mariners eventually collapsed in steady fashion for a 10-2 loss to the Oakland Athletics. Mariners http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2021206196_mariners17xml.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:19:32 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2021206319_rainiers17xml.html?syndication=rss Stefen Romero collected two hits and drove in three runs as the Tacoma Rainiers fell to the Sacramento River Cats 6-3 in a Pacific Coast League game Sunday. Mariners http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2021206319_rainiers17xml.html?syndication=rss Sun, 16 Jun 2013 23:46:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2021206191_marinersnotes17xml.html?syndication=rss An odd, frantic postgame scene greeted anybody wandering the lower corridors or inner stairwells at this ballpark. Mariners http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2021206191_marinersnotes17xml.html?syndication=rss Sun, 16 Jun 2013 22:31:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2021206108_base17xml.html?syndication=rss Mariners http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2021206108_base17xml.html?syndication=rss Sun, 16 Jun 2013 21:31:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021206014_apbbnphillies.html?syndication=rss Cole Hamels again pitched well again, and again he ended up with another disappointing loss. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021206014_apbbnphillies.html?syndication=rss Sun, 16 Jun 2013 20:31:06 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021206013_apbbamariners.html?syndication=rss Hisashi Iwakuma has been so good for so long that Sunday's outing seems like some sort of aberration. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021206013_apbbamariners.html?syndication=rss Sun, 16 Jun 2013 20:31:06 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021206011_apbbndiamondbacks.html?syndication=rss Ian Kennedy did his best to not to let a potential 10-game suspension get the better of him. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021206011_apbbndiamondbacks.html?syndication=rss Sun, 16 Jun 2013 20:31:05 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/mariners/2013/06/16/sewage-flood-sends-mariners-scampering-ends-day-on-fitting-note/?syndication=rss Quite the postgame scene here today, with the Mariners scrambling through the hallways wrapped only in towels and carrying soap and shampoo. A raw sewage flood of both clubhouses and the umpires’ dressing room made showering there impossible. Instead, the Mariners and A’s had to hustle u Mariners http://blogs.seattletimes.com/mariners/2013/06/16/sewage-flood-sends-mariners-scampering-ends-day-on-fitting-note/?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 07:14:56 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021205994_apbbaangels.html?syndication=rss After eight innings of offensive frustration against CC Sabathia, the Los Angeles Angels broke through with five hits and five runs in the dramatic ninth. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021205994_apbbaangels.html?syndication=rss Sun, 16 Jun 2013 20:01:07 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021205908_apbbayankeesangels.html?syndication=rss Bases loaded with two outs. Bottom of the ninth inning in a one-run game. The greatest closer in baseball history facing one of the best hitters of his generation. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021205908_apbbayankeesangels.html?syndication=rss Sun, 16 Jun 2013 19:16:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021205975_apbbndodgers.html?syndication=rss Don Mattingly remains confident the Dodgers are going to put together a winning streak and pull out of their doldrums. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021205975_apbbndodgers.html?syndication=rss Sun, 16 Jun 2013 19:16:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021205973_apbbarangers.html?syndication=rss Texas manager Ron Washington rarely addresses his team after games. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021205973_apbbarangers.html?syndication=rss Sun, 16 Jun 2013 19:16:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021205934_apbbamarinersathletics.html?syndication=rss Bartolo Colon worked seven strong innings to win his sixth straight decision, Josh Reddick homered and matched a career high with four hits, and the Oakland Athletics avoided a sweep with a 10-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021205934_apbbamarinersathletics.html?syndication=rss Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:46:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021205936_apbbarays.html?syndication=rss Help is on the way, or at least the Tampa Bay Rays hope so following Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Kansas City Royals. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021205936_apbbarays.html?syndication=rss Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:31:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021205932_apbbawhitesox.html?syndication=rss The Chicago White Sox have dropped 15 games by one run this season, including six of their last 10 losses. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021205932_apbbawhitesox.html?syndication=rss Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:31:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021205911_apbbncubs.html?syndication=rss The combination of Carlos Marmol and save situations has tested the patience of Chicago Cubs fans like little else this season. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021205911_apbbncubs.html?syndication=rss Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:16:05 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/mariners/2013/06/16/mariners-collapse-as-team-from-middle-innings-on/?syndication=rss This was a real disappointing performance by the Mariners today in what might be a turning point on this road trip. The Mariners went down, 10-2 to the Oakland Athletics, in a game that was a whole lot closer than the final score indicates. In fact, the Mariners led 2-0 in the fourth inning and Mariners http://blogs.seattletimes.com/mariners/2013/06/16/mariners-collapse-as-team-from-middle-innings-on/?syndication=rss Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:46:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021205906_apbbndiamondbackspadres.html?syndication=rss Kyle Blanks hit a three-run homer with two outs in the bottom of the eighth inning to a snap a 1-1 tie and lift the San Diego Padres to their season-high sixth straight victory, 4-1 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021205906_apbbndiamondbackspadres.html?syndication=rss Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:01:07 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021205905_apbbnphilliesrockies.html?syndication=rss Jhoulys Chacin came within an out of his second career shutout and the Colorado Rockies beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-2 Sunday. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021205905_apbbnphilliesrockies.html?syndication=rss Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:01:06 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021205903_apbbaredsox.html?syndication=rss Jon Lester insisted he was victimized by bad luck, even though the box score suggested otherwise. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021205903_apbbaredsox.html?syndication=rss Sun, 16 Jun 2013 17:46:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021205897_apbbndodgerspirates.html?syndication=rss Rookie Gerrit Cole won again, getting home run help from Pedro Alvarez and pitching the Pittsburgh Pirates past the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-3 Sunday. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021205897_apbbndodgerspirates.html?syndication=rss Sun, 16 Jun 2013 17:46:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021205900_apbboindiansklubersgem.html?syndication=rss Corey Kluber proved a point Sunday. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021205900_apbboindiansklubersgem.html?syndication=rss Sun, 16 Jun 2013 17:46:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021205889_apbbabluejaysrangers.html?syndication=rss Chien-Ming Wang won for the first time in more than a year, Colby Rasmus homered for a third straight game, and the Toronto Blue Jays completed a four-game sweep by beating the Texas Rangers 7-2 on Sunday for their fifth straight victory. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021205889_apbbabluejaysrangers.html?syndication=rss Sun, 16 Jun 2013 17:31:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021205887_apbbatwins.html?syndication=rss Coming out of spring training, hitting was supposed to be one the Minnesota Twins' strengths. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021205887_apbbatwins.html?syndication=rss Sun, 16 Jun 2013 17:16:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021202980_apbbonationalsindians.html?syndication=rss Pretty much everything about Stephen Strasburg's return from the disabled list went well except the result. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021202980_apbbonationalsindians.html?syndication=rss Sun, 16 Jun 2013 17:16:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2021199120_chatter16xml.html?syndication=rss Sideline Chatter http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2021199120_chatter16xml.html?syndication=rss Sun, 16 Jun 2013 17:01:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021205818_apbbawhitesoxastros.html?syndication=rss Jason Castro homered for the second straight game and Matt Dominguez hit a three-run double to help the Houston Astros to their fourth straight win, 5-4, over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021205818_apbbawhitesoxastros.html?syndication=rss Sun, 16 Jun 2013 17:01:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021205819_apbbncardinals.html?syndication=rss Maybe the St. Louis Cardinals were looking ahead to the Chicago Cubs. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021205819_apbbncardinals.html?syndication=rss Sun, 16 Jun 2013 16:46:03 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021205795_apbbatigerstwins.html?syndication=rss Doug Fister held Minnesota hitless until the sixth inning and Torii Hunter connected for his 300th career home run, leading the Detroit Tigers over the Twins 5-2 Sunday. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021205795_apbbatigerstwins.html?syndication=rss Sun, 16 Jun 2013 16:46:03 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021205810_apbbnbrewers.html?syndication=rss Wily Peralta has the stuff to be an ace, but he is still learning on the job. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021205810_apbbnbrewers.html?syndication=rss Sun, 16 Jun 2013 16:31:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021205792_apbbaroyalsrays.html?syndication=rss Wade Davis stopped his five-game winless streak, Jeff Francoeur homered, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-3 on Sunday. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021205792_apbbaroyalsrays.html?syndication=rss Sun, 16 Jun 2013 16:16:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021205787_apbbaredsoxorioles.html?syndication=rss Chris Davis hit his major league-leading 23rd home run, Nick Markakis had four hits and scored three runs, and the Baltimore Orioles beat Jon Lester and the Boston Red Sox 6-3 Sunday. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021205787_apbbaredsoxorioles.html?syndication=rss Sun, 16 Jun 2013 16:01:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021204659_apbbnbrewersreds.html?syndication=rss Johnny Cueto pitched six solid innings in his return to Cincinnati's rotation and Jay Bruce homered to lift the Reds to a 5-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021204659_apbbnbrewersreds.html?syndication=rss Sun, 16 Jun 2013 15:31:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021204790_apbbncubsmets.html?syndication=rss Kirk Nieuwenhuis hit a three-run homer that capped a four-run rally in the bottom of the ninth inning and the New York Mets salvaged what had been shaping up as another sorry afternoon, startling the Chicago Cubs 4-3 on Sunday. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021204790_apbbncubsmets.html?syndication=rss Sun, 16 Jun 2013 15:31:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021202983_apbbncardinalsmarlins.html?syndication=rss Ricky Nolasco allowed one run and three hits in seven innings Sunday to help the Miami Marlins take the rubber game of their three-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals, 7-2. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021202983_apbbncardinalsmarlins.html?syndication=rss Sun, 16 Jun 2013 15:16:04 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/mariners/2013/06/16/game-thread-mariners-seek-offense-against-tough-pitcher/?syndication=rss Tom Wilhelmsen came on to relieve Blake Beavan in the seventh and promptly yielded an infield single that loaded the bases, walked in a run, then gave up a sacrifice fly to John Jaso that scored another run. Carter Capps then started off the eighth inning by giving up a solo homer to Brandon Moss, Mariners http://blogs.seattletimes.com/mariners/2013/06/16/game-thread-mariners-seek-offense-against-tough-pitcher/?syndication=rss Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:01:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021202844_apbbarayscobb.html?syndication=rss Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Alex Cobb left the hospital and went home Sunday, one day after he was hit in the right ear by a line drive. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021202844_apbbarayscobb.html?syndication=rss Sun, 16 Jun 2013 14:46:04 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/mariners/2013/06/16/mariners-need-to-finish-job-for-a-change/?syndication=rss Today, the Mariners will try — yet again — to complete their first series sweep of the season in what is easily their most important game of 2013 so far. Blow this chance, with Hisashi Iwakuma on the mound, and the team falls back to eight games under .500. We’ve spoken before abou Mariners http://blogs.seattletimes.com/mariners/2013/06/16/mariners-need-to-finish-job-for-a-change/?syndication=rss Sun, 16 Jun 2013 14:16:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199830_apbbndiamondbacks.html?syndication=rss The Arizona Diamondbacks have failed to make adjustments against San Diego's pitchers the last night two nights. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199830_apbbndiamondbacks.html?syndication=rss Sun, 16 Jun 2013 02:07:59 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2021199774_rainiers16xml.html?syndication=rss Mariners http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2021199774_rainiers16xml.html?syndication=rss Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:31:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199677_apbbndiamondbackspadres.html?syndication=rss Yasmani Grandal's three-run homer capped a five-run fourth inning, and the San Diego Padres beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-4 on Saturday night to stretch their winning streak to five and reach the .500 mark for the first time in two years. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199677_apbbndiamondbackspadres.html?syndication=rss Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:31:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199664_apbboindians.html?syndication=rss The Cleveland Indians gave Anthony Rendon a second chance and he made them pay. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199664_apbboindians.html?syndication=rss Sat, 15 Jun 2013 23:46:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/larrystone/2021199026_stone16xml.html?syndication=rss Justin Seager was drafted in the 12th round of the MLB draft by the Mariners, joining brothers Kyle (Mariners) and Corey (Dodgers organization) in pro baseball. Larry Stone http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/larrystone/2021199026_stone16xml.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:34:41 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2021199537_mariners16xml.html?syndication=rss Blanco’s unlikely homer was all the scoring the Mariners and Felix Hernandez would need. Mariners http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2021199537_mariners16xml.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:44:11 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199620_apbbayankees.html?syndication=rss Mark Teixeira is headed back to New York earlier than his fellow Yankees to get his troublesome right wrist examined. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199620_apbbayankees.html?syndication=rss Sat, 15 Jun 2013 23:16:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199606_apbbawhitesox.html?syndication=rss Once again, the Chicago White Sox paid for their miscues. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199606_apbbawhitesox.html?syndication=rss Sat, 15 Jun 2013 23:01:05 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/mariners/2013/06/15/mariners-taking-this-old-guys-thing-of-theirs-to-crazy-heights/?syndication=rss We’ve written quite a bit about how the contributions by older Mariners players has kept this badly listing ship afloat as the Mariners wait for several players to come off the DL or back from Class AAA. Last night, you had Raul Ibanez with the decisive RBI to seal the win for Joe Saunders. Bu Mariners http://blogs.seattletimes.com/mariners/2013/06/15/mariners-taking-this-old-guys-thing-of-theirs-to-crazy-heights/?syndication=rss Sat, 15 Jun 2013 22:46:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199325_apbbayankeesteixeira.html?syndication=rss Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira left New York's game against the Los Angeles Angels in the fourth inning Saturday with an aggravated right wrist. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199325_apbbayankeesteixeira.html?syndication=rss Sat, 15 Jun 2013 22:46:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199444_apbbayankeesangels.html?syndication=rss After a lengthy stretch away from baseball to recover from a personal tragedy, Tommy Hanson is pitching his way back into top form. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199444_apbbayankeesangels.html?syndication=rss Sat, 15 Jun 2013 22:46:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199551_apbbatigers.html?syndication=rss Anibal Sanchez didn't pitch particularly well against the Minnesota Twins. But because he is healthy, the Detroit Tigers are happy. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199551_apbbatigers.html?syndication=rss Sat, 15 Jun 2013 22:31:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199386_apbbamarinersathletics.html?syndication=rss Henry Blanco hopped on a cross-country flight from Miami first thing Friday morning for his fresh start out West with the Seattle Mariners - still a big leaguer as he approaches his 42nd birthday in August. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199386_apbbamarinersathletics.html?syndication=rss Sat, 15 Jun 2013 22:16:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199460_apbbonationalsindians.html?syndication=rss Anthony Rendon hit his first major league home run following Nick Swisher's ninth-inning error to propel the Washington Nationals to a 7-6 win over Cleveland on Saturday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199460_apbbonationalsindians.html?syndication=rss Sat, 15 Jun 2013 22:01:07 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2021199448_marinersnotes16xml.html?syndication=rss The Mariners’ third baseman prevented another double play Friday with an aggressive slide to second base. Mariners http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2021199448_marinersnotes16xml.html?syndication=rss Sat, 15 Jun 2013 21:46:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199383_apbbatigerstwins.html?syndication=rss Trevor Plouffe had three hits, including a two-run homer, in his return to the Twins lineup, and Sam Deduno held Detroit in check over seven innings in Minnesota's 6-3 victory over the Tigers on Saturday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199383_apbbatigerstwins.html?syndication=rss Sat, 15 Jun 2013 21:31:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199133_apbbaroyalsrays.html?syndication=rss A scary moment involving Tampa Bay right-hander Alex Cobb overshadowed the Rays victory. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199133_apbbaroyalsrays.html?syndication=rss Sat, 15 Jun 2013 21:31:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199390_apbbawhitesoxastros.html?syndication=rss Jason Castro and Chris Carter homered in the fourth inning to give Houston the lead and the Astros held on for their third straight win, 4-3 over the Chicago White Sox on Saturday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199390_apbbawhitesoxastros.html?syndication=rss Sat, 15 Jun 2013 21:31:05 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/mariners/2013/06/15/mariners-clinch-series-win-on-henry-blanco-grand-slam/?syndication=rss Felix Hernandez was 14 years old the last time Henry Blanco hit a grand slam. That was back on May 12, 2000 against the Pirates and Jason Schmidt. But Blanco turned the trick again today, his latest slam, coming in the sixth inning off Oakland Athletics starter A.J. Griffin, giving Hernandez and com Mariners http://blogs.seattletimes.com/mariners/2013/06/15/mariners-clinch-series-win-on-henry-blanco-grand-slam/?syndication=rss Sat, 15 Jun 2013 23:01:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199298_apbbnphillies.html?syndication=rss A rough first inning set the stage for the worst outing of Jonathan Pettibone's young career. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199298_apbbnphillies.html?syndication=rss Sat, 15 Jun 2013 20:31:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2021199241_stonenotes16xml.html?syndication=rss Over his last four starts for the Tigers, Fister has been scored upon in a total of three innings. He's put up a 2.67 ERA in those games and worked at least seven innings in all of them. Mariners http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2021199241_stonenotes16xml.html?syndication=rss Sat, 15 Jun 2013 20:31:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199284_apbbnpirates.html?syndication=rss Brandon Cumpton catapulted from Triple-A anonymity to big league starter in a span of three days. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199284_apbbnpirates.html?syndication=rss Sat, 15 Jun 2013 20:31:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2021199251_base16xml.html?syndication=rss Mariners http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2021199251_base16xml.html?syndication=rss Sat, 15 Jun 2013 20:31:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199248_apbbaroyals.html?syndication=rss The Kansas City Royals wouldn't typically feel relief after losing a game and a franchise-record pitching streak. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199248_apbbaroyals.html?syndication=rss Sat, 15 Jun 2013 20:16:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199230_apbbnmarlins.html?syndication=rss The Miami Marlins found themselves in a slugfest Saturday with the best-hitting team in the NL. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199230_apbbnmarlins.html?syndication=rss Sat, 15 Jun 2013 20:01:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199227_apbbngiants.html?syndication=rss Sergio Romo insisted he didn't blow his cool. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199227_apbbngiants.html?syndication=rss Sat, 15 Jun 2013 20:01:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199188_apbbarangers.html?syndication=rss The unexpected early return to the lineup by Ian Kinsler was a nice surprise for the Texas Rangers. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199188_apbbarangers.html?syndication=rss Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:46:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199187_apbbaorioles.html?syndication=rss The ball was soaring toward right field, hooking toward the corner, and pinch-runner Alexi Casilla was absolutely certain it was going to drop. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199187_apbbaorioles.html?syndication=rss Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:46:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2021199183_stonepower16xml.html?syndication=rss Larry Stone’s power rankings Sports Pages http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2021199183_stonepower16xml.html?syndication=rss Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:46:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199159_apbbndodgerspirates.html?syndication=rss Juan Uribe singled home Andre Ethier in the top of the 11th inning to rally the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 5-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199159_apbbndodgerspirates.html?syndication=rss Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:16:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2021199142_stonethumb16xml.html?syndication=rss Mariners http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2021199142_stonethumb16xml.html?syndication=rss Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:16:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199156_apbbnreds.html?syndication=rss Homer Bailey threw two wild pitches. The hitters' swings were just a little late. Sure looked like those two straight days of long, long games caught up with the Cincinnati Reds. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199156_apbbnreds.html?syndication=rss Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:01:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199139_apbbnphilliesrockies.html?syndication=rss Tyler Chatwood pitched five effective innings in his return from a triceps injury, Tyler Colvin homered during Colorado's six-run first, and the Rockies snapped a three-game losing streak with a 10-5 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199139_apbbnphilliesrockies.html?syndication=rss Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:01:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199141_apbbncardinalsmarlins.html?syndication=rss Carlos Beltran homered from each side of the plate and tripled Saturday, and Lance Lynn notched his ninth victory when the St. Louis Cardinals outslugged the Miami Marlins 13-7. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199141_apbbncardinalsmarlins.html?syndication=rss Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:01:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199134_apbbngiantsbraves.html?syndication=rss Freddie Freeman's bases-loaded, line-drive single off closer Sergio Romo capped a two-run rally in the ninth that lifted the Atlanta Braves to a 6-5 win over the San Francisco Giants on Saturday. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199134_apbbngiantsbraves.html?syndication=rss Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:46:03 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199140_apapbbaroyalsrays.html?syndication=rss Tampa Bay right-hander Alex Cobb was taken off the field on a stretcher after he was hit on the right ear by a liner off the bat of Kansas City's Eric Hosmer in the fifth inning of the Rays' 5-3 win over the Royals on Saturday. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199140_apapbbaroyalsrays.html?syndication=rss Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:46:03 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199045_apbbarayscobbinjured.html?syndication=rss Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Alex Cobb was taken off the field on a stretcher after he was hit on the right ear by a liner off the bat of Kansas City's Eric Hosmer in the fifth inning of Saturday's game. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199045_apbbarayscobbinjured.html?syndication=rss Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:31:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199097_apbbnmets.html?syndication=rss Jonathon Niese pitched in and out of trouble. David Wright hit a hard RBI double off the wall and the Mets were right in this thing, down a run after seven innings. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199097_apbbnmets.html?syndication=rss Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:31:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199000_apbbncubsmets.html?syndication=rss Darwin Barney's soft single fell into right field and Scott Feldman took off running, then rounded second and - wait, was he trying for third? Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199000_apbbncubsmets.html?syndication=rss Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:31:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199119_apbbabluejaysrangers.html?syndication=rss Adam Lind and Colby Rasmus both hit two-run homers and the Toronto Blue Jays won their fourth game in a row, beating the sliding Texas Rangers 6-1 on Saturday. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199119_apbbabluejaysrangers.html?syndication=rss Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:16:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199108_apbbaredsoxorioles.html?syndication=rss Mike Carp and Jonny Gomes homered to back an effective pitching performance by John Lackey, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Orioles 5-4 Saturday to end a five-game losing streak in Baltimore. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199108_apbbaredsoxorioles.html?syndication=rss Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:16:05 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/mariners/2013/06/15/game-thread-mariners-and-felix-hernandez-go-for-series-win/?syndication=rss Don’t adjust your computer monitor, but Henry Blanco just hit a grand slam in the sixth inning to give the Mariners a 4-0 lead. Blanco, who soon turns 42, surpasses Raul Ibanez as the oldest player in MLB to hit a grand slam this season. Maybe Elias Sports Bureau can find out when the last Mariners http://blogs.seattletimes.com/mariners/2013/06/15/game-thread-mariners-and-felix-hernandez-go-for-series-win/?syndication=rss Sat, 15 Jun 2013 21:31:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199104_apbbnbrewersreds.html?syndication=rss Juan Francisco drove in three runs with a sacrifice fly and homer in a ballpark where he's had some big moments, and Yovani Gallardo pitched six innings on Saturday, leading the Milwaukee Brewers to a 6-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199104_apbbnbrewersreds.html?syndication=rss Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:16:04 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/mariners/2013/06/15/kyle-seager-on-the-takeout-slide-that-won-last-nights-game/?syndication=rss We’ve talked plenty about the contributions last night by Mike Zunino — who is not in the lineup tonight as the Mariners give new catcher Henry Blanco a chance at action right away — but the play that may have ultimately decided the contest came from Kyle Seager. If Seager doesn&rs Mariners http://blogs.seattletimes.com/mariners/2013/06/15/kyle-seager-on-the-takeout-slide-that-won-last-nights-game/?syndication=rss Sat, 15 Jun 2013 17:16:04 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/mariners/2013/06/15/glimmer-of-optimism-starting-to-peek-through-mariners-storm-clouds/?syndication=rss Lost in all the tumult of the past few days following a Tom Wilhelmsen blown save was something that has quietly gone on with the Mariners’ starting rotation. For the first time all season, that rotation has finally produced a complete turn of so-called “quality starts” — mea Mariners http://blogs.seattletimes.com/mariners/2013/06/15/glimmer-of-optimism-starting-to-peek-through-mariners-storm-clouds/?syndication=rss Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:57:21 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021196156_apbbnmetsalderson.html?syndication=rss Mets general manager Sandy Alderson knows how long Mets fans have been waiting for their team to do more than tear down and rebuild. He's been the one overseeing most of the creative roster destruction and reconstruction. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021196156_apbbnmetsalderson.html?syndication=rss Sat, 15 Jun 2013 13:16:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021193071_apbbayankees.html?syndication=rss Hours before Andy Pettitte turned 41, Chris Iannetta tagged him for a go-ahead RBI single in the sixth inning - that sent the Yankees to a fourth straight loss. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021193071_apbbayankees.html?syndication=rss Sat, 15 Jun 2013 02:01:06 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/mariners/2013/06/14/night-of-firsts-helps-mariners-to-different-result-in-a-tight-game/?syndication=rss Lately, it seems like the Mariners lose just about every tight game they find themselves in. I mean, who didn’t see the curtain coming down just a bit after Oliver Perez gave up that two-out single in the ninth? Come on, I’m sure some of you thought that Adam Rosales flyball to right was Mariners http://blogs.seattletimes.com/mariners/2013/06/14/night-of-firsts-helps-mariners-to-different-result-in-a-tight-game/?syndication=rss Sat, 15 Jun 2013 04:46:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2021193010_mariners15xml.html?syndication=rss Mike Zunino snapped a seventh-inning tie with his first career home run and the Mariners went on to a 3-2 win over the Oakland Athletics. Mariners http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2021193010_mariners15xml.html?syndication=rss Sat, 15 Jun 2013 16:10:16 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021192996_apbbayankeesangels.html?syndication=rss C.J. Wilson has had some difficulty getting victories lately. He really earned this one, facing Andy Pettitte and the Yankees. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021192996_apbbayankeesangels.html?syndication=rss Sat, 15 Jun 2013 01:31:08 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021193048_apbbndiamondbacks.html?syndication=rss Arizona right-hander Trevor Cahill tied his career-high with his 10th strikeout by fanning Will Venable for the second out of the sixth inning with the bases loaded. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021193048_apbbndiamondbacks.html?syndication=rss Sat, 15 Jun 2013 01:16:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021193027_apbbnrockies.html?syndication=rss Going deep into games is still a problem for Juan Nicasio. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021193027_apbbnrockies.html?syndication=rss Sat, 15 Jun 2013 00:46:16 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021193017_apbbatwins.html?syndication=rss Scott Diamond was the only one in Minnesota's rotation who pitched well enough last year to keep his place. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021193017_apbbatwins.html?syndication=rss Sat, 15 Jun 2013 00:31:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021192834_apbbatigerstwins.html?syndication=rss Rick Porcello kept up the starting pitching surge Detroit has been riding all season. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021192834_apbbatigerstwins.html?syndication=rss Sat, 15 Jun 2013 00:16:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021192989_apbbnmets.html?syndication=rss Shaun Marcum has made good starts and bad ones. He's set a career high for strikeouts and come out of the bullpen in extra innings - twice. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021192989_apbbnmets.html?syndication=rss Sat, 15 Jun 2013 00:16:06 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/mariners/2013/06/14/mariners-get-homer-from-zunino-first-road-win-by-saunders/?syndication=rss Nothing like a pair of firsts by the Mariners to start this road trip off. They got the first career home run by Mike Zunino to put them ahead to stay in the seventh inning. They added a run in the eighth, survived a late Chris Young homer and pulled off a 3-2 win over Mariners http://blogs.seattletimes.com/mariners/2013/06/14/mariners-get-homer-from-zunino-first-road-win-by-saunders/?syndication=rss Sat, 15 Jun 2013 04:46:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021192944_apbbndiamondbackspadres.html?syndication=rss Left-hander Eric Stults threw a career-best two-hitter and Logan Forsythe hit a bases-loaded, two-run single with two outs in the sixth to give the San Diego Padres a 2-1 victory against the NL West-leading Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021192944_apbbndiamondbackspadres.html?syndication=rss Fri, 14 Jun 2013 23:46:06 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021192945_apbbawhitesox.html?syndication=rss Chris Sale struck out a season-high 14 batters and didn't allow an earned run against the Houston Astros on Friday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021192945_apbbawhitesox.html?syndication=rss Fri, 14 Jun 2013 23:46:06 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021192927_apbbnphilliesrockies.html?syndication=rss Freddy Galvis hit two 2-run triples and scored the go-ahead run on Humberto Quintero's single, and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied from a five-run deficit to beat the Colorado Rockies 8-7 on Friday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021192927_apbbnphilliesrockies.html?syndication=rss Fri, 14 Jun 2013 23:46:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021192932_apbbarangers.html?syndication=rss Batting helmets were slammed, a bat was tossed, and the star shortstop was kicked out of the game. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021192932_apbbarangers.html?syndication=rss Fri, 14 Jun 2013 23:46:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021192900_apbbonationals.html?syndication=rss Gio Gonzalez was dominant again against the Cleveland Indians. It still wasn't enough to lift the Washington Nationals to a win. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021192900_apbbonationals.html?syndication=rss Fri, 14 Jun 2013 23:16:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021192734_apbbaroyalsrays.html?syndication=rss Kansas City Royals pitchers are enjoying a record-breaking run of success, and now the offense is joining in on the fun. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021192734_apbbaroyalsrays.html?syndication=rss Fri, 14 Jun 2013 23:01:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2021192867_marinersnotes15xml.html?syndication=rss Veteran catcher Henry Blanco joined the Mariners on Friday to begin his new job as the unofficial tutor of Mike Zunino. Mariners http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2021192867_marinersnotes15xml.html?syndication=rss Sat, 15 Jun 2013 00:46:15 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021192845_apbbarays.html?syndication=rss Rays left-hander Matt Moore has seen his season take a negative turn. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021192845_apbbarays.html?syndication=rss Fri, 14 Jun 2013 23:01:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021192842_apbbnbraves.html?syndication=rss The Braves were hoping for a lift in their return home from an ugly road trip. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021192842_apbbnbraves.html?syndication=rss Fri, 14 Jun 2013 23:01:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021192835_apbbndodgers.html?syndication=rss The Los Angeles Dodgers knocked around Jeff Locke on April 10, plating four runs against the Pittsburgh Pirates left-hander to send him to his first loss of the season. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021192835_apbbndodgers.html?syndication=rss Fri, 14 Jun 2013 22:46:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021192828_apbbncardinals.html?syndication=rss The groundballs came the way Jake Westbrook wanted. Outs proved more elusive. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021192828_apbbncardinals.html?syndication=rss Fri, 14 Jun 2013 22:31:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021192827_apbbnbrewers.html?syndication=rss The Brewers lost another close game and their best player, the latest setbacks to an already disheartening season. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021192827_apbbnbrewers.html?syndication=rss Fri, 14 Jun 2013 22:31:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021192805_apbbawhitesoxastros.html?syndication=rss Erik Bedard pitched six solid innings, and Jose Altuve hit a go-ahead RBI single to give the Houston Astros a 2-1 win over the Chicago White Sox on Friday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021192805_apbbawhitesoxastros.html?syndication=rss Fri, 14 Jun 2013 22:31:03 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021192801_apbbaredsox.html?syndication=rss Ryan Dempster pitched well enough to win. Boston's offense didn't do enough to make it happen. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021192801_apbbaredsox.html?syndication=rss Fri, 14 Jun 2013 22:16:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2021192759_basenotes15xml.html?syndication=rss MLB also issued 12 fines to the clubs for a bench-clearing fight on Tuesday night. Mariners http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2021192759_basenotes15xml.html?syndication=rss Fri, 14 Jun 2013 22:01:08 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021192749_apbbncubsmets.html?syndication=rss David DeJesus hit a bases-loaded triple before injuring his shoulder when he crashed into the outfield wall, and the Chicago Cubs beat the New York Mets 6-3 on Friday night behind resurgent starter Edwin Jackson. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021192749_apbbncubsmets.html?syndication=rss Fri, 14 Jun 2013 22:01:08 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021192702_apbbaredsoxorioles.html?syndication=rss There's still more than half a season left to play, so there's no reason for the Baltimore Orioles to become overly excited about their current situation. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021192702_apbbaredsoxorioles.html?syndication=rss Fri, 14 Jun 2013 22:01:08 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021188660_apbbabluejaysrangers.html?syndication=rss Mark Buehrle threw seven shutout innings, Colby Rasmus and J.P. Arencibia homered, and the Toronto Blue Jays handed the Texas Rangers their fourth straight loss, 8-0 on Friday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021188660_apbbabluejaysrangers.html?syndication=rss Fri, 14 Jun 2013 21:46:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021192733_apbbngiantsbraves.html?syndication=rss Madison Bumgarner allowed two hits in seven innings and combined with Sandy Rosario for a three-hit shutout in the San Francisco Giants' 6-0 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Friday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021192733_apbbngiantsbraves.html?syndication=rss Fri, 14 Jun 2013 21:46:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021192735_apbbnbrewersreds.html?syndication=rss Jay Bruce homered off Burke Badenhop with one out in the 10th inning on Friday night, rallying the Cincinnati Reds to a 4-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers in a game full of errors and wasted chances. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021192735_apbbnbrewersreds.html?syndication=rss Fri, 14 Jun 2013 21:46:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021192718_apbbncardinalsmarlins.html?syndication=rss Rookie Jose Fernandez outpitched a rusty Jake Westbrook, and the team with the worst record in the majors beat the team with the best record. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021192718_apbbncardinalsmarlins.html?syndication=rss Fri, 14 Jun 2013 21:16:06 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/mariners/2013/06/14/game-thread-joe-saunders-tries-for-first-win-outside-of-seattle/?syndication=rss Danny Farquhar took over for Joe Saunders to start the eighth and immediately gave up a long, long home run to Chris Young that cut Seattle’s lead to 3-2. Makes for an interesting ninth. 9:31 p.m.: Kyle Seager just helped his team get a huge run without swinging the bat. The Mariners are up 3- Mariners http://blogs.seattletimes.com/mariners/2013/06/14/game-thread-joe-saunders-tries-for-first-win-outside-of-seattle/?syndication=rss Sat, 15 Jun 2013 00:01:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021192703_apbbndodgerspirates.html?syndication=rss Jeff Locke allowed just two hits over seven innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates edged the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-0 on Friday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021192703_apbbndodgerspirates.html?syndication=rss Fri, 14 Jun 2013 21:16:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021188812_apbbnrockiestulowitzki.html?syndication=rss The Colorado Rockies placed Troy Tulowitzki on the disabled list on Friday, and the star shortstop could miss up to six weeks because of a broken rib. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021188812_apbbnrockiestulowitzki.html?syndication=rss Fri, 14 Jun 2013 21:01:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021188893_apbbndiamondbacksdodgerssuspensions.html?syndication=rss Major League Baseball came down hard on the Los Angeles Dodgers and Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday, handing out eight suspensions and a dozen fines as punishment for a bench-clearing brawl. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021188893_apbbndiamondbacksdodgerssuspensions.html?syndication=rss Fri, 14 Jun 2013 20:31:04 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/mariners/2013/06/14/wedge-blanco-brings-more-to-table-than-shoppach/?syndication=rss Some quick news: Tom Wilhelmsen will not be closing for at least his next two or three outings. The Mariners want to see Wilhelmsen in some non-save situations to work on better locating his pitches. They will mix-and-match save opportunities for now, with no specific pitcher deisgnated for that. Ma Mariners http://blogs.seattletimes.com/mariners/2013/06/14/wedge-blanco-brings-more-to-table-than-shoppach/?syndication=rss Fri, 14 Jun 2013 20:16:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021192435_apbbaroyalsyost.html?syndication=rss Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost could have been excused for missing his team's game on the night his daughter got married. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021192435_apbbaroyalsyost.html?syndication=rss Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:01:04 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/mariners/2013/06/14/henry-blanco-here-and-ready-to-do-whatever-mariners-need/?syndication=rss Henry Blanco just had a brief chat by his locker with manager Eric Wedge, who was going over some of the things he’s looking for from the 41-year-old. Blanco isn’t starting behind the plate tonight and likely won’t be on most nights. Some are asking why the Mariners opted to sign B Mariners http://blogs.seattletimes.com/mariners/2013/06/14/henry-blanco-here-and-ready-to-do-whatever-mariners-need/?syndication=rss Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:01:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021191423_apbbayankeesjeter.html?syndication=rss Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter resumed hitting and fielding drills Friday for the first time since mid-April, a day after receiving medically clearance to increase his rehabilitation program for a broken left ankle. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021191423_apbbayankeesjeter.html?syndication=rss Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:31:05 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/mariners/2013/06/14/mariners-sign-catcher-henry-blanco-dfa-kelly-shoppach/?syndication=rss The Mariners’ ever-evolving catching situation took a surprising turn today when the Mariners signed 41-year-old catcher Henry Blanco, while Kelly Shoppach was designated for assignment. Shoppach had been holding down the bulk of the catching duties since Opening Day starter Jesus Montero was Mariners http://blogs.seattletimes.com/mariners/2013/06/14/mariners-sign-catcher-henry-blanco-dfa-kelly-shoppach/?syndication=rss Fri, 14 Jun 2013 22:36:17 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/hotstoneleague/2013/06/14/trade-iwakuma-mariners-should-just-say-no/?syndication=rss The July 31 trade deadline is still several weeks away, but the speculation is already starting. Certainly, the Mariners are a team with all the elements to be an active seller — non-contenders with a bunch of veterans who will be free agents after the year. Falling in that category, and sure The Hot Stone League http://blogs.seattletimes.com/hotstoneleague/2013/06/14/trade-iwakuma-mariners-should-just-say-no/?syndication=rss Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:46:04 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/mariners/2013/06/14/mariners-need-to-alter-own-destiny-right-here-and-now/?syndication=rss We’ve spent the past 48 hours or so looking at the Mariners and what has gone wrong so far in a season that sees them nine games under .500. I spent last night on the radio (box below) looking at who is to blame and what can be done, if anything, to change the course Mariners http://blogs.seattletimes.com/mariners/2013/06/14/mariners-need-to-alter-own-destiny-right-here-and-now/?syndication=rss Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:01:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021185313_apbbojapanswitchingballs.html?syndication=rss The Japanese baseball commissioner apologized on Friday for the confusion caused by introducing a new, livelier ball this season without notifying players. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021185313_apbbojapanswitchingballs.html?syndication=rss Fri, 14 Jun 2013 05:31:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021185148_apbbaredsox.html?syndication=rss The Boston Red Sox went 13 innings without drawing a walk and didn't get a hit after the seventh. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021185148_apbbaredsox.html?syndication=rss Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:31:05 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/mariners/2013/06/13/listen-to-the-geoff-baker-show-from-earlier-tonight/?syndication=rss Many thanks to those of you of phoned in to tonight’s edition of The Geoff Baker Show on Sports Radio KJR. We had so many callers that I was worried we wouldn’t get to all of you, but thanks to those who hung in there — some as long as a half-hour. Clearly, many fans Mariners http://blogs.seattletimes.com/mariners/2013/06/13/listen-to-the-geoff-baker-show-from-earlier-tonight/?syndication=rss Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:16:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2021185113_rainiers14xml.html?syndication=rss Mariners http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2021185113_rainiers14xml.html?syndication=rss Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:01:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021184930_apbbaredsoxorioles.html?syndication=rss On a night when the Baltimore Orioles had all sorts of problems with runners on base, Chris Davis finally delivered the pivotal hit. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021184930_apbbaredsoxorioles.html?syndication=rss Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:01:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021185081_apbbotwins.html?syndication=rss Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire felt good about his club's chances of sweeping the Philadelphia Phillies when he sent reliever Jared Burton to the mound with a one-run lead in the eighth inning. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021185081_apbbotwins.html?syndication=rss Thu, 13 Jun 2013 23:46:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2021184811_stone14xml.html?syndication=rss Wilhelmsen’s recent spate of breakdowns – four blown saves since May 20, and a 14.85 earned-run-average over his last eight outings – is the latest crisis to infiltrate this troubled Mariners season. Larry Stone http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2021184811_stone14xml.html?syndication=rss Fri, 14 Jun 2013 22:23:58 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2021184968_basenotes14xml.html?syndication=rss Mariners http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2021184968_basenotes14xml.html?syndication=rss Thu, 13 Jun 2013 23:16:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021184960_apbbarangers.html?syndication=rss Yu Darvish keeps giving the Texas Rangers solid starts. With no help from the offense, the ace's efforts have been wasted. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021184960_apbbarangers.html?syndication=rss Thu, 13 Jun 2013 23:16:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021184850_apbbabluejaysrangers.html?syndication=rss Esmil Rogers is turning into quite a starter for the Toronto Blue Jays. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021184850_apbbabluejaysrangers.html?syndication=rss Thu, 13 Jun 2013 23:16:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021184934_apbbarays.html?syndication=rss Jeremy Hellickson's recent surge came to a sudden stop with one bad inning. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021184934_apbbarays.html?syndication=rss Thu, 13 Jun 2013 23:16:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021184848_apbbayankees.html?syndication=rss Mariano Rivera had warmed up several times already before finally entering to a standing ovation for his likely Oakland Coliseum farewell. In the 18th inning, 5 1/2 hours after first pitch, the potential winning run aboard and just about everybody eager to call it a day. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021184848_apbbayankees.html?syndication=rss Thu, 13 Jun 2013 22:46:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021184615_apbbnmets.html?syndication=rss Matt Harvey is beginning to know how Tom Seaver felt. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021184615_apbbnmets.html?syndication=rss Thu, 13 Jun 2013 22:46:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021184890_apbbnpirates.html?syndication=rss Charlie Morton didn't view his return to the majors after undergoing Tommy John surgery as a make or break proposition. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021184890_apbbnpirates.html?syndication=rss Thu, 13 Jun 2013 22:31:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021184865_apbbophilliestwins.html?syndication=rss Cliff Lee allowed two runs in seven strong innings, Ben Revere had four hits and scored the go-ahead run, and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied to beat the Minnesota Twins 3-2 on Thursday night and snap a five-game losing streak. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021184865_apbbophilliestwins.html?syndication=rss Thu, 13 Jun 2013 22:31:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021184830_apbbaroyalsrays.html?syndication=rss Elliot Johnson had a three three-run homer for his second hit of an eight-run sixth inning Thursday night, leading the surging Kansas City Royals to a 10-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021184830_apbbaroyalsrays.html?syndication=rss Thu, 13 Jun 2013 21:46:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021184828_apbbngiantspirates.html?syndication=rss Matt Cain allowed two hits over 6 2-3 innings and the San Francisco Giants pounded the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-0 on Thursday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021184828_apbbngiantspirates.html?syndication=rss Thu, 13 Jun 2013 21:46:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021184757_apbbayankeesathletics.html?syndication=rss Maybe a game-winning, broken-bat hit against baseball's career saves leader in the 18th inning will get Nate Freiman in a nice groove again. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021184757_apbbayankeesathletics.html?syndication=rss Thu, 13 Jun 2013 21:46:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021184765_apbbnreds.html?syndication=rss The Cincinnati Reds couldn't get one more scoreless inning from their bullpen, and it cost them their record winning streak at Wrigley Field. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021184765_apbbnreds.html?syndication=rss Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:46:03 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021184694_apbbnmetsnixedallstarcampaign.html?syndication=rss The New York Mets are willing to do most anything to get David Wright elected to the All-Star team. Well, almost anything. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021184694_apbbnmetsnixedallstarcampaign.html?syndication=rss Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:16:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021184734_apbbnrockies.html?syndication=rss Two balks, a pair of scary moments and an injury that could have a big impact on the Colorado Rockies' surprising season. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021184734_apbbnrockies.html?syndication=rss Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:01:07 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021184652_apbbnredscubs.html?syndication=rss Pinch-hitter Julio Borbon singled home the winning run with two outs in the 14th inning and the Chicago Cubs beat Cincinnati 6-5 on Thursday to end the Reds' record 12-game winning streak at Wrigley Field. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021184652_apbbnredscubs.html?syndication=rss Thu, 13 Jun 2013 19:46:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021180980_apbbncardinalsmets.html?syndication=rss Adam Wainwright used to be a creature of routine leading up to each start. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021180980_apbbncardinalsmets.html?syndication=rss Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:46:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021184591_apbbayankeesjetercleared.html?syndication=rss New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter has been medically cleared to resume full baseball activities and running on his surgically repaired left ankle. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021184591_apbbayankeesjetercleared.html?syndication=rss Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:01:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021184547_apbbnnationalsrockies.html?syndication=rss Ryan Zimmerman homered, doubled and drove in three runs, Ian Desmond got four hits and the Washington Nationals beat the depleted Colorado Rockies 5-4 on Thursday. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021184547_apbbnnationalsrockies.html?syndication=rss Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:46:05 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/mariners/2013/06/13/join-me-tonight-on-sports-radio-kjr-for-90-minutes-of-mariners-talk/?syndication=rss We’ll be doing a broadcast of The Geoff Baker Show tonight at 6:30 p.m. PT on Sports Radio KJR and it promises to be a real humdinger of a 90-minute segment filled with your calls and my look at what’s going on with this underachieving team. No topic will be off-limits. We’ll look Mariners http://blogs.seattletimes.com/mariners/2013/06/13/join-me-tonight-on-sports-radio-kjr-for-90-minutes-of-mariners-talk/?syndication=rss Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:31:05 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/hotstoneleague/2013/06/13/mariners-minor-league-report-and-first-hand-appraisal-of-dustin-ackleys-debut-in-lf-from-teammate-brad-miller/?syndication=rss Here is today’s Mariners’ minor-league report. The big story yesterday, of course, was the Mariners’ decision to move Dustin Ackley to left field, which I wrote about here and here. There are a lot of layers to this decision, obviously, but before we get ahead of ourselves, I&rsquo The Hot Stone League http://blogs.seattletimes.com/hotstoneleague/2013/06/13/mariners-minor-league-report-and-first-hand-appraisal-of-dustin-ackleys-debut-in-lf-from-teammate-brad-miller/?syndication=rss Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:16:04 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/hotstoneleague/2013/06/13/the-mariners-parade-of-short-lived-heroes/?syndication=rss Last night should have been celebrated as Nick Franklin’s “coming of age” moment. With the game (seemingly) on the line in the eighth inning — two outs, runner on second, scoreless tie — Franklin sized up a 1-1 pitch from lefty Travis Blackley, took a nice, compact swin The Hot Stone League http://blogs.seattletimes.com/hotstoneleague/2013/06/13/the-mariners-parade-of-short-lived-heroes/?syndication=rss Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:01:04 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/take2/2013/06/13/why-are-mariners-taking-so-long-to-call-up-big-3-pitchers/?syndication=rss By Jux Berg Talk to a Mariners fan, and you’ll hear a lot of this: I’m fed up, I don’t care anymore, they won’t be good until we get some new people in charge. Tell the fan there are top-rated prospects on the way, and you’ll hear: Oh, really? More guys like Justin Smoa Take 2 http://blogs.seattletimes.com/take2/2013/06/13/why-are-mariners-taking-so-long-to-call-up-big-3-pitchers/?syndication=rss Fri, 14 Jun 2013 23:41:17 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/mariners/2013/06/13/mariners-rolling-dice-with-injuries-coming-up-snake-eyes-and-snakebit/?syndication=rss Lost in all the turmoil of another Tom Wilhelmsen blown save last night was the real reason the Mariners dropped a game they could not afford to lose. The Mariners made a pre-game dice roll on the injury front and nearly got away with it, too. They sat both Kendrys Morales and Michael Morse, hoping Mariners http://blogs.seattletimes.com/mariners/2013/06/13/mariners-rolling-dice-with-injuries-coming-up-snake-eyes-and-snakebit/?syndication=rss Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:46:07 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021180388_apbbndiamondbacksdodgers.html?syndication=rss Put the Arizona Diamondbacks in Dodger Stadium, throw in extra innings, and they're tough to beat. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021180388_apbbndiamondbacksdodgers.html?syndication=rss Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:31:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021180227_apbbngiantssuspensions.html?syndication=rss San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy and reliever George Kontos have been suspended after Kontos threw at Pittsburgh Pirates star Andrew McCutchen on Tuesday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021180227_apbbngiantssuspensions.html?syndication=rss Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:16:06 PDT