http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners en-us Copyright 2008 The Seattle Times Company Sat, 5 Jul 2008 02:04:59 PDT Sat, 5 Jul 2008 02:04:59 PDT MattBase 480 http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/art/ui/stlogo_231.gif http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2008034330_mari05.html?syndication=rss Watching the pitch-count tracker during an Erik Bedard outing has become as much a spectacle for Mariners fans as keeping tabs on his strikeout... Mariners http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2008034330_mari05.html?syndication=rss Fri, 4 Jul 2008 23:35:08 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2008034310_marinotes05.html?syndication=rss The words "Jose Lopez" and "vertical leap" usually don't find themselves together in the same sentence. But the Mariners second baseman... Mariners http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2008034310_marinotes05.html?syndication=rss Fri, 4 Jul 2008 23:34:30 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2008034527_basegame05.html?syndication=rss The blasts returned to Coors Field long before the fireworks. In a throwback to the pre-humidor days, Colorado homered six times and beat... Mariners http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2008034527_basegame05.html?syndication=rss Fri, 4 Jul 2008 22:55:58 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2008034402_albeat05.html?syndication=rss Kevin Youkilis made the final Fourth at Yankee Stadium truly memorable, sparking a come-from-behind 6-4 victory for the Boston Red Sox on... Mariners http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2008034402_albeat05.html?syndication=rss Fri, 4 Jul 2008 22:49:42 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2008034428_nlbeat05.html?syndication=rss St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa wasn't exactly overjoyed to see his former star center fielder back in town wearing a Chicago... Mariners http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2008034428_nlbeat05.html?syndication=rss Fri, 4 Jul 2008 23:23:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2008034521_frog05.html?syndication=rss Dennis Raben homered and was 3 for 4 as the Everett AquaSox earned a 7-1 victory over the Yakima Bears in a Northwest League game Friday... Mariners http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2008034521_frog05.html?syndication=rss Fri, 4 Jul 2008 23:11:45 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2008034472_taco05.html?syndication=rss Peter Ciofrone hit a grand slam to highlight a seven-run eighth inning as the Portland Beavers earned an 8-3 victory over Tacoma in a Pacific... Mariners http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2008034472_taco05.html?syndication=rss Fri, 4 Jul 2008 23:49:51 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2008034226_apbbnpujols300homers.html?syndication=rss Albert Pujols hit his 300th career home run Friday night, becoming the fifth-youngest player to reach the milestone. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2008034226_apbbnpujols300homers.html?syndication=rss Sat, 5 Jul 2008 00:35:17 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2008034090_apbbncardinalsedmondsreturn.html?syndication=rss Cardinals manager Tony La Russa wasn't exactly overjoyed to see his former star center fielder back in town wearing a Chicago Cubs uniform. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2008034090_apbbncardinalsedmondsreturn.html?syndication=rss Sat, 5 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2008033940_apbbnrockieshelton.html?syndication=rss A Colorado Rockies' season soured by injury and inconsistency took yet another ugly turn Friday when slumping slugger Todd Helton went on the disabled list for just the third time in his career. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2008033940_apbbnrockieshelton.html?syndication=rss Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2008033740_apbbnbrewerssabathiarumors.html?syndication=rss If the Brewers are considered a front-runner in the C.C. Sabathia sweepstakes, manager Ned Yost wanted nothing to do with it on Friday. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2008033740_apbbnbrewerssabathiarumors.html?syndication=rss Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2008033699_apbbayoukilisdamonnearhomer.html?syndication=rss Kevin Youkilis' drive squirted out of the webbing of Johnny Damon's glove and bounced up off the top of the left-field wall in the third inning of Friday's game between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2008033699_apbbayoukilisdamonnearhomer.html?syndication=rss Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2008033572_apbbnbravesfrancoeur.html?syndication=rss Slumping Braves outfielder Jeff Francoeur was sent to the minors to work on his hitting, with his average having dropped to .234. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2008033572_apbbnbravesfrancoeur.html?syndication=rss Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2008033666_apbbaindiansborowski.html?syndication=rss Indians closer Joe Borowski, last year's American League saves leader, was designated for assignment on Friday. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2008033666_apbbaindiansborowski.html?syndication=rss Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2008032074_appeoplerodriguezmadonna.html?syndication=rss A-Rod and the Material Girl? That's a lot of hits. Reports that Yankees superstar Alex Rodriguez and Madonna have become close just as their marriages are disintegrating have both the celebrity gossip industry and the sporting world - each a chatty bunch - buzzing with questions about the two "friends." Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2008032074_appeoplerodriguezmadonna.html?syndication=rss Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT