The Seattle Mariners, based in Seattle, Washington, participate in Major League Baseball (MLB) and are a member of the American League West Division. The Mariners were founded in 1977.
GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Perhaps his name should be upgraded to Emperor Felix. On days like this, which are becoming routine, "King" seems derogatory for Felix Hernandez. Hardly breaking a sweat in his penultimate outing prior to his Opening Night assignment, Hernandez on Thursday three-hit Cleveland through the first five innings of the Mariners' 3-1 Cactus [...]
PEORIA, Ariz. — The regular season begins in 12 days and the Mariners' starting rotation has been falling apart faster than it is falling into place. Other than having ace right-hander Felix Hernandez right on schedule and pitching superbly, the rotation is one big question mark after another heading towards the final full week of [...]
PEORIA, Ariz. — At the crack of the bat, Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki turned around and sprinted toward the wire fence separating the playing field from the visiting bullpen. The number "51" was visible for several seconds as Ichiro hustled after the towering fly ball hit by Angels catcher Jeff Mathis in the second [...]
PEORIA, Ariz. — The risk of taking two steps backwards after taking several steps forward has altered the Mariners' immediate plans for left-hander Erik Bedard. One day before he was going to throw off a mound for the first time since having the labrum in his left shoulder repaired, the Mariners on Monday changed course [...]
TEMPE, Ariz. — The Mariners began their Sunday game against the Angels with what everyone associated with the organization would love to see all year: an Ichiro Suzuki single, a Chone Figgins RBI triple, a Casey Kotchman single and a quick two-run lead over the defending American League West champion Los Angeles Angels. Manager Don [...]
PEORIA, Ariz. — Don Wakamatsu held a team meeting Saturday morning in the Mariners clubhouse, and even though his club's recent Cactus League swoon didn't count in any meaningful standings, there was a basic reason for the impromptu gathering. "Six losses [in a row]," the Seattle skipper said minutes after the Mariners wrapped up a [...]
PEORIA, Ariz. — Cliff Lee's eventful week took a painful turn Friday. Lee, the 2008 American League Cy Young Award winner who was expected to be the club's No. 2 starter behind last year's AL Cy Young runner-up, Felix Hernandez, has a right lower abdominal strain that puts him in jeopardy of beginning the season [...]
PEORIA, Ariz. — Ryan Rowland-Smith has the confidence and sense of humor to sum up his not-so-sightly Spring Training pitching lines this year with a term of courtesy that's wildly popular in his native Australia: "No worries, mate." On Thursday in a 9-2 loss to the Colorado Rockies at the Peoria Sports Complex, the Mariners [...]
RANGERS 8, MARINERS 1at Peoria, Ariz.Wednesday, March 17 Rangers at the plate: Texas was home run happy Wednesday night, blasting four long balls into the Peoria night. Nelson Cruz had a big night, going 3-for-3 with three RBIs and blasting two home runs to right-center field. Josh Hamilton also homered in a 1-for-3 night, and [...]
PEORIA, Ariz. — The .227 batting average Dustin Ackley compiled during his first exposure to the Cactus League might not look great on paper, but the Mariners are ecstatic about the progress their first-round Draft selection is making. Ackley, one of the six roster cuts the Mariners made Tuesday morning, has transitioned to second base [...]