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Former All-Star closer John Wetteland was resting at home Thursday night after a trip to a hospital, where the Seattle Mariners say he was treated for an elevated heart rate.
Mark Stover was the Pacific Northwest's dog-trainer-to-the-stars. He taught obedience to the pets of Pearl Jam and Nirvana, Starbucks chairman Howard Schultz and Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki. He also trained his own dog, Dingo — for protection.
The Mariners' experiment of having the first Japanese catcher in the major leagues has ended two years early.
Felix Hernandez finished tied for the major league lead with 19 wins and the Seattle Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 4-3 Sunday in a season finale that doubled as a daylong tribute to Ken Griffey Jr.
Mike Sweeney followed a two-out error with a tiebreaking two-run single in the fifth inning, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Oakland Athletics 4-2 Thursday night.
Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki was ejected from Saturday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays for arguing a called third strike in the fifth inning.
Pinch-hitter Adam Lind had a tying RBI single in the eighth inning and Rod Barajas followed with a go-ahead double, helping the Toronto Blue Jays rally for another dramatic 5-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday.
B.J. Upton had three RBIs, including a go-ahead two-run single in the eighth, to help the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Seattle Mariners 5-4 on Wednesday night.
Those postgame celebrations at home plate can be dangerous. Just ask Seattle Mariners catcher Rob Johnson.
Ken Griffey Jr. homered and drove in four runs, putting the New York Yankees' playoff party on hold by leading the Seattle Mariners to a 7-1 victory Sunday.
Ichiro Suzuki hit a game-ending single to center in the bottom of the 14th inning, leading the Seattle Mariners to a 4-3 win over the Chicago White Sox on Thursday night.
Ichiro Suzuki beat out an infield single to become the first player in major league history with at least 200 hits in nine straight seasons, Felix Hernandez scattered four hits over seven shutout innings, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 5-0 for a doubleheader split on Sunday night.
The game between the Seattle Mariners and the Texas Rangers has been postponed Friday night because of rain.
John Lackey pitched a five-hitter for his first complete game of the season, Torii Hunter hit a tiebreaking two-run homer and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Seattle Mariners 3-0 on Thursday night.
Scott Hairston took advantage of a second chance. Ichiro took advantage of the second pitch.
Ken Griffey Jr. sure seems like someone who wants to stick around the Seattle Mariners for another season.
The Seattle Mariners have activated Gold Glove third baseman Adrian Beltre from the 15-day disabled list.
Felix Hernandez pitched eight scoreless innings to spoil the Los Angeles debut of pitcher Scott Kazmir and the Seattle Mariners beat the Angels 3-0 on Wednesday night.
His team may be in last place, but that hasn't stopped Kansas City ace Zack Greinke from building his case as the best pitcher in the American League.
Defensive-replacement Ryan Langerhans homered off Craig Breslow with one out in the bottom of the 10th inning to send the Seattle Mariners to a 4-2 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday night.
Fausto Carmona pitched seven innings for his first win in more than three months and the Cleveland Indians beat Felix Hernandez and the Seattle Mariners 6-1 Sunday.
Newly acquired third baseman Bill Hall joined the Seattle Mariners for Thursday's game against the Detroit Tigers and left-handed pitcher Garrett Olson was sent to Triple-A.
Clete Thomas' two-out, RBI single capped a two-run rally in the ninth inning and lifted the Detroit Tigers over the Seattle Mariners 7-6 Thursday.
The Milwaukee Brewers traded slumping third baseman Bill Hall to the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday for minor league pitcher Ruben Flores.
Call Of The YearWith the early start time in Toronto you may have missed an incredible moment Sunday. Wow. Click, listen, be amazed.
Longoria, Pena homer in Rays 10-4 winEvan Longoria broke a 3-all tie with a 411-foot solo homer and Carlos Pena added a two-run shot in Tampa Bay's 10-4 win over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday night, the Rays' sixth victory in eight games.
Ian Snell: Keyser SozeIan Snell has been called "suicidal," a "headcase," an "@!$%#," "the Devil," a "baby eater," the "mastermind behind both September 11 and Pearl Harbor." All these things are true.
Pirates trade Wilson, Snell to Seattle; significant cash to Mariners, tooThe Pirates have traded shortstop Jack Wilson, their most tenured player, to the Seattle Mariners. No word yet on the return. Details to come.
Ichiro tries for payback homer on first pitchThis is the good part: "My idea was to tell him, 'Wassup?' But I got nervous, and I didn't say it. That was a little disappointing. But I realized the president wears jeans. I hope our skipper, Wak, was watching so we can wear jeans on flights, too."
North Carolina Tar Heels first baseman Dustin Ackley continues to impressDustin Ackley isn't a talker. The UNC first baseman is exceedingly polite and courteous, as any member of the college baseball media corps will tell you.
Mariners fans should be embarrassed by Red Sox fans' takeover of Safeco FieldThe folks at the Pyramid Alehouse across from Safeco Field are getting set up. The ever-annoying scalpers are already circling the park, knowing that tonight's game will be one of the few well-attended ones this season. Red Sox fans are getting ready, too.
Every major leaguer takes his own path to the showThere has been a Griffey in the major leagues every season since 1973. There has been a Jakubauskas in the majors ever since last week. [...] That's one of the wonderful things about baseball: the lives and stories it brings together in a single ballpark each day.
There's still a free agent outfielder who could help BravesGarret Anderson hit as many home runs off right-handers in 2008 as Ken Griffey Jr., while driving in 21 more runs and hitting 21 points higher than the superstar outfielder the Braves nearly landed this week. Isn't it worth a call to try and bring Anderson into the mix?
Griffey returning to Mariners after 9 yearsIn the end, Ken Griffey Jr. stuck to what he said 18 months ago and agreed to a one-year contract, worth about $2 million plus incentives, with the Mariners for the 2009 season.
Griffey returning to MarinersKen Griffey Jr. is returning to the Mariners, team officials confirmed Wednesday, spurning an offer from the Atlanta Braves.
Junior will sign, Braves Nation, so get some sleepRelax, Braves Nation. Ken Griffey Jr. is going to sign with your team, probably as soon as today. So get some sleep.
Junior eyes Braves: Griffey, team have mutual interestKen Griffey Jr. a Brave? Looks like it could happen. The Braves are squarely in the mix for the future Hall of Famer, according to several published reports. In Griffey, the Braves would land a powerful stick to platoon with Matt Diaz in left field.
Seattle: The Worst Year EverThink the last 12 months were rough? It could be worst. You could be a sports fan in Seattle.
Ibanez to PhillyThe Phillies gave Raul Ibanez a 3 year, $30 million deal to replace Pat Burrell today. It was pretty much a lock that the team that signed Ibanez was going to be an old-school type, but honestly, I'm a bit surprised that Philly was dumb enough to make this move.
Tuba Man's memorial shows unifying power of sportsSeattle sports icon the "Tuba Man" was beaten to death by a group of five teenagers according to police. The Tuba Man was a staple outside of Seattle's sports venues, playing everything from Iron Man to Itsy Bitsy Spider on his tuba.
Braves at the Break: Midseason report card anything but averageFor a team that was expected to contend for the NL East title -- and much more, in the eyes of some experts -- five games under .500 and 6 1/2 games out of first place is a major disappointment.
Breaking News: Tony Snow Dies: ex-Bush press secretary was 53After a long, candid and public battle with cancer, former White House press secretary and radio talk-show host Tony Snow died early this morning.
Community Supported Agriculture: Hiring a Personal FarmerSusan Saulny writes in the International Herald Tribune about a CSA with a twist: shareholders can come out and work the farm.
Wretched defense costs bumbling Braves in loss to BrewersAtlanta committed four errors -- three in the first inning -- Tuesday, and a late rally fell one-run shot, as the Braves lost 4-3 to Milwaukee at Turner Field. Chipper Jones had a pinch-hit single, raising his major-league leading average to .395.
Sheets stuffs Braves as Atlanta drops series openerBen Sheets made life tough on the Atlanta offense, pitching a four-hit complete-game as the Braves fell 4-1 to Milwaukee Monday at Turner Field. Jo-Jo Reyes gave up six hits and four runs in 2 1/3 innings.
Braves rally past Mariners for one-run victoryGreg Norton's double tied it in the bottom of the ninth, and Brian McCann's single with the bases loaded won it as the Braves rallied to beat Seattle 5-4 Saturday at Turner Field. The win moves Atlanta to five games out in the NL East.
Braves bashed and bruised in brutal start to homestandPlaying the worst team in the majors, the Braves opened a six-game homestand Friday with a horrid 10-2 loss to Seattle at Turner Field. The Atlanta bullpen imploded in the late innings.
There's currently a headline story, about a pair of women in Seattle, who stirred up a cultural controversy by kissing one another in the stands if a Seattle Mariner's game. There's no question that some people are opposed to same sex relationships.
Oklahoma City rated as worse to live in than Baghdad or ChernobylAccording to this list, wonderfully titled "Hells on Earth," Oklahoma City ranks ahead of the likes of Baghdad and Chernobyl as one of the top five worst cities in the world.
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