M’s notebook: Altavilla optioned to Tacoma as struggles mount

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M’s notebook: Altavilla optioned to Tacoma as struggles mount

OAKLAND, Calif. — Reliever Dan Altavilla is learning that the problem with a slider that doesn’t bite is…

Road woes continue for Mariners in loss to Athletics

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Road woes continue for Mariners in loss to Athletics

OAKLAND, Calif. — This road trip still has eight games remaining, which means the Mariners still have miles…

M’s notebook: Haniger building early case as AL’s top rookie

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M’s notebook: Haniger building early case as AL’s top rookie

OAKLAND, Calif. — Sure, the season is a mere 10 percent complete, but it’s getting harder not to…

Paxton roughed up, A’s beat Mariners 9-6

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Paxton roughed up, A’s beat Mariners 9-6

OAKLAND, Calif. — A return to the road Thursday for the Seattle Mariners resurrected memories of their miserable…

Haniger leads balanced attack, Mariners beat Marlins 10-5

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Haniger leads balanced attack, Mariners beat Marlins 10-5

SEATTLE — One day after breaking up a no-hitter in the ninth inning, Mitch Haniger drove in four…

M’s notebook: Victory marks personal milestone for Hernandez

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M’s notebook: Victory marks personal milestone for Hernandez

SEATTLE — Felix Hernandez now stands alongside the Chief after getting the victory Wednesday when the Seattle Mariners…

M’s notebook: Zych’s return represents a medical breakthrough

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M’s notebook: Zych’s return represents a medical breakthrough

SEATTLE — Mariners reliever Tony Zych is something of a medical pioneer in that he is the first…

Haniger breaks up no-hitter in 9th, M’s fall to Marlins 5-0

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Haniger breaks up no-hitter in 9th, M’s fall to Marlins 5-0

SEATTLE — Let’s just say it could have been worse Tuesday, a lot worse, when the Seattle Mariners’…

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Mariners’ Paxton picked as A.L. player of the week

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Mariners power up in 4th consecutive victory

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Mariners power up in 4th consecutive victory

SEATTLE — No comebacks or late dramatics Monday from the Mariners. Robinson Cano and Nelson Cruz hit back-to-back…

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Mariners notebook: Aside from Diaz, no set bullpen roles

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Paxton’s gem leads Mariners over Rangers 5-0

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Paxton’s gem leads Mariners over Rangers 5-0

SEATTLE — As any parent can attest, baby steps are sometimes the biggest.

M’s notebook: Reliever Zych activated from disabled list

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M’s notebook: Reliever Zych activated from disabled list

SEATTLE — The Double-Z battery is again a big-league possibility.

Hernandez, Haniger lead Mariners over Rangers

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Hernandez, Haniger lead Mariners over Rangers

SEATTLE — Felix Hernandez delivered the sort of big-time performance the Seattle Mariners desperately needed Friday night by…

M’s notebook: Powell’s reinstatement prompts bullpen shuffle

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M’s notebook: Powell’s reinstatement prompts bullpen shuffle

SEATTLE — The need to activate Triple-A Tacoma outfielder Boog Powell from the restricted list Wednesday prompted the…

Mariners blow early 5-run lead, fall to Astros 10-5

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Mariners blow early 5-run lead, fall to Astros 10-5

SEATTLE — An open date Thursday provides the Seattle Mariners with an extra 24 hours for soul-searching to…

M’s notebook: Segura placed on 10-day DL, Freeman promoted

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M’s notebook: Segura placed on 10-day DL, Freeman promoted

SEATTLE — Utilityman Mike Freeman made the 30-mile drive north Tuesday from Triple-A Tacoma as the replacement for…

Missed opportunities sink Mariners in 7-5 loss to Astros

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Missed opportunities sink Mariners in 7-5 loss to Astros

SEATTLE — It is the type of play the Mariners’ new, more-athletic outfield is supposed to make.

Paxton dominant in Mariners’ win over Astros in home opener

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Paxton dominant in Mariners’ win over Astros in home opener

SEATTLE — OK, deep breath. Hold and release. The Mariners flashed a pulse again Monday in their home…

Mariners squander six-run lead as Angels rally in the ninth

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Mariners squander six-run lead as Angels rally in the ninth

ANAHEIM, Calif. — This has got to be rock bottom for the struggling Seattle Mariners. If it gets…