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Cruz homers in 10th inning, boosts Mariners over White Sox

Cruz homers in 10th inning, boosts Mariners over White Sox

Nelson Cruz and the bullpen. Just like Saturday night. Only different. Yes, Cruz hit a game-winning homer Sunday afternoon that propelled the Mariners… Continue reading

Cruz homers in 10th inning, boosts Mariners over White Sox
Despite the limp, Mariners’ Cruz says his knee feels better

Despite the limp, Mariners’ Cruz says his knee feels better

Seattle Mariners designated hitter Nelson Cruz wants you to ignore what you see. He insists his sore right knee “is getting better.” Cruz… Continue reading

Despite the limp, Mariners’ Cruz says his knee feels better

Servais: M’s likely to recall Gaviglio to fill rotation hole

Rookie right-hander Sam Gaviglio is likely to be recalled next week from Triple-A when the Mariners need a fifth starter for their rotation.… Continue reading

Mariners beat White Sox for 3rd consecutive victory

Mariners beat White Sox for 3rd consecutive victory

Four innings of scoreless relief Saturday and a two-run bomb from Nelson Cruz bailed out a shaky Felix Hernandez and helped the Mariners… Continue reading

Mariners beat White Sox for 3rd consecutive victory
Cano powers Mariners to victory over White Sox

Cano powers Mariners to victory over White Sox

Robinson Cano brought along his All-Star swing Friday night by hitting a three-run homer that provided the… Continue reading

Cano powers Mariners to victory over White Sox
Mariners may be buyers and sellers at MLB trade deadline

Mariners may be buyers and sellers at MLB trade deadline

Robinson Cano’s star turn in Miami is receding in the distance. So, too, is Nelson Cruz’s scene-stealing photo op at the All-Star Game… Continue reading

Mariners may be buyers and sellers at MLB trade deadline
Kingly start from Hernandez gives Mariners 4-0 win over A’s

Kingly start from Hernandez gives Mariners 4-0 win over A’s

This was like rolling in a birdie putt on 18 after a disappointing round. It renews hope that better times are still within… Continue reading

Kingly start from Hernandez gives Mariners 4-0 win over A’s

Mariners Notebook: No changes planned for struggling lineup

As the Seattle Mariners limped into the All-Star break looking for answers, general manager Jerry Dipoto openly acknowledged an ongoing search to bolster… Continue reading

Cruz on curtain call: ‘Definitely special’

Cruz on curtain call: ‘Definitely special’

The milestone was a no-doubter Friday from the time it left Nelson Cruz’s bat. It was a… Continue reading

Cruz on curtain call: ‘Definitely special’

M’s Cano named to AL All-Star team as injury replacement

Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano is heading to the All-Star Game after all. Cano was added Friday… Continue reading

M’s notebook: Simmons could join club shortly after break

M’s notebook: Simmons could join club shortly after break

Hard-throwing reliever Shae Simmons could be ready to provide a boost to the Seattle Mariners’ bullpen shortly after the All-Star break. Simmons, 26,… Continue reading

M’s notebook: Simmons could join club shortly after break
M’s notebook: Cruz, Cano closing in on home run milestones

M’s notebook: Cruz, Cano closing in on home run milestones

Seattle Mariners designated hitter Nelson Cruz broke a homerless drought Wednesday and now stands on the threshold of a career milestone. Cruz’s home… Continue reading

M’s notebook: Cruz, Cano closing in on home run milestones
Servais: Mariners have reached ‘critical point’ in the season

Servais: Mariners have reached ‘critical point’ in the season

Suddenly the All-Star break can’t get here quickly enough for the Mariners. Even after overcoming an early four-run deficit Wednesday night, the Mariners… Continue reading

Servais: Mariners have reached ‘critical point’ in the season
M’s notebook: Seattle plagued by too many outs on the bases

M’s notebook: Seattle plagued by too many outs on the bases

Beyond injuries and a puzzling inconsistency from their attack, the Seattle Mariners are being pulled down, according to advanced metrics, by their poor… Continue reading

M’s notebook: Seattle plagued by too many outs on the bases
Felix roughed up, Mariners fall to Royals 7-3

Felix roughed up, Mariners fall to Royals 7-3

Not that it’s any comfort, but Felix Hernandez isn’t the first King to encounter problems on July 4. Hernandez gave up six runs… Continue reading

Felix roughed up, Mariners fall to Royals 7-3
Iwakuma hits a bump in his recovery

Iwakuma hits a bump in his recovery

The road back for injured Mariners right-hander Hisashi Iwakuma hit another major bump when he experienced renewed… Continue reading

Iwakuma hits a bump in his recovery
Nelson Cruz the only Mariner picked for All-Star Game

Nelson Cruz the only Mariner picked for All-Star Game

Nelson Cruz is heading to the All-Star Game for the fifth time in his career. But not as a starter. Cruz will… Continue reading

Nelson Cruz the only Mariner picked for All-Star Game
Robinson Cano, James Paxton propel Mariners past Angels, 5-3

Robinson Cano, James Paxton propel Mariners past Angels, 5-3

The Seattle Mariners are well-acquainted this season with disaster at Angel Stadium and, on Sunday afternoon, it appeared to be happening again.… Continue reading

Robinson Cano, James Paxton propel Mariners past Angels, 5-3

Mariners expected to make two big international signings

Look for the Seattle Mariners to sign the top power hitter in the Caribbean market along with a heady, projectable shortstop when… Continue reading

M’s notebook: Servais confirms rookie Moore will be recalled

M’s notebook: Servais confirms rookie Moore will be recalled

Right-hander Andrew Moore, as expected, will be recalled from Triple-A Tacoma once the Seattle Mariners return from their weekend stay at Angel… Continue reading

M’s notebook: Servais confirms rookie Moore will be recalled