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AquaSox catcher Harry Ford gets settled behind the plate before the first inning of the season opener against the Eugene Emeralds on Friday, April 7, 2023, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

M’s confident AquaSox’s Ford has what it takes to succeed

Seattle believes the Everett backstop can buck the MLB trend of low success rate of catchers drafted out of high school.

AquaSox catcher Harry Ford gets settled behind the plate before the first inning of the season opener against the Eugene Emeralds on Friday, April 7, 2023, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
The Mariners’ Eugenio Suarez (28) celebrates with Jarred Kelenic after hitting a home run during the second inning of a game Thursday in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Suárez belts 2 homers to back Kirby, Mariners beat Astros

J.P. Crawford adds a solo home run as Seattle opens its final series before the All-Star break with a 5-1 win.

The Mariners’ Eugenio Suarez (28) celebrates with Jarred Kelenic after hitting a home run during the second inning of a game Thursday in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
The Giants’ Brandon Crawford crosses home plate to score a run as Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh looks on in the third inning of a game on Wednesday in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

Mariners blanked by Giants to snap short win streak

Seattle falls 2-0 in the series finale and sees its four-game win streak come to an end.

The Giants’ Brandon Crawford crosses home plate to score a run as Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh looks on in the third inning of a game on Wednesday in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert (36) and catcher Tom Murphy celebrate Gilbert's five-hitter against the San Francisco Giants in a baseball game, Tuesday, July 4, 2023, in San Francisco. The Mariners won 6-0. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)

Gilbert tosses complete-game gem, Mariners beat Giants

The young right-hander allowe no runs on just five hits, and Mike Ford and AJ Pollock homer in Seattle’s 6-0 win.

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert (36) and catcher Tom Murphy celebrate Gilbert's five-hitter against the San Francisco Giants in a baseball game, Tuesday, July 4, 2023, in San Francisco. The Mariners won 6-0. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
American League's Brian Downing of the California Angels is tagged out at the plate by Gary Carter in the 8th at the Kingdome in Seattle, July 17, 1979. Downing was trying to score from second on a hit by Graig Nettles of the Yankees when thrown out by right fielder Dave Parker. National League won the game 7-6 in the longest nine inning All-Star game in history. (AP Photo)

Revisiting the unforgettable 1979 All-Star Game in Seattle

The Kingdome played host to one of the most memorable games in Midsummer Classic history.

American League's Brian Downing of the California Angels is tagged out at the plate by Gary Carter in the 8th at the Kingdome in Seattle, July 17, 1979. Downing was trying to score from second on a hit by Graig Nettles of the Yankees when thrown out by right fielder Dave Parker. National League won the game 7-6 in the longest nine inning All-Star game in history. (AP Photo)
Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford smiles with teammates third baseman Eugenio Suarez and second baseman Jose Caballero, right, as they celebrate their win over the Tampa Bay Rays after a baseball game, Sunday, July 2, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Mariners rally from 5-run deficit to beat Rays

Seattle wins 7-6 and takes the series from MLB’s best team.

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford smiles with teammates third baseman Eugenio Suarez and second baseman Jose Caballero, right, as they celebrate their win over the Tampa Bay Rays after a baseball game, Sunday, July 2, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
The Rays’ Randy Arozarena looks back while heading home to score against the Mariners during the eighth inning of a game Friday in Seattle. (AP Photo/Caean Couto)

Rays score 15 unanswered runs, rally for win over sinking M’s

Tampa Bay breaks open a tied game late and pummels Seattle 15-4.

The Rays’ Randy Arozarena looks back while heading home to score against the Mariners during the eighth inning of a game Friday in Seattle. (AP Photo/Caean Couto)
Major League Baseball unveiled the uniforms for the 2023 All-Star Game at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on Friday. (Photo courtesy MLB)

MLB unveils 2023 All-Star Game uniforms

The league says the jerseys ‘honor’ Seattle’s ‘natural beauty.’

Major League Baseball unveiled the uniforms for the 2023 All-Star Game at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on Friday. (Photo courtesy MLB)
Seattle Mariners' Eugenio Suarez hits his bat as he flies out during a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Wednesday, June 28, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Commentary: M’s deserve boos after series loss to Nationals

Following their third straight series loss, Seattle dropped to 38-41 and fell to eighth in the American League wild-card standings.

Seattle Mariners' Eugenio Suarez hits his bat as he flies out during a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Wednesday, June 28, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Seattle Mariners' Dylan Moore stands on the field after popping out with runners on base to end the second inning against the Washington Nationals during a baseball game Wednesday, June 28, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

M’s hit new low with series loss to last-place Nationals

Seattle’s offense is anemic again as they drop two of three to Washington after 4-1 defeat at home.

Seattle Mariners' Dylan Moore stands on the field after popping out with runners on base to end the second inning against the Washington Nationals during a baseball game Wednesday, June 28, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Seattle Mariners' J.P. Crawford hits a solo home run against Washington Nationals starting pitcher Trevor Williams during the first inning of a baseball game Monday, June 26, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Bats back Castillo in Mariners’ win over Nationals

J.P. Crawford and Eugenio Suárez hit home runs and Luis Castillo pitches seven strong innings in an 8-4 victory.

Seattle Mariners' J.P. Crawford hits a solo home run against Washington Nationals starting pitcher Trevor Williams during the first inning of a baseball game Monday, June 26, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Mariners players celebrate after defeating the Orioles 13-1 on Friday in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Mariners score 7 in 8th inning, pummel Orioles

Logan Gilbert tosses seven strong innings and Tom Murphy and Teoscar Hernandez homer in Seattle’s 13-1 win.

Mariners players celebrate after defeating the Orioles 13-1 on Friday in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
The Mariners’ Teoscar Hernandez (35) and Ty France (23) celebrate after scoring against the Yankees during the first inning of a game Thursday in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Offense backs strong start by Woo, Mariners thump Yankees

Seattle slugs four home runs and the rookie starter takes a no-hitter into the sixth and earns his first-career win.

The Mariners’ Teoscar Hernandez (35) and Ty France (23) celebrate after scoring against the Yankees during the first inning of a game Thursday in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
The Yankees’ Anthony Volpe runs the bases after hitting a solo home run off Mariners relief pitcher Gabe Speier in the seventh inning of a game Wednesday in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Just 4 hits for Mariners again in another loss to Yankees

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The Yankees’ Anthony Volpe runs the bases after hitting a solo home run off Mariners relief pitcher Gabe Speier in the seventh inning of a game Wednesday in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
The Mariners’ Teoscar Hernandez (35) reacts to a swinging strike against Yankees relief pitcher Clay Holmes in the ninth inning of a game Tuesday in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Mariners’ offense silenced by Cole, Yankees

Seattle mangages just four total hits in a 3-1 defeat to open a key eastern swing.

The Mariners’ Teoscar Hernandez (35) reacts to a swinging strike against Yankees relief pitcher Clay Holmes in the ninth inning of a game Tuesday in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Seattle Mariners third baseman Eugenio Suarez, right, reacts after getting an out against Chicago White Sox's Zach Remillard after recovering a bunt during the ninth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, June 18, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Caean Couto)

Mariners had a feel-good homestand, but danger lies ahead

The past two series brought Seattle back to .500, but this week’s difficult trip east could determine if they have a run in them.

Seattle Mariners third baseman Eugenio Suarez, right, reacts after getting an out against Chicago White Sox's Zach Remillard after recovering a bunt during the ninth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, June 18, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Caean Couto)
The Mariners’ Teoscar Hernandez watches his solo home run off White Sox relief pitcher Tanner Banks during the seventh inning of a game Friday in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)

Hernández hits go-ahead HR, M’s strike out 16 to beat White Sox

Rookie Bryan Woo strikes out nine and Seattle’s offense comes through late in a 3-2 win.

The Mariners’ Teoscar Hernandez watches his solo home run off White Sox relief pitcher Tanner Banks during the seventh inning of a game Friday in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Seattle Mariners' Jose Caballero takes a swing during an at-bat in a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Tuesday, June 13, 2023, in Seattle. The Mariners won 9-3. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

Caballero a pleasant surprise for Mariners, pest for opponents

The unheralded second baseman does all the little things that ‘drives the other team crazy.’

Seattle Mariners' Jose Caballero takes a swing during an at-bat in a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Tuesday, June 13, 2023, in Seattle. The Mariners won 9-3. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
The Mariners’ Jarred Kelenic cracks his bat as he reacts to striking out against the Marlins during the seventh inning of a game Wednesday in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)

Sanchez makes game-saving catch, Marlins hold off Mariners

Seattle tries to mount a rally in the ninth, but falls to Miami 4-1.

The Mariners’ Jarred Kelenic cracks his bat as he reacts to striking out against the Marlins during the seventh inning of a game Wednesday in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
The Mariners’ Mike Ford hits a two-run home run off Marlins starting pitcher Edward Cabrera during the fourth inning of a game Tuesday in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

Ford homers twice, Mariners thump Marlins

Cal Raleigh also homers and George Kirby strikes out a career-high 10 in six strong innings as Seattle wins 9-3.

The Mariners’ Mike Ford hits a two-run home run off Marlins starting pitcher Edward Cabrera during the fourth inning of a game Tuesday in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)