Mariners

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)

Miller anchors 1-hitter, Mariners sink Marlins

Ty France, Eugenio Suárez and Tom Murphy all homer in Seattle’s 8-1 win.

The Angels’ Shohei Ohtani drops his bat after hitting a two-run home run as Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh watches during the third inning of a game Friday in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Ohtani has 3 hits, Moniak hits winning homer as Angels top M’s

Seattle drops the first of an important three-game series with Los Angeles 5-4.

The Angels’ Shohei Ohtani drops his bat after hitting a two-run home run as Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh watches during the third inning of a game Friday in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
San Diego Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr., right, gets up after safely steals second base as Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford looks on during the fourth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, June 7, 2023, in San Diego. Tatis Jr. advanced to third on the throwing error by catcher Cal Raleigh. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Kirby struggles, Mariners fall to Padres to split short series

The young righty gives up five runs and 11 hits in a season-low 3.2 innings as Seattle loses 10-3.

San Diego Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr., right, gets up after safely steals second base as Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford looks on during the fourth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, June 7, 2023, in San Diego. Tatis Jr. advanced to third on the throwing error by catcher Cal Raleigh. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
The Mariners’ Julio Rodriguez reacts after hitting a home run during the eighth inning of a game against the Padres on Tuesday in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Mariners beat Padres, snap 3-game losing streak

Julio Rodriguez and Teoscar Hernandez homer to back a strong start from Logan Gilbert in Seattle’s 4-1 win.

The Mariners’ Julio Rodriguez reacts after hitting a home run during the eighth inning of a game against the Padres on Tuesday in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (left) reaches down to tag out the Mariners’ Teoscar Hernande, who was trying to stretch a single into a double during the third inning of a game Friday in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Mariners’ bats silent in shutout by Rangers

Seattle’s offense musters just three hits in the 2-0 defeat.

Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (left) reaches down to tag out the Mariners’ Teoscar Hernande, who was trying to stretch a single into a double during the third inning of a game Friday in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
The Mariners’ Cal Raleigh smiles as a teammate throws bubblegum at him during an interview after Raleigh hit a single to drive in the winning run against the Yankees during the 10th inning of a game Wednesday in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Raleigh’s RBI single in 10th gives M’s 1-0 win over Yankees

George Kirby pitches one of the best games of his young career with eight shutout innings in Seattle’s 1-0 win.

The Mariners’ Cal Raleigh smiles as a teammate throws bubblegum at him during an interview after Raleigh hit a single to drive in the winning run against the Yankees during the 10th inning of a game Wednesday in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
New York Yankees' Aaron Judge gestures after hitting a solo home-run against the Seattle Mariners during the seventh inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 30, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Caean Couto)

Judge strikes again, Mariners lose to Yankees

Seattle falls 10-2 for a second consecutive lopsided loss.

New York Yankees' Aaron Judge gestures after hitting a solo home-run against the Seattle Mariners during the seventh inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 30, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Caean Couto)
The Yankees’ Aaron Judge jogs the bases after hitting his second home run of the game a Mariners first baseman Ty France looks on during the sixth inning of a game Monday in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Judge homers twice, Yankees clobber Mariners

Rookie standout Bryce Miller struggles against the New York lineup in Seattle’s 10-4 loss.

The Yankees’ Aaron Judge jogs the bases after hitting his second home run of the game a Mariners first baseman Ty France looks on during the sixth inning of a game Monday in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
The Mariners’ Ty France celebrates in the dugout after his solo home run during the sixth inning of a game aginst the Athletics on Thursday in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)

France homers twice, Mariners complete sweep of A’s

Logan Gilbert allows just three hits and retires 22 of the last 23 hitters he faces in Seattle’s 3-2 win.

The Mariners’ Ty France celebrates in the dugout after his solo home run during the sixth inning of a game aginst the Athletics on Thursday in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Mariners starting pitcher Bryce Miller throws to an Athletics batter during the first inning of a game Wednesday in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)

Bryce Miller continues spectacular start, Mariners top As

The rookie becomes first pitcher since at least 1901 to throw at least six innings and allow four or fewer hits in each of his first five appearances.

Mariners starting pitcher Bryce Miller throws to an Athletics batter during the first inning of a game Wednesday in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
The Mariners’ Ty France (23) is congratulated in the dugout after his home run against the Athletics during the fifth inning of a game Tuesday in Seattle. (AP Photo/Caean Couto)

Mariners top A’s behind homers from Crawford, France

The pair hit back-to-back homers in the fifth inning as Seattle rallies for a 3-2 win.

The Mariners’ Ty France (23) is congratulated in the dugout after his home run against the Athletics during the fifth inning of a game Tuesday in Seattle. (AP Photo/Caean Couto)
Seattle Mariners' Jarred Kelenic claps as he runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of a baseball game Monday, May 22, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Kelenic hits 10th home run, Mariners blast A’s

Jose Caballero adds a three-run homer as Seattle backs Luis Castillo’s strong start with 11 runs.

Seattle Mariners' Jarred Kelenic claps as he runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of a baseball game Monday, May 22, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez (44) avoids teammate Taylor Trammell as he catches a fly ball by the Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr. in the third inning of a game Saturday in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Gilbert sits down 15 in a row, Mariners overpower Braves

Eugenio Suarez backs the strong start with a two-run home run as Seattle wins 7-3.

Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez (44) avoids teammate Taylor Trammell as he catches a fly ball by the Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr. in the third inning of a game Saturday in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
The Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr. hits a double during the first inning of a game against the Mariners on Friday in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

M’s fall to Braves despite another strong start from Miller

The rookie hurler tosses 6.1 strong innings, but Seattle’s bullpen falters in a 6-2 defeat.

The Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr. hits a double during the first inning of a game against the Mariners on Friday in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Gonzales shelled, Mariners routed by Red Sox

The left-hander lasts just 1.2 innings and allows eight runs on eight hits in Seattle’s 12-3 loss.