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Great Britain's Harry Ford celebrates after hitting a solo home run against Colombia during the seventh inning of a World Baseball Classic game in Phoenix, Monday, March 13, 2023. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

‘Sir’ Harry Ford returns to M’s after run in World Baseball Classic

Seattle’s 20-year-old prized catching prospect became the face of the Great Britain team.

 

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Raleigh, pitching power Mariners past Rockies

Seattle wins its third straight with a 4-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies.

 

American League relief pitcher Emerson Hancock throws to a National League batter during the MLB All-Star Futures baseball game, Saturday, July 16, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Reinforcements ready for Mariners’ pitching staff

Seattle starters were an anomaly of health last season. If they can’t repeat the feat, talented young arms are ready to prepared to step up.

 

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) celebrates with fans after an NFL football game against the New York Jets , Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Seattle. The Seahawks defeated the Jets 23-6. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Smith signing new contract a ‘great day’ for Seahawks

The newly extended QB had a chance to test the open market, but always wanted to stay in Seattle.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) celebrates with fans after an NFL football game against the New York Jets , Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Seattle. The Seahawks defeated the Jets 23-6. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
FILE -Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Diego Castillo (63) delivers a pitch against the Houston Astros during the seventh inning in Game 1 of an American League Division Series baseball game in Houston, Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022. Reliever Diego Castillo and the Seattle Mariners went to salary arbitration Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023 with the pitcher asking for $3,225,000 and the team offering $2.95 million.(AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox, File)

M’s reliever Castillo rediscovers changeup

The pitch could help the right-hander in his struggles against lefties.

FILE -Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Diego Castillo (63) delivers a pitch against the Houston Astros during the seventh inning in Game 1 of an American League Division Series baseball game in Houston, Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022. Reliever Diego Castillo and the Seattle Mariners went to salary arbitration Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023 with the pitcher asking for $3,225,000 and the team offering $2.95 million.(AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox, File)
Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Five things NFL combine showed from Seahawks’ point of view

Seattle could be in for a difficult decision should it decide to use its No. 5 overall pick.

Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Ben DiNucci (17) warms up before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

What to know about the Sea Dragons and the XFL

Play begins this weekend in the third incarnation of the professional football league.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Ben DiNucci (17) warms up before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy while talking to Terry Bradshaw after the NFL Super Bowl 57 football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Super Bowl magic: Mahomes, Chiefs beat Eagles 38-35

Kansas City caps second-half rally with game-winning field goal.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy while talking to Terry Bradshaw after the NFL Super Bowl 57 football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Workers prepare for the NFL Super Bowl LVII football game outside State Farm Stadium, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Super Bowl Guide: How and what to watch in the big game

The Kansas City Chiefs face the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday afternoon in Glendale, Ariz.

Workers prepare for the NFL Super Bowl LVII football game outside State Farm Stadium, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
FILE - In this Feb. 1, 2004, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Patriots beat the Carolina Panthers 32-29 in Super Bowl 38 in Houston. Brady, who won a record seven Super Bowls for New England and Tampa, has announced his retirement, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Dave Martin, File)

Tom Brady retires at 45, insists it’s ‘for good’ this time

The former Patriots and Buccaneers quarterback won a record seven Super Bowls over a legendary 23-year career.

FILE - In this Feb. 1, 2004, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Patriots beat the Carolina Panthers 32-29 in Super Bowl 38 in Houston. Brady, who won a record seven Super Bowls for New England and Tampa, has announced his retirement, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Dave Martin, File)
FILE - Buffalo Bills defensive back Damar Hamlin (3) leaves the field after an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. Hamlin was in critical condition early Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, after the Bills say his heart stopped following a tackle during the Monday Night Football game, which was indefinitely postponed. (AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper, File)

Bills’ Hamlin’s recovery headed in ‘positive direction’

The 24-year-old remains in critical condition after collapsing during a game on Monday, but is showing signs of improvement

FILE - Buffalo Bills defensive back Damar Hamlin (3) leaves the field after an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. Hamlin was in critical condition early Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, after the Bills say his heart stopped following a tackle during the Monday Night Football game, which was indefinitely postponed. (AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper, File)
A sign shows support for Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin outside Highmark Stadium on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, in Orchard Park, N.Y. Hamlin was taken to the hospital after collapsing on the field during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday night in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)

Bills’ Hamlin remains in critical condition after collapse

Buffalo said in a statement that the 24-year-old suffered a cardiac arrest and was administered CPR on the field.

A sign shows support for Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin outside Highmark Stadium on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, in Orchard Park, N.Y. Hamlin was taken to the hospital after collapsing on the field during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday night in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
FILE - Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Franco Harris stands next a statute of himself on Sept. 12, 2019, at Pittsburgh International Airport near Pittsburgh. Harris died on Wednesday morning, Dec. 21, 2022, at age 72, just two days before the 50th anniversary of The Immaculate Reception. (Nate Guidry/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via AP, File)

Hall of Fame NFL running back Franco Harris dies at 72

The Steelers legend finished his NFL career by running for 170 yards in eight games with the Seahawks in 1984.

FILE - Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Franco Harris stands next a statute of himself on Sept. 12, 2019, at Pittsburgh International Airport near Pittsburgh. Harris died on Wednesday morning, Dec. 21, 2022, at age 72, just two days before the 50th anniversary of The Immaculate Reception. (Nate Guidry/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via AP, File)
CORRECTS THAT PERRY WAS 84, NOT 88 AS ORIGINALLY SENT - FILE - Seattle Mariners pitcher Gaylord Perry throws in his 300th Major League victory, a 7-3 win over the New York Yankees in Seattle, May 6, 1982. Baseball Hall of Famer and two-time Cy Young winner Gaylord Perry, a master of the spitball, died Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, at his home in Gaffney, S.C. He was 84. (AP Photo/Barry Sweet, File)

Ex-Mariner Gaylord Perry, 2-time Cy Young winner, dies at 84

Perry, who pitched for eight major-league teams from 1962 until 1983, was a five-time All-Star who was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1991.

CORRECTS THAT PERRY WAS 84, NOT 88 AS ORIGINALLY SENT - FILE - Seattle Mariners pitcher Gaylord Perry throws in his 300th Major League victory, a 7-3 win over the New York Yankees in Seattle, May 6, 1982. Baseball Hall of Famer and two-time Cy Young winner Gaylord Perry, a master of the spitball, died Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, at his home in Gaffney, S.C. He was 84. (AP Photo/Barry Sweet, File)
The Houston Astros celebrate their 4-1 World Series win against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 6 on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Alvarez blasts Astros past Phillies to World Series title

The Houston slugger hits a go-ahead home run in the sixth inning as the Astros win 4-1 in Game 6 to claim the series 4-2.

The Houston Astros celebrate their 4-1 World Series win against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 6 on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Houston Astros' Jeremy Pena celebrates his home run during the fourth inning in Game 5 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Astros hold off Phillies, take 3-2 lead in World Series

Justin Verlander earns his first-ever Series win as Houston tops Philadelphia 3-2 to move a win away from a title.

Houston Astros' Jeremy Pena celebrates his home run during the fourth inning in Game 5 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Houston Astros relief pitcher Ryan Pressly and catcher Christian Vazquez celebrate their win in Game 4 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, in Philadelphia. The Astros won 5-0 to tie the series two games all. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Astros combine to toss 2nd no-hitter in World Series history

The only previous no-hitter in the World Series was a perfect game by Don Larsen of the New York Yankees in 1956.

Houston Astros relief pitcher Ryan Pressly and catcher Christian Vazquez celebrate their win in Game 4 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, in Philadelphia. The Astros won 5-0 to tie the series two games all. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Philadelphia Phillies' Kyle Schwarber rounds the bases after a two-run home run during the fifth inning in Game 3 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Phillies slug 5 home runs, top Astros to take 2-1 Series lead

Ranger Suárez tossed three-hit ball over five shutout innings to help Philadelphia to a 7-0 win.

Philadelphia Phillies' Kyle Schwarber rounds the bases after a two-run home run during the fifth inning in Game 3 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez celebrates a double play to end the top of the sixth inning in Game 2 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Valdez shines as Astros top Phillies, even World Series

The Houston starter takes a shutout into the seventh inning and the Astros hang on to win 5-2 to even the series at 1-1.

Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez celebrates a double play to end the top of the sixth inning in Game 2 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Philadelphia Phillies' J.T. Realmuto, right, celebrates his solo homer with Philadelphia Phillies Bryce Harper during the 10th inning in Game 1 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Phillies rally from 5 down, top Astros in Game 1 of Series

J.T. Realmuto homers in the 10th inning to lift Philadlephia to a 6-5 win.

Philadelphia Phillies' J.T. Realmuto, right, celebrates his solo homer with Philadelphia Phillies Bryce Harper during the 10th inning in Game 1 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)