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Seattle Mariners' Julio Rodriguez celebrates in the dugout after scoring on a single by Ty France during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Mariners win another tight game with Royals

Julio Rodriguez has four hits and drove in a crucial insurance run in the ninth of a 6-5 victory.

Seattle Mariners' Julio Rodriguez celebrates in the dugout after scoring on a single by Ty France during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais pulls relief pitcher Matt Brash during the fifth inning of the team's baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Friday, June 30, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Caean Couto)

Will bullpen prevent Mariners’ playoff-ready rotation from reaching postseason?

Recent struggles in late innings have cost Seattle ballgames.

Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais pulls relief pitcher Matt Brash during the fifth inning of the team's baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Friday, June 30, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Caean Couto)
Seattle Mariners' Ty France hits a two-run single during the 10th inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. The Mariners won 10-8 in 10 innings. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

France’s single in 10th helps Mariners avoid disaster vs. Royals

Seattle survives after losing a 7-run lead. Teoscar Hernandez homered and had 5 hits.

Seattle Mariners' Ty France hits a two-run single during the 10th inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. The Mariners won 10-8 in 10 innings. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Jordyn Brooks jogs off the field after the NFL football team's training camp Thursday, July 27, 2023, in Renton, Wash. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Seahawks activate Jordyn Brooks off PUP list

The fourth-year linebacker returns less than 8 months after suffering a torn ACL.

Seattle Seahawks linebacker Jordyn Brooks jogs off the field after the NFL football team's training camp Thursday, July 27, 2023, in Renton, Wash. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Seattle Seahawks running back Alex Collins carries the ball against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of an NFL football preseason game Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Former Seahawk RB Alex Collins, 28, killed in motorcycle crash

Collins was driving a motorcycle that crashed with a sports-utility vehicle in Lauderdale Lakes, Flordia, police said.

Seattle Seahawks running back Alex Collins carries the ball against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of an NFL football preseason game Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Kansas City Royals' Freddy Fermin, left, douses Dairon Blanco after their baseball game against the Seattle Mariners Monday, Aug. 14, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. The Royals won 7-6. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Mariners can’t hold lead after rally, fall to Royals on Blanco’s squeeze bunt

Seattle loses 7-6 for its third straight defeat.

Kansas City Royals' Freddy Fermin, left, douses Dairon Blanco after their baseball game against the Seattle Mariners Monday, Aug. 14, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. The Royals won 7-6. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Coby Bryant holds a football during warmups before the NFL football team's mock game, Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Versatility keeps Seahawks’ Bryant on the field

Seemingly the odd man out in Seattle’s crowded defensive backfield, Coby Bryant is embracing his transition safety.

Seattle Seahawks cornerback Coby Bryant holds a football during warmups before the NFL football team's mock game, Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Coby Bryant (8) against the New York Jets during an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Seahawks pre-training camp player rankings: Nos. 45-31

The countdown reaches players who should make significant impacts as training camp nears.

Seattle Seahawks cornerback Coby Bryant (8) against the New York Jets during an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Dareke Young (83) runs the football during drills Monday, May 22, 2023, at the team's NFL football training facility in Renton, Wash. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Seahawks pre-training camp player rankings: Nos. 60-46

The countdown reaches players who could make a significant impact this season.

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Dareke Young (83) runs the football during drills Monday, May 22, 2023, at the team's NFL football training facility in Renton, Wash. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Seattle Mariners' Teoscar Hernandez, second from left, celebrates hitting a walk-off single for a 3-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays as teammate Julio Rodriguez, left, looks on after a baseball game, Friday, July 21, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Hernandez’s game-winner gives Mariners 3-2 win over Blue Jays

Seattle comes back from a 2-0 hole to win in walk-off fashion.

Seattle Mariners' Teoscar Hernandez, second from left, celebrates hitting a walk-off single for a 3-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays as teammate Julio Rodriguez, left, looks on after a baseball game, Friday, July 21, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Easop Winston Jr. reaches for a pass during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, June 7, 2023, team's facilities in Renton, Wash. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)

Seahawks pre-training camp player rankings: Nos. 75-61

Another look at the backend of Seattle’s roster before camp begins Wednesday.

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Easop Winston Jr. reaches for a pass during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, June 7, 2023, team's facilities in Renton, Wash. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher George Kirby throws against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning of a baseball game, Thursday, July 20, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Kirby brilliant as Mariners salvage series split with Twins

The right-hander ties a career high with 10 strikeouts over seven shutout innings in a 5-0 victory.

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher George Kirby throws against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning of a baseball game, Thursday, July 20, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Cam Bright (42) jogs off the field after participating in team activities Monday, May 22, 2023, at the team's NFL football training facility in Renton, Wash. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Seahawks pre-training camp player rankings: Nos. 89-76

A look at some of the young players battling for practice squad spots and depth roles.

Seattle Seahawks linebacker Cam Bright (42) jogs off the field after participating in team activities Monday, May 22, 2023, at the team's NFL football training facility in Renton, Wash. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Minnesota Twins' Max Kepler runs the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Seattle Mariners during the fifth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, July 19, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Twins score 3 runs late to hand Mariners 2nd straight loss

A passed ball in the eighth inning and a two-run home run in the ninth lift Minnesota to a 6-3 win.

Minnesota Twins' Max Kepler runs the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Seattle Mariners during the fifth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, July 19, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
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Everett awarded franchise for Arena Football League relaunch

The league, which is set to resume play in 2024, announced the 16 cities receiving teams Tuesday.

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Seattle Mariners first-round draft picks Colt Emerson, left, and Tai Peete, center, participate in batting practice with shortstop J.P. Crawford, right, before the team's baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Tuesday, July 18, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

First-round picks Peete, Emerson make splash in first Mariners workout

The pair took their first cuts at T-Mobile Park on Tuesday.

Seattle Mariners first-round draft picks Colt Emerson, left, and Tai Peete, center, participate in batting practice with shortstop J.P. Crawford, right, before the team's baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Tuesday, July 18, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Seattle Kraken head coach Dave Hakstol stands behind his bench during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. The Kraken won 3-2. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Kraken sign coach Hakstol to contract extension

The new deal will keep Seattle’s leader in the Pacific Northwest through the 2025-26 season.

Seattle Kraken head coach Dave Hakstol stands behind his bench during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. The Kraken won 3-2. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Seattle Mariners left fielder AJ Pollock (8) and center fielder Jarred Kelenic, right, can’t come up with triple by Minnesota Twins’ Alex Kirilloff during the fourth inning of Tuesday’s game in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Mariners blasted by Twins 10-3

Alex Kiriloff finishes a double shy of the cyle for Minnesota.

Seattle Mariners left fielder AJ Pollock (8) and center fielder Jarred Kelenic, right, can’t come up with triple by Minnesota Twins’ Alex Kirilloff during the fourth inning of Tuesday’s game in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Seattle Mariners' Eugenio Suarez hits a two-run home run off Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Oliver Ortega during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Monday, July 17, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

Mariners get clutch hits from Kelenic, Suárez in 7-6 win over Twins

Seattle scores five runs off All-Star Sonny Gray, including four in the fourth inning.

Seattle Mariners' Eugenio Suarez hits a two-run home run off Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Oliver Ortega during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Monday, July 17, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Lucknow Super Giants' Quinton de Kock watches his shot during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants in Kolkata, India, Saturday, May 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Bikas Das)

With new league, including Seattle team, cricket comes to U.S.

Major League Cricket opens play Thursday with teams in San Francisco, L.A., Seattle, Dallas, N.Y. and Washington.

Lucknow Super Giants' Quinton de Kock watches his shot during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants in Kolkata, India, Saturday, May 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Bikas Das)