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Wed., May 5, 2021
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Kyle Lewis, Kyle Seager lead Mariners to 5-2 win over Orioles
UPDATED: Tue., May 4, 2021
SEATTLE — Kyle Lewis and Kyle Seager homered, reliever Kendall Graveman extended his scoreless streak to 18 2/3 innings and the Seattle Mariners beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-2 on Tuesday night.
Kyle Lewis’ eighth-inning home run lifts Seattle Mariners past Baltimore
UPDATED: Tue., May 4, 2021
For most of the night, well, at least 7½ innings, the Mariners seemed destined for yet another frustrating where they looked tepid at the plate, absent on the bases and diminished on the scoreboard.
A’s Jesús Luzardo apologizes for breaking finger playing video game
Tue., May 4, 2021
Jesús Luzardo has played video games all his life.
Brewers’ Christian Yelich back on injured list, 1 day after returning
UPDATED: Tue., May 4, 2021
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich is going back on the injured list just one day after getting activated.
This Date in Baseball: May 4
Tue., May 4, 2021
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Mets fire hitting coach Chili Davis and assistant Tom Slater
Tue., May 4, 2021
The scuffling New York Mets have fired hitting coach Chili Davis and assistant Tom Slater.
John Blanchette: Mariners’ Wyatt Mills is big hit at St. Aloysius
UPDATED: Tue., May 4, 2021
Wyatt Mills has a built-in rooting section at St. Aloysius Catholic School, and not just because his mother has taught first and second graders there for almost 20 years. He’s a graduate himself.
Justus Sheffield and Justin Dunn solidify roles in Mariners’ starting rotation, but more talent is on the way
UPDATED: Tue., May 4, 2021
When you saw Mariners pitcher Justus Sheffield wiggling his way out of jams and pinpointing sliders in Sunday’s 2-0 win, were you celebrating the present or the future?
Dodger downer: Pitcher Dustin May to have Tommy John surgery
UPDATED: Tue., May 4, 2021
CHICAGO — Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Dustin May will have Tommy John surgery next week, sidelining one of baseball's top young pitchers for the rest of the season.
Marlins rookie pitcher Paul Campbell gets 80-game drug suspension
UPDATED: Tue., May 4, 2021
MIAMI — Miami Marlins rookie right-hander Paul Campbell was suspended 80 games on Monday after testing positive for an anabolic steroid in violation of Major League Baseball's drug program.
Justus Sheffield, Mariners relievers shut down Angels for 2-0 win
UPDATED: Tue., May 4, 2021
SEATTLE — Justus Sheffield shook off early control problems to allow just two hits over six innings, leading the Seattle Mariners to a 2-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday.
Angels have heavenly time with Ljay Newsome on mound, turn early lead into easy victory vs. Mariners
UPDATED: Tue., May 4, 2021
SEATTLE – The pitcher the Mariners like to call the “quiet assassin” found nothing but loud contact against the Los Angeles Angels, and the resulting timbre was a resonating defeat.
Mariners recall former Gonzaga pitcher Wyatt Mills, designate catcher Jacob Nottingham for assignment
UPDATED: Tue., May 4, 2021
Born and raised in Spokane, Mills blossomed into a standout pitcher at Gonzaga. The Mariners selected him in the third round of the 2017 draft as a senior.
This Date in Baseball: May 1
Sat., May 1, 2021
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Mariners finally get production from lower part of batting order, down Angels to open homestand
UPDATED: Fri., April 30, 2021
The Mariners know their season-long reliance for run production from the top three spots in the batting order isn’t possibly sustainable.
Hall of Famer Roberto Alomar fired by MLB over sexual misconduct
UPDATED: Fri., April 30, 2021
Hall of Fame second baseman Roberto Alomar has been fired as a consultant by Major League Baseball and placed on the league’s ineligible list after an investigation into an allegation of sexual misconduct.
MLB: 9 teams reach 85% vaccination rate for easing protocols
Fri., April 30, 2021
Major League Baseball says nine teams have had 85% of players, coaches and others with Tier 1 access receive their final dose of the coronavirus vaccine, allowing those clubs to ease some health and safety protocols.
This Date in Baseball: April 30
Fri., April 30, 2021
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Yusei Kikuchi flirts with a no-hitter in Mariners’ 1-0 win over Astros
UPDATED: Thu., April 29, 2021
It took a brilliant outing from Yusei Kikuchi, perhaps his best since 2019, and one swing of the bat from Taylor Trammell to provide the minimal amount offense required for the Seattle Mariners to pick up a 1-0 win over the Houston Astros to avoid a four-game sweep and pick up a rare win at Minute Maid Park.
Local seed grower grateful to Providence team for stroke care
On November 22, 2020, Fred Fleming was driving home when he started slurring his words.