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Mariners believe Mitch Haniger answers their need for right-handed power bat

Sat., Jan. 28, 2017

The Mariners see Mitch Haniger, 26, as the answer to their need for a right-handed power bat in what has been a lefty-heavy lineup. He was a key component in the November deal with Arizona that also netted shortstop Jean Segura.

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Larry Stone: Mariners insist that Felix Hernandez will return to top form

Fri., Jan. 27, 2017

The Mariners attacked a myth Thursday at their annual prespring training luncheon at Safeco Field.

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Grip on Sports: Gonzaga rolls, sure, but Eastern, Idaho and WSU games had more drama

Fri., Jan. 27, 2017

A GRIP ON SPORTS • You know what makes life more exciting? Little surprises. An unexpected bill in the mail, or, on a happier note, an unexpected check. A wink from that certain someone you’ve had your eye on for a while. Or your team winning a game you never expected them to. Heck even coming close. Read on.

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Constant change the theme of Seattle Mariners offseason

Thu., Jan. 26, 2017

Jerry Dipoto never stops tinkering with the Seattle Mariners roster. Even if it comes at the strangest of times.

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Seattle Mariners acquire LHP Dillon Overton from Athletics for minor league catcher

Thu., Jan. 26, 2017

The Mariners acquired left-hander Dillon Overton on Thursday from the Athletics and sent minor league catcher Jason Goldstein to Oakland.

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Men accused of robbing Mariners’ pitcher, high-end homes

Thu., Jan. 26, 2017

A group of thieves has been arrested in connection to a number of high-end residential robberies that includes Mariners’ pitcher Felix Hernandez as a victim.

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Grip on Sports: Our area has a connection tonight to more than one Final Four contender

Thu., Jan. 26, 2017

A GRIP ON SPORTS • It’s not often we can write about Inland Northwest college basketball and mention two Final Four competitors. But that’s the case today. And one of them is playing in place where it’s warm. Read on.

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Grip on Sports: College basketball’s night of upsets opens the door for Gonzaga to ascend to the top of the polls

Wed., Jan. 25, 2017

A GRIP ON SPORTS • As last night wore on, college basketball’s upsets just kept coming. No. 1 Villanova, No. 2 Kansas and then No. 4 Kentucky all lost. Three of the four highest-ranked teams in the country went down. Which leaves only No. 3. Gonzaga. Read on.

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Blanchette: M’s retire No. 11, proudly worn by Mario Mendoza before some guy named Edgar Martinez

UPDATED: Tue., Jan. 24, 2017

Now the Seattle Mariners have gone and done the most Mariners thing ever.

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Grip on Sports: EWU’s new head football coach has the best Eastern pedigree of anyone to ever take the position

Tue., Jan. 24, 2017

A GRIP ON SPORTS • Eastern Washington University has a new football coach. It’s Aaron Best. His is a familiar face around the Eagles’ offices. Is that a good thing or a bad thing? Read on.

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Grip on Sports: Gonzaga is back in Portland for a rare back-to-back matchup

Mon., Jan. 23, 2017

A GRIP ON SPORTS • The answer is: It’s the norm in baseball and professional basketball, at least in the playoffs. Football? Hardly ever. The same with college basketball. The question: How often do we see back-to-back games with the same opponent. Read on.

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Grip on Sports: Transitions take place all the time in the happy world of sports

Fri., Jan. 20, 2017

A GRIP ON SPORTS • One of the myriad New Year’s resolutions I made this year involves staying on top of the news. Not just the sports news, but all news. After less than three weeks I’m ready to quit. Too depressing. But thankfully, I get to wake up each morning and lose myself in the happy stuff. Stories about basketball and baseball and football and the like. Read on.