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Mariners Log: No comeback as M’s drop series finale to Twins

UPDATED: Thu., June 8, 2017

Kyle Gibson and three relievers limited the Seattle Mariners to seven hits, with just one extra-base hit, and the Minnesota Twins salvaged the finale of a three-game series, 2-1, at Safeco Field on Thursday.

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Mariners Pregame: M’s look for sweep of road-weary Twins, lineups and starters

Thu., June 8, 2017

The Seattle Mariners (30-30) host the Minnesota Twins (29-26) in the last of a three-game series at 7:10 p.m. at Safeco Field.

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Mariners Pregame: M’s go streaking, lineups and starters

Wed., June 7, 2017

The Seattle Mariners (29-30) host the Minnesota Twins (29-25) in the second of a three-game series at 7:10 p.m. at Safeco Field.

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Mariners sign shortstop Jean Segura to five-year contract extension

Wed., June 7, 2017

The Seattle Mariners on Wednesday announced the club has signed shortstop Jean Segura to a five-year contract extension, covering the 2018-2022 seasons, with a club option for 2023.

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Mariners Noon Number: Big fourth inning leads to rout of Twins

Wed., June 7, 2017

The Seattle Mariners scored

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Mariners Log: M’s hammer Twins for eighth win in nine games

Tue., June 6, 2017

The Seattle Mariners offense is on a pretty good roll right now and the Minnesota Twins are the latest to pay the price. Robinson Cano and Kyle Seager both hit three-run home runs and the Mariners pounded the Twins 12-3 on Tuesday at Safeco Field.

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Spokane Chiefs sign Jack Finley, Tyson Feist to player agreements

UPDATED: Tue., June 6, 2017

Spokane Chiefs prospects Jack Finley and Tyson Feist both signed Standard Player Agreements and committed to playing in the Western Hockey League on Tuesday afternoon.

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Mariners Pregame: James Paxton back on the bump, lineups and starters

Tue., June 6, 2017

The Seattle Mariners (28-30) host the Minnesota Twins (29-24) in the first of a three-game series on Tuesday at 7:10 p.m. at Safeco Field.

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Spokane Chiefs hire Dan Lambert as head coach

UPDATED: Mon., June 5, 2017

The Spokane Chiefs have hired Dan Lambert as the 12th full-time head coach in the team’s Western Hockey League history. The team plans to announce Lambert, 47, as head coach in a press conference on Tuesday at the Spokane Arena.

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Ariel Miranda pitches 4-hitter as Mariners sweep Tampa Bay Rays

UPDATED: Sun., June 4, 2017

Ariel Miranda pitched a four-hitter for his first career complete game, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Tampa Bay Rays 7-1 on Sunday to sweep their weekend series.

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Mariners Noon Number: Danny Valencia follows hot May with big night in early June

Sat., June 3, 2017

Seattle Mariners first baseman Danny Valencia hit

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Mariners Log: Taylor Motter’s grand slam helps M’s pound Rays

UPDATED: Fri., June 2, 2017

Taylor Motter and Danny Valencia led the offensive explosion and the Seattle Mariners pounded the Tampa Bay Rays 12-4 on Friday at Safeco Field.

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Mariners Pregame: Jean Segura to disabled list (again), lineups and starters

Fri., June 2, 2017

The Seattle Mariners (25-30) host the Tampa Bay Rays (29-27) at 7:10 p.m. at Safeco Field. Another rash of injuries and an extended bullpen outing has triggered a slew of moves to bolster the M’s roster.

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Mariners Noon Number: M’s struck by injury bug again

Fri., June 2, 2017

Seattle Mariners stalwarts Jean Segura and Nelson Cruz combined for

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Mariners Log: Rockies end M’s win streak as Yovani Gallardo gets roughed up

UPDATED: Thu., June 1, 2017

Mark Reynolds and Nolan Arenado homered and the Colorado Rockies beat the Seattle Mariners 6-3 on Thursday, ending the M’s four-game win streak, to split an abbreviated two-game series at Safeco Field.

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Mariners Noon Number: James Paxton’s triumphant return from the disabled list

Thu., June 1, 2017

James Paxton threw 74 pitches in his return from the disabled list to lead the Seattle Mariners over the Colorado Rockies, 5-0, for the M’s fourth win in a row.

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Mariners Log: James Paxton picks up where he left off in win over Rockies

UPDATED: Wed., May 31, 2017

James Paxton made his first start since landing on the disabled list on May 5 and was exactly what the doctor ordered, limiting a good Colorado Rockies team to three hits over 5

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Mariners Pregame: James Paxton returns to the hill, lineups and starters

UPDATED: Wed., May 31, 2017

The Seattle Mariners (24-29) host the Colorado Rockies (33-21) on Wednesday at 7:10 p.m. at Safeco Field. The game signals the start of an 11-game homestand.

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Mariners Noon Number: 4

Wed., May 31, 2017

After losing the first two games of an eight-game road trip, Seattle Mariners ended up 4-4 on their swing through Washington, Boston and Colorado, all teams with serious aspirations of the playoffs.

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Mariners Log: M’s sweep Rockies in Colorado behind offensive outburst

Tue., May 30, 2017

Kyle Seager went 3 for 5 with a two-run home run and a two-run double to pace the Seattle Mariners over the Colorado Rockies 10-4 on Tuesday at Coors Field.

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Mariners Pregame: End of the road, lineups and starters

Tue., May 30, 2017

The Seattle Mariners (23-29) conclude a two-game series at the Colorado Rockies (33-20) on Tuesday at 4:10 p.m. at Coors Field.

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Mariners Log: M’s shut out second day in a row by Red Sox

Sat., May 27, 2017

Brian Johnson, making his second start of the season and third of his career, tossed a complete game on 109 pitches gave up five hits and no walks with eight strikeouts and the Boston Red Sox beat the Seattle Mariners 6-0 on Saturday at Fenway Park.