http://mlb.mlb.com SEA Homepage News Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:32:39 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=50961400&vkey=news_sea&c_id=sea Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:49:02 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=50961400&vkey=news_sea&c_id=sea Tyler Smith seems like a coach's dream, the kind of player every team wants to have. Matthew Leach http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50917812&notebook_id=50928318&vkey=notebook_sea&c_id=sea Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:10:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50917812&notebook_id=50928318&vkey=notebook_sea&c_id=sea Mike Zunino has proven to be a quick learner in his first few Major League Baseball games and the Mariners' rookie catcher says he's welcomed help from all angles since getting called up six days ago from Triple-A Tacoma. Greg Johns http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50917812&notebook_id=50928450&vkey=notebook_sea&c_id=sea Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:09:57 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50917812&notebook_id=50928450&vkey=notebook_sea&c_id=sea Fourth-round Draft choice Ryan Horstman and 11th-rounder Zack Littell both signed contracts with the Mariners on Monday as the club now has inked 10 of its top 12 picks. Greg Johns http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50917812&notebook_id=50927504&vkey=notebook_sea&c_id=sea Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:09:55 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50917812&notebook_id=50927504&vkey=notebook_sea&c_id=sea An already thin Mariners roster took another hit Monday when outfielder Jason Bay was held out of the series opener against the Angels with a sore hamstring muscle. Greg Johns http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_18_seamlb_anamlb_1&mode=preview&vkey=preview_web_away&c_id=sea Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:58:43 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_18_seamlb_anamlb_1&mode=preview&vkey=preview_web_away&c_id=sea Joe Blanton will try to turn his season around and keep the Angels on a hot streak as they host Jeremy Bonderman and the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday at 7:05 p.m. PT at Angel Stadium. Jacob Thorpe http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_17_seamlb_anamlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=sea Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:50:20 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_17_seamlb_anamlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=sea Angel Stadium continued being a house of horrors for the Mariners on Monday as Aaron Harang and Seattle's bullpen got hit hard in an 11-3 loss in the opener of a four-game series. Greg Johns http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50863628&vkey=news_sea&c_id=sea Sun, 16 Jun 2013 21:05:24 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50863628&vkey=news_sea&c_id=sea After the A's topped the Mariners on Sunday, both teams had to deal with an immediate issue: Pipes on the clubhouse level of O.co Coliseum were backing up and flooding both teams' showers and the Mariners' training room. Andrew Owens http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_16_seamlb_oakmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=sea Sun, 16 Jun 2013 20:57:51 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_16_seamlb_oakmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=sea After winning the first two games of the series, Hisashi Iwakuma and the Mariners weren't able to close out their first sweep of the season Sunday, falling 10-2 at Oakland. Jeff Kirshman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50818322&notebook_id=50822220&vkey=notebook_sea&c_id=sea Sun, 16 Jun 2013 16:28:43 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50818322&notebook_id=50822220&vkey=notebook_sea&c_id=sea Eric Wedge's closer-by-committee experiment has aided the Mariners to two straight wins, but it hasn't been flawless. Jeff Kirshman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50818322&notebook_id=50820400&vkey=notebook_sea&c_id=sea Sun, 16 Jun 2013 16:30:03 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50818322&notebook_id=50820400&vkey=notebook_sea&c_id=sea Eric Wedge said first baseman Justin Smoak is making strides toward making a return from an oblique strain in time for the Mariners' series against the Angels in Anaheim. Jeff Kirshman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50765708&vkey=news_sea&c_id=sea Sat, 15 Jun 2013 22:05:16 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50765708&vkey=news_sea&c_id=sea Major League Baseball released its third round of American League fan voting for the 2013 All-Star Game on Saturday and again no Mariners were among the leaders at any of the positions. Greg Johns http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50728088&notebook_id=50733938&vkey=notebook_sea&c_id=sea Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:14:52 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50728088&notebook_id=50733938&vkey=notebook_sea&c_id=sea Before Saturday's game, Mariners manager Eric Wedge alluded to the possibility of Justin Smoak returning to the team from a Triple-A rehab stint for the second half of Seattle's road trip against the Angels starting Monday. Jeff Kirshman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50728088&notebook_id=50734606&vkey=notebook_sea&c_id=sea Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:14:50 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50728088&notebook_id=50734606&vkey=notebook_sea&c_id=sea Newly acquired catcher Henry Blanco will make his first start for the Mariners on Saturday against the A's, completing Seattle's battery with Felix Hernandez. Jeff Kirshman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50728088&notebook_id=50734452&vkey=notebook_sea&c_id=sea Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:14:47 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50728088&notebook_id=50734452&vkey=notebook_sea&c_id=sea The Mariners hope a revitalized lineup will benefit the team's offense -- the fifth-worst in the Major Leagues -- so that it can take advantage of its stellar pitching as of late. Jeff Kirshman http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_15_seamlb_oakmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=sea Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:22:02 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_15_seamlb_oakmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=sea Henry Blanco, playing in his first game as a Mariner after meeting the team in Oakland one day ago, hit a grand slam on Saturday in Seattle's 4-0 win against the A's. Jeff Kirshman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50619326&notebook_id=50643918&vkey=notebook_sea&c_id=sea Fri, 14 Jun 2013 21:32:33 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50619326&notebook_id=50643918&vkey=notebook_sea&c_id=sea Among the changes to the Mariners' ever-fluctuating roster are the additions of Kendrys Morales and Michael Morse to Seattle's lineup after the pair sat out of Wednesday's 6-1 loss to the Astros. Jeff Kirshman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50619326&notebook_id=50644074&vkey=notebook_sea&c_id=sea Fri, 14 Jun 2013 21:32:30 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50619326&notebook_id=50644074&vkey=notebook_sea&c_id=sea Reliever Tom Wilhelmsen's four blown saves since May 20 have earned the Mariner's right-hander a demotion from the closer's role. Jeff Kirshman http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_14_seamlb_oakmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=sea Sat, 15 Jun 2013 03:05:16 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_14_seamlb_oakmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=sea Joe Saunders won his first road start of the season on Friday night against the A's, tossing seven innings and allowing one earned run in the Mariners' 3-2 series-opening win. Jeff Kirshman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50619326&notebook_id=50619154&vkey=notebook_sea&c_id=sea Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:04:10 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50619326&notebook_id=50619154&vkey=notebook_sea&c_id=sea The Mariners shuffled veteran catchers on Friday, signing free agent Henry Blanco to a Major League contract and designating Kelly Shoppach for assignment. Jeff Kirshman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50610626&vkey=news_sea&c_id=sea Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:54:39 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50610626&vkey=news_sea&c_id=sea Former Mariners stars Edgar Martinez, Dan Wilson and Jay Buhner will be among a host of celebrities taking part Saturday in the first All-Star Softball Classic for Homeless Youth at Safeco Field. Greg Johns http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50569222&vkey=news_sea&c_id=sea Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50569222&vkey=news_sea&c_id=sea Nick Franklin made an impression on MLB.com columnist and professional scout Bernie Pleskoff during the 2012 Arizona Fall League, and the Mariners' prospect turned starting second baseman has continued his rise all the way to Seattle. Bernie Pleskoff http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50516786&vkey=news_sea&c_id=sea Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:09:18 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50516786&vkey=news_sea&c_id=sea Steve Franklin had an inkling that his son, Nick, might have a special talent for baseball when the boy was just 5 years old. His son was already playing in a kid-pitch league against 7- and 8-year-olds, doing well enough that the coach put him at shortstop. Jacob Thorpe http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50514892&vkey=news_sea&c_id=sea Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:39:53 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50514892&vkey=news_sea&c_id=sea In his first big league game, Mariners catcher Mike Zunino had a hit, threw out a runner attempting to steal and called a good game. Bernie Pleskoff http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_12_houmlb_seamlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=sea Thu, 13 Jun 2013 02:57:19 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_12_houmlb_seamlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=sea Jeremy Bonderman continued his Major League comeback with a second straight impressive start Wednesday, but the Astros rallied off closer Tom Wilhelmsen to pull out a 6-1 win that snapped their six-game losing streak. Greg Johns http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130612&content_id=50459814&notebook_id=50464826&vkey=notebook_sea&c_id=sea Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:38:20 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130612&content_id=50459814&notebook_id=50464826&vkey=notebook_sea&c_id=sea First-round Draft pick DJ Peterson, a third baseman out of New Mexico, took batting practice with the Mariners on Wednesday after agreeing to a contract as the 12th overall pick. Greg Johns http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130612&content_id=50459814&notebook_id=50461220&vkey=notebook_sea&c_id=sea Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:29:14 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130612&content_id=50459814&notebook_id=50461220&vkey=notebook_sea&c_id=sea With rookie Nick Franklin playing well at second base for the Mariners, the club plans to take a look at Dustin Ackley in the outfield as he continues working at Triple-A Tacoma. Greg Johns http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130612&content_id=50459814&notebook_id=50459908&vkey=notebook_sea&c_id=sea Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:05:24 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130612&content_id=50459814&notebook_id=50459908&vkey=notebook_sea&c_id=sea Rookie catcher Mike Zunino made his Major League debut in Wednesday's series finale against the Astros as the Mariners got their first look at the 2012 first-round Draft pick out of Florida. Greg Johns http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130612&content_id=50459814&notebook_id=50460258&vkey=notebook_sea&c_id=sea Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:03:53 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130612&content_id=50459814&notebook_id=50460258&vkey=notebook_sea&c_id=sea First baseman Kendrys Morales and right fielder Michael Morse both sat out Wednesday night's series finale with the Astros as minor injuries continued to limit the two Mariners veterans who are supposed to anchor the middle of the lineup. Greg Johns http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130612&content_id=50459814&notebook_id=50460358&vkey=notebook_sea&c_id=sea Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:03:51 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130612&content_id=50459814&notebook_id=50460358&vkey=notebook_sea&c_id=sea Outfielder Franklin Gutierrez reported to Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday to begin his second Minor League rehab stint as he recovers from a strained hamstring that has sidelined him since April 23. Greg Johns