Pitching matchups drive the game of baseball. Chances are that's the first thing you look at when firing up your computer or opening the morning newspaper. It helps you determine if you want to make the drive to the ballpark. … Continue reading →
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The mere fact that Erik Bedard was able to get through spring training healthy was a victory in itself for the Seattle Mariners' injury-plagued left-hander. So, it didn't matter much to him what his pitching line was Thursday night in an 8-1 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Bedard gave up five runs and six hits over four innings, finishing his spring slate 3-1 in six starts with a 3.15 ERA.
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We did it in 2008. And again in 2010. Now the tradition continues as we list all 30 men who have received the honor of an opening day start in 2011 and break them down into groups. Where does the … Continue reading →
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By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer
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Doug Fister picked the perfect time for his first scoreless outing of the spring. Fister pitched four solid innings, Ryan Langerhans delivered a bases-loaded triple and the Seattle Mariners ended their stay in Arizona with a 7-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday. Jack Cust hit a two-run homer and Miguel Olivo added two hits for the Mariners, who play a final exhibition game at Dodger…
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To no one's surprise, Mike Hampton called it a career on Saturday. Unfortunately, over the past six years, he's become less known for pitching and more for a seemingly constant run of injuries. His retirement always seemed just around the … Continue reading →
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Heading to Sodo (South Downtown) to catch the Seattle Mariners and Seattle Seahawks game has become a Northwest tradition, and a lot of bars and restaurants are nearby to provide support for fans. It's funny to think that this tradition almost never would have happened if the Mariners didn't make their improbable comeback in the 1995 and make the playoffs. If the Mariners had quietly spent the rest of the season in the American League West cellar, one of the last memories we would have had as Mariner fans, would be of the Kingdome imploding.
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Michael Young and the Texas Rangers took advantage of Seattle ace Felix Hernandez's absence. With Hernandez facing minor leaguers rather than his division opponent, Young had three hits and three RBIs, including a broken bat single in the 10th inning to lift the Rangers to a 5-4 victory over the Mariners.
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Carlos Silva was released by the Chicago Cubs on Sunday, one day after they told the veteran pitcher he would not make the opening-day roster.
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I come here not to praise Carlos Silva but instead to bury the Chicago Cubs for how it appears they handled telling him that he was no longer welcome on the team. I'm not taking Silva's side — heavens, no … Continue reading →
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