Mariners | King Felix named AL Pitcher of the Month
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:38:47 -0700
The Sports Network reports Seattle Mariners SP Felix Hernandez was named the American League Pitcher of the Month for the month of June. He went 3-0 with a 0.94 ERA during the month.
Mariners | Pimentel signs
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:05:51 -0700
Ryan Divish, of The Tacoma News Tribune, reports the Seattle Mariners signed 16-year old OF Guillermo Pimentel Friday, July 3, according to ESPN's Jorge Arangure.. Pimentel will receive a $2 million signing bonus.
Mariners | Carp optioned
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:51:12 -0700
The Sports Network reports the Seattle Mariners optioned 1B Mike Carp to Triple-A Tacoma Friday, July 3.
Mariners | Kelley activated
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:12:14 -0700
The Sports Network reports the Seattle Mariners activated RP Shawn Kelley (oblique) from the 15-day disabled list Friday, July 3.
Mariners | Will wait around two weeks before moving on trade market
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:59:44 -0700
Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, reports the Seattle Mariners' performance through the All-Star break will be a big determining factor in how the team moves on the trade market.
Mariners | Branyan breaks hitting streak
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:07:44 -0700
The Associated Press reports Seattle Mariners 1B Russell Branyan went 0-for-4 with four strikeouts Wednesday, July 1, to snap his career-high 10-game hitting streak.
Mariners | Ichiro ends hitting streak
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:07:29 -0700
The Associated Press reports Seattle Mariners OF Ichiro Suzuki went 0-for-4 Wednesday, July 1, to snap his 12-game hitting streak.
Mariners | Griffey homers Wednesday
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:58:19 -0700
The Associated Press reports Seattle Mariners OF Ken Griffey Jr. hit his 621st career home run in a loss Wednesday, July 1.
Mariners | Discussing Kouzmanoff
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:55:22 -0700
Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, reports the Seattle Mariners have engaged in trade talks for San Diego Padres 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff, according to one source with knowledge of the talks. However, the source indicated that chances of this deal going through are not strong.
Mariners | Bedard to throw simulated game Friday
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:26:44 -0700
Larry LaRue, of The Tacoma News Tribune, reports Seattle Mariners SP Erik Bedard (shoulder) will throw a simulated game Friday, July 3, and throw as many as 65 pitches. He is scheduled to start against the Baltimore Orioles Tuesday, July 7.
Mariners | Beltre's surgery a success
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:04:35 -0700
The Tacoma News Tribune's Larry Larue reports Seattle Mariners 3B Adrian Beltre (shoulder) had surgery to remove a bone spur fro his left shoulder. The surgery went well, and no further damage was found.
Mariners | Betancourt, infield update
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:03:46 -0700
The Tacoma News Tribune's Larry Larue reports Seattle Mariners SS Yuniesky Betancourt (hamstring) could return next week at second base. The team is considering moving 2B Jose Lopez to third base and keeping IF Ronny Cedeno at shortstop.
Mariners | Griffey in left Tuesday
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:33:54 -0700
Larry LaRue, of the Tacoma News Tribune, reports Seattle Mariners OF Ken Griffey Jr. was in the starting lineup in left field Tuesday, June 30.
Mariners | Woodward in lineup Tuesday
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:28:50 -0700
Larry LaRue, of the Tacoma News Tribune, reports Seattle Mariners IF Chris Woodward was in the starting lineup at third base Tuesday, June 30.
Mariners | Burke outrighted to Triple-A
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:27:27 -0700
The Associated Press reports the Seattle Mariners have outrighted C Jamie Burke to Triple-A Tacoma.
Mariners | Langerhans' contract selected
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:27:07 -0700
The Associated Press reports the Seattle Mariners have selected the contract of OF Ryan Langerhans from Triple-A Tacoma.
Mariners | Beltre to have surgery
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:19:00 -0700
Mariners.MLB.com's Jim Street reports Seattle Mariners 3B Adrian Beltre (shoulder) will have surgery to remove bone spurs from his left shoulder Tuesday, June 30. If all goes well, he could return in mid-to-late August.
Mariners | Beltre to DL
Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:38:55 -0700
The Sports Network reports the Seattle Mariners placed 3B Adrian Beltre (shoulder) on the 15-day disabled list Monday, June 29.
Mariners | Cedeno, Woodward could play second base
Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:33:28 -0700
Larry LaRue, of The Tacoma News Tribune, reports Seattle Mariners IFs Ronny Cedeno and Chris Woodward could share some time at second base with 2B Jose Lopez moving to third base.
Mariners | Mixed day for Ichiro
Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:44:51 -0700
The Associated Press reports Seattle Mariners OF Ichiro Suzuki faced Los Angeles Dodgers SP Hiroki Kuroda for the first time in the major leagues and finished the day 1-for-5, lowering his major league-leading average to. 372. He extended his hitting streak to 11 games, but his streak of seven multi-hit games ended.
Mariners | Olson allows two runs in victory
Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:41:11 -0700
The Associated Press reports Seattle Mariners SP Garrett Olson threw 72 pitches over five innings in his seventh start of the season, allowing two runs and four hits, in a 4-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Mariners | Beltre has RBI single in final game
Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:40:07 -0700
The Associated Press reports Seattle Mariners 3B Adrian Beltre (shoulder) singled home a run Sunday, June 28, in his final game before shoulder surgery.
Mariners | Lopez has three hits in win
Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:35:16 -0700
The Associated Press reports Seattle Mariners 2B Jose Lopez had three hits Sunday, June 28, including a two-run double, in a 4-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Mariners | Beltre in Sunday's lineup
Sun, 28 Jun 2009 14:25:38 -0700
Updating previous reports, Seattle Mariners 3B Adrian Beltre (shoulder) is in the starting lineup Sunday, June 28, against the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to Larry LaRue of the Tacoma News Tribune. He decided to play one more game because he is not undergoing surgery until Tuesday, June 30.
Mariners | Langerhans acquired from Washington
Sun, 28 Jun 2009 13:46:33 -0700
The Seattle Mariners have acquired OF Ryan Langerhans from the Washington Nationals, in exchange for IF/OF Mike Morse, according to Larry LaRue of the Tacoma News Tribune. General manager Jack Zduriencik said Langerhans will report to Triple-A Tacoma.
Mariners | Suzuki has seven consecutive multihit games
Sun, 28 Jun 2009 13:30:52 -0700
Seattle Mariners OF Ichiro Suzuki went 3-for-5 Saturday, June 27, against the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to The Associated Press. It was his seventh consecutive multihit game, tying a career high.
Mariners | F. Hernandez earns win Saturday
Sun, 28 Jun 2009 13:23:40 -0700
Seattle Mariners SP Felix Hernandez allowed one unearned run on four hits over eight innings Saturday, June 27, against the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to The Associated Press. He walked one and struck out nine, improving to 8-3 on the season.
Mariners | Lopez likely to play third while Beltre out
Sat, 27 Jun 2009 17:57:53 -0700
Larry LaRue, of the Tacoma News Tribune, reports Seattle Mariners 2B Jose Lopez likely will play third base when 3B Adrian Beltre (shoulder) is out of the lineup.
Mariners | Beltre to undergo surgery soon
Sat, 27 Jun 2009 17:50:10 -0700
Larry LaRue, of the Tacoma News Tribune, reports Seattle Mariners 3B Adrian Beltre (shoulder) will undergo surgery within the next week to remove bone chips from his left shoulder. He likely will be out six to eight weeks.
Mariners | Johjima returns to action Friday
Sat, 27 Jun 2009 13:52:22 -0700
Updating previous reports, Seattle Mariners C Kenji Johjima (toe) was hitless in four at-bats Friday, June 26, against the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to The Associated Press.
Mariners | Vargas suffers loss Friday
Sat, 27 Jun 2009 13:49:57 -0700
Seattle Mariners SP Jason Vargas allowed five runs on nine hits over 4 2/3 innings Friday, June 26, against the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to The Associated Press. He walked one and struck out two, falling to 3-3 on the season.
Mariners | Burke designated for assignment
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:45:37 -0700
Larry LaRue, of The Tacoma News Tribune, reports the Seattle Mariners designated C Jamie Burke for assignment Friday, June 26.
Mariners | Johjima activated
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:35:11 -0700
Larry LaRue, of The Tacoma News Tribune, reports the Seattle Mariners activated C Kenji Johjima (toe) from the 15-day disabled list Friday, June 26.
Mariners | Washburn earns win Thursday
Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:35:30 -0700
The Associated Press reports Seattle Mariners SP Jarrod Washburn improved to 4-5 on the year after allowing two earned runs over six innings Thursday, June 25, against the San Diego Padres. Washburn struck out six while allowing a walk and six hits in the game. The win was Washburn's first since April 21.
Mariners | Suzuki homers Thursday
Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:34:43 -0700
The Associated Press reports Seattle Mariners OF Ichiro Suzuki hit a leadoff home run Thursday, June 25, as he finished a triple short of hitting for the cycle. Suzuki was 4-for-5 in the game with two runs scored. The homer was Suzuki's 29th leadoff home run in his career, tying him with former MLB OF Kenny Lofton for 11th all-time in leadoff home runs. It was the third time this year Suzuki had a four-hit game.
Mariners | Betancourt out at least 15 days
Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:13:07 -0700
The Associated Press reports Seattle Mariners SS Yuniesky Betancourt's (hamstring) injury is expected to keep him out at least 15 days, if not more. He injured the lower part of his right hamstring, near the back of his knee.
Mariners | Cedeno to see most of time at short
Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:07:07 -0700
The Associated Press reports Seattle Mariners IF Ronny Cedeno will see the most of the playing time at shortstop with SS Yuniesky Betancourt (hamstring) injured, according to manager Don Wakamatsu.
Mariners | Betancourt to DL
Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:39:10 -0700
Updating a previous item, Christian Caple, of MLB.com, reports the Seattle Mariners placed SS Yuniesky Betancourt (hamstring) on the 15-day disabled list Thursday, June 25, with a strained right hamstring.
Mariners | Lopez reinstated
Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:19:02 -0700
CBSSports.com reports the Seattle Mariners reinstated 2B Jose Lopez (personal) from the bereavement list Thursday, June 25.
Mariners | Lopez in lineup Thursday
Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:07:28 -0700
Ryan Divish, of The Tacoma News Tribune, reports Seattle Mariners 2B Jose Lopez (personal) is in the lineup and batting fifth Thursday, June 25.
Mariners | Johjima to be activated Friday
Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:07:08 -0700
Ryan Divish, of The Tacoma News Tribune, reports Seattle Mariners C Kenji Johjima (toe) will be activated from the disabled list Friday, June 26, and start the game. He went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in a rehab game Wednesday, June 24.
Mariners | Bedard will not start in New York
Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:06:43 -0700
Ryan Divish, of The Tacoma News Tribune, reports Seattle Mariners SP Erik Bedard (shoulder) threw a side session Thursday, June 25, but will not start in the series against the New York Yankees. He will throw another side session Saturday, June 27, and possibly a simulated game in New York. The team is penciling Bedard in for the start Saturday, July 4, against the Boston Red Sox.
Mariners | Woodward has strained groin
Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:06:28 -0700
Ryan Divish, of The Tacoma News Tribune, reports Seattle Mariners IF Chris Woodward (groin) is dealing with a pulled groin.
Mariners | Cedeno starting at shortstop Thursday
Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:58:38 -0700
Ryan Divish, of The Tacoma News Tribune, reports Seattle Mariners IF Ronny Cedeno will make the start at shortstop Thursday, June 25, with SS Yuniesky Betancourt (hamstring) headed to the disabled list.
Mariners | Lopez may be activated at any time
Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:55:45 -0700
The Tacoma News-Tribune reports the Seattle Mariners are still awaiting the arrival of 2B Jose Lopez on the active roster. He has returned from Venezuela, where he was on bereavement leave because of the death of his sister. "It depends upon his mental state, but we'd like to get Jose back on the field if he's ready for it," manager Don Wakamatsu said.