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Mariners Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 03:51:32 PDT

The Mariners waited until the final weekend of the season to get their only Safeco Field three-game sweep of 2008.

That says plenty about the inconsistency of a team that never seemed quite able to pitch and hit and play defense well at the same time.

With the 101-loss season over, the Mariners immediately turn their sights on hiring a new general manager, and, presumably a new manager, too.

Club president Chuck Armstrong will start calling around to get permission to talk to candidates under contract to other clubs. Interviews figured to start in early October.

The Mariners struggled with both their starting pitching and their bullpen in 2008, but they might have solved the starting issue by moving two relievers, left-hander Ryan Rowland-Smith and...

Mariners to begin search for new general manager (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 08:53:33 PDT

The Seattle Mariners , jump-starting the process of hiring a general manager, will interview five candidates...

Injured Bedard may be ready in time for spring training (PA SportsTicker)

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:01:32 PDT

It turns out Erik Bedard may be ready for 2009 after all.

M's end misery with 4-3 win over A's (AP)

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 20:22:51 PDT

Ichiro Suzuki wasn't impressed. Not even after his final push to join Ty Cobb, Pete Rose, Stan Musial and Tony Gwynn among the most consistently brilliant hitters ever. Suzuki had two hits and scored the decisive run as the Seattle Mariners rallied for a 4-3 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Sunday, completing their first home series sweep of the year and ending a pair of forgettable seasons.

Mariners score 6 in first, beat Athletics 7-3 (AP)

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 17:39:12 PDT

Ryan Rowland-Smith has been a bright spot for the Mariners in an otherwise gloomy season. The converted reliever allowed three runs in 6 2-3 innings and the Seattle Mariners beat the Oakland Athletics 7-3 on Saturday for their first consecutive wins since they won four straight from Aug. 29 to Sept. 1.

Lopez's 2 homers lead Seattle past Oakland (AP)

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 23:07:06 PDT

In a season of underachievement, one of the few positives for Seattle was the consistency of Jose Lopez, dispelling any thought that he can't be an everyday contributor. Lopez added to the best season of his young career with a pair of homers on Friday night in the Mariners' 10-8 win over the Oakland Athletics.

Suzuki records 8th season of 200 hits, 100 runs (AP)

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 20:54:13 PDT

Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki has matched Lou Gehrig's record with his eighth season of at least 200 hits and 100 runs. Suzuki scored his 100th run of the season in the third inning Friday night against Oakland on Raul Ibanez's RBI single. Suzuki, who has 209 hits, achieved the 200-hit, 100-run mark for the eighth consecutive season.

Mariners hint they could hire woman as GM (AP)

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 19:43:31 PDT

Mariners president Chuck Armstrong said his team is vetting a wide range of general manager candidates, pointedly leaving open the possibility of Seattle hiring the first female general manager in major league history. Highly regarded Los Angeles Dodgers assistant GM Kim Ng is considered an option. The 39-year-old Ng has had her job for seven seasons and was a top adviser to New York Yankees' GM...

Seattle's Bedard has shoulder surgery (AP)

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 18:28:15 PDT

In a season of disappointment, the Seattle Mariners got some good news Friday when surgery on the left shoulder of pitcher Erik Bedard revealed no tears in the labrum or rotator cuff. Mariners brass now must decide what this means for Bedard's future in Seattle. Dr. Lewis Yocum removed a cyst from Bedard's pitching shoulder and performed minor cutting away of tissue on the labrum.

Seattle teammate wanted to 'knock out' Ichiro (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:19:21 PDT

Things got so bad in the Seattle Mariners clubhouse during this discouraging season that one player reportedly...

Guerrero's 2 homers lift Angels (AP)

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 23:55:11 PDT

Vladimir Guerrero's latest big game was so impressive that Torii Hunter wanted no part of hitting behind him. Guerrero hit two home runs -- including a two-run shot in the ninth inning -- and the Los Angeles Angels moved closer to securing home field throughout the playoffs with a 6-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Thursday night.

Mariners malcontent centering on Suzuki (AP)

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 19:21:43 PDT

Things got so bad in the Seattle Mariners clubhouse during this discouraging season that one player reportedly threatened to "knock out" outfielder Ichiro Suzuki, the team's highest profile player. A "clubhouse insider" quoted in Thursday's edition of The Seattle Times said, "I just can't believe the number of guys who really dislike him.

Cashman: Will he stay with Yanks or go? (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 05:40:55 PDT

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman knows the Steinbrenner family wants him back.

Teixeira's homer lifts Angels over Seattle (AP)

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 23:59:58 PDT

Mark Teixeira and the Los Angeles Angels are zeroing in on home-field advantage for the playoffs. Teixeira's home run with two outs in the eighth inning lifted Los Angeles to a 6-5 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday night. The Angels (98-60) maintained their edge over Tampa Bay (96-62), which beat Baltimore 11-6, for the best record in the American League.

Johjima leads Mariners' 9-6 comeback win (AP)

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 23:19:21 PDT

The Los Angeles Angels, owners of the best record in baseball and the first team to clinch a playoff spot two weeks ago, still can't ease off the throttle with five games remaining. The Angels have one final goal -- home-field advantage throughout the playoffs -- but the Seattle Mariners denied them that with a surprising 9-6 victory Tuesday night.

Santana helps Angels edge Mariners (AP)

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:54:58 PDT

Ervin Santana and Francisco Rodriguez combined for a five-hitter, Vladimir Guerrero homered and the Los Angeles Angels beat the skidding Seattle Mariners 2-1 Monday night to set a franchise record for road wins. Seattle has lost 12 straight games and is two away from tying the franchise record set in 1992.

Playoff Pulse: Another Mets meltdown watch (Yahoo! Sports)

Sun, 21 Sep 2008 23:49:00 PDT

The final week of the regular season should be far from dull, with the Mets struggling late again and others mulling postseason maneuvering.

Cust's late 2-run homer lifts A's over M's (AP)

Sun, 21 Sep 2008 17:14:16 PDT

Jack Cust took good-natured ribbing after the Oakland Athletics' slugger had quite a typical day. This familiar Jack Cust effort featured a walk, a strikeout and a two-run homer. "That's been my whole career for better or worse," Cust said Sunday after his eighth-inning home run helped give the A's a 5-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners.

A's rally to beat Mariners again (AP)

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 17:27:31 PDT

Playing third base for the first time in his major league career, Daric Barton let his instincts take over. With a hard relay throw coming and Seattle's Luis Valbuena quickly approaching, the Oakland infielder didn't have time to think about his options. As Valbuena tried stretching a double into a triple, Barton grabbed the throw from second baseman Cliff Pennington then dropped his right knee to...

A's send Mariners to ninth straight loss (AP)

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 22:10:58 PDT

Dana Eveland altered his delivery and might have changed his future with the Oakland Athletics. Eveland pitched seven strong innings and got all the support he needed on Travis Buck's first home run since being called up from the minors as the A's beat Seattle 2-0 on Friday night, sending the Mariners to their ninth straight loss.

A gamer and a giver, taken away too soon (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 19:09:00 PDT

The indomitable Rosie Santizo impacted many lives helping Latin players for three organizations, and her death in a car accident left a void.

Seattle's Beltre has surgery on thumb, shoulder (AP)

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 17:13:14 PDT

Mariners' Gold Glove third baseman Adrian Beltre had surgery Thursday to repair a ligament in his left thumb and remove bone spurs from his left -- or non-throwing -- shoulder. Mariners' medical director Dr. Edward Khalfayan performed the shoulder surgery Thursday and then assisted in the thumb procedure.

Royals complete sweep over Mariners (AP)

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:08:59 PDT

Kansas City rolled through a weak part of its schedule, putting together its best run in five years. It left the Royals feeling good about themselves, even at the end of another losing season. Zack Greinke combined with two pitchers on a three-hitter, Mike Aviles hit a three-run homer and Kansas City routed Seattle 12-0 on Thursday to complete its first four-game sweep of the Mariners in 19 years.

Ichiro ties 200-hit season mark (AP)

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 21:20:27 PDT

Seattle's Ichiro Suzuki matched Willie Keeler's major league record of eight straight 200-hit seasons Wednesday night, beating out on infield single in the eighth inning for his third hit against Kansas City. The Japanese star came into the game three hits short of the record set by Keeler from 1894-1901.

Guillen has key hit in return for Royals (AP)

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 21:07:56 PDT

Jose Guillen wasn't sure if he'd be able to play after being sick the night before, and still didn't feel well before Wednesday night's game. He ended up feeling well enough to play and was good enough to give the Kansas City Royals the big hit they needed. Guillen hit a key two-run single after the one-day illness, helping the Royals win their sixth straight with a 5-2 victory over the Seattle...

Suzuki ties record with eighth straight 200-hit season (PA SportsTicker)

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 20:56:10 PDT

Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki tied the record of eight consecutive 200-hit seasons by going 3-for-3 in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Kansas City Royals.

Hunter scratched with swollen cheekbone (AP)

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 18:12:29 PDT

Angels center fielder Torii Hunter was scratched from the AL West champions' lineup Wednesday night after getting hit in his right cheekbone by a ball while taking indoor batting practice. The injury wasn't considered serious, but Hunter did have some swelling in the area and was possibly going to have a precautionary X-ray to rule out a break.

Mariners LHP Washburn likely out for season (AP)

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 16:11:17 PDT

The Seattle Mariners will likely shut down pitcher Jarrod Washburn for the rest of the season because of a strained abdominal muscle. The 34-year-old lefty made a one-inning relief appearance Tuesday night at Kansas City, his first outing since hurting himself July 30 in a start at Cleveland. Washburn threw 18 pitches against the Royals, but was still bothered by the injury.

Royals beat Mariners for fifth win in a row (AP)

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 21:25:41 PDT

Ryan Shealy is auditioning for a job next year to be the Kansas City Royals' first baseman. So far, the tryout has gone very well. Shealy, John Buck and David DeJesus homered and Kansas City beat the Seattle Mariners 6-3 Tuesday night to extend its winning streak to five games. Shealy's home run was his fifth in nine games since a Sept.

KC's Davies sharp in 3-0 win over Seattle (AP)

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 20:24:38 PDT

Kyle Davies picked up the tempo in the final three innings of his last outing, finding a rhythm as he got Minnesota's hitters to swing at pitches out of the zone. It worked then, so he tried it again. Davies matched a career high with eight strikeouts in eight innings and combined with closer Joakim Soria on a four-hitter, lifting the Kansas City Royals to a 3-0 victory over the struggling Seattle...