Chris Shelton News

Right-hander Roy Corcoran agreed to a minor league deal with the Astros on Tuesday after splitting the 2009 season with the Seattle Mariners and Houston's Triple-A affiliate, Round Rock.

Since we're at the point in the year where there's nothing to care about except little things, here's some news: a bunch of guys just became minor league free agents .

As the Mariners consider their options for next season, don't be surprised if Matt Tuiasosopo sees some duty at second base before this season ends.

OAKLAND Mike Carp arrived in spring training last February delighted to be with a new organization, then realized the Seattle Mariners had cornered the market on first basemen.

Some quick news for you: Mariners No. 2 overall draft pick Dustin Ackley will meet with the Seattle media at a Monday press conference at Safeco Field, then take batting practice afterwards.

FRESNO, Calif. The Tacoma Rainiers opened up a crucial nine-game road trip with one of their best-played games in months, resulting in a 2-0 Pacific Coast League victory over the Fresno Grizzlies.

There's a lot of pennant fever going around the Seattle Mariners these days, although you have drop into the minor league system to feel it.

It took an injury to Omaha first baseman Kila Ka'aihue to put Scott Thorman in the lineup.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. The Tacoma Rainiers completed their eight-game trip with an 8-6 loss to the Albuquerque Isotopes, but the result of the final game didn't change the fact that it was a very successful trip.

Brandon Morrow tossed a four-hitter and Bryan LaHair hit a two-run home run as Tacoma shut out Iowa 4-0 in a Pacific Coast League game before 7,287 at Cheney Stadium Friday night.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. On winning baseball teams it often seems like a different player steps up every day and the Tacoma Rainiers are beginning to get that feeling.

The Mariners have sent first baseman Chris Shelton back to Triple-A Tacoma after he spent a month with Seattle.

The Mariners have sent first baseman Chris Shelton back to Triple-A Tacoma after he spent a month with Seattle.

The Mariners have sent first baseman Chris Shelton back to Triple-A Tacoma after he spent a month with Seattle.

The Mariners have sent first baseman Chris Shelton back to Triple-A Tacoma after he spent a month with Seattle.

Red Sox star David Ortiz may soon provide more details about his 2003 drug test.

The Seattle Mariners on Friday optioned left- handed pitcher Jason Vargas to Triple-A Tacoma and selected the contract of right-hander Doug Fister from Tacoma.

On an ordinary day at Safeco Field, the massive young man in a polo shirt and khakis and who possesses a knuckle-crushing handshake would have been the center of attention.

Rookie Derek Holland retired the first 14 Seattle batters Thursday and took a one-hitter into the ninth inning, carrying Texas to a 7-1 win over the Mariners.

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