Seattle Mariners News

Russell Branyan is back in the No. 2 spot, as manager Don Wakamatsu had hinted yesterday that he might be.

The Mariners signed infielder Alex Cintrton, who was designated for assignment by the Nationals on May 20, to a minor league contract today.

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I can't remember seeing a position player with as awful ABs as Cedeno has had. He looks worse than a pitcher.

The Mariners get no rest as they enter today 3 1/2 games behind both the Los Angeles Angels and Texas Rangers.

A day after his scintillating, one-hit shutout over the Baltimore Orioles, Jarrod Washburn was possibly the most popular man in the entire Puget Sound area.

Wouldn't you know it -- the Orioles today called up reliever Kam Mickolio . He's one of the pitchers the Mariners gave up in the Erik Bedard trade.

The Baltimore Orioles wasted a big opportunity in the seventh inning. Not in the ninth.

The Seattle Mariners activated left-hander Erik Bedard on Tuesday and placed first baseman Mike Sweeney on the 15-day disabled list.

Penny notched his ninth quality start but came away with a no-decision in yesterday's 3-2 loss to the Seattle Mariners in an Independence Day matinee at Fenway Park [ map ] . Penny gave up six hits over six innings and allowed two earned runs with one walk and six strikeouts.

Outfielder Endy Chavez doesn't have many reasons to smile these days. After all, he has been on crutches for the better part of three weeks.

APPARENTLY deciding that no game should be played without a rain delay, the Yankees staged one last night without the presence of a single drop of precipitation.

The Seattle Mariners return to Safeco Field after posting a winning record on their challenging trip.

Wonder how many of you are actually paying attention to this game? I hear it's a very nice afternoon in Seattle.

Two years and four months ago, I sat at a picnic table outside the Seattle Mariners' spring training clubhouse in Peoria, Ariz., talking with Pat Rice, who was the organization's minor league pitching coordinator.

Make it nine-for-nine for Ichiro Suzuki. The Mariners' right fielder will be spending the All-Star break this year exactly the same way as the previous eight seasons -- playing in the Midsummer Classic.

The 2009 All-Star team was unveiled today, and just two Mariners made the team, doubling last season's showing.

He may miss the squad by a foot. That's how close came to a go-ahead three-run homer in the eighth inning against the Mariners .

The Seattle Mariners have activated right-handed reliever Shawn Kelley from the 15-day disabled list and optioned infielder Mike Carp to Triple-A Tacoma.

Seattle got a run back in the third inning as Ichiro singled up the middle with two out and Russe ll Branyan drove him home with a double to the left field corner.