Double-A prospect Hultzen fans dozen in loss
(Thu, 24 May 2012 01:05:47 -0400)


Liddi's slam sends Millwood, Mariners to win
(Wed, 23 May 2012 20:12:00 -0400)
Veteran right-hander Kevin Millwood continued his run of recent excellence with six shutout innings Wednesday and Alex Liddi supplied the offensive support with a grand slam as the Mariners topped Texas, 5-3, at Safeco Field.

Vargas, Mariners get first look at Angels
(Wed, 23 May 2012 19:35:00 -0400)
Dan Haren starts for the Angels and Jason Vargas goes for the Mariners as the teams begin a four-game series on Thursday evening.

Wedge open to talk of moving Safeco fences
(Wed, 23 May 2012 15:36:28 -0400)
After the Mariners hit two deep drives to the wall that were hauled in by Rangers center fielder Josh Hamilton in Tuesday's 3-1 loss, manager Eric Wedge was asked about the potential of the Safeco Field fences someday being brought in.

Kawasaki prepares as emergency catcher
(Wed, 23 May 2012 15:36:27 -0400)
Utility infielder Munenori Kawasaki, all 165 pounds of him, has continued preparing as the Mariners' emergency third catcher during the absence of injured starter Miguel Olivo.

Gutierrez runs lightly, could return by late June
(Wed, 23 May 2012 15:36:26 -0400)
Mariners center fielder Franklin Gutierrez, sidelined since early in Spring Training with a torn pectoral muscle and then a sore heel, did some light running under the watchful eye of trainer Rick Griffin on Wednesday morning at Safeco Field.

Liddi atones for miscue in second start in left
(Wed, 23 May 2012 15:13:34 -0400)
Alex Liddi made his second start in left field Wednesday for the Mariners and committed a two-base error on the only ball hit his way, but the Italian rookie more than made up for that with a grand slam in Seattle's 5-3 win.

Tough third puts Noesi on short end of gem
(Wed, 23 May 2012 01:38:00 -0400)
A three-run third inning spoiled an otherwise brilliant start for Hector Noesi on Tuesday as the Rangers topped the Mariners, 3-1, ending Seattle's win streak at four.

Class A prospect Romero hits for cycle
(Tue, 22 May 2012 23:58:12 -0400)


Wedge balances winning, player development
(Tue, 22 May 2012 20:20:36 -0400)
Throughout the course of a game, Mariners manager Eric Wedge has to deal with a dilemma: winning vs. development.

Mariners seek better production with RISP
(Tue, 22 May 2012 20:20:36 -0400)
Lately, when the wins have come for the Mariners, one can look at good production at the plate with runners in scoring position. During the losses, that production has been suspect, at best.

Gutierrez takes BP as he ramps up activities
(Tue, 22 May 2012 20:20:35 -0400)
Franklin Gutierrez is hopeful that he is finally in the last stage of recovery from his latest injury, plantar fasciitis, and will be able to rejoin the Mariners in the near future.

Mariners prospect Franklin heats up
(Tue, 22 May 2012 12:18:22 -0400)


Cameron selected as Draft rep for Mariners
(Tue, 22 May 2012 10:00:00 -0400)
Former All-Star center fielder Mike Cameron has been chosen to represent the Mariners at the First-Year Player Draft, which will be held June 4-6 in Secaucus, N.J.

Mariners pounce on Yu as Felix does rest
(Tue, 22 May 2012 02:24:00 -0400)
The Mariners jumped on Yu Darvish early and Felix Hernandez was superb for eight innings in a 6-1 win over the Rangers on Monday night.

Jaso catches Felix for first time this season
(Mon, 21 May 2012 22:14:40 -0400)
Mainly behind the plate because Miguel Olivo is on the DL, John Jaso has been sharing catching duties with Jesus Montero. And for the first time on Monday, Jaso caught Felix Hernandez.

Olivo begins rehab assignment at Triple-A
(Mon, 21 May 2012 20:13:43 -0400)
Miguel Olivo started behind the plate for Triple-A Tacoma on Monday night, going 1-for-3 with a run before being lifted after the fifth inning.

Smoak returns home with hot bat from road trip
(Mon, 21 May 2012 20:13:43 -0400)
After a 10-game road trip, Mariners first baseman Justin Smoak returned home to face his former team Monday with a bit of a hot bat.

Mariners blast off, hang on for sweep in Denver
(Sun, 20 May 2012 20:59:00 -0400)
The Mariners continued firing on all cylinders Sunday, getting a strong starting effort from Blake Beavan and plenty of power on offense in a 6-4 victory.

Greg Johns' MLBlog
(Fri, 24 Feb 2012 08:55:55 -0400)