Millwood looks to notch series win over old team
(Wed, 23 May 2012 02:25:00 -0400)
Scott Feldman makes a spot start for the injured Neftali Feliz as the Rangers face the Mariners and Kevin Millwood in Wednesday's series finale in Seattle.

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.

Cut4: Fan in Colorado has her own sign language
(Sun, 20 May 2012 20:32:54 -0400)


Wedge reunites with family in Colorado
(Sun, 20 May 2012 14:36:06 -0400)
Mariners manager Eric Wedge had a Rocky Mountain reunion over the weekend, joined by 16 members of his family as he returned to Colorado to face the team that picked him in the second round of the 1992 expansion Draft.

Ryan feeling good about simplified swing
(Sun, 20 May 2012 14:36:06 -0400)
A key for Brendan Ryan has been to keep himself from the endless tinkering with his stance and swing.

Montero breaks out after couple days off
(Sun, 20 May 2012 14:36:05 -0400)
Miguel Montero's two-days out of the starting lineup seemed to do him some good as the slumping catcher busted out a 3-for-4 game with a walk and an RBI in Saturday's 10-3 win over the Rockies.

Seager developing into offensive threat
(Sun, 20 May 2012 14:36:04 -0400)
In his first full year in the Majors, Kyle Seager has emerged as a legitimate, middle-of-the-lineup weapon for the Mariners, forcing other teams to take note.

Vargas shuts down Rockies to clinch series
(Sat, 19 May 2012 21:35:00 -0400)
Left-hander Jason Vargas received a lot of early run support and more than made it hold, allowing three runs on five hits in seven innings as the Mariners cruised to a 10-3 win Saturday at Coors Field.

Cut4: Around the Majors in 30 games
(Sat, 19 May 2012 20:12:41 -0400)


Teammates inspired by Millwood's shutout
(Sat, 19 May 2012 16:44:00 -0400)
Not only did Kevin Millwood put on a pitching clinic with his complete game, two-hit shutout of the Rockies in the series opener Friday night, but he was a model pitcher in every way conceivable for a young staff eager to soak in wisdom from the 165-game winner.

Olivo could start rehab assignment Monday
(Sat, 19 May 2012 16:02:00 -0400)
Mariners catcher Miguel Olivo is feeling better and could start a brief rehab assignment with Triple-A Tacoma on Monday and rejoin the team later in the week.

Millwood shuts out Rockies on two hits
(Sat, 19 May 2012 01:50:00 -0400)
Kevin Millwood stifled the Rockies at Coors Field with a 4-0 Mariners win, which snapped a four-game losing streak.

Overworked bullpen out of sync on road trip
(Fri, 18 May 2012 21:47:53 -0400)
Admitting his bullpen is "considerably" up in the air toward the end of a long road trip that has seen relievers pitch more than their share of innings, manager Eric Wedge offered an inventory of a bullpen that has posted a 3.97 ERA through 40 games.

Wedge giving Montero time off to regroup
(Fri, 18 May 2012 21:38:31 -0400)
As the Mariners open their first Interleague series in Denver, rookie catcher Jesus Montero is out of the lineup for the second day in a row as manager Eric Wedge gives him a break following a busy stretch carrying the bulk of the catching work.

Olivo declares himself ready for rehab work
(Fri, 18 May 2012 21:38:31 -0400)
Mariners catcher Miguel Olivo joined his teammates and lifted their spirits Friday, working out with the team at Coors Field in preparation for a Minor League rehab assignment.

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