SEATTLE – Reinforcements are on the way for a Mariners bullpen that has been stretched thin early in the season.The Mariners activated Troy Taylor from the injured list Monday morning, and fellow right-hander Matt Brash might not be far behind in his return from Tommy John surgery.Taylor started the season on the IL with a right lat strain. He made five rehab appearances with … [Read more...] about Mariners activate reliever Troy Taylor from IL; Matt Brash might not be far behind
Cal Raleigh homers again as Mariners sweep Rangers to reach .500
SEATTLE – Reeling just a week ago, the Mariners are headed back out on the road after a successful homestand and rediscovering the .500 mark.And they did it by returning to the familiar blueprint of excellent pitching and receiving one big swing at the plate.This time it was another Cal Raleigh homer with his newly-arrived torpedo bat that provided the punch in a 3-1 win over … [Read more...] about Cal Raleigh homers again as Mariners sweep Rangers to reach .500
Assessing the Mariners’ options to fortify a depleted infield
From underwhelming to undermanned, the Mariners’ already limited infield has gone from thin to grim in two short weeks to begin the season.The latest blow came Thursday, when the club announced rookie second baseman Ryan Bliss will have surgery to repair a torn biceps muscle. He’s expected to be out 4-5 months, and it’s not clear to whom the Mariners will turn at second base in … [Read more...] about Assessing the Mariners’ options to fortify a depleted infield
Sounders snap winless skid, blank FC Dallas for first road victory
SEATTLE – It wasn’t a storybook homecoming.But a warm welcoming or festive reunion wasn’t why Jesús Ferreira returned to Texas. The forward and his new Sounders side were in search of a win and if it had to be in front of a FC Dallas crowd that celebrated his growth from a child to a young man, then so be it.Ferreira was traded to Seattle in January and the reception for his … [Read more...] about Sounders snap winless skid, blank FC Dallas for first road victory
Mariners thump Rangers behind Bryan Woo’s brilliant outing
SEATTLE – It took 15 games, but the Mariners finally enjoyed a comfortable night at the ballpark.No nervy high-leverage moments late in the game or extra innings. No walk-offs either for or against.This win was almost relaxing.The M’s picked up a second consecutive series win after a 9-2 thumping of the Texas Rangers on Saturday night thanks to a brilliant pitching performance … [Read more...] about Mariners thump Rangers behind Bryan Woo’s brilliant outing