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Astros overcome terrible start to clinch 4th straight AL West title with win over Mariners
Read full article: Astros overcome terrible start to clinch 4th straight AL West title with win over MarinersThe Houston Astros have clinched their fourth straight AL West title with a 4-3 win over the Seattle Mariners, overcoming a terrible start to reach the playoffs for an eighth consecutive year.
Miller throws 7 shutout innings as Mariners prevent Astros from clinching AL West with 6-1 win
Read full article: Miller throws 7 shutout innings as Mariners prevent Astros from clinching AL West with 6-1 winBryce Miller threw seven shutout innings and Julio Rodríguez had three hits and two RBIs to help the Seattle Mariners to a 6-1 win over Houston that prevented the Astros from clinching the AL West title.
A flying bat and a baserunning mistake cost Mariners chance to make up ground in playoff race
Read full article: A flying bat and a baserunning mistake cost Mariners chance to make up ground in playoff raceWith their playoff chances slipping away, the Seattle Mariners found a painful new way to lose.
Juan Soto hits 40th homer, Aaron Judge drives in 4 runs as Yankees thump Mariners 11-2
Read full article: Juan Soto hits 40th homer, Aaron Judge drives in 4 runs as Yankees thump Mariners 11-2Aaron Judge drove in four runs in his first two at-bats, Juan Soto hit his 40th homer of the season and 200th of his career, and the New York Yankees moved to the cusp of clinching a playoff berth with an 11-2 win over the Seattle Mariners.
Cardinals, Brewers, Dodgers and Royals add pitchers in flurry of trades on day before MLB's deadline
Read full article: Cardinals, Brewers, Dodgers and Royals add pitchers in flurry of trades on day before MLB's deadlineThe St. Louis Cardinals added starting pitcher Erick Fedde and Milwaukee, the team they are chasing in the NL Central, acquired starter Frankie Montas.
Cal Raleigh gets a trim as Mariners celebrate 30th anniversary of "Buhner Buzz Cut" night
Read full article: Cal Raleigh gets a trim as Mariners celebrate 30th anniversary of "Buhner Buzz Cut" nightThe Seattle Mariners have brought back one of the most popular promotions in franchise history, celebrating the 30th anniversary of “Buhner Buzz Cut” night in honor of former outfielder Jay Buhner.
Mariners' Rojas says he picked up pitch tipping of Yankees' Schmidt ahead of Moore home run
Read full article: Mariners' Rojas says he picked up pitch tipping of Yankees' Schmidt ahead of Moore home runWith a little nod of his neck as he took his lead off second base, Josh Rojas seemed to signal Mariners teammate Dylan Moore a cutter was coming from Yankees pitcher Clarke Schmidt.
Yankees' Schmidt thinks he tipped pitch that Mariners' Moore hit for go-ahead, 2-run homer
Read full article: Yankees' Schmidt thinks he tipped pitch that Mariners' Moore hit for go-ahead, 2-run homerClarke Schmidt thought he tipped his pitch to Seattle’s Dylan Moore, who put the Mariners ahead to stay with a two-run homer in the third inning of a 6-3 win over the New York Yankees.
Players' union head blames quicker pitch clock after series of pitcher elbow injuries
Read full article: Players' union head blames quicker pitch clock after series of pitcher elbow injuriesThe head of the baseball players’ association thinks a shorter pitch clock has contributed to a series of pitcher injuries.
Tyler O'Neill homers for record-setting 5th straight opening day as Red Sox top Mariners 6-4
Read full article: Tyler O'Neill homers for record-setting 5th straight opening day as Red Sox top Mariners 6-4Tyler O’Neill homered in his fifth straight opening day game to set a new major league record, this time against the organization that drafted him, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Seattle Mariners 6-4.
Ichiro Suzuki arrives on next year's Hall of Fame ballot; Sabathia and Hernandez eligible too
Read full article: Ichiro Suzuki arrives on next year's Hall of Fame ballot; Sabathia and Hernandez eligible tooIchiro Suzuki headlines the group of players who are eligible for voting a year from now for baseball's Hall of Fame.
Seattle's Julio Rodríguez tops pre-arbitration bonus pool at nearly $1.87 million
Read full article: Seattle's Julio Rodríguez tops pre-arbitration bonus pool at nearly $1.87 millionSeattle center fielder Julio Rodríguez will receive the largest amount in the $50 million pool for pre-arbitration players, earning $1,865,349.
Braves acquire outfielder Jarred Kelenic, pitcher Marco Gonzales as Mariners dump salary
Read full article: Braves acquire outfielder Jarred Kelenic, pitcher Marco Gonzales as Mariners dump salaryThe Atlanta Braves acquired outfielder Jarred Kelenic, pitcher Marco Gonzales and infielder Evan White from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for pitchers Cole Phillips and Jackson Kowar.
D-backs acquire 3B Eugenio Suárez from Mariners in exchange for two players
Read full article: D-backs acquire 3B Eugenio Suárez from Mariners in exchange for two playersThe Arizona Diamondbacks acquired slugger Eugenio Suárez on Wednesday from the Seattle Mariners in a trade for reliever Carlos Vargas and catcher Seby Zavala.
Astros claim RHP Oliver Ortega off waivers from Minnesota Twins
Read full article: Astros claim RHP Oliver Ortega off waivers from Minnesota TwinsThe Houston Astros announced they claimed right-handed pitcher Oliver Ortega off waivers from the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday., just two days after the start of the offseason.
Astros boost wild card lead with contentious 8-3 win over Mariners behind Dubon’s 3-run homer
Read full article: Astros boost wild card lead with contentious 8-3 win over Mariners behind Dubon’s 3-run homerMauricio Dubón hit a tiebreaking, three-run homer in the fourth inning, and the Houston Astros boosted their lead over the Seattle Mariners for the last AL wild card with a contentious 8-3 win.
Dodgers wrap up NL West title for 10th time in 11 years with 6-2 win over Mariners in 11 innings
Read full article: Dodgers wrap up NL West title for 10th time in 11 years with 6-2 win over Mariners in 11 inningsThe Los Angeles Dodgers have clinched the NL West title for the 10th time in 11 seasons with a 6-2 win in 11 innings over the Seattle Mariners.
Luis Castillo stars as Mariners beat Royals 3-2 to grab sole possession of AL West lead
Read full article: Luis Castillo stars as Mariners beat Royals 3-2 to grab sole possession of AL West leadLuis Castillo pitched seven shutout innings and the Seattle Mariners grabbed sole possession of first place in the AL West, beating the Kansas City Royals 3-2 to complete a three-game sweep.
McCormick homers twice and drives in 4 runs to lead the Astros to 9-4 win over the Red Sox
Read full article: McCormick homers twice and drives in 4 runs to lead the Astros to 9-4 win over the Red SoxChas McCormick homered twice and had four RBIs to lead the Houston Astros to a 9-4 win over the Boston Red Sox.
Rodriguez's 17-hit deluge helps put the plucky Mariners back in the AL playoff race
Read full article: Rodriguez's 17-hit deluge helps put the plucky Mariners back in the AL playoff raceThe Seattle Mariners were mostly sellers at the trade deadline three weeks ago, dealing closer Paul Sewald to the Arizona Diamondbacks in a move signaling that this season probably wouldn’t end in the playoffs.
Rodriguez has 5 hits, 5 RBIs and go-ahead 3-run shot in the eighth as Mariners beat Royals 6-4
Read full article: Rodriguez has 5 hits, 5 RBIs and go-ahead 3-run shot in the eighth as Mariners beat Royals 6-4Julio Rodriguez had a career-high five hits to go with five RBIs, including a go-ahead three-run homer in the eighth inning, as the Mariners rallied to beat Kansas City 6-4.
Cedric Mullins robs homer in 9th, hits 2-run shot in 10th; AL-best Orioles beat Mariners 5-3
Read full article: Cedric Mullins robs homer in 9th, hits 2-run shot in 10th; AL-best Orioles beat Mariners 5-3Cedric Mullins robbed Ty France of a homer in the ninth inning and hit a two-run homer in the 10th, and the AL-best Baltimore Orioles beat the Seattle Mariners in extra innings for the second straight day, 5-3.
Bud Light sales plunge following boycott over campaign with transgender influencer
Read full article: Bud Light sales plunge following boycott over campaign with transgender influencerAnheuser-Busch InBev has reported a drop in U.S. revenue in the second quarter as Bud Light sales plunged amid a conservative backlash over a campaign with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney.
D-backs become buyers at trade deadline, add Mariners closer Paul Sewald in exchange for 3 players
Read full article: D-backs become buyers at trade deadline, add Mariners closer Paul Sewald in exchange for 3 playersThe Arizona Diamondbacks have solidified the back of their bullpen ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline, acquiring closer Paul Sewald from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for infielder Josh Rojas, outfielder Dominic Canzone and minor leaguer Ryan Bliss.
Mariners' Jarred Kelenic breaks his foot kicking a water cooler, makes emotional apology to team
Read full article: Mariners' Jarred Kelenic breaks his foot kicking a water cooler, makes emotional apology to teamSeattle Mariners outfielder Jarred Kelenic was placed on the 10-day injured list with a broken bone in his left foot after kicking a water cooler following a ninth-inning strikeout the night before.
Maldonado’s homer in eighth gives Houston Astros 3-2 win over Seattle Mariners
Read full article: Maldonado’s homer in eighth gives Houston Astros 3-2 win over Seattle MarinersMartín Maldonado hit a tiebreaking solo home run in the eighth inning to lift the Houston Astros to a 3-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners.
Rays score 15 unanswered runs to rally for 15-4 win over sinking Mariners
Read full article: Rays score 15 unanswered runs to rally for 15-4 win over sinking MarinersLuke Raley doubled and later scored on Isaac Parades’ infield grounder at the start of an eight-run eighth inning for Tampa Bay, and the Rays rallied from a 4-0 deficit to beat the Seattle Mariners 15-4.
Aaron Judge says toe ligament is torn and he's not ready for baseball activities
Read full article: Aaron Judge says toe ligament is torn and he's not ready for baseball activitiesTwo days after the New York Yankees said Aaron Judge possibly could start baseball activities this weekend, the slugger said he has a torn ligament in his right big toe and is not quite ready.
Ohtani gets pitch clock violation on the mound, at the plate
Read full article: Ohtani gets pitch clock violation on the mound, at the plateShohei Ohtani was called for pitch clock violations on the mound and at the plate Wednesday, as the Los Angeles Angels’ two-way star made more major league history.
Mariners make early offseason move landing Teoscar Hernández
Read full article: Mariners make early offseason move landing Teoscar HernándezThe Seattle Mariners made one of the first big moves of the offseason by acquiring outfielder Teoscar Hernández from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for two pitchers.
Astros superstars Yordan Alvarez, Cristian Javier to meet fans this Wednesday following World Series win
Read full article: Astros superstars Yordan Alvarez, Cristian Javier to meet fans this Wednesday following World Series winAstros superstars Yordan Alvarez and Cristian Javier will hold special meet and greet events and sign autographs at two DICK’s Sporting Goods locations following the Astros’ World Series win in both Katy and in Friendswood this Wednesday.
My Astros prediction, chances of advancing, keys to the series and more
Read full article: My Astros prediction, chances of advancing, keys to the series and moreHello to all of our KPRC 2 viewers over the air and of course digitally on all of our platforms! Thanks for watching! I’m KPRC 2 Sports Director Randy McIlvoy checking in this week with our Astros newsletter as we catch you up on what’s happening, and yes, there is plenty!
PHOTOS: Astros advance to the ALCS after 18 innings; see some of the best game images
Read full article: PHOTOS: Astros advance to the ALCS after 18 innings; see some of the best game imagesAfter 18 long innings, and nearly 6 1/2 hours later, the Houston Astros swept the Seattle Mariners with a 1-0 victory Saturday evening.
Astros fans line up to buy ALCS merch after division series sweep against Seattle
Read full article: Astros fans line up to buy ALCS merch after division series sweep against SeattleThe Houston Astros swept the Seattle Mariners in a historic, long-lasting postseason game with a home run by shortstop Jeremy Peña Saturday night.
Scoreless in Seattle (until the 18th inning): ALDS Game 3 between Astros and Mariners makes history for longest post season game with no runs
Read full article: Scoreless in Seattle (until the 18th inning): ALDS Game 3 between Astros and Mariners makes history for longest post season game with no runsOnce game three of the American League Division Series hit the 16th inning, it had made history. Not for what the teams did, but for what they didn’t. NO ONE scored.
Seattle welcomes back playoffs, M's, try to skip elimination
Read full article: Seattle welcomes back playoffs, M's, try to skip eliminationThere was bunting draped off the railings in October and logos painted on the grass of T-Mobile Park that were absent for the past two decades when the Seattle Mariners were stuck in baseball purgatory and left as a spectator every postseason.
Houston Astros take on the Seattle Mariners again at Minute Maid⚾; Join the Insider conversation with KPRC 2′s sports anchor and reporter Ari Alexander📣
Read full article: Houston Astros take on the Seattle Mariners again at Minute Maid⚾; Join the Insider conversation with KPRC 2′s sports anchor and reporter Ari Alexander📣KPRC 2′s sports anchor and reporter extraordinaire Ari Alexander will be watching along with the rest of Houston as the Houston Astros take on the Seattle Mariners on Thursday afternoon at Minute Maid Park.
Alvarez hits 3-run HR vs Ray in 9th, Astros jolt M's in ALDS
Read full article: Alvarez hits 3-run HR vs Ray in 9th, Astros jolt M's in ALDSYordan Alvarez smashed a game-ending, three-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning off Robbie Ray, wrecking Seattle’s strategy of using a Cy Young Award winner in a rare relief role and vaulting the Houston Astros over the Mariners 8-7 in their playoff opener.
Alvarez hits 3-run HR vs Ray in 9th, Astros jolt M’s in ALDS
Read full article: Alvarez hits 3-run HR vs Ray in 9th, Astros jolt M’s in ALDSYordan Alvarez smashed a game-ending, three-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning off Robbie Ray, wrecking Seattle’s strategy of using a Cy Young Award winner in a rare relief role and vaulting the Houston Astros over the Mariners 8-7 in their playoff opener.
Blue Jays CF Springer carted off field after scary collision
Read full article: Blue Jays CF Springer carted off field after scary collisionToronto Blue Jays center fielder George Springer was carted off the field after he collided with shortstop Bo Bichette in the eighth inning of their playoff game against the Seattle Mariners.
Mariners erase 7-run deficit, sweep Blue Jays with 10-9 win
Read full article: Mariners erase 7-run deficit, sweep Blue Jays with 10-9 winAdam Frazier hit a tiebreaking RBI double in the ninth inning, and the Seattle Mariners erased a seven-run deficit while topping the Toronto Blue Jays 10-9 for a sweep of their AL wild-card series.
Manoah, Blue Jays vs Castillo, Mariners in playoff opener
Read full article: Manoah, Blue Jays vs Castillo, Mariners in playoff openerThere’s a whole lot riding on Alek Manoah’s first career playoff start, but the Toronto Blue Jays All-Star right-hander isn’t the least bit fazed about facing the Seattle Mariners in Friday’s wild-card opener.
Catcher Torrens gets win, Mariners sweep Tigers in DH
Read full article: Catcher Torrens gets win, Mariners sweep Tigers in DHAbraham Toro homered and drove in four runs, Cal Raleigh hit his 27th long ball of the season and the Seattle Mariners beat the Detroit Tigers 9-6 to complete a sweep of their doubleheader.
Mariners' 21-year playoff wait ends on Raleigh's walk-off HR
Read full article: Mariners' 21-year playoff wait ends on Raleigh's walk-off HRCal Raleigh hit a game-winning home run with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Seattle Mariners ended the longest playoff drought in baseball with a 2-1 victory over the Oakland Athletics.
Castillo, Mariners agree to $108M, 5-year deal through '27
Read full article: Castillo, Mariners agree to $108M, 5-year deal through '27Right-hander Luis Castillo agreed to a $108 million, five-year contract with the Seattle Mariners that starts next season, giving up a chance to become a free agent after the 2023 World Series.
Mariners rookie OF Rodriguez on 10-day IL with back strain
Read full article: Mariners rookie OF Rodriguez on 10-day IL with back strainSeattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez, a leading candidate for the AL Rookie of the Year award, has been put on the 10-day injured list because of a lower back strain.
Braves beat Mariners, alone in 1st for first time all year
Read full article: Braves beat Mariners, alone in 1st for first time all yearDansby Swanson hit one of Atlanta’s four home runs and the World Series champion Braves grabbed sole possession of first place for the first time all season with a 6-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Friday night.
Mariners-Guardians game resumes after 4 1/2-hour rain delay
Read full article: Mariners-Guardians game resumes after 4 1/2-hour rain delayAfter a rain delay of more than 4 1/2 hours, a couple hundred fans were left at Progressive Field when Sunday’s game between the Seattle Mariners and Cleveland Guardians resumed in the fourth inning.
Ichiro's honor by Mariners seems a precursor to Cooperstown
Read full article: Ichiro's honor by Mariners seems a precursor to CooperstownIchiro Suzuki may finally take a day off from his pregame routine of throwing, running, fielding during batting practice when he becomes the latest inductee into the Seattle Mariners’ Hall of Fame.
Julio Rodríguez, Mariners agree to deal worth up to $469M
Read full article: Julio Rodríguez, Mariners agree to deal worth up to $469MJulio Rodríguez and the Seattle Mariners agreed to a $209.3 million, 12-year contract starting next season that would be worth $469.6 million over 17 years if he wins two MVP awards.
Kirby starts with record 24 straight strikes; Nats top M's
Read full article: Kirby starts with record 24 straight strikes; Nats top M'sSeattle right-hander George Kirby set a major league record by throwing 24 straight strikes to start the game and fellow Mariners rookie Julio Rodriguez reached a new level, but Ildemaro Vargas hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning that lifted the Washington Nationals to a 3-1 win.
Mariners overcome Ohtani's 4 hits, sweep Angels 11-7
Read full article: Mariners overcome Ohtani's 4 hits, sweep Angels 11-7Cal Raleigh homered twice, Eugenio Suárez and Jesse Winker each hit a two-run shot, and the Seattle Mariners overcame Shohei Ohtani’s four-hit performance to complete a three-game sweep of the Los Angeles Angels with an 11-7 victory.
Yankees place RHP Holmes on injured list with back soreness
Read full article: Yankees place RHP Holmes on injured list with back sorenessThe New York Yankees have placed All-Star closer Clay Holmes on the injured list because of back soreness, part of a flurry of moves for the struggling AL East leaders.
Santana's homer rallies Mariners for 4-3 win over Yankees
Read full article: Santana's homer rallies Mariners for 4-3 win over YankeesCarlos Santana snapped an 0-for-17 slump with a go-ahead two-run homer during Seattle’s three-run seventh inning, and the Mariners rallied to beat the slumping New York Yankees 4-3.
Lucky 13: Mariners top Yankees in extras for tense 1-0 win
Read full article: Lucky 13: Mariners top Yankees in extras for tense 1-0 winPinch-hitter Luis Torrens singled with one out in the 13th inning to score Eugenio Suárez, and the Seattle Mariners beat the New York Yankees 1-0 in a game dominated by the starting pitching of Gerrit Cole and Luis Castillo.
Judge hits No. 44, Yankees beat Mariners 9-4 to stop skid
Read full article: Judge hits No. 44, Yankees beat Mariners 9-4 to stop skidAaron Judge hit his 44th homer, Josh Donaldson went deep and drove in three runs, and the New York Yankees snapped a five-game losing streak by beating the Seattle Mariners 9-4.
Winker hits slam, Mariners drop Angels 6-3; Ohtani shaken up
Read full article: Winker hits slam, Mariners drop Angels 6-3; Ohtani shaken upJesse Winker hit a grand slam, Marco Gonzales struck out seven and the Seattle Mariners beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-3 as Shohei Ohtani received a visit from trainers and continued to struggle.
France hits 2-run HR, Kirby sharp as Mariners top Angels 2-1
Read full article: France hits 2-run HR, Kirby sharp as Mariners top Angels 2-1Ty France hit a two-run homer in the third inning, George Kirby pitched six solid innings and the Seattle Mariners beat the Los Angeles Angels 2-1 to open a doubleheader.
Castillo, early power send Mariners past Cole, Yankees 7-3
Read full article: Castillo, early power send Mariners past Cole, Yankees 7-3Luis Castillo pitched five-hit ball into the seventh inning in his Seattle debut, and the Mariners used a fast start to beat Gerrit Cole and the New York Yankees 7-3.
Judge hits 43rd HR, Yanks beat Ms 7-2 for winning home mark
Read full article: Judge hits 43rd HR, Yanks beat Ms 7-2 for winning home markAaron Judge hit his major league-leading 43rd home run, Jose Trevino had his first multihomer game and the New York Yankees beat the Seattle Mariners 7-2 in a series opener between teams bulking up for the postseason.