http://www.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/index.jsp?c_id=sea&partnered=rss_sea Seattle Mariners News http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080511&content_id=2681034&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnered=rss_sea Sun, 11 May 2008 21:19:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080511&content_id=2681034&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnered=rss_sea Mariners offense shows signs of life The struggling Mariners offense came to life, with Raul Ibanez hitting a long homer to right field, as Seattle averted a sweep with a 6-3 win over the White Sox on Sunday. Miguel Batista struggled early but lasted 5 1/3 innings to pick up the win. Jim Street http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080511&content_id=2680969&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnered=rss_sea Sun, 11 May 2008 21:41:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080511&content_id=2680969&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnered=rss_sea Bedard looks for support in Texas The Mariners have a reputation as a good team going through a rough time. They'll try to turn it around as lefty Erik Bedard takes the mound when the Mariners open a three-game series against the host Rangers. Jim Street http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080511&content_id=2681032&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnered=rss_sea Sun, 11 May 2008 20:14:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080511&content_id=2681032&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnered=rss_sea Mariners honor moms with pink bats Ten Mariners ordered pink bats, and several got the chance to use them on Sunday against the White Sox, honoring moms everywhere and raising awareness for breast cancer. Yuniesky Betancourt smacked a two-run double using a pink bat. Jim Street http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080511&content_id=2681029&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnered=rss_sea Sun, 11 May 2008 16:36:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080511&content_id=2681029&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnered=rss_sea Washburn adding split-finger pitch Mariners left-hander Jarrod Washburn needs an out pitch, and he is thinking split-finger fastball. Washburn threw one in Saturday's loss to the White Sox and could soon add it to his regular arsenal. Jim Street http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080510&content_id=2676715&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnered=rss_sea Sun, 11 May 2008 02:20:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080510&content_id=2676715&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnered=rss_sea Mariners run out of big inning Left-hander Jarrod Washburn allowed seven runs, six in the second frame, over five innings, as the Mariners dropped an 8-4 decision to the visiting White Sox on Saturday night. Adrian Beltre hit a solo homer and later added a two-run single. Jim Street http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080510&content_id=2676783&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnered=rss_sea Sun, 11 May 2008 02:05:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080510&content_id=2676783&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnered=rss_sea Righty Batista looking to right ship Right-hander Miguel Batista bounced back strong the last time he had a poor outing. He'll look to do it again as the Mariners honor moms by using pink bats on Sunday against the White Sox. Jim Street http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080510&content_id=2676767&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnered=rss_sea Sat, 10 May 2008 21:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080510&content_id=2676767&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnered=rss_sea Sexson's suspension reduced Richie Sexson, who was suspended six games for charging the mound against the Rangers on Thursday, had his suspension reduced to five games after a conference call Saturday between Mariners officials and Bob Watson, MLB's vice president of on-field operations. Jim Street http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080510&content_id=2676776&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnered=rss_sea Sat, 10 May 2008 21:35:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080510&content_id=2676776&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnered=rss_sea Elia says Mariners hits will come Mariners special assistant Lee Elia things the team's hitters are trying to do too much, and trying too hard to do it. He believes that things will turn around, as soon as one or two guys can get hot and break out, leading to the same from other hitters. Jim Street http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080509&content_id=2672872&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnered=rss_sea Sat, 10 May 2008 02:15:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080509&content_id=2672872&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnered=rss_sea Mariners end drought, but drop opener Jose Contreras kept the Seattle bats in a slumber, leading the White Sox to a 4-2 victory over the Mariners on Friday night at Safeco Field. Chris Hester http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080510&content_id=2674125&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnered=rss_sea Sat, 10 May 2008 02:55:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080510&content_id=2674125&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnered=rss_sea Mariners look to get back in win column Jarrod Washburn will get the start Saturday night as the Mariners attempt to get back in the win column against the White Sox at Safeco Field. Chris Hester http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080509&content_id=2670811&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnered=rss_sea Fri, 09 May 2008 22:05:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080509&content_id=2670811&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnered=rss_sea McLaren believes team is better John McLaren knows the Mariners are better than this. He also knows they desperately need a win. Seattle has dropped to last place in the AL West. Chris Hester http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080509&content_id=2669410&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnered=rss_sea Fri, 09 May 2008 22:35:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080509&content_id=2669410&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnered=rss_sea Sexson handed six-day suspension The Mariners' Richie Sexson was handed a six-game suspension on Friday, mere hours after he charged the mound to ignite a benches-clearing brawl in Thursday night's game against Texas. Tom Singer http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080509&content_id=2671188&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnered=rss_sea Fri, 09 May 2008 21:45:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080509&content_id=2671188&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnered=rss_sea Johjima sits while working on swing Mariners catcher Kenji Johjima was out of the lineup on Friday for the second time in three games while he works on his swing in hopes of returning to the hitter that earned him a three-year contract extension with the club just last month. Chris Hester http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080509&content_id=2667772&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnered=rss_sea Fri, 09 May 2008 03:15:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080509&content_id=2667772&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnered=rss_sea New strategy doesn't stop drought The Mariners slipped a game deeper into the American League West basement on Thursday night when they dropped a 5-0 decision to the Rangers in front of 22,922 at Safeco Field. Jim Street http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080509&content_id=2668100&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnered=rss_sea Fri, 09 May 2008 04:05:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080509&content_id=2668100&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnered=rss_sea Clement trying to catch on at the plate Jeff Clement figures to be in the Mariners' starting lineup in Friday night's series opener against the White Sox at Safeco Field. He spent Thursday night resting following a tough 10-day stretch. Jim Street http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080509&content_id=2667691&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnered=rss_sea Fri, 09 May 2008 02:55:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080509&content_id=2667691&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnered=rss_sea Sexson sets off fracas in Seattle Mariners first baseman Richie Sexson precipitated a bench-clearing incident in the fourth inning Thursday, when he charged the mound after ducking away from a high pitch thrown by Rangers lefty Kason Gabbard. Jim Street http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080508&content_id=2666707&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnered=rss_sea Thu, 08 May 2008 22:30:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080508&content_id=2666707&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnered=rss_sea Seattle pitchers feeling hitters' pain Jarrod Washburn is an expert in lack of run support, but he also sees the pain in the faces of Mariners hitters after another low-scoring game. Jim Street http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080508&content_id=2667391&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnered=rss_sea Thu, 08 May 2008 23:20:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080508&content_id=2667391&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnered=rss_sea Mariners ask for waivers on Wilkerson The Mariners on Thursday asked for irrevocable waivers on outfielder Brad Wilkerson with the purpose of giving him his unconditional release. Jim Street http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080508&content_id=2667073&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnered=rss_sea Thu, 08 May 2008 23:30:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080508&content_id=2667073&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnered=rss_sea Cruz gets chance to coach for Mariners Tommy Cruz returned to his regular seat behind home plate at Safeco Field Thursday night, his first big league coaching experience behind him. Jim Street http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080507&content_id=2658225&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnered=rss_sea Thu, 08 May 2008 02:40:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080507&content_id=2658225&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnered=rss_sea Bedard outdueled by Padilla Left-hander Erik Bedard allowed just two runs on six hits in seven innings, but he suffered the loss as the Mariners dropped a 2-0 decision to the visiting Rangers on Wednesday night. Bedard didn't get any support, as the Mariners had just two hits. Jim Street