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The Seattle Mariners sent slumping catcher Jesus Montero to the minor leagues Thursday, a year after acquiring him in trade full of potential that hasn't panned out for either side.

The Texas Rangers have placed right-hander Derek Lowe on unconditional release waivers and signed utility man Mark Teahen (TEA-en) to a minor league contract.

A comprehensive look at what every AL West team needs and wants heading into the 2013 MLB draft.

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After another win in the Bronx last night, the Seattle Mariners are just a game below .500 and in second place in the AL West. This club was built on pitching and defense, and it's strong in both areas. However, with an offense that ranks 14th in the...

Blog | May 17, 2013

Yu Darvish is a unique talent who can't be judged by traditional standards.

Seattle right-hander Aaron Harang has been scratched from his start Thursday night against the New York Yankees because of lower back stiffness.

OAKLAND, Calif. -- The Texas Rangers' Alexi Ogando and the Oakland Athletics' Dan Straily will face off in a battle of right-handers Wednesday afternoon in the final game of a three-game series. First pitch at the O.co Coliseum is 2:35 p.m. on ESPN ...

OAKLAND, Calif. -- The Texas Rangers had to work 10 innings, but they beat the Oakland Athletics 6-5 and evened their series at one win apiece entering the finale on Wednesday afternoon at the O.co Coliseum. Tenth-inning heroics: With one out in t...

Earlier Tuesday, we posted a blank cartoon, and readers offered their captions. Our favorite was by The Dutch Room. Check your ESPN.com profile message center for an email. Thanks for participating. Check back Wednesday for another cartoon....

Take a shot at writing a cartoon caption. Playbook cartoonist Kurt Snibbe will offer up a blank cartoon each weekday morning, and he will fill in the blank with our favorite reader submission at the end of the business day. So please, by all means...

Yoenis Cespedes and Brandon Moss hit consecutive home runs in the third inning, A.J. Griffin matched his season high with eight strikeouts and the Oakland Athletics beat the Texas Rangers 5-1 on Monday night.

OAKLAND, Calif. -- After getting his first day off of the season Sunday, right fielder Nelson Cruz will be back in the starting lineup Monday night for the Texas Rangers when they open a three-game series against the Oakland Athletics. Second bas...

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HOUSTON -- For the second straight start, Yu Darvish and the Texas Rangers' offense overcame a 3-1 deficit, this time narrowly getting past the Houston Astros 8-7 on Saturday night at Minute Maid Park. Scary ninth: With the Rangers cruising 8-4 in...

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