Power shifting in AL West?

...not, a couple of positive things could still happen, first and foremost being, obviously, that a Felix Hernandez-Cliff Lee tandem at the top of the rotation leads the Mariners into the postseason. For...

Who is the AL West favorite?

...and now appear to have a top-notch starting pitcher to go in the rotation with Felix Hernandez. Wow. Who do you think is the favorite in the AL West

Sources: Halladay, Lee deal close

A three-way deal that would send Roy Halladay to Philadelphia and Cliff Lee to Seattle is "close" but "not done," according to sources.

Projecting a new decade of MLB stars

Kevin Goldstein of Baseball Prospectus projects the best MLB players from 2010 through 2019 (the next decade of stars). His tops include Hanley Ramirez, Justin Upton, Joe Mauer and Tim Lincecum; the list goes to 20, though, with surprises.

Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009

Felix Hernandez was the M's ace all year long, striking out a career high 217

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Felix Hernandez throws to the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning of a baseball game in Anaheim...

The untold tales of the winter meetings

We've heard lots of news from the MLB winter meetings, but here are some ultra-secret scoops.

Oct 4, 2009; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez (34) delivers to the plate against the Texas Rangers during the seventh inning at Safeco Field...

Seattle balances cash with caution

...would set up the foundation for negotiations that ultimately are more important to the franchise -- the Felix Hernandez contract talks. If the Mariners go out and aggressively spend on Lackey, at $16 million a...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 08, 2009

Prospect Kelly to focus on pitching

Kelly to focus on pitching; little other news at Day 1 of meetings

Kelly turning to pitching

...underscored the improbability of Boston's including him in a package for Halladay, Adrian Gonzalez or Felix Hernandez, prizes sought by the Red Sox at the trading deadline this past summer and still on...

A chip-cashing trade

The trade will include big names and first-round picks when it is finally completed. Curtis Granderson is an All-Star with some major numbers and a su...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 09, 2009