Renteria not top-flight option at short anymore
Jason Grey...average, there still isn't a lot to get excited about. Renteria is gradually turning into Yuniesky Betancourt, even bringing his OBP down to a Yunieskian (always wanted to say that) .317 level last...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 04, 2008Mariners, A's end underachieving seasons with one last win for Seattle
Associated PressIchiro Suzuki had two hits and scored the decisive run as the Seattle Mariners rallied for a 4-3 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Sunday, ending a pair of forgettable seasons.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 28, 2008Johjima's 3-run shot paces early lead as Mariners roll by A's
Associated PressMariners 7, Athletics 3
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 27, 2008Joe Dirt
Luke CyphersJ.J. Putz took his time growing into one of the game's best closers. But now, thanks to him, no one's looking down on the Mariners anymore
Story | Conversation | September 26, 2008Vlad hits 2 homers and Angels move closer to home-field edge
Associated PressThe Angels moved closer to securing home field throughout the playoffs with a 6-4 win over the Mariners.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 25, 2008Trying times could await Ichiro in Seattle
...is probably best, since there's little reason for Ichiro to spend much time thinking about Yuniesky Betancourt or Kenji Johjima. There's always been a cerebral sort of hitter -- Ted Williams, Wade Boggs...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 25, 2008
Teixeira's 8th-inning shot seals Angels' comeback win over inept M's
Associated PressMark Teixeira's home run in the eighth capped Los Angeles' comeback 6-5 victory over the Mariners.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 24, 2008Three Strikes: More history chasers edition
...exploring life in the 206 area code, let's take a closer look at Mariners shortstop Yuniesky Betancourt -- a fellow who is having one of the most bizarre seasons in baseball. He leads all...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 23, 2008
Angels push for home-field advantage put on hold as M's rally
Associated PressKenji Johjima drove in three runs to lead the Mariners' comeback from a four-run deficit in a 9-6 victory over the Angels on Tuesday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 23, 2008Santana strikes out nine, K-Rod gets 61st save as Angels knock off Mariners
Associated PressErvin Santana and Francisco Rodriguez combined for a five-hitter, Vladimir Guerrero homered and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Seattle Mariners 2-1 Monday night to set a franchise record for road wins.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 22, 2008Cust's homer helps A's send M's to 11th straight setback
Associated PressJack Cust homered and the A's sent the Mariners to their 11th straight loss on Sunday.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 21, 2008Athletics rally from 5-2, 7-4 deficits to knock off hapless Mariners
Associated PressDaric Barton hit a go-ahead RBI single in the eighth inning and the Oakland Athletics rallied to beat Seattle 8-7 on Saturday, handing the Mariners their season-worst 10th straight loss.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 20, 2008A's get jump on King Felix, then get out of jams to top M's
Associated PressTravis Buck homered for the first time since being called up from the minors, Dana Eveland pitched seven strong innings and the Oakland Athletics beat Seattle 2-0 on Friday night, the Mariners' ninth straight loss.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 19, 2008Guillen powers Royals; Ichiro matches record with 8th 200-hit season
Associated PressJose Guillen hit a key two-run single after being sick the night before, helping the Kansas City Royals to a 5-2 win over the Seattle Mariners Wednesday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 17, 2008Royals get homers from three as they handle M's, run winning streak to five
Associated PressRyan Shealy, John Buck and David DeJesus homered and the Kansas City Royals beat the Seattle Mariners 6-3 Tuesday night to extend their winning streak to five games.
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