Three more Mariners opt for free agency
(Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:35:00 EDT)
Mariners pitchers Erik Bedard and Miguel Batista, along with outfielder Endy Chavez, filed for free agency on Friday.

Mariners focusing on work yet to do
(Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:06:00 EDT)
A Major League-best 24-game improvement last season provided a good start for the Mariners' new regime, but taking the next step could be just as challenging.

Beltre, Sweeney file for free agency
(Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:41:00 EDT)
Mariners third baseman Adrian Beltre and designated hitter Mike Sweeney were among the 79 players who filed for free agency on Thursday, the first day eligible players were allowed to file.

Seven Mariners among free agents
(Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:12:00 EDT)
The end of the World Series means the start of a new "season" for seven Mariners free agents: left-handed pitcher Erik Bedard, third baseman Adrian Beltre, first baseman Russell Branyan, left fielder Endy Chavez and designated hitters Ken Griffey Jr. and Mike Sweeney.

Mariners claim Petit off waivers
(Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:29:00 EDT)
The Mariners added another pitcher on Thursday, claiming right-hander Yusmeiro Petit off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Inbox: What does the future hold for Ackley?
(Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:19:00 EDT)
Will Dustin Ackley play winter ball and where might he start in the 2010 season?? What's the status of Endy Chavez? Beat reporter Jim Street answers fans' questions in this installment of the Mariners Inbox.

Mariners trio tabbed AFL Rising Stars
(Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:07:00 EDT)
Right-handed relievers Phillippe Aumont and Josh Fields and outfielder Dustin Ackley will represent the Mariners in the Arizona Fall League's Rising Stars Game on Saturday night at Surprise Stadium.

A healthy Washburn ready for 2010
(Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:42:00 EDT)
A knee injury that became increasingly worse during the season has been surgically repaired and former Mariners left-hander Jarrod Washburn said he's looking forward to continuing a career he thought had reached the end.

Ackley, Javelinas crush Surprise
(Sat, 31 Oct 2009 19:48:00 EDT)
No. 2 overall pick Dustin Ackley drove in his first run as a pro, doubling twice and notching three RBIs in the Javelinas' 12-5 victory over Surprise on Saturday night.

Triunfel's recovery reaches Fall League
(Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:14:00 EDT)
Mariners prospect Carlos Triunfel's long recovery from a broken fibula reached a high point on Thursday, when he started in an Arizona Fall League game.

Mariners clear five spots on roster
(Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:45:00 EDT)
Infielder-outfielder Bryan LaHair, left-handed pitcher Cesar Jimenez and right-handers Randy Messenger and Marwin Vega all were outrighted to Triple-A Tacoma. Left-handed reliever Justin Thomas was claimed off waivers by the Pirates.

Brumley hired as third-base coach
(Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:55:00 EDT)
Former Mariners shortstop Mike Brumley is returning to Seattle -- as the team's third-base coach. Brumley played parts of eight seasons in the Major Leagues.

Lowe up for prestigious Hutch honor
(Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:24:00 EDT)
For the past three years, Mariners reliever Mark Lowe was an interested spectator at the annual Hutch Award luncheon held at Safeco Field. He might be the main attraction the next time.

Griffey's surgery could mean return
(Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:36:00 EDT)
A bone spur was removed from Ken Griffey Jr.'s left knee on Monday afternoon in Cincinnati, which could be a precursor of the future Hall of Fame outfielder returning to the Mariners in 2010.

Inbox: Can Moore replace Johjima in '10?
(Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:24:00 EDT)
Is Adam Moore the guy to replace Kenji Johjima at catcher? Have Adrian Beltre's stats with runners in scoring position sagged this year? Beat reporter Jim Street answers fans' questions in this installment of the Mariners Inbox.

Ichiro named to SN All-Star team
(Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:41:00 EDT)
Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzui was named to Sporting News' AL All-Star team for the fourth time on Thursday. Suzuki also earned SN All-Star nods in 2001, '04 and '07.

Playing time prompted Johjima's move
(Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:45:00 EDT)
It turns out that being closer to his family and friends had less to do with catcher Kenji Johjima's decision to leave the Mariners with two years remaining on his three-year contract extension than being in the lineup regularly.

Mariners among clubs pursuing Kikuchi
(Wed, 21 Oct 2009 22:25:00 EDT)
The Mariners' pursuit of left-hander Yusei Kikuchi, an 18-year-old from Japan, has reached the wait-and-see stage.

Johnson feeling 'great' after surgery
(Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:46:00 EDT)
Last week's surgery on his right hip went so well that Mariners catcher Rob Johnson is looking forward to having the same procedure done on his left hip.

Johjima opts out of contract
(Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:38:00 EDT)
Four years after becoming the first Japan-produced catcher to play in the Major Leagues, Kenji Johjima has decided to opt out of the final two years of his contract with the Mariners and return to his homeland.