Ackley to try second base in January
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:36:00 EDT)
Dustin Ackley will start in left field for the Peoria Javelinas in Saturday's AFL championship game, but the Mariners are going to work him out at second base, beginning in January, GM Jack Zduriencik said Friday.

Jakubauskas claimed by Pirates
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:44:00 EDT)
The Mariners set their 40-man roster on Friday and a familiar name was not on it. Right-handed reliever Chris Jakubauskas was placed on waivers in the morning and claimed by the Pirates.

Fields getting confidence back
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:04:00 EDT)
A fastball that made him so good in the first place is back, and so is the confidence that went away from right-hander Josh Fields, one of the Mariners' top prospects.

Mariners remain mum on FA intentions
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EDT)
Seattle figures to be only slightly more active in the free-agent market this year than it was a year ago. But GM Jack Zduriencik has been tight-lipped about his intentions.

Improvement defined by award contention
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:20:00 EDT)
The Mariners had the lowest team earned run average in the American League this past season and as the postseason award season continues, the pitcher that led the way finished second among the Cy Young Award candidates.

Inbox: Who will earn '10 catching duties?
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:26:00 EDT)
Who will handle the catching duties next season? Will Carlos Triunfel get playing time? Beat reporter Jim Street answers fans questions in the latest Inbox installment.

Mariners announce spring schedule
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:05:00 EDT)
A 33-game Cactus League season, announced on Wednesday, begins on March 3 at Peoria Stadium against the Giants, one day before the Mariners and Padres play their annual charity game at Peoria Stadium.

Virtual Catalog kicks off holiday season
(Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EDT)
The launching of the Virtual Catalog at the MLB.com Shop signals the official start to another season of holiday shopping.

Felix finishes second in pursuit of Cy
(Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:08:00 EDT)
The breakout season Mariners right-hander Felix Hernandez had this past season almost landed him the most coveted honor in baseball for a pitcher.

Seattle picks pave way for Javelinas
(Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:49:00 EDT)
Dustin Ackley collected four hits, three RBIs and three runs scored and Carlos Triunfel delivered five RBIs and two runs as the Javelinas outlasted the Saguaros, 24-15, on Tuesday.

Mariners sign Wilson for two years
(Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:32:00 EDT)
The Mariners made it clear Friday that they didn't acquire shortstop Jack Wilson to keep him just a couple of months, signing him to a two-year deal through 2011.

Toys For Kids program reaches 15th year
(Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:01:00 EDT)
A news report on a local television station almost 15 years ago sparked an idea that Mariners broadcaster Rick Rizzs and former outfielder Dave Henderson have turned into a Northwest tradition.

Wakamatsu says Wetteland 'doing great'
(Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:51:00 EDT)
Mariners manager Don Wakamatsu said the reports regarding bullpen coach John Wetteland about a "mental health issue" and "potential suicide" were totally bogus.

Peers keep Wetteland in their thoughts
(Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:29:00 EDT)
John Wetteland's former teammates and manager expressed concern for his well being at the Joe Torre Safe at Home Foundation gala in New York City.

Wakamatsu may be award beneficiary
(Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:53:00 EDT)
When Don Wakamatsu was selected as the Mariners manager last November, he wanted to prove that some of his managerial philosophies, including a "belief system," would work.

Ichiro claims Silver Slugger Award
(Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:00:00 EDT)
Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki, a nine-time All-Star, won his third Silver Slugger Award on Wednesday as the top offensive player at his position in the American League.

Griffey returning for another season
(Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:07:00 EDT)
Ken Griffey Jr. and the Mariners reached an agreement Wednesday on a one-year deal, perhaps the final pact of Griffey's Hall of Fame career.

Seattle coach Wetteland out of hospital
(Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:55:00 EDT)
Mariners bullpen coach John Wetteland returned to his offseason home on Thursday after spending part of the day in a Denton, Texas, hospital for what Denton County officials called a "mental health issue."

Mariners feel Felix has Cy credentials
(Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:55:00 EDT)
The Mariners and their skipper Don Wakamatsu believe Felix Hernandez could become the second pitcher in franchise history to win a Cy Young Award.

From Army to AFL for Mariners' Hill
(Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:15:00 EDT)
As some of his best friends fight wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, putting their lives on the line every day, Mariners prospect Nick Hill is living his dream of playing baseball.