Seattle Mariners News and Rumors

David Brown, yahoo.com

It's the kind of backup no Major League Baseball team needs: Raw sewage.A drainage problem at Oakland's Coliseum on Sunday created stinking pools of fluid that rose a foot deep in some parts of the home and visiting clubhouses. The disgusting situation …

Andrew Owens, MLB.com

After allowing the Mariners to score two runs on five hits in the second inning, Bartolo Colon was nearly unhittable for the rest of his outing as the A's cruised to a 10-2 win Sunday.

Jeff Kirshman, MLB.com

Henry Blanco, playing in his first game as a Mariner after meeting the team in Oakland one day ago, hit a grand slam on Saturday in Seattle's 4-0 win against the A's.

Associated Press, ESPN.com

The Seattle Mariners signed veteran Henry Blanco on Friday and designated fellow catcher Kelly Shoppach for assignment.

Bernie Pleskoff, MLB.com

Nick Franklin made an impression on MLB.com columnist and professional scout Bernie Pleskoff during the 2012 Arizona Fall League, and the Mariners' prospect turned starting second baseman has continued his rise all the way to Seattle.

Jacob Thorpe, MLB.com

The Astros exploded for six runs in the ninth for a 6-1 win in the series finale against the Mariners in Seattle, avoiding the sweep and ending a six-game losing streak.

Associated Press, ESPN.com

Aaron Harang pitched a two-hitter for his second shoutout of the season, leading the Seattle Mariners to a 4-0 victory over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night.

Associated Press, ESPN.com

Mike Zunino has become the first position player from the 2012 draft to reach the big leagues when the Seattle Mariners promoted the catcher from Triple-A Tacoma.

Greg Johns, MLB.com

First baseman Kendrys Morales was scratched from the Mariners' starting lineup about 90 minutes before Tuesday night's game with the Astros due to lower back soreness.

Zack Meisel, MLB.com

Outfielder Brett Gardner, who has played in each of the Yankees' 63 games, earned American League Player of the Week honors for the offensive blitz he put on the Indians and Mariners last week. In seven contests, Gardner batted .520 (13-for-25) with a .…

Bryan Hoch, MLB.com

Chris Stewart's ninth-inning single drove home Ichiro Suzuki with the go-ahead run, lifting the Yankees to a 2-1 victory over the Mariners on Sunday afternoon at Safeco Field.

Jacob Thorpe, MLB.com

The Mariners announced on Sunday that they have traded Minor League infielder Vinnie Catricala to Oakland for a player to be named or cash considerations. Catricala had been designated for assignment when the Mariners called up right-handed pitcher Jere…

Associated Press, ESPN.com

Andy Pettitte allowed three hits over 7 1/3 innings to earn his 250th career victory, leading the Yankees to a 3-1 win over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday.

Greg Johns, MLB.com

Rookie catcher Jesus Sucre was placed on the 15-day disabled list by the Mariners on Saturday as infielder Carlos Triunfel was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma to take his spot on the 25-man roster.

Associated Press, ESPN.com

Brendan Ryan and Jason Bay both hit two-out, two-run singles in Seattle's four-run fourth inning, Jeremy Bonderman pitched six sharp innings to win for the first time since 2010, and the Mariners beat the New York Yankees 4-1 on Friday night.