http://mlb.mlb.com/news/index.jsp?c_id=sea&partnerId=rss_sea Seattle Mariners News http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080907&content_id=3432550&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnerId=rss_sea Sun, 07 Sep 2008 20:44:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080907&content_id=3432550&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnerId=rss_sea Feierabend lends Mariners a hand Left-hander Ryan Feierabend stepped in for ailing right-hander Carlos Silva on Sunday afternoon and pitched the Mariners to a 5-2 victory over the Yankees in front of 42,677 at Safeco Field. Adrian Beltre blasted a two-run shot. Jim Street http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080907&content_id=3432563&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnerId=rss_sea Sun, 07 Sep 2008 21:21:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080907&content_id=3432563&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnerId=rss_sea Ibanez's value to Seattle beyond stats As an indication of just how much left fielder Raul Ibanez has meant to the Mariners' offense this season, consider this: The team has had four or more RBIs in a game from one player just 10 times and almost half of them belong to Ibanez. Jim Street http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080907&content_id=3432572&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnerId=rss_sea Sun, 07 Sep 2008 15:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080907&content_id=3432572&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnerId=rss_sea Silva scratched from Sunday's start Mariners right-hander Carlos Silva was scratched from his scheduled start against the Yankees on Sunday because of back spasms. Left-hander Ryan Feierabend, scheduled to start Wednesday afternoon's game against the Rangers at Safeco Field, got the start in the series finale instead. Jim Street http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080907&content_id=3433793&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnerId=rss_sea Sun, 07 Sep 2008 16:22:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080907&content_id=3433793&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnerId=rss_sea Surgery not keeping Clement down The regular season has ended for catcher Jeff Clement, who will have arthroscopic surgery on his left knee on Tuesday, but he did enough during his 66-game stint with the Mariners to prove his future is in the Major Leagues. Jim Street http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080907&content_id=3432577&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnerId=rss_sea Sun, 07 Sep 2008 16:41:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080907&content_id=3432577&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnerId=rss_sea Morse gets right back on the horse More than five months after suffering a serious shoulder injury while diving for a ball in right field at Safeco Field, Mike Morse returns to game action next week at the Mariners' instructional league in Peoria, Ariz. -- his days as an outfielder probably behind him forever. Jim Street http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080906&content_id=3427733&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnerId=rss_sea Sun, 07 Sep 2008 02:18:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080906&content_id=3427733&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnerId=rss_sea Mariners' bullpen sinks vs. Yankees Raul Ibanez reached the 100-RBI mark for the third consecutive season on Saturday night with a three-run home run in the sixth inning, giving the Mariners a one-run lead, but the Yankees retaliated in the seventh inning to hand Seattle a 7-4 loss in front of 44,473 at Safeco Field. Jim Street http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080906&content_id=3427746&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnerId=rss_sea Sun, 07 Sep 2008 02:50:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080906&content_id=3427746&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnerId=rss_sea Future's looking up for Mariners The 2008 season has been a lost cause for quite some time now, but the recent performances of some of the youngest players on the team, especially the magnificent Major League starting debut of right-hander Brandon Morrow on Friday night against the Yankees, is reason to look to '09 with hope. Jim Street http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080906&content_id=3427762&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnerId=rss_sea Sat, 06 Sep 2008 21:34:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080906&content_id=3427762&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnerId=rss_sea Morrow reflects on first start, first win Making sense of the aches and pains is a tad more difficult than trying to comprehend what Brandon Morrow did at Safeco Field on Friday night in his first Major League start. He held the vaunted Yankees hitless until there were two outs in the eighth inning. Jim Street http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080905&content_id=3423066&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnerId=rss_sea Sat, 06 Sep 2008 03:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080905&content_id=3423066&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnerId=rss_sea Morrow flirts with no-no, wins first start The last pitch he threw on Friday night cost right-hander Brandon Morrow a possible no-hitter, but not his first Major League win as a starter, as the Mariners beat the Yankees, 3-1, at Safeco Field. Jim Street http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080905&content_id=3423100&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnerId=rss_sea Sat, 06 Sep 2008 01:53:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080905&content_id=3423100&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnerId=rss_sea Mariners continue on with set vs. Yanks Mariners left-hander Ryan Rowland-Smith will make his eighth career start in Saturday night's game and he crosses paths with Alex Rodriguez for the first time in his career. Jim Street http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080905&content_id=3423127&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnerId=rss_sea Fri, 05 Sep 2008 23:17:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080905&content_id=3423127&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnerId=rss_sea Tuiasosopo earns first Majors start About a dozen of Matt Tuiasosopo's kin and close friends, were on hand at Safeco Field on Friday night, when the 24-year-old from nearby Woodinville, Wash., ran from the first-base dugout to third base to "officially" begin his big league career. Jim Street http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080905&content_id=3423112&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnerId=rss_sea Fri, 05 Sep 2008 22:03:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080905&content_id=3423112&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnerId=rss_sea Ibanez a finalist for Pepsi Clutch Award Mariners left fielder Raul Ibanez, almost traded to the Blue Jays on July 31, had one of the best months of his Major League career in August, and he has been selected as one of the six finalists for the "MLB Clutch Performer of the Month Presented by Pepsi." Jim Street http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080904&content_id=3419002&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnerId=rss_sea Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:28:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080904&content_id=3419002&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnerId=rss_sea Morrow set to unveil starting stuff A transition that started in Venezuela almost a year ago, and was put on the back burner this past spring, continues full speed ahead Friday night at Safeco Field. Jim Street http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080903&content_id=3412475&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnerId=rss_sea Wed, 03 Sep 2008 18:32:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080903&content_id=3412475&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnerId=rss_sea Hernandez deserves better but loses Right-hander Felix Hernandez allowed just seven hits and one run in 7 1/3 innings but suffered the loss in a 1-0 decision against the host Rangers on Wednesday. Mariners bats were silent against Texas right-hander Dustin Nippert. Jim Street http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080903&content_id=3412480&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnerId=rss_sea Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:53:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080903&content_id=3412480&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnerId=rss_sea Mariners get chance to be spoiler After twice visiting Yankee Stadium this year, the Mariners finally get a chance to host the Bronx Bombers during a three-game series beginning Friday. Brandon Morrow will make his first Major League start after 100 career relief appearances. Jim Street http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080903&content_id=3412479&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnerId=rss_sea Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:43:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080903&content_id=3412479&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnerId=rss_sea Lopez has answered questions Mariners second baseman Jose Lopez has received his share of criticism in his carer, but he has answered those critics with a solid offensive season this year. Lopez entered Wednesday hitting .295 with 12 home runs and 76 RBIs on the season. Jesse Sanchez http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080903&content_id=3412478&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnerId=rss_sea Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:55:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080903&content_id=3412478&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnerId=rss_sea Washburn vows to return this season Mariners left-hander Jarrod Washburn, suffering from am abdominal injury, says he will return to pitch this season. Washburn doesn't know when he injured himself, but thinks it occurred in his last start against the Indians. Jim Street http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080902&content_id=3406875&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnerId=rss_sea Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:20:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080902&content_id=3406875&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnerId=rss_sea Feierabend takes loss vs. Rangers Left-hander Ryan Feierabend, auditioning for a role in the 2009 rotation, didn't help his cause, allowing five runs on 11 hits in 5 2/3 innings, as the Mariners dropped a 6-4 decision to the host Rangers on Tuesday. Yuniesky Betancourt smacked a solo homer. Jim Street http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080902&content_id=3406868&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnerId=rss_sea Wed, 03 Sep 2008 01:49:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080902&content_id=3406868&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnerId=rss_sea Hot-hitting Mariners getting luck Luck finally seems to be going the Mariners' way lately, something the team was lacking for most of the season. And the Mariners are hitting better, as well, with the American League's second-best batting average (.292) since the All-Star break. Jim Street http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080902&content_id=3408960&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnerId=rss_sea Tue, 02 Sep 2008 23:46:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080902&content_id=3408960&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea&partnerId=rss_sea Ibanez nominated for Clemente Award Outfielder Raul Ibanez is the Mariners' nominee for the Roberto Clemente award, presented by Chevrolet, Ibanez's third straight nomination. Ibanez is involved in several charities in the Seattle area. Jesse Baumgartner