Bullpen declares independence at home

4 July 2008, 5:54 pm

The Mariners offense didn't explode on Friday, but big hits, particularly Raul Ibanez's solo shot in the fourth -- his tenth of the season -- helped stake Erik Bedard to a 4-1 victory over the Tigers in front of 30,564 at Safeco Field.... read more

Skipper offering Ichiro chance to rest

4 July 2008, 5:23 pm

In the 86 games the Mariners have played this year, Ichiro Suzuki has started in the outfield 86 times. Seventy starts in center, 16 in right, with no days off. Mariners skipper Jim Riggleman has offered Suzuki one, if he wants it.... read more

Mariners, Tigers welcome veterans

4 July 2008, 2:18 pm

Colonel Bruce F. Meyers, associate dean of the Seattle University Law School, had experience in Korea and Vietnam, but was a bit nervous about throwing out the first pitch in Friday's July 4th matchup.... read more

Reed's true home is centrally located

4 July 2008, 1:05 pm

Jeremy Reed feels more at home making highlight-reel catches in center field than he does anywhere else on the diamond. "It's the only way I know how to play," says the Mariners' callup.... read more

Ichiro gets 1,700th hit in loss

3 July 2008, 11:18 pm

Ichiro Suzuki had three more singles on Thursday night, becoming the 30th player to reach the 1,700 mark during the Mariners' 8-4 loss to the Tigers in front of 22,523 at Safeco Field.... read more

Clement working through slump

3 July 2008, 11:03 pm

While Triple-A numbers and a second chance seem to hint at impending success with the big club, Jeff Clement's current numbers belie that conclusion.... read more