Kwan relying on steady approach in 2nd season with Guardians
February 19, 2023 GMTGOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Steven Kwan is among several chess players on the Cleveland Guardians. He went over some moves with Bo Naylor on Sunday, and then watched Naylor take on Hunter Gaddis.
Kwan has been playing for a couple of years, both in person and on a chess app.
Steven Kwan makes the Guardians go from the top
October 6, 2022 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — Before stepping into the batter's box, rookie outfielder Steven Kwan squats for a moment, much the way his idol, Ichiro Suzuki, did.
The ritual centers Kwan, allowing Cleveland's pesky leadoff hitter to move on to what’s next — getting on base or in a pitcher's head.
Mariners’ 21-year playoff wait ends on Raleigh’s walk-off HR
October 1, 2022 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — More than an hour after Cal Raleigh ended the longest playoff drought in baseball, he was back on the field with his teammates, circling the perimeter of the field to acknowledge the tens of thousands of fans who still stuck around.
Ichiro expresses gratitude entering Mariners Hall of Fame
August 28, 2022 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — Ichiro Suzuki was inducted into the Seattle Mariners Hall of Fame on Saturday night, giving his entire 16-minute speech in English while reflecting on his career.
Suzuki became the 10th member of Seattle’s Hall of Fame, joining former teammates Ken Griffey Jr., Edgar Martinez, Jamie Moyer, Jay Buhner and Dan Wilson who had previously been honored by the club.
Ichiro’s honor by Mariners seems a precursor to Cooperstown
August 27, 2022 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — More than five hours before Friday’s first pitch, Ichiro Suzuki was in the outfield, in uniform still going through his throwing routine.
Three years removed from his last game as a player with the Seattle Mariners in his home country of Japan, Suzuki hasn’t lost that competitive drive.
LEADING OFF: O’s get 1st pick in draft, M’s win 13 in row
July 17, 2022 GMTA look at what's happening around the majors today:
LEADING OFF: O’s get 1st pick in draft, M’s win 13 in row
July 17, 2022 GMTA look at what's happening around the majors on Sunday:
Ichiro Suzuki to be inducted into Mariners Hall of Fame
November 17, 2021 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Mariners will induct Ichiro Suzuki into the team’s Hall of Fame during the 2022 season, the club announced Wednesday.
Suzuki will be honored on Aug. 27 when Seattle faces Cleveland.
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
September 30, 2021 GMTOct. 1
1903 — The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Boston Pilgrims 7-3 in the first World Series game. Jimmy Sebring hits the first Series homer, Deacon Phillippe is the winning pitcher and Cy Young the loser.
AP Sportlight
September 30, 2021 GMTOct. 1
1903 — The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Boston Pilgrims 7-3 in the first World Series game. Jimmy Sebring hits the first Series homer, Deacon Phillippe is the winning pitcher and Cy Young the loser.
Ichiro Suzuki back with Mariners as special assistant
May 1, 2019 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — Ichiro Suzuki was back in the Seattle Mariners clubhouse on Tuesday, in uniform and even wore batting gloves into his first meeting...
Tag ’em! Opening day turns into record Home Run Derby
March 29, 2019 GMTBryce Harper bowed to his new fans, Mookie Betts and the World Series champion Boston Red Sox drew cheers far from Fenway Park and the great Mariano Rivera threw one more strike from the mound at Yankee Stadium...
MLB moves into new era: No players left from 20th century
March 27, 2019 GMTFour-man outfields. High-tech anti-spying rules. A starting pitcher facing just one batter in a playoff game...
Reaction to the retirement of Japanese star Ichiro Suzuki
March 21, 2019 GMTReaction from the baseball world to the retirement of Japanese star Ichiro Suzuki, who played his final game Thursday with the Seattle Mariners against the Oakland Athletics in Tokyo...
Ichiro walks off into history in ‘sayonara’ at Tokyo Dome
March 21, 2019 GMTTOKYO (AP) — At times, it seemed as if he'd go on hitting forever.
But on Thursday night, a player who defined baseball at its very best on two continents for a generation, took his final swing...
Ichiro says goodbye to adoring fans; Mariners beat A’s in 12
March 21, 2019 GMTTOKYO (AP) — The magnitude of the moment — of sharing the field with the towering Ichiro Suzuki in his farewell — left Seattle Mariners teammate Yusei Kikuchi in reverential silence...
Ichiro cheered at Tokyo Dome, Mariners top A’s 9-7 in opener
March 20, 2019 GMTTOKYO (AP) — Ichiro drew all the cheers. Most everyone else on the Seattle Mariners did all the hitting...
Ichiro takes field with 45,000 voices in full support
March 20, 2019 GMTTOKYO (AP) — Talk about a serious home-field advantage.
Ichiro Suzuki had it on a night to celebrate all things Ichiro — "Ichiromania" in other words — as he started for the Seattle Mariners against the Oakland Athletics in MLB's opening game of the season...
Mariners can’t wait to see reaction for Ichiro in Japan
March 7, 2019 GMTPEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Jerry Dipoto never met Ichiro Suzuki in person until the day he was reintroduced as a member of the Seattle Mariners during spring training in 2018...
Spring training games underway in Florida, Arizona
February 23, 2019 GMTFORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — The sun came out in Arizona. Free agents played for their new teams. Ichiro Suzuki was back in uniform at age 45...
Mariners won’t promise spot to Ichiro after Japan trip
January 24, 2019 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — The plan seems to be in place for Ichiro Suzuki to be on the Seattle Mariners' expanded roster when they open the regular season with two games in his native Japan.
Ichi-who? Suzuki sits on M’s bench in fake mustache disguise
June 22, 2018 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Just who was that guy sitting on the Seattle Mariners bench, the odd fellow with the bushy mustache, shades and a hoodie?
Wait a second — it was Ichiro!
Now a team executive, Ichiro Suzuki donned a Bobby Valentine-style disguise and sneaked into the Seattle dugout Thursday to watch a bit of the action at Yankee Stadium.
Mariners’ Ichiro Suzuki didn’t know who Tom Brady was
May 9, 2018 GMTAgeless wonder Ichiro Suzuki of the Seattle Mariners once received a text from New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, and Suzuki didn't know who Brady was.
The anecdote is included in a profile of Suzuki by Peter Gammons of The Athletic.
Mariners recall Ramirez for season debut in finale at Texas
April 22, 2018 GMTARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Seattle Mariners have recalled right-hander Erasmo Ramirez from a rehab assignment at Triple-A Tacoma to make his season debut starting the series finale at Texas...
Mariners recall OF Ben Gamel, option LHP Ariel Miranda
April 18, 2018 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Mariners are going with five outfielders for now after recalling Ben Gamel from Triple-A Tacoma and optioning left-handed pitcher Ariel Miranda back to the minors...