Arizona acquires ’20 AL Rookie of the Year Lewis from M’s
November 18, 2022 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired outfielder Kyle Lewis on Thursday, betting that the 27-year-old can regain the form that helped him become the American League's Rookie of the Year in 2020.
Mariners’ Justin Upton refuses minors assignment, chooses FA
July 23, 2022 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — Justin Upton is a free agent again.
The Seattle Mariners optioned Upton to Triple-A Tacoma on Friday, and the veteran refused the assignment and chose to become a free agent for the second time this season.
Lewis homers, Gilbert dominant as Mariners blank Astros 6-0
May 29, 2022 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — Kyle Lewis homered for the second straight game, Julio Rodríguez got three more hits and the Seattle Mariners defeated the Houston Astros 6-0 on Saturday night.
Logan Gilbert tossed seven impressive innings of four-hit ball as the Mariners won consecutive games for the first time since a four-game winning streak from April 22-26.
Mariners hammer Verlander for 4 HRs in 6-1 win over Astros
May 28, 2022 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — After being shut down by Justin Verlander twice already this season, the approach by the Seattle Mariners this time around was to be overly aggressive.
“I said it to the club before the game, ‘If it looks like you can hit it hard, swing at it.
Mariners activate former rookie of year Kyle Lewis from IL
May 25, 2022 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Mariners activated former AL rookie of the year Kyle Lewis from the injured list Tuesday, nearly a year after he last played in a major league game.
Lewis, the 2020 rookie of the year, missed most of last season due to a right knee injury.
Mariners host the Rangers to open 3-game series
April 19, 2022 GMTTexas Rangers (1-7) vs. Seattle Mariners (5-4)
Seattle; Tuesday, 9:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Rangers: Jon Gray (0-0); Mariners: Robbie Ray (1-1, 4.73 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, nine strikeouts)
Mariners and Astros meet to determine series winner
April 17, 2022 GMTHouston Astros (5-3) vs. Seattle Mariners (4-4)
Seattle; Sunday, 4:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Jose Urquidy (1-0, 1.80 ERA, .80 WHIP, two strikeouts); Mariners: Matt Brash (0-1, 3.38 ERA, .94 WHIP, six strikeouts)
Mariners play the Astros after Frazier’s 4-hit game
April 16, 2022 GMTHouston Astros (4-3) vs. Seattle Mariners (4-3)
Seattle; Saturday, 9:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Justin Verlander (0-1, 1.80 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, seven strikeouts); Mariners: Chris Flexen (0-0)
Mariners host the Astros in first of 3-game series
April 15, 2022 GMTHouston Astros (4-2) vs. Seattle Mariners (3-3)
Seattle; Friday, 9:42 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Jake Odorizzi (0-0, 4.50 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, two strikeouts); Mariners: Marco Gonzales (0-1, 9.00 ERA, 4.00 WHIP, one strikeout)
Mariners play the Twins with 2-1 series lead
April 11, 2022 GMTSeattle Mariners (2-1) vs. Minnesota Twins (1-2)
Minneapolis; Monday, 7:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Mariners: Chris Flexen (0-0); Twins: Dylan Bundy (0-0)
Seattle Mariners and Minnesota Twins play in game 3 of series
April 10, 2022 GMTSeattle Mariners (2-0) vs. Minnesota Twins (0-2)
Minneapolis; Sunday, 2:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Mariners: Marco Gonzales (0-0); Twins: Bailey Ober (0-0)
Mariners bring 1-0 series lead over Twins into game 2
April 9, 2022 GMTSeattle Mariners (1-0) vs. Minnesota Twins (0-1)
Minneapolis; Saturday, 2:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Mariners: Logan Gilbert (0-0); Twins: Sonny Gray (0-0)
Mariners shut down reliver Ken Giles due to finger injury
April 1, 2022 GMTPEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — The Seattle Mariners are shutting down right-handed reliever Ken Giles for at least a couple of weeks due to a tendon issue in his right middle finger.
Giles was expected to be a major part of Seattle's bullpen after missing all last season following Tommy John surgery.
Mariners expect Kyle Lewis to be healthy for spring training
March 11, 2022 GMTThe Seattle Mariners expect former American League rookie of the year Kyle Lewis to be a full participant when spring training begins, general manager Jerry Dipoto said Friday.
Lewis, who won rookie of the year in the shortened 2020 season, played in just 36 games last season due to continued problems with his right knee.
Seattle P Kikuchi exits after taking ball off right knee
June 6, 2021 GMTANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Seattle Mariners pitcher Yusei Kikuchi took a sharp ground ball off his right knee and left Saturday night’s game against the Los Angeles Angels in the fifth inning.
The Japanese left-hander fell to the ground after getting hit by a comebacker hit by David Fletcher.
Mariners place Kyle Lewis on IL with right knee injury
June 1, 2021 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Mariners placed outfielder Kyle Lewis on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a torn meniscus in his right knee and it's unclear whether he'll need surgery.
Seattle manager Scott Servais said Lewis had an MRI on Tuesday morning and the Mariners placed last year’s American League Rookie of the Year on the injured list for the second time this season.
Mariners rally past A’s in 10th, improve to 5-0 in extras
June 1, 2021 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — Ty France hit a tying single and scored on Tom Murphy's sacrifice fly in the 10th inning as the Seattle Mariners rallied past the Oakland Athletics 6-5 Monday for their fifth straight win.
Mariners win 3-2, hand Rangers 11th straight road loss
May 30, 2021 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — J.P. Crawford and Mitch Haniger homered late, and the Seattle Mariners sent the Texas Rangers to their 11th straight road loss with a 3-2 victory Saturday night.
The Rangers managed four hits in their fifth consecutive defeat overall.
Lewis homers, M’s hand Rangers 10th straight road loss 3-2
May 29, 2021 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — A couple good swings from Kyle Lewis and another terrific effort by Seattle's depleted bullpen extended the Texas Rangers' misery away from home.
Lewis doubled and scored Seattle’s first run, then hit a two-run opposite-field homer an inning later that proved to be the difference in the Mariners' 3-2 win over Texas on Friday night, the 10th straight road loss for the Rangers.
Crawford’s three hits power Mariners past Athletics 4-3
May 26, 2021 GMTOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Seattle Mariners made not one but two magnificent, game-saving catches.
J.P. Crawford had three hits, Mariners center fielder Kyle Lewis ran down a deep flyball to save two possible runs and Seattle beat the Oakland Athletics 4-3 on Tuesday night.
Lewis homers, Mariners top A’s 4-2 to end 6-game skid
May 25, 2021 GMTOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Kyle Lewis homered and made a diving catch in center field, Yusei Kikuchi pitched six smooth innings before his back cramped up, and the Seattle Mariners ended a six-game losing streak by beating the Oakland Athletics 4-2 on Monday night.
Tatis slam, 6 RBIs, Padres beat M’s, sweep 9-game homestand
May 24, 2021 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — With a mighty swing, Fernando Tatis Jr. brought back “Slam Diego” and sent Petco Park into a frenzy.
Tatis' 447-foot grand slam highlighted the San Diego Padres' 9-2 victory against the Seattle Mariners on Sunday that completed a sweep of a nine-game homestand.
Skubal snaps losing streak, Tigers beat Mariners 6-2
May 20, 2021 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — Tarik Skubal struck out a career-high nine in his first win of the season, Harold Castro drove in three runs and the Detroit Tigers beat the Seattle Mariners 6-2 on Wednesday night.
Skubal (1-6) scattered four hits over five innings, showing emotion at key points as he helped Detroit earn its first series sweep in Seattle since April 2006.
Mariners snap Bieber’s strikeout streak, beat Indians 3-2
May 17, 2021 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — Mitch Haniger hit two doubles and the Seattle Mariners snapped Shane Bieber’s record strikeout streak, beating the Cleveland Indians and their ace 3-2 on Sunday.
Bieber (4-3) had fanned at least eight in 20 straight games, but the reigning AL Cy Young Award winner fell short with seven.
Kelenic announces arrival as Mariners top Indians 7-3
May 15, 2021 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — At two minor league levels, the first hit for prized Seattle prospect Jarred Kelenic was a home run.
Same start in the majors.
Kelenic made his first career hit extra memorable with a two-run homer and later added a pair of doubles, leading the Mariners to a 7-3 win over the Cleveland Indians on Friday night.
Top Mariners prospects Kelenic, Gilbert coming up to majors
May 13, 2021 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — The Seattle Mariners' future arrives Thursday.
Two major parts of it, anyway.
The Mariners will call up touted outfield prospect Jarred Kelenic and promising right-hander Logan Gilbert before Seattle's home series opener against Cleveland, manager Scott Servais confirmed Wednesday night after a 7-1 loss to the Dodgers...
Gallo 2 HRs, Rangers throw out Lewis at plate to top M’s 9-8
May 9, 2021 GMTARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Rangers rookie center fielder Adolis Garcia threw out Kyle Lewis at the plate on a wild, scrambly play for the final out, and Texas held off the Seattle Mariners 9-8 on Saturday night...
Orioles’ John Means has no-hitter through 8 vs. Seattle
May 5, 2021 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — Baltimore Orioles left-hander John Means has not allowed a hit to the Seattle Mariners through eight innings on Wednesday.
Means has faced the minimum and allowed just one runner...
Lewis, Seager lead Mariners to 5-2 win over Orioles
May 5, 2021 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — Kyle Lewis and Kyle Seager homered, reliever Kendall Graveman extended his scoreless streak to 18 2/3 innings and the Seattle Mariners beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-2 on Tuesday night...
Sheffield expected to start as Seattle hosts Los Angeles
April 19, 2021 GMTLos Angeles Dodgers (13-3) vs. Seattle Mariners (10-6)
Sheffield expected to start as Mariners host the Astros
April 18, 2021 GMTHouston Astros (7-7) vs. Seattle Mariners (9-6)
Seattle; Sunday, 4:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Jake Odorizzi (0-1, 13...
Slumping Astros look to break 6-game skid
April 17, 2021 GMTHouston Astros (6-7) vs. Seattle Mariners (9-5)
Seattle; Saturday, 9:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Zack Greinke (1-1, 4...
Slumping Astros look to break 5-game skid
April 16, 2021 GMTHouston Astros (6-6) vs. Seattle Mariners (8-5)
Seattle; Friday, 10:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Jose Urquidy (0-1, 5...
Slumping Orioles look to stop 3-game slide
April 13, 2021 GMTSeattle Mariners (5-4) vs. Baltimore Orioles (4-5)
Baltimore; Tuesday, 4:05 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Mariners: Justus Sheffield (0-1, 7...
Orioles take 3-game skid into matchup with Mariners
April 12, 2021 GMTSeattle Mariners (5-4) vs. Baltimore Orioles (4-5)
Baltimore; Monday, 7:05 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Mariners: Justus Sheffield (0-1, 7...
Shoemaker expected to start as Twins host the Mariners
April 11, 2021 GMTSeattle Mariners (4-4) vs. Minnesota Twins (5-3)
Minneapolis; Sunday, 2:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Mariners: Chris Flexen (1-0, ...
Brewers’ Williams, Mariners CF Lewis win Rookie of the Year
November 10, 2020 GMTMuch like one of his lofty leaps at the wall, Kyle Lewis soared above the field.
The center fielder for the Seattle Mariners won the AL Rookie of the Year award Monday night, and Milwaukee Brewers reliever Devin Williams took home the NL honor...
Thursday Sports in Brief
October 23, 2020 GMTMLB
NEW YORK (AP) — Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz has been voted Marvin Miller Man of the Year and Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman has been picked as Player of the Year in annual Players Choice award voting by the Major League Baseball Players Association...