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Sports Morse, Iwakuma lead Mariners past A's again, 7-1

By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer Published: Apr 3, 2013 at 9:14 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 3, 2013 at 9:14 AM PDT

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Michael Morse hit a three-run homer and a solo shot, Hisashi Iwakuma followed up Felix Hernandez's gem with an impressive outing of his own, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Oakland Athletics 7-1 on Tuesday night.

Sports Seahawks officially trade Flynn to Oakland Raiders

By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer Published: Apr 2, 2013 at 10:25 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 2, 2013 at 10:25 AM PDT

The Oakland Raiders have traded for Seattle backup quarterback Matt Flynn in the team's latest change at the game's most important position.

Sports Photos: Baseball celebrates Opening Day (Photo Gallery)

By BakersfieldNow.com staff Published: Apr 1, 2013 at 5:50 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 1, 2013 at 9:42 PM PDT

Knocking off the winter frost, major league ballparks came to life across the country Monday for baseball's Opening Day.

Sports Felix Hernandez gears up for opener at Oakland

By JANIE McCAULEY, AP Baseball Writer Published: Apr 1, 2013 at 8:34 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 1, 2013 at 8:34 AM PDT

It's fitting that Hernandez will make his season debut and first outing since landing a $175 million, seven-year contract against the Oakland Athletics. The Seattle ace always faces them to start, or so it seems to the A's.

Sports Banking on potential no longer an option for Mariners

By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer Published: Mar 28, 2013 at 8:04 AM PDT Last Updated: Mar 28, 2013 at 8:04 AM PDT

Seattle will begin the 2013 season with expectations -- this is the year Seattle needs to be competitive

Sports Royals beat Mariners 11-6 (Photo Gallery)

By Associated Press Published: Mar 27, 2013 at 8:19 AM PDT Last Updated: Mar 27, 2013 at 8:19 AM PDT

The Kansas City Royals set a team record for spring training wins with their 23rd victory, beating the Seattle Mariners 11-6 Tuesday behind Brett Hayes' four hits.

Sports Mariners lose to Ariz. Diamondbacks, 8-4

By Associated Press Published: Mar 25, 2013 at 8:16 AM PDT Last Updated: Mar 25, 2013 at 8:16 AM PDT

After missing his last start because of a tired arm, Arizona Diamondbacks starter Wade Miley says his left arm feels fine following Arizona's 8-4 win over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday.

Sports Titans release veteran QB Matt Hasselbeck

By TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writer Published: Mar 21, 2013 at 10:06 AM PDT Last Updated: Mar 21, 2013 at 10:06 AM PDT

The Tennessee Titans have released veteran quarterback Matt Hasselbeck, a move buying the team more cap space after they couldn't work out an agreement to trim his $5.5 million salary for 2013.

Sports OTC Elite's Franek named athlete of the week

By Dirk Weishaar Published: Mar 20, 2013 at 6:01 PM PDT Last Updated: Mar 20, 2013 at 6:01 PM PDT

Bridget Franek (Eugene, Ore.) has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after setting a 2,000m steeplechase American record of 6:19.09 at the Oregon Preview meet in Eugene on Saturday.

Sports Giants' Zito strikes out 5 Mariners in a row

By Associated Press Published: Mar 20, 2013 at 9:20 AM PDT Last Updated: Mar 20, 2013 at 9:20 AM PDT

Barry Zito struck out five in a row in the first and second innings, but Brandon Mauer shut down the Giants and led the Seattle Mariners to a 6-3 victory over San Francisco on Tuesday.

Sports Morales hits 3rd homer of spring as M's win 5-2 (Photo Gallery)

By Associated Press Published: Mar 18, 2013 at 8:30 AM PDT Last Updated: Mar 18, 2013 at 8:30 AM PDT

Kendrys Morales hit his third home run of spring training and Erasmo Ramirez tossed six strong innings as the Seattle Mariners beat the Colorado Rockies 5-2 Saturday.

Sports A talking, cookie-loving buffalo? It's just the new M's commercials (Video)

By KOMO Staff Published: Mar 15, 2013 at 8:25 AM PDT Last Updated: Mar 15, 2013 at 8:25 AM PDT

It's a day a lot of fans look forward to in spring training -- no, not trying to figure out who is wearing jersey number 83, but the annual release of the season's Seattle Mariners commercials.

Sports Photos: 2013 Oregon Pro Day (Photo Gallery)

By The Associated Press Published: Mar 14, 2013 at 7:26 PM PDT Last Updated: Mar 14, 2013 at 7:26 PM PDT

Ducks put on a show for NFL scouts Thursday.

Sports Seahawks officially complete trade for Harvin (Photo Gallery)

By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer Published: Mar 13, 2013 at 9:32 AM PDT Last Updated: Mar 13, 2013 at 9:32 AM PDT

The Seattle Seahawks have completed their trade with Minnesota to acquire wide receiver Percy Harvin in exchange for a trio of draft picks.

Sports Despite homers, Mariners fall to White Sox 11-7

By Associated Press Published: Mar 11, 2013 at 8:23 AM PDT Last Updated: Mar 11, 2013 at 8:23 AM PDT

Smoak, the expected opening day starter at first, is playing well. The 26-year-old is batting .360 with two home runs, three doubles and six RBIs. Kendrys Morales, who will be Seattle's primary designated hitter, will back up Smoak at first base.