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Seattle Mariners fans react after the Seattle Mariners lost to the Houston Astros in Game 3 of an American League Division Series baseball game Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

PIERRE LaBOSSIERE COLUMN: These Mariners are built to last

The Seattle Mariners game Saturday lasted so long that my satellite feed cut off because I hadn’t changed the channel in six hours. It was… Continue reading

 

Seattle Mariners' Adam Frazier, left, and Cal Raleigh celebrate after scoring on a three-RBI double off the bat of J.P. Crawford (not shown) against the Toronto Blue Jays during the eighth inning of Game 2 of a baseball AL wild-card playoff series Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Toronto. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

MLB PLAYOFFS: Divisional round begins Tuesday; Mariners game at 12:35 p.m.

Major League Baseball’s first foray into a best-of-three wild-card round provided its share of memorable moments. A 15-inning, 432-pitch game. A seven-run comeback win. Joe… Continue reading

 

Seattle Mariners' Julio Rodriguez (44) reacts after being sprayed with champagne following the team's win over the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 2 of a baseball AL wild-card playoff series Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Toronto. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

AL WILD-CARD PLAYOFFS: Mariners storm back from 8-1 hole to shock Toronto, win series

Adam Frazier hit a tiebreaking RBI double in the ninth inning, and the Seattle Mariners erased a seven-run deficit while topping the Toronto… Continue reading

 

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford (3) throws from second base to turn a double play as Texas Rangers' Bubba Thompson, right, slides in during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022. Rangers' Josh Smith was out at first base. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

SEATTLE MARINERS: M’s drop second straight to Rangers

Corey Seager doubled twice and scored twice, including the tiebreaking run in the seventh inning, as the Texas Rangers beat the Seattle… Continue reading

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford (3) throws from second base to turn a double play as Texas Rangers' Bubba Thompson, right, slides in during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022. Rangers' Josh Smith was out at first base. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Luis Castillo delivers against the New York Yankees in the first inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

SEATTLE MARINERS: Castillo dazzles in debut

Luis Castillo pitched five-hit ball into the seventh inning in his Seattle debut, and the Mariners used a fast start to beat… Continue reading

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Luis Castillo delivers against the New York Yankees in the first inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
The Cincinnati Reds' Luis Castillo pitches against the New York Yankees on July 14, 2022, in New York. He was traded to the Seattle Mariners on Friday. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

SEATTLE MARINERS: Seattle trades for Reds pitcher Luis Castillo

Hurler has 2.86 ERA with 90 Ks in 85 innings

The Cincinnati Reds' Luis Castillo pitches against the New York Yankees on July 14, 2022, in New York. He was traded to the Seattle Mariners on Friday. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
American League's Julio Rodriguez, of the Seattle Mariners, smiles during the MLB All-Star baseball Home Run Derby, Monday, July 18, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

PIERRE LaBOSSIERE COLUMN: It feels like Ichiro-mania and 2001 all over again

I haven’t seen this much buzz over a Seattle Mariners’ player since Ichiro. I’m old enough to remember the hype over Ken Griffey Jr. and… Continue reading

American League's Julio Rodriguez, of the Seattle Mariners, smiles during the MLB All-Star baseball Home Run Derby, Monday, July 18, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
American League's Julio Rodriguez, of the Seattle Mariners, bats during the MLB All-Star baseball Home Run Derby, Monday, July 18, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

MLB HOME RUN DERBY: Julio Rodriguez, Juan Soto put on power display

Juan Soto bet heavily on his own talent and health by turning down a massive, long-term contract extension from the Washington Nationals.… Continue reading

American League's Julio Rodriguez, of the Seattle Mariners, bats during the MLB All-Star baseball Home Run Derby, Monday, July 18, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Seattle Mariners' Carlos Santana rounds the bases after he hit a solo home run against the Toronto Blue Jays during the second inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 10, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

MARINERS: Seattle makes it eight straight with come-from-behind win over Jays

Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had a throw bust through the webbing of his glove and the Seattle Mariners took advantage… Continue reading

Seattle Mariners' Carlos Santana rounds the bases after he hit a solo home run against the Toronto Blue Jays during the second inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 10, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Robbie Ray winds up against the Oakland Athletics at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on Sunday. Ray struck out 12 batters in a 2-1 Seattle victory. (Ted S. Warren/The Associated Press)

SEATTLE MARINERS: It’s the Ray and Julio show in win over A’s

Julio Rodríguez homered on Frankie Montas’ first pitch and drove in both runs, Robbie Ray struck out a season-high 12 and the Seattle… Continue reading

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Robbie Ray winds up against the Oakland Athletics at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on Sunday. Ray struck out 12 batters in a 2-1 Seattle victory. (Ted S. Warren/The Associated Press)
Several members of the Seattle Mariners and the Los Angeles Angels scuffle after Mariners' Jesse Winker was hit by a pitch during the second inning of a baseball game Sunday, June 26, 2022, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

MARINERS: Seattle brawls with Angels, but drops game

A lengthy bench-clearing brawl resulted in the ejections of six players and both managers in the second inning of the Los Angeles… Continue reading

Several members of the Seattle Mariners and the Los Angeles Angels scuffle after Mariners' Jesse Winker was hit by a pitch during the second inning of a baseball game Sunday, June 26, 2022, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert throws during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Tuesday, March 29, 2022, in Peoria, Ariz. (Charlie Riedel/The Associated Press)

PIERRE LaBOSSIERE COLUMN: Mariners go into 2022 with a ton of buzz

This might be the most buzz the Seattle Mariners have had since the early days of Ichiro. It’s a lot of fun, and going to… Continue reading

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert throws during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Tuesday, March 29, 2022, in Peoria, Ariz. (Charlie Riedel/The Associated Press)
FILE - San Diego Padres left fielder Allen Cordoba passes a logo for Play Ball, an initiative from Major League Baseball and USA Baseball, during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies on June 3, 2017, in San Diego. Players voted Thursday, March 10, 2022, to accept MLB's offer on new labor deal, paving way to end 99-day lockout and salvage 162-game season. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull, File)

BASEBALL: MLB lockout ends; season to begin April 7

Teams tanking for draft picks will be discouraged; DH coming to National League

FILE - San Diego Padres left fielder Allen Cordoba passes a logo for Play Ball, an initiative from Major League Baseball and USA Baseball, during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies on June 3, 2017, in San Diego. Players voted Thursday, March 10, 2022, to accept MLB's offer on new labor deal, paving way to end 99-day lockout and salvage 162-game season. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull, File)
Seattle Mariners’ Jarred Kelenic, center, sits in the dugout after his team lost to the Los Angeles Angels in a baseball game Sunday in Seattle. (Elaine Thompson/The Associated Press)

PIERRE LaBOSSIERE COLUMN: Love of sports comes with heartbreak

My love of sports was born in heartbreak. When I was a kid, I adopted a spunky Red Sox team as my team during the… Continue reading

Seattle Mariners’ Jarred Kelenic, center, sits in the dugout after his team lost to the Los Angeles Angels in a baseball game Sunday in Seattle. (Elaine Thompson/The Associated Press)
FILE - Seattle Mariners' Mitch Haniger is congratulated and showered with sunflower seeds after his solo home run against the Houston Astros in the third inning of a baseball game in Seattle, in this Tuesday, June 4, 2019, file photo. Mitch Haniger never saw the field in 2020 for the Seattle Mariners. He barely saw the field in 2019. He's nearly three years removed from being an All-Star, but the Mariners believe that with Haniger now full healthy he can once again be that caliber of player. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)

Haniger healthy, hopes to regain All-Star form for Seattle Mariners

Nearly three years have passed since Mitch Haniger was an All-Star and was viewed as part of the Seattle Mariners’ core. Then came… Continue reading

FILE - Seattle Mariners' Mitch Haniger is congratulated and showered with sunflower seeds after his solo home run against the Houston Astros in the third inning of a baseball game in Seattle, in this Tuesday, June 4, 2019, file photo. Mitch Haniger never saw the field in 2020 for the Seattle Mariners. He barely saw the field in 2019. He's nearly three years removed from being an All-Star, but the Mariners believe that with Haniger now full healthy he can once again be that caliber of player. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)

Mariners trade for reliever

The Seattle Mariners bolstered their bullpen on Tuesday by acquiring right-handed reliever Rafael Montero from the Texas Rangers. The 30-year-old… Continue reading

The Seattle Mariners' Kyle Lewis begins his swing on a solo home run against the Texas Rangers on Aug. 23. Lewis won the AL Rookie of the Year award on Monday. (Ted S. Warren/The Associated Press)

MARINERS: Kyle Lewis wins AL Rookie of the Year

Marco Gonzales may have been the first player in Seattle’s clubhouse to put this idea into words back in July. Returning from the… Continue reading

The Seattle Mariners' Kyle Lewis begins his swing on a solo home run against the Texas Rangers on Aug. 23. Lewis won the AL Rookie of the Year award on Monday. (Ted S. Warren/The Associated Press)

Mariners decline 2021 options on Strange-Gordon, Graveman

With the World Series ending with the Los Angeles Dodgers’ victory on Tuesday evening, Major League… Continue reading

Mariners show lots of promise in rebuilding year

Mariners show lots of promise in rebuilding year

Gonzales, Lewis have big seasons for Seattle

Mariners show lots of promise in rebuilding year
MARINERS: Dylan Moore growing into everyday player

MARINERS: Dylan Moore growing into everyday player

Brings both power, speed to the table

MARINERS: Dylan Moore growing into everyday player