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Seattle Mariners OF Greg Halman Stabbed to Death in Netherlands

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Seattle Mariners outfielder Greg Halman was found stabbed to death early Monday in his native Netherlands. The 24 year old was one of just two Dutch players in the Major Leagues; he was found bleeding to death by authorites in Rotterdam. Making the tragedy even worse, his brother was arrested as a suspect, Dutch police said. No charges have been field yet in connection with … [Read more...] about Seattle Mariners OF Greg Halman Stabbed to Death in Netherlands

White Sox Continue Home Domination over Seattle Mariners

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The Seattle Mariners’ struggles on the South Side of Chicago continued today as the White Sox jumped all over Felix Hernandez early on, winning the game 5-1 amidst sweltering 90+ degree temperatures. The loss officially ends the Mariners consecutive series wins streak at 6 straight, and tomorrow the Mariners will try and avoid the sweep. April, 2009 was the last time the … [Read more...] about White Sox Continue Home Domination over Seattle Mariners

Minnesota Twins Shut Out by Seattle Mariners

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Franklin Gutierrez took a giant leap in his comeback from stomach issues today knocking a 385-foot leadoff home run in the fourth to help the Mariners win the final game of the series with the Twins 3-0. Gutierrez had two of the Mariners five hits today and also scored after walking on a screaming double down the right field line by Adam Kennedy to put the M’s up 1-0 in the … [Read more...] about Minnesota Twins Shut Out by Seattle Mariners

Safeco Field Road Trip Photo Essay

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By Paul M. Banks For the first decade or so of their existence, the Seattle Mariners were one of MLB's biggest laughingstocks. But starting in the late 1990s, they became a significant player in the national baseball landscape. As a franchise, they still haven't won anything substantial. (Not even a pennant in their 33 years of existence). But when touring the Hall of Fame … [Read more...] about Safeco Field Road Trip Photo Essay

Brewers Can’t Catapult Streak to Six

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 If you hit a double to left-center, drive in your pitcher and your leadoff man who was just walked, then slide head-first into home plate thanks to an error by the opposing pitcher, you must be none other than Corey Hart. “I’m still tired,” said Hart.  “I wish there wouldn’t have been that many mistakes so I could have stayed there.” A throwing error by pitcher Doug … [Read more...] about Brewers Can’t Catapult Streak to Six

Live From Miller Park, Mariners at Brewers

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Follow me live from the Miller Park Press Box on Twitter @ MilwBrewersBeat.  I'll be giving you the most amusing anecdotes from Game 2 in this Interleague series as the Milwaukee Brewers try to extend their winning streak to six games. I am also covering the game today for Fox Sports Wisconsin, of which you can read more here. If you were enjoying World Cup Soccer Saturday, … [Read more...] about Live From Miller Park, Mariners at Brewers

Griffey Jr. asleep in Clubhouse, Marinerlicious days are numbered

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By Paul M. Banks MLB and Seattle Mariners icon Ken Griffey Jr. is coming dangerously close to seeing his career end. He had a chance to ride out into the sunset at the end of last season, when his Mariners teammates lifted him on their shoulders at Safeco Field last autumn. Instead, he's pulling the whole MJ-as-a-Wizard thing; sticking around WAY TOO LONG. And now he can't … [Read more...] about Griffey Jr. asleep in Clubhouse, Marinerlicious days are numbered