Ichiro Mariners Rally but Fall Short to Royals 65

If only the Seattle Mariners offense could actually show up before they found themselves hopelessly behind—such has been the underlying theme of the Mariners’ 2011 campaign. And Friday night was a microcosm of that very issue, too little too late.

To make sure this doesn’t just become a rant, and to give credit where credit is due, it’s important that we highlight the successes of first baseman Justin Smoak. Pinch hitting for Brendan Ryan in the ninth, Smoak worked a seven pitch walk to force in a run. Smoak has hit .273 on the season, good for second on the team, and has walked as many times as he has struck out .

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http://lezspeaks.posterous.com/ichiro-mariners-rally-but-fall-short-to-royal

Mariners Bullpen Catcher Finds Love in Safeco Field Stands

It's wedding season and the Seattle Mariners need some positive headlines, so how about a nice love story involving baseball today?

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http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/blog/big_league_stew/post/Mariners-bullpen-catcher-finds-love-in-the-Safec;_ylt=AjOury10sHKJoLg_fJWbV4cRvLYF?urn=mlb,249283

Seattle Mariners Mascot Accused of Assaulting a Fan

"I was going to go like this (showing an embracing arm) to take a picture with him (the Mariner Moose) when he pushed me out of the way, and hit my arm and neck, and hit my stomach," the fan said.

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http://www.sportingnews.com/blog/the_sporting_blog/entry/view/67377/mariner_moose_allegedly_better_hitter_than_2010_mariners