Seattle Mariners

PEORIA, Ariz. (AP)—He is the ace on a team that is struggling to find respectability in the tough AL West, and the role suits Felix Hernandez just fine. “King Felix” says he is “not going anywhere,” exactly the position of the Seattle Mariners ...  

PEORIA, Ariz. – Taijuan Walker is 19 years old and has been pitching now for two years. And Seattle Mariners minor league pitching coach Rich Dorman calls him special. How about specifics? “He’s got great makeup, a great work ethic ...  

With the Seattle Mariners reporting to camp on Feb. 13 (trust me, they need the head start), it’s time to start focusing on baseball. This offseason has been a whirlwind. Albert Pujols is no longer a Cardinal. The Angels swooped him up along with their hometown boy CJ Wilson (sorry, Texas). The Rangers countered by bringing in international import Yu Darvish. Michael Cuddyer (Rockies) and Jason Kubel (Diamondbacks) are no longer Twins. Carlos...  

Noesi figures prominently in Mariners' plans (AP) — Hector Noesi was used mainly out of the bullpen during his time with the Yankees but figures prominently in the Seattle Mariners' plans for its starting rotation. Noesi, who was acquired by the Mariners with catcher Jesus Montero in the trade that sent starter Michael Pineda to the Yankees, will be given the opportunity during spring training to catch on as the third or fourth starter for...  

The Seattle Mariners seem to be content, for better or worse, with their 40-man roster as they start Spring Training. But, having lost out on slugger Prince Fielder, there is another star free agent up for grabs. Well, perhaps now he’s more of a former star.