SEATTLE MARINERS TICKETS

Bullpen declares independence at home
The Mariners offense didn't explode on Friday, but big hits, particularly Raul Ibanez's solo shot in the fourth -- his tenth of the season -- helped stake Erik Bedard to a 4-1 victory over the Tigers in front of 30,564 at Safeco Field.

Skipper offering Ichiro chance to rest
In the 86 games the Mariners have played this year, Ichiro Suzuki has started in the outfield 86 times. Seventy starts in center, 16 in right, with no days off. Mariners skipper Jim Riggleman has offered Suzuki one, if he wants it.

Mariners, Tigers welcome veterans
Colonel Bruce F. Meyers, associate dean of the Seattle University Law School, had experience in Korea and Vietnam, but was a bit nervous about throwing out the first pitch in Friday's July 4th matchup.

Reed's true home is centrally located
Jeremy Reed feels more at home making highlight-reel catches in center field than he does anywhere else on the diamond. "It's the only way I know how to play," says the Mariners' callup.

Ichiro gets 1,700th hit in loss
Ichiro Suzuki had three more singles on Thursday night, becoming the 30th player to reach the 1,700 mark during the Mariners' 8-4 loss to the Tigers in front of 22,523 at Safeco Field.

Clement working through slump
While Triple-A numbers and a second chance seem to hint at impending success with the big club, Jeff Clement's current numbers belie that conclusion.

Hernandez throws with no problems
With the Mariners scrambling around to fill the injured Felix Hernandez's rotation spot, the ace's everyday progress is noteworthy news in Seattle these days. And Thursday's update was a big thumbs-up for the young right-hander.

Morrow warrants All-Star consideration
Based on some of the eye-popping numbers right-handed reliever Brandon Morrow has accumulated this season, he deserves strong consideration for being selected to the American League All-Star team. But he could have a couple of strikes against him.

Mariners sign second-round pick
The Mariners announced Thursday that they have signed Dennis Raben, their second-round pick (No. 66 overall) in the 2008 First-Year Player Draft.

Cairo sparks Seattle in victory
With some surprising heavy hitting from utility infielder Miguel Cairo, the Mariners topped the Blue Jays, 4-2, on Wednesday to claim their third consecutive series win in front of 23,283 at Safeco Field.

Silva out to build on last start
Carlos Silva's last start against San Diego on Saturday provided a peek at what the Mariners have been looking for all season from their high-priced free-agent signing.

Rowland-Smith would like to start again
Ryan Rowland-Smith was nervous before his first Major League start on Tuesday. It was fun, exciting, adrenaline-producing. And he'd like to do it again.

Ex-Negro Leaguer visits Mariners
John "Mule" Miles relayed stories Wednesday when he visited the Mariners, the team that drafted him in last month's ceremonial draft of Negro Leagues players.

Bloomquist delivers winner for Seattle
Willie Bloomquist delivered a line-drive single to left-center with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning to drive home the winning run in a 7-6 victory for the Mariners in front of 24,586 at Safeco Field on Tuesday night against the Blue Jays.

Washburn starts to find a groove
After some rocky times this season, Jarrod Washburn has figured things out during his past four starts.

Seattle benefits from platoon in center
With the current Mariners' lineup rotation, Jeremy Reed and Willie Bloomquist have been forming a platoon in center field. So while it has made for consistent production from the position as a whole, it also means that one of the productive hitters is normally sitting on the bench.

Mariners have hole to fill in rotation
With Felix Hernandez going on the 15-day disabled list Monday night, retroactive to June 24, the Mariners could be scrambling to fill the hole in their rotation for a few more days.

Mariners shut down by Halladay
Monday's game plot was very simple. Seattle starter R.A. Dickey was good, and Blue Jays starter Roy Halladay masterful in a 2-0 loss for Seattle.

Ichiro continues climb up record books
This has certainly not been an ordinary season for Ichiro Suzuki thus far. One thing that remains the same, however, is his climb through the record books.