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The Mariners Monday claimed RHP Cody Martin off waivers from the Oakland Athletics, adding him to their 40-man roster. To make room, the club released RHP Logan Kensing. The 26-year-old Martin joined the A’s July 2 in a trade with Atlanta and appeared in four games (two starts), going 0-2 with a 14.00 ERA.

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Mariners 2B Robinson Cano underwent surgery Tuesday at Philadelphia’s Vincera Institute to repair both a right side and left side core-muscle injury (hernia), according to the club. Cano’s recovery is expected to take six weeks, and he should be ready for the start of spring training in February.

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The Pac-12 Conference Monday named Washington senior linebacker Travis Feeney as its defensive player of the week for his efforts in the Huskies’ 17-12 victory over 17th-ranked USC Thursday in Los Angeles. Feeney, a Richmond, CA., native, posted seven solo tackles, including 3.5 tackles for loss and 2.5 quarterback sacks as UW held the Trojans

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Takeaway Washington State stormed back from a 31-21 deficit midway through the fourth quarter, punched in the tying touchdown with one second showing on the clock in regulation, and then outlasted Oregon in two overtimes, shocking the once-mighty Ducks 45-38 Saturday night at Autzen Stadium (box). Led by Luke Falk’s five touchdown passes, the Cougars

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