The Seahawks Sunday re-signed FB Will Tukuafu, who shared that position in each of the past two seasons, and waived FB Jonathan Amosa, a former University of Washington and Rainier Beach High standout who signed with Seattle Aug. 6.
Author: SPNW Staff
Takeaway The King’s Court was rocking on a Saturday night when Felix Hernandez looked like the King Felix of old. He tossed eight quality innings and the Mariners used back-to-back home runs in the seventh to pull away to an 8-2 win over Milwaukee at Safeco Field (box). Seattle (66-56) moved to within one game
Takeaway Seattle hit three home runs and survived three Milwaukee homers to hold off the struggling Brewers 7-6 Friday night at Safeco Field (box). 2B Robinson Cano, 3B Kyle Seager and 1B Adam Lind went deep. Closer Edwin Diaz barely escaped with the save in the ninth after issuing three walks and a two-run single.
The Mariners Friday made four more roster moves, activating RHP Steve Cishek from the disabled list and recalling INF/OF Stefen Romero from AAA Tacoma, while optioning 1B/DH Dae-Ho Lee and RHP Joe Wieland to the Rainiers. Romero and Cishek were to be available for a three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers Friday night at Safeco
Takeaway The Mariners finished a two-team, seven-game road trip on a low note, losing to Los Angeles 6-4 at Angel Stadium (box) Thursday night to split the four-game series with the Angels, who had lost 10 in a row prior to the series.
Takeaway After a shaky, two-run first inning, spot starter Cody Martin, along with four relievers, shut out the Angels for seven innings until closer Edwin Diaz gave up a run on three hits in the ninth. But with two outs and the bases loaded, Andrelton Simmons sent a hot grounder down the third base line,
Takeaway The Mariners’ recent bedrock, the bullpen, faltered, giving up four runs in a 7-6 loss Tuesday night in Anaheim that snapped the Angels’ losing streak at 11 (box). The Mariners had leads of 4-1 and 6-5, but three home runs, including a three-run shot by DH Albert Pujols, his career 582nd, stopped the Seattle
The Mariners Tuesday recalled RHP Cody Martin and, as expected, placed LHP James Paxton on the 15-day disabled list (retroactive to Aug. 8) with a left elbow contusion. The 26-year-old Martin, who has made five relief appearances with Seattle this season, was to be available for Tuesday night’s 7:05 p.m., PT game against the Los
Takeaway A Nelson Cruz solo home run gave the slightly erratic Felix Hernandez just enough room to help the Mariners to their ninth win in 10 games, a 3-2 triumph Tuesday night (box) in Anaheim, the Angels’ 11th consecutive loss. The Mariners (63-54) crept past Detroit in the wild-card standings but remain two games behind
Former Seahawks safety Kenny Easley was named as a senior finalist for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. His HOF candidacy will be debated in February during Super Bowl week.