Mariners

Sports Mariners begin spring with new Japanese import Mariners begin spring with new Japanese import

The center of attention for the brief Sunday morning session under a bright blue sky at the Peoria Sports Complex was the team's newest import from Japan.

Sports M's set for early start to spring training M's set for early start to spring training

Right around the first of the year, Eric Wedge placed a call to a select number of Seattle Mariners telling them to get to the Pacific Northwest in the dead of winter.

Sports M's agrees with Vargas on $4.5 million deal M's agrees with Vargas on $4.5 million deal

The Seattle Mariners agreed to one-year contracts with All-Star closer Brandon League, starter Jason Vargas and reliever Shawn Kelley on Tuesday, avoiding arbitration with all three pitchers.

Sports AP source: Pineda, Montero in Yanks-Mariners swap AP source: Pineda, Montero in Yanks-Mariners swap

A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press the Seattle Mariners have agreed to trade right-hander Michael Pineda to the New York Yankees for catcher Jesus Montero in a deal involving two of baseball's top young talents.

Sports Mariners GM dances around Fielder talk Mariners GM dances around Fielder talk

Jack Zduriencik knew the questions would be coming about his long relationship with slugger Prince Fielder and the synergy of Fielder being a free agent and the Seattle Mariners needing an influx of power.

Sports M's hire Gwynn as director of player development

The Seattle Mariners have hired Chris Gwynn as their new director of player development after current minor league director Pedro Grifol was made the new manager at Single-A High Desert.