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Mariners promote Sucre and Triunfel

The Mariners on Friday promoted catcher Jesus Sucre and infielder Carlos Triunfel from Triple-A Tacoma and designated Robert Andino for assignment.

 

Seasoned in Seattle: New role suits wiser Perez

This isn't the old Perez, the southpaw who caved to the pressure of pitching in New York on a $36 million contract. This is the older Perez, a father, a reinvented reliever and a man so relaxed that he can enjoy life's small treasures,

 

Mariners option Montero to Triple-A Tacoma

Catcher Jesus Montero, one of the expected building blocks of the Mariners' future, was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma on Thursday as the club looks to spark some change in the wake of a six-game losing streak.

 

Maurer struggles vs. Angels in homecoming

Brandon Maurer's Southern California homecoming took a bad turn Wednesday as the Angels jumped on the 22-year-old rookie for seven runs in three innings en route to a 7-1 victory.

 

Mariners see positive signs on cross-country trip

From veteran Raul Ibanez's point of view, things could have gone much differently for the Mariners on their nine-game cross-country road trip.

 

Wedge shakes up lineup against Angels' Wilson

Left fielder Jason Bay moved into the leadoff spot for just the second time in his career as manager Eric Wedge inserted a new look against Angels left-hander C.J. Wilson.

 

In a crunch, Ibanez could fill in at catcher

Manager Eric Wedge hasn't faced the situation yet and hopes it never comes up, but if the Mariners needed an emergency third catcher to step in on his current roster he said he'd probably ask veteran outfielder Raul Ibanez.

 

Saunders hopes for home cooking against Rangers

Lefty Joe Saunders, who has struggled on the road but is 3-0 with a 0.94 ERA at home, pitches for the Mariners, as they play host to righty Justin Grimm and the first-place Rangers for the start of a three-game set on Friday night at Safeco Field.

 

Smoak heating up over past month

Over the past 30 days, Justin Smoak ranks second among American League first baseman in on-base percentage (.422), fourth in batting average (.297), sixth in OPS (.922) and eighth in slugging percentage (.500).

 

Endy contributing when name is called

Endy Chavez has seen his playing time dip since Michael Saunders returned from the disabled list, but the veteran outfielder has still found ways to contribute.