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Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Robbie Ray throws during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Texas Rangers Monday, March 28, 2022, in Peoria, Ariz.

Seattle Mariners 2022: Pieces are in place

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Robbie Ray throws during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Texas Rangers Monday, March 28, 2022, in Peoria, Ariz.

April 6, 2022, 6:01am National Sports

After three years of tearing down, waiting for prospects to develop and an unexpected season of contention, the Seattle Mariners are poised to escape the narrative that has hung over the franchise for two decades. Read story

Tiger Woods hits on the driving range during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, in Augusta, Ga.

Tiger Woods plans to play the Masters and thinks he can win

Tiger Woods hits on the driving range during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, in Augusta, Ga.

April 5, 2022, 4:07pm National Sports

Tiger Woods said Tuesday he is planning to play the Masters and thinks he can win. Read story

Baltimore Bullets coach Gene Shue motions to the bench in this 1980 photo. At right is Bullets' Kevin Grevey (35). Shue, a two-time NBA Coach of the Year who won 784 games with the Bullets, 76ers and Clippers, has died. He was 90. The Wizards and the NBA announced Shue's death Monday, April 4, 2021. (Irving H.

Gene Shue, NBA All-Star player and Coach of the Year, dies at 90

Baltimore Bullets coach Gene Shue motions to the bench in this 1980 photo. At right is Bullets' Kevin Grevey (35). Shue, a two-time NBA Coach of the Year who won 784 games with the Bullets, 76ers and Clippers, has died. He was 90. The Wizards and the NBA announced Shue's death Monday, April 4, 2021. (Irving H.

April 5, 2022, 4:05pm National Sports

Gene Shue, a two-time NBA Coach of the Year who won 784 games with the Bullets, 76ers and Clippers, has died. He was 90. Read story

Former San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili is among five new Basketball Hall of Fame inductees. Enshrinement into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is scheduled for Sept. 10, 2022 at Springfield, Mass.

Ginobili, Hardaway among 8 new Basketball Hall of Fame inductees

Former San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili is among five new Basketball Hall of Fame inductees. Enshrinement into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is scheduled for Sept. 10, 2022 at Springfield, Mass.

April 2, 2022, 11:47am National Sports

NBA stars Manu Ginobili and Tim Hardaway are among the 2022 class of Basketball Hall of Fame inductees. The honorees were announced Saturday in New Orleans at the site of the NCAA Final Four. Read story

Vegas Golden Knights' Jack Eichel (9) scores on Seattle Kraken goalie Philipp Grubauer during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, April 1, 2022, in Seattle.

Eichel nets a pair as Golden Knights sink Kraken 5-2

Vegas Golden Knights' Jack Eichel (9) scores on Seattle Kraken goalie Philipp Grubauer during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, April 1, 2022, in Seattle.

April 1, 2022, 10:13pm National Sports

Jack Eichel scored twice in his first multigoal game since being traded to Vegas, Logan Thompson made 26 saves and the Golden Knights beat the Seattle Kraken 5-2 on Friday night. Read story

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Logan Thompson deflects a shot as Seattle Kraken left wing Jared McCann, upper-center, and center Ryan Donato (9) look on during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, March 30, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S.

Thompson posts shutout as Golden Knights top Kraken 3-0

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Logan Thompson deflects a shot as Seattle Kraken left wing Jared McCann, upper-center, and center Ryan Donato (9) look on during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, March 30, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S.

March 30, 2022, 10:17pm National Sports

Shea Theodore scored in the second period just moments after stepping out of the penalty box, and goalie Logan Thompson made 23 saves for his first shutout of the season, leading the Vegas Golden Knights to a 3-0 win over the Seattle Kraken on Wednesday night. Read story

Seattle Kraken right wing Joonas Donskoi (72) passes against Los Angeles Kings right wing Arthur Kaliyev (34) and defenseman Sean Durzi (50) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 26, 2022, in Los Angeles.

Kraken can’t keep up with Kings, lose 4-2

Seattle Kraken right wing Joonas Donskoi (72) passes against Los Angeles Kings right wing Arthur Kaliyev (34) and defenseman Sean Durzi (50) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 26, 2022, in Los Angeles.

March 26, 2022, 10:15pm National Sports

Jordan Spence scored his first NHL goal and captain Anze Kopitar had a goal and an assist in the Los Angeles Kings’ 4-2 victory over the Seattle Kraken on Saturday night. Read story

Veteran reliever Sergio Romo signed a one-year deal with the Seattle Mariners, it was announced Thursday, March 24, 2020. The Mariners were in need of another proven right-hander for their bullpen.

Mariners bolster bullpen, sign Sergio Romo to 1-year deal

Veteran reliever Sergio Romo signed a one-year deal with the Seattle Mariners, it was announced Thursday, March 24, 2020. The Mariners were in need of another proven right-hander for their bullpen.

March 24, 2022, 3:32pm National Sports

The Seattle Mariners bolstered their bullpen by signing veteran right-hander Sergio Romo to a one-year contract on Thursday. Read story

Seattle Kraken defenseman Carson Soucy, center, celebrates with right wing Jordan Eberle (7), defenseman Vince Dunn (29), center Alex Wennberg (21), and center Jaden Schwartz (17) after scoring a goal against the Arizona Coyotes during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 22, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz.

Soucy scores twice for Kraken in 4-2 win over Coyotes

Seattle Kraken defenseman Carson Soucy, center, celebrates with right wing Jordan Eberle (7), defenseman Vince Dunn (29), center Alex Wennberg (21), and center Jaden Schwartz (17) after scoring a goal against the Arizona Coyotes during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 22, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz.

March 22, 2022, 10:04pm National Sports

Carson Soucy had two goals and Daniel Sprong scored in his first game with Seattle to lead the Kraken to a 4-2 victory over the Arizona Coyotes on Tuesday night. Read story

Seattle Kraken center Yanni Gourde, second from left, celebrates with center Jaden Schwartz, left, defenseman Jeremy Lauzon (55) and others after scoring the first of his two goals against the Detroit Red Wings during the third period of an NHL Hockey game Saturday, March 19, 2022, in Seattle. The Kraken won 4-2.

Gourde scores twice in 4-goal 3rd as Kraken rally past Red Wings

Seattle Kraken center Yanni Gourde, second from left, celebrates with center Jaden Schwartz, left, defenseman Jeremy Lauzon (55) and others after scoring the first of his two goals against the Detroit Red Wings during the third period of an NHL Hockey game Saturday, March 19, 2022, in Seattle. The Kraken won 4-2.

March 19, 2022, 11:23pm National Sports

Yanni Gourde scored two of Seattle’s four goals in the third period, including the winner with 6:47 remaining, and the Kraken rallied past the Detroit Red Wings 4-2 on Saturday night. Read story