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Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Felix Hernandez smiles as he walks off the field following the top of the fifth inning of the team’s baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018, in Seattle. Hernandez was relieved by Adam Warren in the sixth inning. (AP Photo/Ted S.

Better outing for Hernandez, but Mariners still fall to Blue Jays

August 2, 2018, 11:38pm National Sports

Kendrys Morales had a tiebreaking home run in the seventh inning to back Mike Hauschild, and Toronto beat the Seattle Mariners 7-3 Thursday night. Read story

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher James Paxton throws against the Houston Astros during the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, July 30, 2018, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S.

Paxton, Cruz power Mariners over Astros

July 30, 2018, 11:30pm National Sports

James Paxton excelled in his return from the disabled list, Nelson Cruz had a two-run double in the sixth inning and the Seattle Mariners beat the Houston Astros 2-0 on Monday night. Read story

Cardinals stay alive, Mavericks lose first at Legion state tourney

July 30, 2018, 9:40pm Clark County Sports

The Vancouver Cardinals stayed alive at the Washington American Legion AAA state tournament, while the Vancouver Mavericks were handed their first loss on Monday. Read story

Minnesota Twins pitcher Zach Duke throws against the Tampa Bay Rays in a baseball game Friday, July 13, 2018, in Minneapolis.(AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Mariners get Zach Duke, Adam Warren in bullpen remodel

July 30, 2018, 5:12pm National Sports

The Seattle Mariners worked on their bullpen again on Monday, acquiring left-hander Zach Duke from the Minnesota Twins and right-hander Adam Warren from the New York Yankees for a pair of minor leaguers. Read story

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross smiles on the field during NFL football practice, Monday, July 30, 2018, in Cincinnati.

Former UW receiver John Ross looking for 2nd chance with Bengals

July 30, 2018, 3:35pm National Sports

John Ross got up to top speed, ran past a defender and caught Andy Dalton’s long pass in stride, drawing an ovation from the approximately 950 fans watching the first practice of Bengals camp. Read story

Seattle Mariners catcher Mike Zunino, center, congratulates relief pitcher Edwin Diaz, right, after Diaz struck out Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Albert Pujols, left, swinging, during the ninth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, July 29, 2018.

Seven-run first helps Mariners beat Angels 8-5

July 29, 2018, 6:00pm National Sports

Mike Zunino had a two-run double in a seven-run first inning and Marco Gonzales went six strong innings to help the Seattle Mariners beat the Los Angeles Angels 8-5 on Sunday. Read story

Baseball Hall of Famers from left, Vladimir Guerrero, Trevor Hoffman, Chipper Jones, Jack Morris, Alan Trammell, and Jim Thome, hold their plaques after an induction ceremony at the Clark Sports Center on Sunday, July 29, 2018, in Cooperstown, N.Y.

Chipper Jones shines in Baseball Hall of Fame induction speech

July 29, 2018, 3:41pm National Sports

A crowd estimated at about 50,000 gathered on a sun-splashed day to honor Chipper Jones, Jim Thome, Vladimir Guerrero, Trevor Hoffman and former Detroit Tigers teammates Jack Morris and Alan Trammell. Read story

Britain's Geraint Thomas, left, wearing the overall leader's yellow jersey and Britain's Christopher Froome toast with Champagne during the 21st and last stage of the 105th edition of the Tour de France cycling race between Houilles and Paris Champs-Elysees, Sunday, July 29, 2018.

Undeterred by skeptical fans, Thomas takes Tour de France title

July 29, 2018, 3:36pm National Sports

Geraint Thomas won his first Tour de France title on Sunday, concluding his transformation from a support rider into a champion of cycling's biggest race. Read story

Los Angeles Angels' Francisco Arcia, right, watches his three-run home run next to Seattle Mariners catcher Mike Zunino during the third inning of baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Saturday, July 28, 2018.

Record-setting debut by Angels rookie helps beat Mariners

July 28, 2018, 10:38pm National Sports

Rookie Francisco Arcia had a homer and six RBIs, giving him a major league-record 10 RBIs in two career games, and the Los Angeles Angels rolled to an 11-5 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday night. Read story