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Seattle Mariners' Kyle Seager follows through on a run-scoring double off a pitch from Texas Rangers' Yu Darvish during the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, June 18, 2017, in Arlington, Texas.

Seager drives in 3 as Mariners beat Rangers 7-3

Seattle Mariners' Kyle Seager follows through on a run-scoring double off a pitch from Texas Rangers' Yu Darvish during the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, June 18, 2017, in Arlington, Texas.

June 18, 2017, 4:38pm National Sports

Kyle Seager drove in three runs with three doubles, Christian Bergman pitched effectively into the sixth inning and the Seattle Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 7-3 on Sunday. Read story

Colorado Rapids defender Mike da Fonte, front, pursues the ball with Portland Timbers forward Dairon Asprilla in the first half Saturday.

Gordon strikes late as Rapids beat Timbers

Colorado Rapids defender Mike da Fonte, front, pursues the ball with Portland Timbers forward Dairon Asprilla in the first half Saturday.

June 17, 2017, 9:30pm National Sports

Alan Gordon came on in the 80th minute and scored nine minutes later to give the Colorado Rapids a 2-1 comeback victory over the Portland Timbers on Saturday night. Read story

Texas Rangers' Mike Napoli, left, is congratulated by third base coach Tony Beasley (27) after hitting a two-run home run in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Saturday, June 17, 2017, in Arlington, Texas.

Napoli tags Mariners with 2 HRs in Rangers’ 10-4 win

Texas Rangers' Mike Napoli, left, is congratulated by third base coach Tony Beasley (27) after hitting a two-run home run in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Saturday, June 17, 2017, in Arlington, Texas.

June 17, 2017, 5:48pm National Sports

Mike Napoli hit two home runs, connecting along with Rougned Odor and Shin-Soo Choo in the sixth inning to power the Texas Rangers past the Seattle Mariners 10-4 on Saturday. Read story

Texas Rangers' Shin-Soo Choo (17), of South Korea, and Rougned Odor, left rear, greet Robinson Chirinos, right, at the top of the dugout after Chirinos hit a solo home run off a pitch from Seattle Mariners' James Paxton in the fourth inning of a baseball game, Friday, June 16, 2017, in Arlington, Texas.

Rangers get to Paxton in 10-4 win over Mariners

Texas Rangers' Shin-Soo Choo (17), of South Korea, and Rougned Odor, left rear, greet Robinson Chirinos, right, at the top of the dugout after Chirinos hit a solo home run off a pitch from Seattle Mariners' James Paxton in the fourth inning of a baseball game, Friday, June 16, 2017, in Arlington, Texas.

June 16, 2017, 9:31pm National Sports

Tyson Ross allowed just a pair of runs in his first start in 14 months and Carlos Gomez homered to help the Texas Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners 10-4 on Friday night. Read story

San Antonio Stars guard Kelsey Plum drives with the ball during the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the Seattle Storm in San Antonio. Plum returns to her college hometown of Seattle this weekend when San Antonio faces Seattle on Sunday. It's a return to the city where Plum developed into the NCAA all-time record holder in scoring at Washington and it will be Plum's first trip back to Seattle since being drafted No. 1 overall by the Stars.

Kelsey Plum returns to Seattle after rough start as a pro

San Antonio Stars guard Kelsey Plum drives with the ball during the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the Seattle Storm in San Antonio. Plum returns to her college hometown of Seattle this weekend when San Antonio faces Seattle on Sunday. It's a return to the city where Plum developed into the NCAA all-time record holder in scoring at Washington and it will be Plum's first trip back to Seattle since being drafted No. 1 overall by the Stars.

June 16, 2017, 5:03pm National Sports

Kelsey Plum set such a high standard during her college career that achieving immediate success at the same level as a professional was going to be challenging. Read story

Seattle Mariners pitcher Ariel Miranda looks back after he gave up a two-run home run to Minnesota Twins' Eduardo Escobar, right, in the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, June 15, 2017, in Minneapolis.

Twins top Mariners 6-2

Seattle Mariners pitcher Ariel Miranda looks back after he gave up a two-run home run to Minnesota Twins' Eduardo Escobar, right, in the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, June 15, 2017, in Minneapolis.

June 15, 2017, 4:20pm National Sports

Chris Gimenez hit a pair of home runs on Thursday afternoon to spur the Minnesota Twins to a 6-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners. Read story

Minnesota Twins' Eddie Rosario jogs home on a solo home run off Seattle Mariners' Carlos Ruiz, left, during the eighth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 13, 2017, in Minneapolis. The Twins won 20-7. Rosario went 4-for-5 with three home runs and five RBIs. Ruiz, a catcher, was called to pitching duty in the eighth.

Twins set franchise record with 28 hits in rout of M’s

Minnesota Twins' Eddie Rosario jogs home on a solo home run off Seattle Mariners' Carlos Ruiz, left, during the eighth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 13, 2017, in Minneapolis. The Twins won 20-7. Rosario went 4-for-5 with three home runs and five RBIs. Ruiz, a catcher, was called to pitching duty in the eighth.

June 13, 2017, 10:43pm National Sports

Eddie Rosario wasn’t a very happy camper after not starting four games in the past nine days. Read story

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) reacts during the first half against the Golden State Warriors in Game 4 of basketball's NBA Finals in Cleveland, Friday, June 9, 2017.

Comeback Cavs end Warriors perfect postseason

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) reacts during the first half against the Golden State Warriors in Game 4 of basketball's NBA Finals in Cleveland, Friday, June 9, 2017.

June 9, 2017, 11:28pm National Sports

Golden State’s perfect postseason is over. Read story

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) celebrates with guard Stephen Curry (30) Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday. Curry had 32 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds, while Durant contributed 33 points, 13 rebounds and six assists.

Durant, Curry simply too much as Warriors win Game 2

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) celebrates with guard Stephen Curry (30) Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday. Curry had 32 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds, while Durant contributed 33 points, 13 rebounds and six assists.

June 4, 2017, 11:00pm National Sports

Stephen Curry dribbled every which way and beat LeBron James to the rim in a move reminiscent of his recent MVP magic, and the Golden State Warriors grabbed a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals by downing the Cleveland Cavaliers 132-113 Sunday night in coach Steve Kerr’s return to the… Read story

Miami Marlins’ Justin Bour, left, and Marcell Ozuna, center rear, pour ice and water onto starting pitcher Edinson Volquez, right, after he threw a no-hitter against the Arizona Diamondbacks Saturday in Miami.

Miami’s Volquez throws first no-hitter of 2017

Miami Marlins’ Justin Bour, left, and Marcell Ozuna, center rear, pour ice and water onto starting pitcher Edinson Volquez, right, after he threw a no-hitter against the Arizona Diamondbacks Saturday in Miami.

June 3, 2017, 6:39pm National Sports

Edinson Volquez’s day was nearly over after three pitches. And he strongly considered leaving the game after five innings because of sharp ankle pain. Read story