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As expected, Texas native Blake Beavan gets his first start of the MLB season Tuesday in Arlington when the Mariners play the second of four games against the Rangers. The corresponding roster move was made Wednesday when lefty reliever Lucas Luetge was sent down to AAA Tacoma.

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Largely smothered by Oakland’s pitching, the Mariners offense became healthy quickly Monday night in Arlington, TX., against the injury-riddled Texas Rangers, equaling their biggest inning of the season to back six shutout innings from Roenis Elias for a 7-1 triumph.

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Twice coming from behind, the last in the 85th minute on a second goal from Clint Dempsey, the Sounders picked up a big road win Saturday night, 3-2 over previously undefeated FC Dallas, which had the best record in MLS. After a hat trick Saturday in Portland, Dempsey, who had on hand a few dozen

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The Mariners Saturday traded RHP Hector Noesi to the Texas Rangers in exchange for cash considerations or a player to be named later. The club designated the 27-year-old Noesi for assignment April 4, hours after he surrendered a walk-off home run to Coco Crisp that ended a 12-inning loss in Oakland.

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Miami police are investigating a “suspicious incident” April 1 at the apartment of Seahawks wide receiver Ricardo Lockette, but one of his guests is drawing most of the interest — 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick. “As of right now, we have an investigation,” Miami PD public information officer Kenia Reyes told NFL Media Thursday, after a

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After four games, Seattle saw its dominant run against the Los Angeles Angels come to an end Wednesday night at Safeco.  Right-hander Garrett Richards kept the Mariners hitters at bay over seven innings of one-hit ball. He allowed two walks and struck out six as the Angels won 2-0 — the first against Seattle (5-3) in five

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The Mariners Thursday placed LHP James Paxton on the 15-day disabled list with a left latissimus dorsi muscle strain and recalled LHP Lucas Luetge from AAA Tacoma to take his place on the team’s active roster. Paxton, who started Tuesday night’s season home opener against the L.A. Angels, departed the game in distress in the

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The Seahawks open their preseason schedule the same way they ended the playoffs, by playing Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos. Although all dates and times weren’t released Tuesday by the NFL, the first game will be at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium Aug. 7-10, and will be followed by contests against San

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