As expected, the Mariners placed RHPs Hisashi Iwakuma, Taijuan Walker and Stephen Pryor on the 15-day disabled list Saturday in order to reach the 25-man roster limit mandated by Opening Day. The Mariners will begin the regular season Monday night in Anaheim against the Los Angeles Angels. Following a three-game series there, Seattle plays four
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Desmond Simmons, noted primarily for his rebounding and defensive contributions, will transfer from the University of Washington and play his final year of college basketball at a smaller school, perhaps a mid-major, where he can play immediately and have a larger role. It is not yet clear where Simmons will transfer.
The Sounders Friday signed Kevin Parsemain, a 26-year-old striker out of Martinique who co-led the club with three goals in the 2014 preseason, starting four of six appearances with 248 minutes played. Parsemain has played professionally since 2004, including stints with Le Mans B and Evian in France. He most recently played for Riviere-Pilote in
The Mariners made a number of moves Friday to reach the 25-man roster limit for Opening Day. Among the notable cuts was INF Nick Franklin.
The Seahawks Thursday signed 25-year-old free agent cornerback Phillip Adams, who played in 16 games (two starts) with the Oakland Raiders last season, to a one-year contract. Adams figures to contend for a backup job at cornerback and could also see substantial time on special teams. The news was first reported by profootballtalk.com.
To add to their depleted rotation, the Mariners Wednesday signed free-agent RHP Chris Young, who spent most of spring training with the Washington Nationals, to a major league contract. To make room for Young on the MLB roster, the Mariners designated LHP Bobby LaFromboise for assignment. Seattle now has 10 days to trade, release or
The ever-fluid starting rotation for the Mariners finally took a little shape Wednesday when manager Lloyd McClendon named Erasmo Ramirez the No. 2 starter behind Felix Hernandez.
Defender DeAndre Yedlin was added to the list of Sounders coveted by the U.S. Men’s National Team. He joins previously selected midfielders Clint Dempsey and Brad Evans in being asked to train, then play in the USA-Mexico match April 2 in Phoenix. They depart following Saturday’s match against the Columbus Crew at CenturyLink Field, and
Coach Mike Leach’s Washington State team returns the top eight wide receivers, all-purpose yards leader RB Marcus Mason and sack leader DT/DE Xavier Cooper.
Free-agent offensive lineman Paul McQuistan, who started 14 games for the Seahawks last season between left guard and left tackle, agreed to join the Cleveland Browns on a two-year deal worth $3 million with $750,000 guaranteed, according to ESPN. The 30-year-old McQuistan, who played for Seattle since 2011, counted $3.35 million against its 2013 salary