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Lefty Joe Saunders endured another grim road outing Tuesday, giving up early home runs to Dustin Pedroia and Jacoby Ellsbury in what became an 8-2 loss to the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. The Mariners had won 10 of their previous 13, 15 of 23 and seven of their past nine road contests, but

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Pio Vatuvei, a sophomore defensive end who played in Washington’s first nine games as a freshman last season before an injury, was kicked off  the Washington football program for a violation of team rules, coach Steve Sarkisian announced Tuesday via school statement.

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The Mariners Monday recalled OF Michael Morse from AAA Tacoma, activated him from the 15-day disabled list and designated OF Jason Bay for assignment. The 31-year-old Morse will rejoin the club Tuesday in Boston, where Seattle begins a three-game series at Fenway Park to launch a six-game road trip.

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With several regulars returning, the Sounders pulled together a lineup that came from behind Sunday night to prevail  2-1 over the worst team in MLS West, Chivas — only the second win in Seattle’s last six matches. Lamar Neagle’s score in the 57th minute sent home delighted a crowd of 38,463 at CenturyLink Field, extending

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If Nick Franklin keeps this up, he’s bound to get some consideration for American League Rookie of the Year. Franklin busted two more home runs and matched his career high with four RBIs as the Mariners, down 2-0, broke out of an offensive dither for a 6-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins Sunday at Safeco

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