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SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Mariners have used 18 rookies this season and their inexperience is showing at the plate. The Mariners struck out 12 times Sunday in a 2-1 loss to the Kansas City Royals, bringing their total to 51 in the four-game series. Alex Gordon had a pair of RBI doubles and...

Bedard begins final rehab step Associated Press SEATTLE -- Erik Bedard allowed one run in 2 2/3 innings in an Arizona League game, a final step before making his season debut for the Seattle Mariners next month. The veteran left-hander allowed four hits, struck out three and did not walk anyone...

MLB: Seattle 2, Chicago Cubs 0 SEATTLE, (UPI) -- Franklin Gutierrez hit a two-run homer and Jason Vargas went seven shutout innings Tuesday in the Seattle Mariners' 2-0 inter-league win over the Chicago Cubs. Vargas (6-2) limited the Cubs to four hits and a walk and struck out seven en route...

Seattle pitcher Cliff Lee was suspended Wednesday for the first five games of the regular season for throwing over the head of a hitter, possibly delaying his highly anticipated debut with the Mariners. Lee also was fined by Major League Baseball vice president of discipline Bob Watson. The...