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Mariners Unveil New Commercials for 2013

Todd Lyons — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 18:06:35 +0000

While the Mariners have pulled up the rear in the standings more often than not over the last decade, one area where the M's always excel is in their annual batch of promotional commercials. In fact, they are consistently voted tops in the big leagues by fans across the country.

My all-time favorite is probably the spot featuring Edgar Martinez and "The Clapper" or the King's (Felix Hernandez) alter-ego "Larry Bernandez".

Mariners, Felix Hernandez Agree to Seven Year Contract Extension

Todd Lyons — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 19:51:08 +0000

Reports are coming in that seem to confirm that Seattle Mariners ace right-handed pitcher Felix Hernandez is about to become the highest paid hurler in professional baseball history. The USA Today’s Bob Nightengale says that the Mariners and ‘King Felix’ are going to finalize a seven-year $175 million contract before Spring Training begins next week. [...]

Moses Lake Marine Throws First Pitch In World Series

Todd Lyons — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 18:00:17 +0000

Nick Kimmel, a 22-year-old Marine from Moses Lake and triple amputee (due to injuries he sustained last December while serving in Afghanistan after stepping on an I.E.D.), was honored before Thursday night's game two of the 2012 World Series in San Francisco.

MLB Umpires Make HOW MUCH?!

Gunner Jackson — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 12:01:02 +0000

Today’s Major League Baseball stars can easily command yearly salaries in the double digit millions. However, have you ever wondered what the guys who call the shots on the diamond, the umpires, make a year? According to MLB.com Major League Baseball umpires get around $120,000 a year when they start out in the big leagues, [...]

Ken Griffey Jr., the greatest player in Mariners history, will rejoin the club this season as a special consultant.

Jackson — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 23:34:24 +0000

Hey Give a Big Shout out to MLB.com’s Greg Johns for giving us some exciting news that will make Seattle Mariners fans HAPPY!! The Mariners announced Tuesday morning that Griffey will work with the team at various points throughout Spring Training and the regular season as well as visiting most of Seattle’s Minor League affiliates. [...]