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Mariners DFA pitcher with latest roster move before Orioles game

The Seattle Mariners made another bullpen adjustment Thursday before facing the Baltimore Orioles, selecting Michael Rucker’s contract and designating Domingo Gonzalez for assignment.

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Mariners DFA Domingo González as Bullpen Carousel Spins Again

This one is kind of simple. Domingo González was called up, asked to eat up innings, gave up a nasty grand slam, and then quickly was dismissed from the 40-man roster.

Michael Rucker News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 11

Mariners Designate Domingo González For Assignment, Select Michael Rucker

The Mariners announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander Michael Rucker. Fellow righty Domingo González has been designated for assignment as the corresponding move.

Shohei Ohtani News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?

The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most K's to start an MLB career' quiz

The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

Kade Anderson News / Seattle Mariners on SI / June 11

Jeff Passan Just Gave Mariners Fans Permission to Get Irresponsible About Kade Anderson

There is a responsible way to talk about Kade Anderson. And that’s the line we’ve been trying to hold. Prospects come with disclaimers and carving up Double-A hitters is not the same as the big leagues.

MLB News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / June 11

Mariners Draft Profile: 3B Bo Lowrance

It can be tough to find true impact players towards the back half of the first round, but that certainly hasn’t stopped the Mariners from shooting for the moon in the past.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 11

After halting skid, Orioles seek split of series vs. Mariners

The visiting Seattle Mariners might want to be careful with the fastballs they deliver to Baltimore's Jackson Holliday when the teams meet Thursday night in the finale of a four-game series.

Michael Arroyo News / Seattle Mariners on SI / June 11

Mariners Prospect Michael Arroyo Is Sneaking Back Onto Seattle’s Radar

Michael Arroyo was beginning to slip into the background for the first half of the season. It’s not too much of a surprise considering some of the loud stories that have come with Colt Emerson, Kade Anderson, Ryan Sloan, and Lazaro Montes.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / June 10

Jhonny Pereda Has Given Mariners Enough Reason to Move On From Mitch Garver

This would've been an easier argument before Mitch Garver sent one out of Camden on June 9. But still, among the uncomfortable roster conversations the Mariners have coming up, catcher has suddenly entered the chat.

MLB News / Lookout Landing / June 10

Mariners fail to launch as bats go cold in loss to Orioles

It may have started on time and finished without interruption, but Wednesday night’s game was rain-delayed in spirit for the Mariners. They could never really get the engine to start for their offense as they dropped the third game of their series in Baltimore, 7-2.

MLB News / Yardbarker

Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / June 10

Mariners Notes: Matt Brash Lands on IL, Colt Emerson Sits, Miles Mastrobuoni Returns

No offense to Miles Mastrobuoni, but way to ruin a good thing, Seattle. That’s probably a little unfair. Mastrobuoni didn’t make the roster decision. He is simply coming back from injury.

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The 'Single-playoff goal leaders' quiz

The 'Youngest 30-point NBA Finals games' quiz

The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most 20-point, 10-rebound seasons' quiz

Matt Brash News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 10

Mariners Place Matt Brash On IL With Lat Strain

The Mariners announced a series of roster moves today. Infielder/outfielder Miles Mastrobuoni has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list and right-hander Domingo González has been recalled from Triple-A Tacoma.

MLB News / Just Baseball / June 10

Prospects Who Just Missed the Top 100 Update

As always, whittling down the top 100 prospect list to the century mark is a can’t-win exercise that leaves very talented prospects on the cutting-room floor.

Ryan Bliss News / Seattle Mariners on SI / June 10

Ryan Bliss Is Bringing the Mariners Exactly What His Stat Line Could Not Explain

Don’t worry, pretty much everyone fell into the same trap. Ryan Bliss is a player who gets flattened by a stat sheet if we let it happen. His numbers at Triple-A Tacoma were not screaming for a promotion.

Nick Davila News / Lookout Landing / June 10

Nick Davila accidentally became important at work

In case you are one of the people who values their brain health and has fled neu-Twitter, let me introduce you to one of the foundational texts among the

Seattle Mariners News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 9

Mariners’ absurd home run stat will catch all of MLB’s attention

The Seattle Mariners have built much of their identity around pitching, but their latest home run stat will catch the rest of MLB’s attention. The Mariners are suddenly slugging the ball like one of the sport’s most dangerous lineups.

Randy Arozarena News / Field Level Media / June 9

Randy Arozarena goes deep in 10th to lift Mariners past O's

Randy Arozarena hit the second pitch of the 10th inning for a two-run home run and the Seattle Mariners held on to defeat the host Baltimore Orioles 6-5 on Tuesday night.

Cal Raleigh News / Ball Exclusives / June 9

Cal Raleigh rattles off grand slam in Triple-A rehab assignment

The Seattle Mariners come into Monday with a 7-3 record in their last 10 games and it looks like they may not have to wait long to bringing back one of their best players.

Colt Emerson News / Athlon Sports / June 9

Colt Emerson Out of the Mariners Lineup Again

The Seattle Mariners are going to be without both of their starting shortstops in today's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Star rookie shortstop Colt Emerson is out of the Mariners lineup for the second straight game due to back tightness, according to the team.

Seattle Mariners News / Yardbarker / June 9

Mariners SP Emerson Hancock is demonstrating why he's All-Star material

The Seattle Mariners own an elite and formidable starting rotation with the "Big Five," but their sixth man, Emerson Hancock is performing like an All-Star.

Mariners' J.P. Crawford's injury opens the lane for one player to start

The 'Active 200-K season leaders' quiz

Randy Dobnak News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 8

Randy Dobnak Has Upward Mobility Clause In Mariners Deal

Randy Dobnak signed a minor league deal with the Mariners last November, and he’s spent the first 10 weeks of the season with Triple-A Tacoma. However, Ari Alexander of 7News Boston reports that the right-hander has a June 15 upward mobility clause in his contract.

Seattle Mariners News / Yardbarker / June 8

Mariners' J.P. Crawford's injury opens the lane for one player to start

The Seattle Mariners will be without their longtime shortstop J.P. Crawford, who was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday afternoon. According to a team announcement, the Mariners have recalled infielder Ryan Bliss from Triple-A Tacoma to take Crawford's place on the active roster.

Three AL front-runners in line to earn their first All-Star bid

Brewers, Royals feature two of the top five MLB duos

Randy Arozarena News / Larry Brown Sports / June 8