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New South Shields boss Julio Arca comes up against his old club Sunderland in a pre-season friendly this weekend

HOUSTON — The last time George Kirby faced the Houston Astros. He walked off the mound after tossing seven brilliant innings, holding the potent Astros lineup scoreless and leaving them shaking their head in frustration. He was rewarded with a raucous standing ovation from more than 47,000 people at T-Mobile…

SEATTLE — Best win of the year?

SEATTLE — Mariners legend Ken Griffey Jr. is regarded as the man who, perhaps more than anyone, helped make the Home Run Derby a marquee event. He not only holds the record for the most appearances (8) and the most wins (3), but also provided the folklore moment that elevated…

SEATTLE — After he struck out Randy Arozarena, the Tampa Bay Rays’ most dangerous hitter, to end the sixth inning Saturday, George Kirby stalked off the mound in disgust.

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Loyal supporters are yearning for what MLB did in the past.

SEATTLE — I first started covering the Mariners at the end of the 1985 season, when the manager was Chuck Cottier (but not for long), and the modest hope of fans was pinned (futilely, it turned out) on the likes of Mike Moore, Mark Langston, Phil Bradley and Spike Owen.

SEATTLE — Boos rain down from the T-Mobile Park stands every time the Mariners play. Sometimes it's after an errant call — real or perceived — from an umpire. Other times it's on a failed pick-off attempt from the opposing pitcher throwing to first base.