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Mariners Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

If the speculation is correct and Raul Ibanez is one of the Mariners' hotter trade targets, he gave scouts plenty to consider Friday night.

The Mariners' veteran left fielder went 3-for-4, hit a second-inning grand slam and scored twice in the Mariners' 8-2 victory over the Indians.

Ibanez has a .278 average with 12 homers and a team-high 59 runs batted in, plus the attention of other teams as the July 31 trade deadline approaches.

The Diamondbacks, Mets and Yankees all have shown interest in Ibanez and the Mariners, 20 games below .500, are open to offers. Left-handed starter Jarrod Washburn and left-handed reliever Arthur Rhodes also have been notable Mariners mentioned in trade speculation.

Ibanez doesn't appear bothered by it.

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Mariners rout Indians 8-2 (AP)

Raul Ibanez is a leader on and off the field for the pitiful Seattle Mariners. He's also one of their best pieces of trade bait. Ibanez displayed his value with a grand slam among his three hits to back another strong start from Felix Hernandez as the Seattle Mariners ended the Cleveland Indians' five-game winning streak with an 8-2 win Friday night.

Bedard may be out until August (AP)

The Mariners have made talk of Erik Bedard and the trading deadline simple. It's "irrelevant." Seattle manager Jim Riggleman said Friday the tightness in Bedard's left shoulder did not improve over the All-Star break, so he will not even throw a baseball until Monday when will try to play catch. If that goes well, Bedard could throw a bullpen session next week, but the team is not trying to get him...

Mariners call up 1B LaHair (PA SportsTicker)

The Seattle Mariners called up first baseman Bryan LaHair on Friday from Class AAA Tacoma of the Pacific Coast League.

Coroner: Intoxication contributed to Marzano death (AP)

Former major leaguer and baseball commentator John Marzano was intoxicated when he fell down the stairs and died in his home, the medical examiner's office said Thursday. The cause of Marzano's death was determined as "postural asphyxia contributed to by blunt trauma and ethanol intoxication," said Jeff Moran, spokesman for the medical examiner's office.

Pertinent post-All-Star break issues (Yahoo! Sports)

Questions for each team come to mind two at a time as the season enters its second half.

Orioles still have plenty of trade chips to offer (Yahoo! Sports)

The Baltimore Orioles ' roster still includes several other trade chips, many of whom have posted strong first...

Ichiro's speech to All-Stars revealed (Yahoo! Sports)

Mariners' outfielder fires up the AL All-Star team every year with a profane pep talk blasting the NL.

The Juicys: Baseball's Best Blog Stories of the First Half (Yahoo! Sports)

Most weekday a.m.'s this season, we've risen and shined together with the most recent and decent major league...

Mariners score go-ahead run on unusual play (AP)

Finally, somebody else messed up even worse than Seattle. Adrian Beltre was caught in a rundown between third base and home in the ninth inning of a tie game Sunday. But he scored the go-ahead run on John Buck's throwing error and the Mariners went into the All-Star break with a 4-3 victory over the Royals that made their AL-worst 37-58 record seem a tiny bit less painful.

DeJesus hits game-ending homer to beat Mariners (AP)

Mark Grudzielanek's milestone hit was a faded memory by the time David DeJesus did what no Royals player had done in more than three years. DeJesus hit a two-run homer with two out in the ninth and the Kansas City Royals rallied for a 5-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday night. Mariners closer Brandon Morrow (1-2) retired the first two batters in the ninth before walking pinch-hitter...

Tampa Bay turnaround highlights 'crazy' first half (AP)

Tampa Bay is on top, the Chicago Cubs keep winning and Major League Baseball might add instant replay before the summer's over. What in the name of Babe Ruth is going on with this grand ol' game? Conventions are getting shattered everywhere, just like those thin-handled maple bats. Indeed, it's been a wild first half for the national pastime: one no-hitter, three fired managers and Ken Griffey Jr.'s...

Hochevar pitches Royals to win over Mariners (AP)

Luke Hochevar called it the best outing of his young career. He had to be at his best to beat Felix Hernandez. Hochevar scattered five hits over seven innings and David DeJesus doubled in two runs, helping the Kansas City Royals defeat the Seattle Mariners 3-1 on Friday night. "You could say the light came on with my approach and my pitch-ability tonight," Hochevar said.

Seattle Mariners activate Hernandez (AP)

Seattle ace Felix Hernandez was activated from the 15-day disabled list Friday to start against the Kansas City Royals. Hernandez sprained his left ankle covering home plate on a wild pitch in the Mariners' 5-2 win over the New York Mets on June 23. Hernandez, who was one out short of being eligible for a win, tried to stay in but left after a painful warmup pitch.

Mariners activate RHP Hernandez (PA SportsTicker)

The Seattle Mariners on Friday activated ace Felix Hernandez from the 15-day disabled list and optioned righthander Jared Wells to Class AAA Tacoma.

Brown's homer beats Mariners in 11 innings (AP)

Emil Brown rounded the bases, then grabbed A's hitting coach Ty Van Burkleo and nearly smothered him in a hug -- a good student acknowledging his teacher. Brown hit a solo homer in the 11th inning, after Jack Cust and Kurt Suzuki hit solo shots in the ninth inning to tie the game, and Oakland rallied for a 3-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Thursdsay.

Craig Wilson traded to Mariners (AP)

On a busy day in the Pirates' minor league system, the team traded former starting outfielder Craig Wilson to the Seattle Mariners for a player to be named on Thursday. Wilson was hitting .230 with 10 homers and 27 RBIs at Triple-A Indianapolis. The Pirates also acquired right-hander Dan Reichert and infielder-outfielder Ryan Mulhern from the Indians, also for a player to be named.

Mariners release Sexson, put Bedard on DL (AP)

Slugger Richie Sexson was finally released Thursday by the Mariners after a slump that lasted for most of two seasons and made him a target of constant booing from frustrated Seattle fans. The Mariners would have loved to have been able to trade Sexson, but his $14 million salary this season made that nearly impossible.

Mariners release 1B Sexson (PA SportsTicker)

The Seattle Mariners have run out of patience with underachieving first baseman Richie Sexson.

Mariners RHP Batista leaves game (PA SportsTicker)

Seattle Mariners starter Miguel Batista left Wednesday's 6-4 victory over the Oakland Athletics in the third inning due to a strained right groin.

Lopez, Beltre lead Mariners to win (AP)

Roy Corcoran knew his first big league victory was coming. He never saw J.J. Putz, though, and caught his first shaving cream pie full in the face. "Now I have to shower again," Corcoran said, smiling. "It's a good feeling to get the first one." Jose Lopez hit a three-run double, Adrian Beltre drove in two runs and the Seattle Mariners ended a three-game slide with a 6-4 victory over the Oakland...

Mariners P Batista exits early with strained groin (AP)

Seattle starter Miguel Batista left Wednesday night's game in the third inning because a strained right groin. Batista walked gingerly behind the mound after throwing a 1-1 pitch to Oakland's Donnie Murphy. Batista was helped off the field by Mariners head trainer Rick Griffin. Ryan Rowland-Smith relieved Batista.

Duchscherer leads Oakland past Seattle (AP)

Justin Duchscherer gave a sharp reminder to anyone who thinks the Oakland Athletics have thrown in the towel in the AL West. On the day the A's traded starting pitcher Rich Harden and reliever Chad Gaudin to the Chicago Cubs, Duchscherer responded with the best outing of his career, facing only three batters over the minimum in a two-hitter as Oakland beat the Seattle Mariners 2-0 on Tuesday...

A's snap eight-game home skid against Mariners (AP)

One week in the big leagues and Wes Bankston already looks comfortable. Bankston hit his first career home run, a two-run shot off Seattle starter Jarrod Washburn in the fifth inning, helping Dana Eveland win his third straight decision as the Oakland Athletics snapped an eight-game home losing skid to the Mariners with a 4-3 win.

Backup catcher Burke revels in pitching debut (AP)

Jamie Burke's last appearance as a pitcher came more than six years ago. That didn't deter the Mariners backup catcher from taking the mound when his manager asked him to Sunday. A day later, the 36-year-old Burke was still beaming about the moment even though he was charged with the decision in Seattle's 15-inning, 2-1 loss to Detroit.