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Mariners manager Scott Servais and crew had a solid following in the media for their home All-Star Game last summer. File photo

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Mariners fire Scott Servais

Analysis: Seattle Mariners’ season remains “about as over as it gets without officially being over.”

At long last, Edgar Martinez’s waiting game is over. Photo by clare_and_ben/Flickr

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Edgar Martinez Finally Makes the Hall of Fame

In his last year on the ballot, the Mariner legend and greatest designated hitter of all time gets…

Stripping the Mariners for Parts

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Stripping the Mariners for Parts

How Jerry Dipoto’s radical rebuild feels like an emotionless venture capital operation.

Goodbye, sweet Canadian prince. Photo by hj_west/Flickr

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Mariners Confirm They’re the Worst By Trading James Paxton

This franchise, man.

Safeco Field Funding Referendum Withdrawn

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Safeco Field Funding Referendum Withdrawn

The mysterious backers of the initiative won’t say why, but some think it’s because they couldn’t get funding…

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King County’s Safeco Funding Package Might Go to Referendum Vote

The initiative, filed by a group called “Citizens Against Sports Stadium Subsidies,” could put the $135 million spending…

It’s Official: Safeco Field Will Get $135 Million in Taxpayer Funds

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It’s Official: Safeco Field Will Get $135 Million in Taxpayer Funds

Critical King County Councilmembers call plan “a fleecing” and “irresponsible.”

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Safeco Field Will Get a New Name Next Year

Seattle Mariners could make over $100 million from naming rights.

Sparks Continue to Fly Over Safeco Field Maintenance Funding

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Sparks Continue to Fly Over Safeco Field Maintenance Funding

PFD board member argues that $180 million in public money for stadium upkeep lets Mariners off the hook.

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Advocates Call on King County to Fund Affordable Housing Instead of Safeco Field

While pressure mounts, councilmembers are non-committal about the plan to spend $180 million on stadium upkeep.

Seattle Mariners Won’t Renew Safeco Field Lease Without County Taxpayer Funds

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Seattle Mariners Won’t Renew Safeco Field Lease Without County Taxpayer Funds

A potential reallocation of $180 million in maintenance funds puts things in a “very precarious” position.

James Paxton has led the way for the Mariners. Photo by Andy Witchger/Flickr

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So… the Mariners Are Actually Good?

Preparing for a summer of fun, meaningful baseball.

Some King County elected leaders want to spend $180 million on maintenance of Safeco Field in Seattle.                                 Photo by HyunJae Park/Flickr

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King County Leaders Want to Spend $180 Million on Safeco Field

But one councilmember thinks funding for affordable housing and the arts should come before subsidizing stadium maintenance.

The King’s Court. Photo by Chase N./Flickr

Opinion

An Open Letter to the King’s Court

The Mariners boast the best cheering section in baseball, but there’s one major issue…

Robinson Cano still seeks his first playoff appearance as a Mariner. Photo by Keith Allison/Flickr

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For Love of the Shame: A 2018 Seattle Mariners Preview

With hope in short supply, it’s best to accept that we root for baseball’s worst franchise.

Photo by Keith Allison/Wikimedia

Sports

The Passion of Ichiro Suzuki

Three passages from ESPN’s article on the 44-year-old Mariner capture the sacrifice at the heart of his greatness.

Ichiro Returns to the Mariners

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Ichiro Returns to the Mariners

The club signed the iconic outfielder to a one-year deal. Let’s appreciate the simple joy of that.

Edgar’s still waiting… (Photo by clare_and_ben/Flickr)

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Edgar Martinez Shut Out of the Hall of Fame Again

The greatest designated hitter of all-time only has one year remaining on the ballot.