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David Crocker (right) takes a selfie with former Mariners star Edgar Martinez.

January 20, 2019 at 6:00 am

Edgar Martinez is on the verge of the Hall of Fame. Meet the fans who’ve been with him from the start. | Larry Stone

This is “Edgar’s Army” — a group of devoted fans who have been pivotal in advocating for the Hall of Fame candidacy of the Mariners'...

January 16, 2019 at 5:55 pm

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FILE – In this Dec. 1, 2018, file photo, Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray (1) celebrates on the sidelines after throwing a touchdown against Oklahoma during the second half of the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game, in Arlington, Texas. Murray was named The Associated Press college football Player of the Year, Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter, File) NY178

January 16, 2019 at 6:00 am

Kyler Murray the latest example of why kids should play multiple sports | Matt Calkins

There are many examples of people who shined in multiple sports before reaching the apex of their craft (LeBron James and Allen Iverson both played...

January 15, 2019 at 3:56 pm

Extra Innings podcast: Recapping the Mariners’ recent player signings

Analysis and opinions on the additions for Yusei Kikuchi, Tim Beckham and Cory Gearrin go the 40-man roster and the signing of Dustin Ackley to...

FILE — New York Yankees pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre at Yankee Stadium in New York, May 8, 2005. Stottlemyre, the Yankees’ pitching ace in their lean years of the late 1960s and early ’70s and later the longtime pitching coach for Mets and Yankees teams that won the World Series, died on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019, in a Seattle hospital. He was 77. (Suzy Allman/The New York Times) XNYT58 XNYT58

January 14, 2019 at 4:19 pm

Mel Stottlemyre was a great pitcher and coach, and a firm believer in doing the right thing | Larry Stone

Former Yankees pitcher and MLB pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre died Sunday after a long battle with cancer. He was compassionate, loyal and proud of his...

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Clement peeks over the shoulder of manager Daren Brown (cq) at the action of the field since he was not in the line-up Tuesday.

Rainiers catcher Jeff Clement is hitting well in Tacoma, it’s probably just a matter of time before the Mariners call him up. But where will he play for the Mariners current catcher Kenji Johjima just had his contact extended by three years, so maybe he will be at first base or designated hitter.

January 14, 2019 at 2:48 pm

Mariners announce player development and minor league coaching staffs for the 2019 season

Daren Brown returns to manage Class AAA Tacoma, replacing Pat Listach, who was not retained for this season. Mitch Canham will move up to Class...

Mel Stottlemyre of the New York Yankees is shown in 1967. (AP Photo) APHS215717

January 14, 2019 at 11:04 am

Mel Stottlemyre Sr., Yakima Valley native and former Yankees star, dies at 77 WATCH

Stottlemyre, a former star pitcher for the Yankees and pitching coach for the Mariners, Mets and Yankees, battled cancer on and off since 1999. His...