After an injury-marred season, the Mariners starting staff is, finally, back to full health. As the past two days have shown, though, the Mariners pitching operation is hardly back to full strength. A day after George Kirby was roughed up in a loss to the New York Mets,

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The Mariners are finally pushing in all their chips, and their recent additions have given their lineup prodigious power.

Trea Turner recorded four hits, including his 1,500th career hit, while Bryce Harper went deep twice to lead the Phillies past the Mariners 12-7.

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The Mariners are activating starter Bryce Miller from the injured list tomorrow, manager Dan Wilson tells reporters (including MLB.com’s Daniel Kramer). He’ll go opposite NL Cy Young candidate Cristopher Sanchez in the second game of their series against the Phillies.

Carlos Mendoza was thrilled to learn the Little League World Series had a team this summer that represented his Venezuelan hometown. The Mets manager struck up a conversation with some kids from Barquisimeto on his trip to the stadium where the traditional youth tournament is held — only to find the ballplayers a bit distracted by the big leaguers around them.

The Seattle Mariners can turn to a rising star in the Minors to boost their World Series odds in a competitive American League.