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Dismissing spring training statistics is an annual rite of passage, particularly when those stats are compiled by veterans with extensive track records for performing when the stakes are higher during the regular season. For Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais, that means not putting much stock in the Cactus League struggles of right-hander Hisashi Iwakuma, who posted a 7.13 ERA and a .311 opponents' batting average over 17 2/3 innings and six spring training starts. Iwakuma (16-12, 4.12 ERA in 2016) will make his season debut on Tuesday in the second game of a three-game set with the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. Continue to Article

April 04, 2017 3:14:am EST

Dismissing spring training statistics is an annual rite of passage, particularly when those stats are compiled by veterans with extensive track records for performing when the stakes are higher during the regular season. For Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais, that means not putting much stock in the Cactus League struggles of right-hander Hisashi Iwakuma, who posted a 7.13 ERA and a .311 opponents' batting average over 17 2/3 innings and six spring training starts. Iwakuma (16-12, 4.12 ERA in 2016) will make his season debut on Tuesday in the second game of a three-game set with the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. Continue to Article

April 04, 2017 3:14:am EST

HOUSTON (AP) -- After a terrible 2015, Dallas Keuchel desperately wanted to get off to a good start. Continue to Article

April 04, 2017 12:07:am EST

The Houston Astros have exceptionally high expectations after missing out on the postseason in 2016. Shortstop Carlos Correa did the latter Monday against Felix Hernandez and the Seattle Mariners. In the bottom of the fourth inning, Correa stepped in against The King looking to show everyone the Astros mean business this season. Continue to Article

April 03, 2017 10:31:pm EST

The Houston Astros have exceptionally high expectations after missing out on the postseason in 2016. Shortstop Carlos Correa did the latter Monday against Felix Hernandez and the Seattle Mariners. In the bottom of the fourth inning, Correa stepped in against The King looking to show everyone the Astros mean business this season. Continue to Article

April 03, 2017 10:31:pm EST