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Mariners' left-hander Drew Smyly will undergo Tommy John surgery after being diagnosed with a torn ulnar collateral ligament. Seattle announced the diagnosis on Wednesday, ending Smyly's hopes of returning this season. Smyly had been on the disabled list since opening day with a flexor strain in his left arm, an injury that occured in spring training after one outing after he pitched for the United States during the World Baseball Classic. Smyly had been rehabbing in the hopes of returning after the All-Star break but Seattle manager Scott Servais said Smyly came out of his last simulated game not feeling great and additional exams revealed the need for surgery. The operation is scheduled for Continue to Article

June 28, 2017 2:06:pm EST

Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times reports that Mariners starter Drew Smyly has a torn UCL and will undergo Tommy John surgery. The Mariners called it “a little setback.” A reexamination shows that this is not little, obviously. The Mariners acquired Smyly in January for outfielder Mallex Smith and two minor leaguers, and were expected to utilize the lefty as a core member of their rotation in 2017. Continue to Article

June 28, 2017 1:31:pm EST

Justin Verlander carried a perfect game into the sixth inning Wednesday night against the Seattle Mariners. Bunting to break up a no-hitter or perfect game is one of those things that will cause actual smoke to flow from the ears of the unwritten-rules folks. If you’re mad about Dyson breaking up Verlander’s perfect game with a bunt, you need to play like New Edition and cool it now. Continue to Article

June 22, 2017 2:16:pm EST

In a two-game span, Jean Segura spent 14 innings at shortstop for the Tacoma Rainiers waiting for a ball to come his way. One never did. Unable make an impact defensively, Segura showed his readiness to return to the Seattle Mariners with a pain-free performance Tuesday. He finished 1-for-5 with a run scored and two strikeouts in his second rehab start at Cheney Stadium after suffering a high sprain in his right ankle June 1. He also grounded into a double play in the fifth. Before the game, Rainiers manager Pat Listach said there’s “no doubt,” Segura could return to the Mariners this weekend if he exhibited comfort and progress. “It’s not going to be based on how many hits he gets,” Listach Continue to Article

June 20, 2017 10:14:pm EST

Last night we had an ugly game in Minnesota as the Twins blasted the Seattle Mariners, 20-7. While it’s always fun to read the box scores after one of these things, there isn’t much that can salvage an ugly game as it’s happening. Last night M’s manager Scott Servais called on his backup catcher: Carlos Ruiz. Continue to Article

June 14, 2017 9:11:am EST