Franklin Gutierrez

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Seattle Mariners - INSIDE PITCH The return of center fielder Michael Saunders atop the Mariners' lineup has had an unexpected trickle-down effect on a fast-improving offense. In the five games since Saunders...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Seattle Mariners - INSIDE PITCH It's hard to imagine a better 1-2 punch than the front-of-the-rotation combo leading the Mariners right now. But what might be more impressive than the combined 1.60 ERA of Felix...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Seattle Mariners - INSIDE PITCH The Mariners' coaching staff may have gained some semblance of stability Thursday, when the organization announced that Triple-A manager Daren Brown would be in Toronto as what the...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Seattle Mariners - INSIDE PITCH No one can seem to explain the amazing disparity between Mariners lefty Joe Saunders at home (2-0, 0.81 ERA) and Saunders on the road (0-3, 12.51), and the man himself is only...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Seattle Mariners - INSIDE PITCH Those back-to-back games with designated hitter Kendrys Morales at first base earlier this week were about more than just giving Justin Smoak some long overdue time off. With...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Seattle Mariners - INSIDE PITCH The most electric member of the Mariners' bullpen went on the 15-day disabled list in mid-April, yet by the time flame-throwing right-hander Stephen Pryor was eligible to return to...

SportsDirect Inc. Preview: Orioles at Mariners Jason Bay is trying to revive his career with the Seattle Mariners and aims to continue a hot streak in Tuesday's contest with the visiting Baltimore Orioles. Bay went 3-for-4 as Seattle downed Baltimore 6-...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Seattle Mariners - INSIDE PITCH The Mariners got a big offensive boost Monday, and it was evident from the start. Leadoff hitter Michael Saunders came off the disabled list, and he hit the second pitch he saw for...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Seattle Mariners - INSIDE PITCH In an effort to rebuild their offense, the Mariners have tried trades (Justin Smoak, Jesus Montero, Kendrys Morales and Michael Morse), first-round draft picks (Dustin Ackley and...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Seattle Mariners - INSIDE PITCH It seemed a bit befuddling when the Mariners, already trying to figure out how to solve their outfield glut, signed veteran outfielder Endy Chavez to a minor-league contract in the...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Seattle Mariners - INSIDE PITCH The Mariners' horrific start to what's looking more and more like another lost season in Seattle has already caused one minor shakeup. And unless the Mariners can turn things around...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Seattle Mariners - INSIDE PITCH The Mariners know what they're getting out of their latest call-up from Triple-A Tacoma. Carlos Peguero is going to hit a mammoth home runs or two, but he's also going to strike out...