Spokane Spokesman-Review

DETROIT – While the Mariners, specifically Dan Wilson, waited to make it public until after Tuesday’s 8-4 win over the Tigers at Comerica Field, Bryce Miller has known he was going to start Game 4 of the American League Division Series for a while now.When Bryan Woo was left off the roster for the division series, Miller was the likely option to pitch in Game 4.“It was … [Read more...] about ALDS: Mariners turn to Bryce Miller as they try to close out Tigers in Game 4

DETROIT – His splitfinger fastball – statistically one of the best strikeout pitches in all of Major League Baseball – was fired with complete conviction and cruel intentions.Logan Gilbert didn’t want it to be his last pitch of the night, not with the way he was executing. But if his final pitch of the sixth inning was going to be the last of his outing, it was going to be … [Read more...] about Mariners offense backs Logan Gilbert in Game 3 win for 2-1 ALDS lead

DETROIT — With the tarp covering the field and still accumulating water at Comerica Park and the forecast of rain still lingering in the area, Major League Baseball decided to delay the start of Game 3 of the American League Division Series.The announcement came roughly 45 minutes before the scheduled first pitch of 1:08 p.m. PT.At 6:09 p.m. ET, an announcement was made that … [Read more...] about Notebook: Mariners-Tigers ALDS Game 3 start time announced after lengthy rain delay

DETROIT — As the Mariners rolled through Monday afternoon’s workout at Comerica Park, getting their bodies moving after an overnight flight and arriving in Detroit at 6 a.m. local time, there was a player noticeably missing on the field.First baseman Josh Naylor, normally clad in a wool Mariners beanie and customized hockey shirt with “Naylz” on the back, was not on the field … [Read more...] about Josh Naylor, whose wife is due with couple’s first child, away from Mariners