The New York Times – Sports:
After 20 seasons of frustration, the Mariners made it back to the postseason and won a wild-card series. But they are heading home down 0-2 to the Astros in a division series.
Category: Seattle Mariners
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Another Big Blast From Alvarez Gives Astros a Commanding Lead
The New York Times – Sports:
For the second straight game, a Yordan Alvarez home run turned a late deficit into a lead as this division series heads to Seattle with Houston cruising.
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Yordan Alvarez of Astros Hits Walk-Off Homer Against Mariners
The New York Times – Sports:
Trailing for the entire game, Houston chipped away before winning on a monster three-run homer by Alvarez.
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With a Wild Comeback, Mariners Sweep Blue Jays
The New York Times – Sports:
Down by 8-1 after five innings, Seattle managed to fight its way back, moving on to a division series against the Houston Astros.
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How the New Wild Card Format Will Change MLB’s Postseason
The New York Times – Sports:
With 40 percent of teams qualifying for the playoffs, and four teams getting first-round byes, October will have a very different feel. And plenty of new merchandise.
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The Remaking of the Seattle Mariners
The New York Times – Sports:
As the longest postseason drought in major American men’s team sports appears to be nearing its end, a look at the people who helped carry the Mariners back to contention.
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Japan Celebrates 150 Years of Baseball
The New York Times – Sports:
Japan is celebrating the sport’s introduction there in 1872. The living descendants of the American teacher who took the game to Tokyo only learned of his role in 2000.
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Mariners to Sign Julio Rodriguez to Extension Worth at Least $210 Million
The New York Times – Sports:
Julio Rodríguez talks, and plays, like one of the best players in the game. Still a rookie, his new deal with the Mariners could pay him as much as $470 million.
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Postseason Hope Weighs Heavily on Seattle Mariners Fans
The New York Times – Sports:
The team’s 14-game win streak buoyed our columnist’s hope that the franchise could break a postseason curse. A visit from the Houston Astros brought on a familiar sinking feeling.