Yankees can’t erase early deficit, complete sweep in loss to Mariners
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Yankees can’t erase early deficit, complete sweep in loss to Mariners

ByNews Polite

SEATTLE — Less than three hours before first pitch Thursday, a large group of Yankees arrived in the visiting clubhouse that still had a stench of cheap champagne and beer from the night before.  The Yankees had secured the American League’s first playoff berth on Wednesday night, but still had…

Mariners draft switch pitcher Jurrangelo Cijinte, who’s ‘down to do anything’
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Mariners draft switch pitcher Jurrangelo Cijinte, who’s ‘down to do anything’

ByNews Polite

One of the most fascinating prospects in the 2024 MLB Draft has found his new home. On Sunday night, the Seattle Mariners selected Mississippi State switch pitcher – throws both lefty and righty — Jurrangleo Cijinte with the 15th overall pick. The 21-year-old slotted as MLB.com’s No. 25 overall prospect. During…

Astros outlast Mariners in 18-inning classic to advance to ALCS
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Astros outlast Mariners in 18-inning classic to advance to ALCS

ByNews Polite

SEATTLE — Jeremy Peña homered in the 18th inning, and the Houston Astros beat the Seattle Mariners 1-0 on Saturday to advance to the AL Championship Series for the sixth straight year. Peña drove a slider from Penn Murfee deep to left-center for the rookie shortstop’s first playoff homer, proving…