Last night the clouds parted and for a moment the sun shone down on Seattle as Ken Griffey Jr. became the sixth player in baseball history to hit home run number 600. more ›

The Seattle Mariners have finally abandoned all hope and traded pitcher Eddie Guardardo- he of that unique and well-honed ability to deliver the timely game-winning home run to the opposing team- to the Cincinnati Reds in return for a whole lot of nothing: a minor league pitcher named Travis Chick (4-5, 4.61 ERA for AA Chattanooga) and a quiet, hushed "thanks" from Mariner fans everywhere. more ›