The Seattle Mariners have been dealt a bad hand recently as they look to finish the season strong and secure a playoff spot.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/mariners as Philadelphia Phillies Make Move That Could Spell Trouble For Seattle Mariners. Philadelphia Phillies reliever Jose Alvarado throws during a game against the New York Mets on April 23 at Citi Field. | Brad Penner-Imagn Images

The Mariners knew that this East Coast road trip was going to be one of their most challenging of the season, a four-city weave with no off-days that included the Little League Classic and two flights on Sunday alone,

Hunter Brown pitched six shutout innings against the AL Central-leading Detroit Tigers and the Houston Astros' bullpen delivered three scoreless innings. Consid

The Seattle Mariners' rough road trip experienced another bump in a 6-4 loss against the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday at Citizens Bank Park. Tuesday marked the return of Mariners starting pitcher Bryce Miller after more than two months on the shelf due to right elbow inflammation.

The player would appeal the decision so that his suspension can be reduced; any suspension would have to be served at the Major League level.

As ominous as things have been out here on the East Coast for them, and as particularly demoralizing as Tuesday’s 6-4 loss to the Phillies was for Seattle, give the Mariners this: They don’t sound like a team that’s lost hope.

The Seattle Mariners face the New York Mets in the finale of a 3-game set Sunday in the Little League Classic at Journey Bank Ballpark.

The Kansas City Royals acquired outfielder Mike Yastrzemski from the San Francisco Giants on July 31, and the outfielder has had a historic stretch with his new