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Manager Manny Acta was eager for the Cleveland Indians to add to the best home record in the majors.

The Mariners were itching to make a deal Friday, coming thisclose to sending All-Star pitcher Cliff Lee to the Yankees ... before trading him to the Rangers -- as part of a six-man swap.

Branyan is heading back to the Mariners, who will also receive a player to be named and cash.

In week one of the new MLB season I had concerns about the Tigers relying too much on their offense, and late inning rallies to win close games, against teams they should not be struggling to beat.

Ken Griffey Jr. and the Mariners agreed Wednesday to another one-year contract that will keep the popular player in Seattle next year.

Mariners star Ichiro Suzuki is being treated for a bleeding ulcer and was placed on the 15-day disabled list Friday, sending Seattle into opening day minus one of baseball's best players.

The Mariners told Adrian Beltre he can't play for his native Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic because he hasn't fully recovered from surgery last fall.