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Sports >  Seattle Mariners

Mariners position analysis: How long will Cal Raleigh be catching in Seattle?

The title of “greatest catcher in Seattle Mariners’ franchise history” still belongs to Dan Wilson. It’s a largely unofficial honor and open to interpretation and debate, though given the history of players manning the position prior to his Mariners debut on April, 4, 1994 and after his retirement on Sept. 30, 2005, there is little argument about his status.

Sports >  MLB

Commentary: The Yankees had the Dodgers on the ropes. Then came the nightmare.

NEW YORK – Get out the scalpel and the forceps. Let’s dissect the inning that cost the New York Yankees – the proud, 27-time World Series champion New York Yankees – a chance to extend the 120th World Series. It already reeks of formaldehyde, though no one in the Bronx wants it preserved. Look away, Yankees fans. Except swiveling your heads Wednesday night might take the gaze to the infield at Yankee Stadium, where the Los Angeles Dodgers piled upon themselves.
Sports >  MLB

Dodgers dominate Yankees to move within 1 win of World Series victory

NEW YORK – Dave Roberts stood atop a makeshift stage at Dodger Stadium eight days ago and gazed out at thousands celebrating all around the ballpark. He had screamed himself hoarse after winning the National League pennant, but the manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers wanted one last pop from the crowd.