2010 Seattle Mariners season

March 2026 November 2013 Seattle Mariners 2010 250px|center|The 2010 Seattle Mariners on Opening Day. American League West Safeco Field Seattle, Washington 61–101 (.377) 4th Satoru Iwata and Nintendo of America (represented by Howard Lincoln) Jack Zduriencik Don Wakamatsu, Daren Brown Fox Sports Northwest (Dave Niehaus, Dave Sims, Mike Blowers) ESPN-710 Seattle Mariners Radio Network (Dave Niehaus, Rick Rizzs) The 2010 Seattle Mariners season was the 34th season in franchise history. The Mariners finished the season with 61 wins and 101 losses. As the Texas Rangers won their first pennant that season, the Mariners became one of only two teams to have never played in the World Series, along with the Washington Nationals. The Nationals, however, eventually made it to, and won, the World Series 9 years later, leaving the Mariners as the sole franchise to have not played in the Fall Classic. Offseason Coaching staff changes Most of the 2009 major league coaching staff was retained, with the exception of third base coach Bruce Hines.http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20091019&content_id=7495408&vkey=pr_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea https://web.archive.org/web/20110617081153/http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20091019&content_id=7495408&vkey=pr_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea dead June 17, 2011 Mariners Announce Most of Coaching Staff to Return for 2010 Season October 19, 2009 Seattle Mariners official press release December 9, 2009 Mike Brumley was named the new third base coach on October 30, 2009.http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20091030&content_id=7584400&vkey=pr_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea https://web.archive.org/web/20110617081157/http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20091030&content_id=7584400&vkey=pr_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea dead June 17, 2011 Mike Brumley named as Mariners new Third Base Coach Seattle Mariners press release December 9, 2009 On December 7, the Mariners announced their minor league staff.December 7, 2009 Mariners announce Minor League coaching staff for 2010 season http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20091207&content_id=7770726&vkey=pr_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea dead https://web.archive.org/web/20160425014239/http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20091207&content_id=7770726&vkey=pr_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea April 25, 2016 MLB.com Eriberto Menchaca, who managed the Class-A Clinton LumberKings in 2009, was moved to the rookie-level Pulaski Mariners, Jesus Azuaje was named manager of the rookie-level Peoria Mariners, Tim Laker was named the manager of the Double-A West Tenn Diamond Jaxx, and Andy Fox was named hitting coach for the Diamond Jaxx. Roster changes Key departures thumb|right|Kenji Johjima returned to play professional baseball in Japan after a three-year stint in MLB. On October 19, 2009, catcher Kenji Johjima, the first Japanese-born catcher in Major League Baseball, exercised an opt-out clause in his contract and returned to playing in Nippon Professional Baseball.http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20091019&content_id=7495152&vkey=pr_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea Mariners catcher Kenji Johjima opts out of final two years of contract Seattle Mariners press release December 9, 2009 June 17, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110617081214/http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20091019&content_id=7495152&vkey=pr_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea dead The Mariners also lost their home run leader, Russell Branyan, who declined a one-year deal with the Mariners to test the free agent market.http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091110&content_id=7649426&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb Branyan rejects Mariners' one-year offer Jim Street November 10, 2009 MLB.com January 13, 2010 Two-time Gold Glove winner Adrián Beltré opted for free agency on November 5, 2009, and later signed with the Boston Red Sox. http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091105&content_id=7629092&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea dead https://web.archive.org/web/20091110075736/http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091105&content_id=7629092&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea 2009-11-10 Beltre, Sweeney file for free agency The third baseman declined $12 million in arbitration from the Mariners only days after the team signed Chone Figgins (see below).http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/marinersblog/2010450012_adrian_beltre_declines_arbitra.html The Seattle Times Adrian Beltre declines arbitration Geoff Baker December 7, 2009 April 15, 2010 Beltre officially parted ways with the Mariners when he signed a one-year, $9 million deal with the Boston Red Sox. Pitcher Phillippe Aumont, noted as one of the top prospects in the organization, was sent to the Phillies in the trade for Cliff Lee. Also, pitcher Brandon Morrow was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays as well. Carlos Silva, whose time in Seattle was plagued by injury, was traded to the Chicago Cubs on December 18. Major league acquisitions Chone Figgins signed a four-year contract valued at $36 million.http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2010457643_mari09.html Mariners sign Chone Figgins, but keep interest in Adrian Beltre Baker Geoff December 8, 2009 The Seattle Times December 9, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20091213004943/http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2010457643_mari09.html December 13, 2009 live General manager Jack Zduriencik noted Figgins' versatility on defense and could ask him to play second base as well.http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/marinersblog/2010457250_chone_figgins_ready_to_bat_sec.html The Seattle Times Chone Figgins ready to bat second and play second if he has to Geoff Baker December 8, 2009 April 15, 2010 thumb|left|230px|Chone Figgins signed a four-year contract with the Mariners during the off-season. Ken Griffey Jr. returned to the Mariners with a one-year deal after a successful 2009 season and large number of Seattle fans asking for "one more year."http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2010251160_apbbamarinersgriffey.html?syndication=rss The Seattle Times Griffey stays with Mariners for 2010 Gregg Bell November 11, 2009 April 15, 2010 Shortstop Jack Wilson signed a two-year, $10 million deal to remain in Seattle. Wilson was one of the players received from the Pittsburgh Pirates at the trading deadline in 2009.http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20091113&content_id=7663910&vkey=pr_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea https://web.archive.org/web/20110617081229/http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20091113&content_id=7663910&vkey=pr_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea dead June 17, 2011 Mariners sign Jack Wilson to 2-year Deal November 13, 2009 Seattle Mariners press release December 9, 2009 On December 14, 2009, the Mariners, along with the three other organizations including the Philadelphia Phillies, the Toronto Blue Jays, and the Oakland Athletics agreed to a 4-team, 9-player deal. The Mariners received former Cy Young Award winner Cliff Lee from Philadelphia in exchange for three prospects as a complement to ace Félix Hernández. http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091215&content_id=7812402&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110617081626/http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091215&content_id=7812402&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb 2011-06-17 Phils, Halladay said to reach three-year dealhttp://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/121409-rosenthal-halladay-phillies-lee-mariners Sources: Phillies get Halladay, send Lee to Seattle - MLB News - FOX Sports on MSN December 16, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20091218041426/http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/121409-rosenthal-halladay-phillies-lee-mariners December 18, 2009 dead mdy-all http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/baseball/mlb/12/14/phillies.halladay.lee/index.html https://web.archive.org/web/20091217050433/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/baseball/mlb/12/14/phillies.halladay.lee/index.html dead December 17, 2009 CNN Phils reach three-team deal to get Halladay, send Lee to M's December 14, 2009 April 23, 2010http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010516873_apbbaboldmariners2ndldwritethru.html The Seattle Times Mariners make waves: Figgins in, Lee next Gregg Bell December 15, 2009 April 15, 2010 http://philadelphia.phillies.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091215&content_id=7814772&vkey=news_phi&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi dead https://web.archive.org/web/20091220115157/http://philadelphia.phillies.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091215&content_id=7814772&vkey=news_phi&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi 2009-12-20 Seven prospects involved in blockbuster On December 18, 2009, the Mariners traded pitcher Carlos Silva and cash considerations to the Chicago Cubs for outfielder Milton Bradley, particularly noting his offensive capabilities.Muskat Carrie 2009-12-18 Cubs trade Bradley for Silva, cash http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091218&content_id=7828862&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb dead https://web.archive.org/web/20091221174907/http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091218&content_id=7828862&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb 2009-12-21 MLB.com On December 22, the Mariners traded Brandon Morrow to the Toronto Blue Jays for pitcher Brandon League, and a minor league prospect.Bastian Jordan December 22, 2009 Jays, Mariners to swap League, Morrow http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091222&content_id=7841362&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea dead https://web.archive.org/web/20091224184636/http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091222&content_id=7841362&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea December 24, 2009 MLB.com The Mariners acquired first baseman Casey Kotchman from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for utility player Bill Hall, a player to be named later, and cash considerations. On January 29, 2010, the Mariner signed outfielder Eric Byrnes to a one-year, $400,000 contract after he was released by the Arizona Diamondbacks.Street Jim January 29, 2010 Byrnes, Mariners agree to one-year deal http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100129&content_id=7997672&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea dead https://web.archive.org/web/20100202161137/http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100129&content_id=7997672&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea February 2, 2010 MLB.com The Mariners signed first baseman Ryan Garko to a one-year $550,000 contract on February 1.Miller Doug February 1, 2010 Mariners ink Garko to one-year deal http://www.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100201&content_id=8004448&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea dead https://web.archive.org/web/20100205123636/http://www.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100201&content_id=8004448&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea February 5, 2010 MLB.com On February 6, the Mariners re-signed pitcher Érik Bédard to a one-year, $1.5 million contract, with a mutual option for 2011.Stone Larry February 6, 2010 Mariners sign Erik Bedard to a one-year, $1.5 million deal https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/mariners-sign-erik-bedard-to-a-one-year-15-million-deal/ subscription live https://web.archive.org/web/20100208151110/http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2011003464_mari07.html February 8, 2010 2024-12-11 The Seattle Times Minor league acquisitions thumb|200px|right|Corey Patterson signed a minor league contract with the Mariners on December 9, 2009. After the World Series, the Mariners cleared five spots from their 40-man roster after infielder Bryan LaHair, pitchers César Jiménez, Randy Messenger and Marwin Vega were outrighted to the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers, and pitcher Justin Thomas was claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates.Street Jim October 29, 2009 Mariners clear five spots on roster http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091029&content_id=7576326&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea dead https://web.archive.org/web/20091102050634/http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091029&content_id=7576326&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea November 2, 2009 MLB.com The Mariners added seven new scouts after the season including the West Coast Supervisor Butch Baccala, Southern California scout John Ramey, Northwest scout Joe Ross, Midwest scout Tony Russo, Southwest scout Jess Kapellusch, Atlantic scout Mike Moriarty, and Gulf Coast scout Devitt Moore.Miller Doug November 11, 2009 Mariners add seven to scouting staff http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091130&content_id=7731382&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea dead https://web.archive.org/web/20091202160520/http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091130&content_id=7731382&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea December 2, 2009 MLB.com thumb|left|Travis Denker signed a minor league contract with the Mariners in December 2009. On November 25, the Mariners re-signed minor league pitchers Steve Bray and Steven Shell, and catcher José Yépez.Eddy Matt November 25, 2009 Jacob Lindgren Stats https://www.baseballamerica.com/players/7288-jacob-lindgren/ 2024-12-11 Baseball America On December 9, the Mariners signed outfielder Corey Patterson to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.Miller Doug November 11, 2009 Mariners add Patterson during busy day http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091209&content_id=7790092&vkey=affililiate&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110617054851/http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091209&content_id=7790092&vkey=affililiate&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea June 17, 2011 MLB.com It was reported by Baseball America that the Mariners signed pitcher Levale Speigner and infielder Travis Denker, and also re-signed pitcher Chris Seddon and Josh Wilson to minor league contracts on December 12.Eddy Matt December 12, 2009 Minor League Transactions http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=7395 February 9, 2010 Baseball America On December 16, the Mariners signed 19-year-old Brazilian prospect Pedro Okuda to a minor league contract.Gonzalez Alden December 16, 2009 Mariners sign 19-year-old Okuda http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091216&content_id=7817106&vkey=affililiate&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea dead https://web.archive.org/web/20091224153002/http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091216&content_id=7817106&vkey=affililiate&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea December 24, 2009 MLB.com During the trade for Cliff Lee, the Mariners gave up three prospects including pitchers Phillippe Aumont and J. C. Ramírez and outfielder Tyson Gillies.Mayo Jonathan Winston Lisa December 16, 2009 Seven prospects involved in blockbuster http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091215&content_id=7814772&vkey=affililiate&fext=.jsp&c_id= dead https://web.archive.org/web/20091224185154/http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091215&content_id=7814772&vkey=affililiate&fext=.jsp&c_id= December 24, 2009 MLB.com On December 22, Baseball America reported that the Mariners re-signed pitcher Mike Koplove, and signed pitcher David Pauley, and catcher Ralph Henriquez Jr.Eddy Matt December 22, 2009 Minor League Transactions http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=7417 live https://web.archive.org/web/20091225182758/http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=7417 December 25, 2009 February 9, 2010 Baseball America During the trade for Brandon League, the Mariners also acquired minor league outfielder Johermyn Chávez from the Blue Jays. On December 28, the Mariners signed catcher Josh Bard, and re-signed pitcher Chad Cordero to minor league contracts with invitations to spring training.http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091228&content_id=7858656&vkey=affililiate&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea https://web.archive.org/web/20110617055215/http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091228&content_id=7858656&vkey=affililiate&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea dead June 17, 2011 Bard, Cordero sign with Mariners Doug Miller December 28, 2009 Major League Baseball seattle.mariners.mlb.com February 9, 2010 The Mariners signed free agent utility player Chris Woodward, who was in their organization during the first half of the 2009 season, to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100106&content_id=7885056&vkey=affililiate&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea https://web.archive.org/web/20110617055253/http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100106&content_id=7885056&vkey=affililiate&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea dead June 17, 2011 Mariners sign utility player Woodward Jesse Sanchez January 6, 2010 Major League Baseball seattle.mariners.mlb.com February 9, 2010 On January 13, the Mariners re-signed first baseman Brad Nelson to a minor league contract with and invitation to spring training.Street Jim January 13, 2010 Mariners sign Nelson to Minors deal http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100113&content_id=7910792&vkey=affililiate&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110617055334/http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100113&content_id=7910792&vkey=affililiate&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea June 17, 2011 MLB.com Formerly of the Milwaukee Brewers organization, Jesús Colomé signed a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training with the Mariners on February 10.Gonzalez Alden February 10, 2010 Mariners sign Colome to Minors deal http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100210&content_id=8049678&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea dead https://web.archive.org/web/20100217170842/http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100210&content_id=8049678&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea February 17, 2010 MLB.com On February 12, 2010, the Mariners signed Mike Sweeney, a player who MLB.com called a "key clubhouse component from the Mariners' dramatic 2009 turnaround", to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.Miller Doug February 12, 2010 Sweeney returns to Mariners on Minors deal http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100212&content_id=8067382&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb https://web.archive.org/web/20110605010338/http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100212&content_id=8067382&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb 2011-06-05 MLB.com + Baseball America's Top 10 Prospects: Seattle MarinersRankPlayerPosition 1 Dustin Ackley Second baseman 2 Michael Saunders Outfielder 3 Adam Moore Catcher 4 Alex Liddi Third baseman 5 Carlos Triunfel Infielder 6 Michael Pineda Right-handed pitcher 7 Nick Franklin Shortstop 8 Greg Halman Outfielder 9 Dan Cortes Right-handed pitcher 10 Mario Martínez Corner infielder Minor league rankings During the offseason, MLB.com ranked Mariners' first round draft Dustin Ackley as the 15th best prospect in Minor League Baseball.Top 50 Prospects: Dustin Ackley, 2B http://mlb.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=7150987&topic_id=7962336 https://web.archive.org/web/20100220131133/http://mlb.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=7150987&topic_id=7962336 February 20, 2010 MLB.com Ackley was also named the best prospect in the Mariners' organization by Baseball America, followed by outfielder Michael Saunders, catcher Adam Moore, third baseman Alex Liddi, infielder Carlos Triunfel, pitcher Michael Pineda, shortstop Nick Franklin, outfielder Greg Halman, pitcher Dan Cortes, and corner infielder Mario Martínez.Eddy Matt January 22, 2010 Top Ten Prospects: Seattle Mariners http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/rankings/organization-top-10-prospects/2010/269393.html https://web.archive.org/web/20100125143721/http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/rankings/organization-top-10-prospects/2010/269393.html January 25, 2010 Baseball America Baseball America also ranked players by their specific talents. Ackley was named best hitter for average, Halman was named best hitter for power, and best athlete, outfielder Ezequiel Carrera was named both best strike-zone discipline, and fastest base runner, Pineda was named as having the best fastball, and the best control of pitches, pitcher Josh Fields was named as having the best curveball, pitcher Steven Hensley was named as having the best slider, pitcher Nick Hill was named as having the best changeup, Steve Baron was named the best defensive catcher, Gabriel Noriega was named the best defensive infielder, Triunfel was named as having the best throwing arm amongst infielders, Saunders was named best defensive outfielder, and James Jones was named as the having the best throwing arm amongst outfielders. Salary arbitration Five Mariners' players filed for salary arbitration in January 2010.Street Jim January 15, 2010 Félix heads Mariners to file for arbitration http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100115&content_id=7925968&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea dead https://web.archive.org/web/20100119045708/http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100115&content_id=7925968&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea January 19, 2010 MLB.com The list of filers included pitchers David Aardsma, Félix Hernández, Brandon League and Mark Lowe, and first baseman Casey Kotchman. On January 18, Aardsma, Hernández and Lowe signed new contracts with the Mariners, avoiding arbitration.Street Jim January 18, 2010 Aardsma, Lowe agree to one-year deals http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100119&content_id=7937166&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea dead https://web.archive.org/web/20100123154328/http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100119&content_id=7937166&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea January 23, 2010 MLB.comStreet Jim January 18, 2010 Félix's reign in Seattle to continue http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100119&content_id=7935064&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea dead https://web.archive.org/web/20100122050330/http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100119&content_id=7935064&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea January 22, 2010 MLB.com Aardsma signed a deal for $2.75 million, and Lowe signed a deal worth $1.15 million. Hernández's five-year deal was worth $80 million. On January 20, the Mariners came to an agreement with League for a one-year $900,000 deal, avoiding arbitration.Street Jim January 20, 2010 Mariners avoid arbitration with League http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100120&content_id=7946710&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea dead https://web.archive.org/web/20100123210754/http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100120&content_id=7946710&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea January 23, 2010 MLB.com Kotchman, the last arbitration eligible player on the Mariners roster, agreed to a $3.5 million contract on February 3, avoiding arbitration, and settling all the Mariners' arbitration cases.Street Jim February 3, 2010 Mariners reach agreement with Kotchman http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100203&content_id=8015522&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea dead https://web.archive.org/web/20100207130714/http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100203&content_id=8015522&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea February 7, 2010 MLB.com Complete transactions Source for official major league transactions 2009 thumb|right|Brandon League was acquired from the Toronto Blue Jays on December 23. October October 19: Justin Thomas designated for assignment. Ten days later, he was claimed by the Pittsburgh Pirates off waivers. October 29: Outrighted pitchers César Jiménez, Randy Messenger and Marwin Vega, and first baseman Bryan LaHair to the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers. November November 4: Claimed Yusmeiro Petit off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks. November 20: Pitcher Chris Jakubauskas claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates. Pitcher Robert Manuel claimed off waivers by the Boston Red Sox. Called-up pitchers Dan Cortes, Ricky Orta, Edward Paredes, J. C. Ramírez and Anthony Varvaro. Outrighted infielder Josh Wilson to Triple-A Tacoma. Activated pitchers Ryan Feierabend and Sean White from the disabled list. Signed catcher Eliézer Alfonzo to a minor league contract. December December 8: Signed third baseman Chone Figgins to a four-year, $36 million contract. December 10: Signed center fielder Corey Patterson to a minor league contract. Selected pitcher Kanekoa Texeira from the New York Yankees in the Rule 5 draft. Re-signed shortstop Jack Wilson to a two-year, $10 million contract. December 16: Signed shortstop Pedro Okuda to a minor league contract. Traded pitchers J. C. Ramírez and Phillippe Aumont and outfielder Tyson Gillies to the Philadelphia Phillies for pitcher Cliff Lee. December 18: Re-signed outfielder Ryan Langerhans to a minor league contract. Traded pitcher Carlos Silva to the Chicago Cubs for outfielder Milton Bradley. December 23: Traded pitcher Brandon Morrow to the Toronto Blue Jays for pitcher Brandon League and outfielder Johermyn Chávez. December 28: Signed catcher Josh Bard and pitcher Chad Cordero to minor league contracts. 2010 thumb|right|Seattle acquired first baseman Casey Kotchman in a trade on January 7. right|thumb|Érik Bédard (pictured with the Baltimore Orioles) was re-signed by the Mariners. right|thumb|On March 17, 2010, the Mariners released Yusmeiro Petit, however, they signed him to a minor league contract 10 days later. January January 6: Signed outfielder Chris Woodward to a minor league contract. January 7: Traded utility player Bill Hall to the Boston Red Sox for first baseman Casey Kotchman. January 13: Re-signed first baseman Brad Nelson to a minor league contract. January 15: Claimed first baseman Tommy Everidge off of waivers from the Oakland Athletics. January 29: Signed outfielder Eric Byrnes to a one-year $400,000 contract. First baseman Tommy Everidge designated for assignment. February February 1: Signed first baseman Ryan Garko to a one-year, $550,000 contract. Pitcher Pitcher Gaby Hernandez designated for assignment. February 3: Outrighted first baseman Tommy Everidge to the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers. February 6: Re-signed pitcher Érik Bédard to a one-year, $1.5 million contract. Pitcher Pitcher Yusmeiro Petit designated for assignment. February 10: Signed pitcher Jesús Colomé to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. Pitcher Yusmeiro Petit outrighted to the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers. Pitcher Gaby Hernandez claimed off waivers by the Boston Red Sox. February 12: Signed designated hitter Mike Sweeney to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. March March 3: Pitchers Kenn Kasparek and Anthony Vasquez assigned to the Mariners. March 4: Pitchers James Gillheeney and Erasmo Ramirez; shortstop Carlos Triunfel; and Kyle Seager assigned to the Mariners. March 5: Pitchers Andrew Carraway and Michael Pineda; and shortstop Juan Díaz assigned to the Mariners. March 6: Pitchers Aaron Jensen and Steve Bray; shortstop Nick Franklin; and third baseman Alex Liddi assigned to the Mariners. March 8: Catchers Ralph Henriquez and Hassiel Jimenez; third baseman Matt Mangini; and outfielders James Jones and Denny Almonte assigned to the Mariners. March 10: Optioned pitcher Ryan Feierabend to the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers. March 11: Pitchers Kyle Parker and Wes Littleton; and outfielders Maximo Mendez and Johermyn Chávez assigned to the Mariners. March 12: Pitcher Andrew Baldwin assigned to the Mariners. March 13: Optioned outfielder Greg Halman to the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers. Infielder Joseph Dunigan assigned to the Mariners. March 14: Third baseman Mario Martinez and outfielder Carlos Peguero assigned to the Mariners. March 16: Optioned pitchers Dan Cortes, Ricky Orta, Edward Paredes and Anthony Varvaro; and infielder Dustin Ackley to the Double-A West Tenn Diamond Jaxx. Optioned outfielder Ezequiel Carrera to the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers. March 17: Released pitcher Yusmeiro Petit. March 18: Signed second baseman Travis Denker. Pitcher Marwin Vega assigned to the Mariners. Optioned outfielder Michael Saunders to the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers. Traded pitcher Miguel Celestino to the Boston Red Sox. March 20: Infielders Shaver Hansen and Gabriel Noriega; and outfielder Welington Dotel assigned to the Mariners. March 21: Shortstop Jeffrey Dominguez and outfielder Johan Limonta assigned to the Mariners. March 22: Outfielder Daniel Carroll assigned to the Mariners. March 23: Pitcher Steven Richard assigned to the Mariners. March 24: Catcher Brandon Bantz assigned to the Mariners. March 25: Pitchers Preston Vancil and Nick Czyz; catcher Blake Ochoa; infielder Edilio Colina; and outfielders Kalian Sams and Kuo Hui Lo assigned to the Mariners. Optioned first baseman Mike Carp to the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers. March 27: Pitcher Steven Hensley assigned to the Mariners. March 29: Pitcher Chris Kirkland assigned to the Mariners. March 31: Outfielder Corey Patterson filed for free agency. Pitcher Brian Moran and James McOwen to the Mariners. Optioned Luke French to the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers. Placed pitcher Érik Bédard on the 15-Day disabled list retroactive to March 26, 2010. Placed third baseman Jack Hannahan on the 15-Day disabled list retroactive to March 26, 2010. April April 1: First baseman Ryan Garko was claimed by the Texas Rangers. Optioned Garrett Olson to the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers. Pitcher Seon Gi Kim assigned to the Mariners. April 4: Placed pitcher Cliff Lee on the 15-Day disabled list retroactive to March 26, 2010. Pitcher Yusmeiro Petit and outfielder Corey Patterson assigned to the Mariners. Called-up Mike Sweeney from the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers. April 5: Catchers José Yépez and Luis Oliveros assigned to the Double-A West Tenn Diamond Jaxx. Outfielder Maximo Mendez assigned to the Class-A Advanced High Desert Mavericks. Outfielder Kalian Sams assigned to the Class-A Clinton LumberKings. April 7: Pitchers Mike Koplove, Chris Seddon, Steven Shell, Steve Bray, Chad Cordero, Jesús Colomé, David Pauley and Levale Speigner; catchers Eliézer Alfonzo and Josh Bard; and infielders Brad Nelson, Josh Wilson and Chris Woodward assigned to the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers. Spring training Non-roster invitees Seattle invited 23 players to spring training including catchers Eliézer Alfonzo, Josh Bard, Steven Baron, Luis Oliveros and Guillermo Quiróz, infielders Tommy Everidge, Brad Nelson, Josh Wilson and Chris Woodward, outfielders Corey Patterson and Mike Wilson, designated hitter Mike Sweeney, and pitchers Jesús Colomé, Chad Cordero, Josh Fields, Nick Hill, Mike Koplove, David Pauley, Yusmeiro Petit, Mauricio Robles, Chris Seddon, Steven Shell and Levale Speigner. Injuries On February 8, newly acquired pitcher Cliff Lee underwent minor surgery to remove a floating bone spur in his left foot.Bollinger Rhett February 8, 2010 Mariners' Lee undergoes foot surgery http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100208&content_id=8041166&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea dead https://web.archive.org/web/20100214223649/http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100208&content_id=8041166&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea February 14, 2010 MLB.com Lee was expected to be out two-to-three weeks, making him unable to report to spring training at the scheduled time. On March 4, closer David Aardsma experienced tightness in his groin causing him to miss playing time.Street Jim March 4, 2010 Sore Aardsma may miss next outing http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100304&content_id=8682498&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea dead https://web.archive.org/web/20100311051657/http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100304&content_id=8682498&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea March 11, 2010 MLB.com Shortstop Jack Wilson suffered from right hamstring tightness after a Mariners' game in early March.Street Jim March 5, 2010 Wilson tweaks right hamstring http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100305&content_id=8693554&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea dead https://web.archive.org/web/20100308071231/http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100305&content_id=8693554&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea March 8, 2010 MLB.com On March 19, it was announced that pitcher Cliff Lee could start the season on the disabled list because of a right lower abdominal strain.Miller Doug March 19, 2010 Lee has right lower abdominal strain http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100319&content_id=8845900&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea dead https://web.archive.org/web/20100324060428/http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100319&content_id=8845900&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea March 24, 2010 MLB.com At the end of spring training, Lee was placed on the 15-day disabled list for the aforementioned reason.Street Jim April 4, 2010 Lee placed on 15-day disabled list http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100404&content_id=9071170&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea dead https://web.archive.org/web/20100407235659/http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100404&content_id=9071170&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea April 7, 2010 MLB.com On April 3, Mariners' minor leaguer James McOwen dislocated his shoulder while attempting to catch a ball hit by Clint Barmes.Harding Thomas April 3, 2010 Mariners' McOwen dislocates shoulder http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100403&content_id=9064612&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea dead https://web.archive.org/web/20100405073345/http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100403&content_id=9064612&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea April 5, 2010 MLB.com Roster moves On March 10, 2010, the Mariners cut 10 people from their spring roster including Ryan Feierabend, Josh Fields, Steven Shell, Nick Hill, Chris Seddon, Mauricio Robles, Luis Oliveros and Steven Baron.Street Jim March 10, 2010 Mariners cut eight from spring camp http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100310&content_id=8740156&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea dead https://web.archive.org/web/20100313004327/http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100310&content_id=8740156&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea March 13, 2010 MLB.com On March 17, the Mariners released pitcher Yusmeiro Petit whom they had claimed off waivers on November 4, 2009.Miller Doug March 17, 2010 Mariners release right-hander Petit http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100317&content_id=8821280&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110617060340/http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100317&content_id=8821280&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea June 17, 2011 MLB.com Michael Saunders, an outfielder who played limited time with the Mariners in 2009, was optioned to the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers on March 18.Miller Doug March 18, 2010 Saunders optioned to Triple-A Tacoma http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100318&content_id=8829426&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110617060411/http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100318&content_id=8829426&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea June 17, 2011 MLB.com On March 18, the Mariners traded minor league pitcher Miguel Celestino to the Boston Red Sox to complete the trade for Casey Kotchman.Miller Doug March 18, 2010 Mariners complete Kotchman trade http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100318&content_id=8828850&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110617060443/http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100318&content_id=8828850&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea June 17, 2011 MLB.com First baseman Mike Carp was assigned to minor league camp on March 25, and was informed that he would start the season with the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers.Street Jim March 25, 2010 Mariners assign Carp to Minor Leagues http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100325&content_id=8925160&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea dead https://web.archive.org/web/20100328094605/http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100325&content_id=8925160&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea March 28, 2010 MLB.com On March 31, outfielder Corey Patterson opted out of his contract with the Mariners and field for free agency.March 31, 2010 Mariners announce Spring Training roster move http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100331&content_id=9036124&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110617060507/http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100331&content_id=9036124&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea June 17, 2011 MLB.com Also on March 31, the Mariners assigned pitcher Chad Cordero to minor league camp, and optioned Luke French to the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers.http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100331&content_id=9031022&notebook_id=9031536&vkey=notebook_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea https://web.archive.org/web/20110617060512/http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100331&content_id=9031022&notebook_id=9031536&vkey=notebook_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea dead June 17, 2011 Roster cuts include Cordero Jim Street March 31, 2010 Major League Baseball seattle.mariners.mlb.com April 4, 2010 Regular season Overview Retired pitcher Randy Johnson agreed to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before the home opener at Safeco Field.http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100128&content_id=7990878&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea Unit to throw first pitch at Safeco opener Jim Street January 28, 2010 Major League Baseball seattle.mariners.mlb.com February 9, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100201232801/http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100128&content_id=7990878&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea February 1, 2010 dead Johnson, who spent 10 seasons in Seattle, reportedly accepted the request immediately. In the first game of the seasons against the Oakland Athletics at Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum, the Mariners won by a score of 5–3.Mariners 5, Athletics 3 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_04_05_seamlb_oakmlb_1 live https://web.archive.org/web/20100409142756/http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_04_05_seamlb_oakmlb_1 April 9, 2010 April 4, 2010 MLB.com Seattle reliever Brandon League got the win while Oakland reliever Brad Ziegler got the loss. On August 9 manager Don Wakamatsu was dismissed as manager and Daren Brown was named his replacement on an interim basis.Street Jim August 9, 2010 Mariners replace Wakamatsu with Brown http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100809&content_id=13232624&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea dead https://web.archive.org/web/20101016054551/http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100809&content_id=13232624&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea October 16, 2010 MLB.com The Mariners ended the season scoring only 513 runs, the lowest since the American League (AL) instituted the designated hitter in 1973.2011-07-18 How low can they go? Mariners offense, by the numbers https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/how-low-can-they-go-mariners-offense-by-the-numbers/ subscription live https://web.archive.org/web/20110722170710/http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2015654203_marinumbers19.html 2011-07-22 2024-12-11 The Seattle Times The Mariners were also last in the AL in team batting average at .236 and also ranked last in most other offensive categories this season.Seattle Mariners 2010 Statistics https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/SEA/2010.shtml July 18, 2022 Baseball Reference Game log Legend Mariners win Mariners loss PostponementBoldMariners team member background:#0c2c56;color:silver; 2010 game log: 61–101 y background:#005c5c; color:silver; April: 11–12 (home: 7–3; road: 4–9) # Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Attendance Record Boxscore |- bgcolor="ffbbbb" |- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb" | 1 || April 5 || @ Athletics || 5–3 || League (1–0) || Ziegler (0–1) || Aardsma (1) || 30,686 || 1–0 || |- |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" | 2 || April 6 || @ Athletics || 1–2 ||E. Ramírez (1–0) || Texeira (0–1) || — || 10,090 || 1–1 || |- |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" | 3 || April 7 || @ Athletics || 5–6 || Blevins (1–0) || Lowe (0–1) || — || 18,194 || 1–2 || |- |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" | 4 || April 8 || @ Athletics || 2–6 || Anderson (1–0) || Fister (0–1) || — || 12,464 || 1–3 || |- |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" | 5 || April 9 || @ Rangers || 2–6 || Lewis (1–0) || Vargas (0–1) || — || 25,271 || 1–4 || |- |- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb" | 6 || April 10 || @ Rangers || 4–3 || Lowe (1–1) || Francisco (1–2) || Aardsma (2) || 26,861 || 2–4 || |- |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" | 7 || April 11 || @ Rangers || 2–9 || Feldman (1–0) || Snell (0–1) || — || 26,846 || 2–5 || |- |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" | 8 || April 12 || Athletics || 0–4 || Duchscherer (1–0) || Rowland-Smith (0–1) || — || 45,876 || 2–6 || |- |- align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" | 9 || April 13 || Athletics || 3–0 || Fister (1–1) || Ziegler (0–2) || Aardsma (3) || 18,043 || 3–6 || |- |- align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" | 10 || April 14 || Athletics || 4–2 || Vargas (1–1) || Gaudin (0–1) || Aardsma (4) || 15,978 || 4–6 || |- |- align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" | 11 || April 16 || Tigers || 11–3 || Hernández (1–0) || Bonderman (1–1) || — || 39,999 || 5–6 || |- |- align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" | 12 || April 17 || Tigers || 4–2 || League (2–0) ||Verlander (0–1) || Aardsma (5) || 31,647 || 6–6 || |- |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" | 13 || April 18 || Tigers || 2–4 || Scherzer (1–1) || Snell (0–2) || Valverde (3) || 30,419 || 6–7 || |- |- align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" | 14 || April 19 || Orioles || 8–2 || Fister (2–1) || Bergesen (0–2) || — || 14,528 || 7–7 || |- |- align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" | 15 || April 20 || Orioles || 3–1 || Vargas (2–1) || Hernandez (0–3) || Aardsma (6) || 15,931 || 8–7 || |- |- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb" | 16 || April 21 || Orioles || 4–1 || Hernández (2–0) || Millwood (0–3) || — || 18,401 || 9–7 || |- |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" | 17 || April 23 || @ White Sox || 6–7 || Thornton (2–1) || Lowe (1–2) || — || 24,653 || 9–8 || |- |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" | 18 || April 24 || @ White Sox || 4–5 || Jenks (1–0) || Aardsma (0–1) || — || 25,253 || 9–9 || |- |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" | 19 || April 25 || @ White Sox || 2–3 || Danks (3–0) || League (2–1) || Jenks (4) || 28,274 || 9–10 || |- |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" | 20 || April 26 || @ Royals || 1–3 || Davies (2–1) || Hernández (2–1) || Chen (1) || 11,391 || 9–11 || |- |- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb" | 21 || April 27 || @ Royals || 3–2 || Kelley (1–0) || Rupe (0–1) || Aardsma (7) || 14,969 || 10–11 || |- |- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb" | 22 || April 28 || @ Royals || 6–5 || League (3–1) || Thompson (0–1) || Aardsma (8) || 13,206 || 11–11 || |- |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" | 23 || April 30 || Rangers || 0–2 (12) || Francisco (3–3) || League (3–2) || Feliz (4) || 34,055 || 11–12 || |- y background:#005c5c; color:silver; May: 8–19 (home: 5–11; road: 3–8) # Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Attendance Record Boxscore |- bgcolor="ffbbbb" |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" | 24 || May 1 || Rangers || 3–6 || Harrison (1–1) || Hernández (2–2) || Francisco (2) || 30,225 || 11–13 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" | 25 || May 2 || Rangers || 1–3 (11) || Nippert (1–2) || Lowe (1–3) || Feliz (5) || 27,185 || 11–14 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" | 26 || May 4 || Rays || 2–5 || Shields (4–0) || Vargas (2–2) || Soriano (7) || 15,589 || 11–15 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" | 27 || May 5 || Rays || 3–8 || Garza (5–1) || Lee (0–1) || || 14,627 || 11–16 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" | 28 || May 6 || Rays || 0–8 || Niemann (2–0) || Rowland-Smith (0–2) || || 17,617 || 11–17 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 29 || May 7 || Angels || 0–8 || Weaver (4–1) || Hernández (2–3) || || 37,602 || 11–18 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 30 || May 8 || Angels || 3–4 (10)|| Rodney (3–0) || Aardsma (0–2) || Fuentes (4) || 30,446 || 11–19 || |- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb" | 31 || May 9 || Angels || 8–1 || Vargas (3–2) || Santana (1–3) || || 28,668 || 12–19 || |- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb" | 32 || May 11 || @ Orioles || 5–1 || Lee (1–1) || Hernandez (0–5) || League (1) || 12,614 || 13–19 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 33 || May 12 || @ Orioles || 2–5 || Bergesen (3–2) || Rowland-Smith (0–3) || Simón (4) || 11,448 || 13–20 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 34 || May 13 || @ Orioles || 5–6 || Hendrickson (1–0) || League (3–3) || Simón (5) || 20,938 || 13–21 || |- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb" | 35 || May 14 || @ Rays || 4–3 || Fister (3–1) || Davis (3–3) || Aardsma (9) || 27,856 || 14–21 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 36 || May 15 || @ Rays || 2–3 || Soriano (2–0) || Colomé (0–1) || || 23,627 || 14–22 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 37 || May 16 || @ Rays || 1–2 || Wheeler (2–0) || Lee (1–2) || Soriano (10) || 23,005 || 14–23 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 38 || May 17 || @ Athletics || 4–8 || Gonzalez (4–3) || Rowland-Smith (0–4) || || 10,051 || 14–24 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 39 || May 18 || @ Athletics || 5–6 (10) || Breslow (1–1) || League (3–4) || || 10,512 || 14–25 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 40 || May 19 || Blue Jays || 2–3 || Cecil (3–2) || Fister (3–2) || Gregg (12) || 19,208 || 14–26 || |- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb" | 41 || May 20 || Blue Jays || 4–3 || Kelley (2–0) || Gregg (0–1) || || 20,452 || 15–26 || |- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb" | 42 || May 21 || Padres || 15–8 || Lee (2–2) || Leblanc (2–2) || || 24,139 || 16–26 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 43 || May 22 || Padres || 1–2 || Richard (4–2) || Snell (0–3) || Bell (12) || 28,670 || 16–27 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 44 || May 23 || Padres || 1–8 || Latos (4–3) || Hernández (2–4) || || 33,315 || 16–28 || |- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb" | 45 || May 25 || Tigers || 5–3 || Kelley (3–0) || Verlander (5–3) || Aardsma (10) || 20,920 || 17–28 || |- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb" | 46 || May 26 || Tigers || 5–4 || League (4–4) || Perry (1–3) || Aardsma (11) || 22,422 || 18–28 || |- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb" | 47 || May 28 || @ Angels || 8–3 || Lee (3–2) || Kazmir || || 41,770 || 19–28 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 48 || May 29 || @ Angels || 5–1 (10) || Fuentes (3–1) || League (4–5) || || 39,382 || 19–29 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 49 || May 30 || @ Angels || 9–7 || Rodney (0–3) || Aardsma (4–0) || || 40,017 || 19–30 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 50 || May 31 || Twins || 5–4 || Liriano (5–3) || Fister (3–3) || Rauch (13) || 19,795 || 19–31 || |- y background:#005c5c; color:silver; June: 14–13 (home: 8–4; road: 5–9) # Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Attendance Record Boxscore |- bgcolor="ffbbbb" |- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb" | 51 || June 1 || Twins || 7–1 || Vargas (4–2) || Blackburn (6–2) || || 18,740 || 20–31 || |- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb" | 52 || June 2 || Twins || 2–1 (10) || League (5–5) || Guerrier (0–1) || || 20,414 || 21–31 || |- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb" | 53 || June 3 || Twins || 4–1 || Hernández (3–4) || Pavano (5–6) || Aardsma (12) || 21,291 || 22–31 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 54 || June 4 || Angels || 7–1 || Saunders (4–6) || Snell (0–4) || || 29,230 || 22–32 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 55 || June 5 || Angels || 11–2 || Santana (6–3) || Olson (0–1) || || 31,548 || 22–33 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 56 || June 6 || Angels || 9–4 || Piñeiro (4–6) || Kelley (3–1)|| || 33,076 || 22–34 || |- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb" | 57 || June 7 || @ Rangers || 4–2 || Lee (4–2) || Feldman (3–6) || || 20,152 || 23–34 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 58 || June 8 || @ Rangers || 7–1 || Lewis (5–4) || Hernández (3–5) || || 18,774 || 23–35 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 59 || June 9 || @ Rangers || 12–2 || Wilson (5–3) || Snell (0–5) || || 26,432 || 23–36 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 60 || June 10 || @ Rangers || 12–3 || Hunter (2–0) || Rowland-Smith (0–5) || || 19,674 || 23–37 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 61 || June 11 || @ Padres || 4–3 || Thatcher (1–0) || Aardsma (0–4) || || 20,049 || 23–38 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 62 || June 12 || @ Padres || 7–1 || LeBlanc (4–4) || Lee (4–3) || || 30,019 || 23–39 || |- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb" | 63 || June 13 || @ Padres || 4–2 || Hernández (4–5) || Gregerson (1–2) || Aardsma (13) || 23,429 || 24–39 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 64 || June 14 || @ Cardinals || 9–3 || Wainwright (9–4) || French (0–1) || || 36,113 || 24–40 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 65 || June 15 || @ Cardinals || 4–2 || Hawksworth (1–3) || Rowland-Smith (0–6) || Franklin (12) || 40,269 || 24–41 || |- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb" | 66 || June 16 || @ Cardinals || 2–1 || Vargas (5–2) || García (6–3) || Aardsma (14) || 40,020 || 25–41 || |- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb" | 67 || June 18 || Reds || 1–0 || Lee (5–3) || Cueto (6–2) || || 43,362 || 26–41 || |- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb" | 68 || June 19 || Reds || 5–1 || Hernández (5–5) || LeCure (1–4) || || 26,468 || 27–41 || |- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb" | 69 || June 20 || Reds || 1–0 || Rowland-Smith (1–6) || Harang (5–7) || Aardsma (15) || 32,712 || 28–41 || |- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb" | 70 || June 22 || Cubs || 2–0 ||Vargas (6–2) || Dempster (5–6) ||Aardsma (16) || 27,975 || 29–41 || |- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb" | 71 || June 23 || Cubs || 8–1 || Lee (6–3) || Wells (3–6) || || 31,394 || 30–41 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 72 || June 24 || Cubs || 3–2 (13) || Grabow (1–3) || Olsen (0–2) || Gorzelanny (1) || 41,329 || 30–42 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 73 || June 25 || @ Brewers || 8–3 || Bush (3–5) || Rowland-Smith (1–7) || || 30,087 || 30–43 || |- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb" | 74 || June 26 || @ Brewers || 5–4 || Sweeney (1–0) || Wolf (5–7) || League (2) || 41,655 || 31–43 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 75 || June 27 || @ Brewers || 3–0 || Narveson (7–4) || Vargas (6–3) || Axford (7) || 41,995 || 31–44 || |- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb" | 76 || June 29 || @ Yankees || 7–4 || Lee (7–3) || Hughes (10–2) || || 45,780 || 32–44 || |- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb" | 77 || June 30 || @ Yankees || 7–0 || Hernández (6–5) || Vázquez (6–7) || || 46,309 || 33–44 || |- y background:#005c5c; color:silver; July: 6–22 (home: 4–10; road: 2–12) # Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Attendance Record Boxscore |- bgcolor="ffbbbb" |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 78 || July 1 || @ Yankees || 4–2 || Sabathia (10–3) || Aardsma (0–5) || Rivera (18) || 45,591 || 33–45 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 79 || July 2 || @ Tigers || 7–1 || Scherzer (5–6) || Fister (3–4) || || 32,512 || 33–46 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 80 || July 3 || @ Tigers || 6–1 || Verlander (10–5) || Vargas (6–4) || || 32,430 || 33–47 || |- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb" | 81 || July 4 || @ Tigers || 8–1 || Lee (8–3) || Bonderman (4–6) || || 24,899 || 34–47 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 82 || July 5 || Royals || 6–4 (10) || Farnsworth (2–0) || Cordero (0–1) || Soria (23) || 22,617 || 34–48 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 83 || July 6 || Royals || 3–2 || Greinke (5–8) || Rowland-Smith (1–8) || Soria (24) || 17,555 || 34–49 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 84 || July 7 || Royals || 7–3 || Marte (3–0) || League (5–6) || Soria (25) || 16,954 || 34–50 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 85 || July 8 || Yankees || 3–1 || Pettitte (11–2) || Aardsma (0–6) || Rivera (20) || 37,432 || 34–51 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 86 || July 9 || Yankees || 6–1 || Hughes (11–2) || Pauley (0–1) || || 39,645 || 34–52 || |- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb" | 87 || July 10 || Yankees || 4–1 || Hernández (7–5) || Chamberlain (1–4) || || 42,558 || 35–52 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 88 || July 11 || Yankees || 8–2 || Sabathia (12–3) || Rowland-Smith (1–9) || || 42,069 || 35–53 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 89 || July 15 || @ Angels || 8–3 || Piñeiro (10–6) || Fister (3–5) || || 41,959 || 35–54 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 90 || July 16 || @ Angels || 3–2 || Weaver (9–5) || Hernández (7–6) || Fuentes (17) || 41,449 || 35–55 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 91 || July 17 || @ Angels || 7–6 || Jepsen (2–1) || Sweeney (1–1) || Fuentes (18) || 42,977 || 35–56 || |- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb" | 92 || July 18 || @ Angels || 2–1 (10) || League (6–6) || Jepsen (2–2) || Aardsma (17) || 38,883 || 36–56 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 93 || July 19 || White Sox || 6–1 || Hudson (1–0) || Pauley (0–2) || || 21,749 || 36–57 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 94 || July 20 || White Sox || 4–0 || Danks (10–7) || Fister (3–6) || || 21,366 || 36–58 || |- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb" | 95 || July 21 || White Sox || 2–1 (11) || League (7–6) || Jenks (1–3) || || 21,529 || 37–58 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 96 || July 22 || Red Sox || 8–6 (13) || Okajima (3–2) || Olson (0–3) || R. Ramírez (2) || 28,074 || 37–59 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 97 || July 23 || Red Sox || 2–1 || Atchison (2–1) || Vargas (6–5) || Papelbon (22) || 34,932 || 37–60 || |- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb" | 98 || July 24 || Red Sox || 5–1 || Seddon (1–0) || Lester (11–5) || || 43,694 || 38–60 || |- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb" | 99 || July 25 || Red Sox || 4–2 || League (8–6) || Okajima (3–3) || Aardsma (18) || 40,001 || 39–60 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 100 || July 26 || @ White Sox || 6–1 || Danks (11–7) || Hernández (7–7) || || 38,815 || 39–61 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 101 || July 27 || @ White Sox || 11–0 || Floyd (6–8) || Rowland-Smith (1–10) || || 26,080 || 39–62 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 102 || July 28 || @ White Sox || 6–5 || Thornton (3–3) || Wright (1–3) || Jenks (21) || 25,126 || 39–63 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 103 || July 29 || @ White Sox || 9–5 || García (10–4) || Pauley (0–3) || || 28,483 || 39–64 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 104 || July 30 || @ Twins || 5–3 || Baker (9–9) || Fister (3–7) || Capps (27) || 40,596 || 39–65 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 105 || July 31 || @ Twins || 4–0 || Slowey (10–5) || Hernández (7–8) || || 40,799 || 39–66 || |- y background:#005c5c; color:silver; August: 13–14 (home: 7–7; road: 6–7) # Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Attendance Record Boxscore |- bgcolor="ffbbbb" |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 106 || August 1 || @ Twins || 4–0 || Liriano (10–7) || French (0–2) || || 40,374 || 39–67 || |- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb" | 107 || August 3 || Rangers || 3–2 || Vargas (7–5) || Lewis (9–8) || Aardsma (19) || 23,466 || 40–67 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 108 || August 4 || Rangers || 11–6 || Feldman (6–9) || Fister (3–8) || || 20,174 || 40–68 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 109 || August 5 || Rangers || 6–0 || Hunter (9–1) || Hernández (7–9) || || 22,624 || 40–69 || |- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb" | 110 || August 6 || Royals || 7–1 || French (1–2) || Greinke (7–11) || || 20,411 || 41–69 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 111 || August 7 || Royals || 2–1 || Chen (7–5) || Pauley (0–4) || Soria (31) || 24,520 || 41–70 || |- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb" | 112 || August 8 || Royals || 3–2 || Vargas (8–5) || Davies (5–7) || Aardsma (20) || 24,078 || 42–70 || |- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb" | 113 || August 9 || Athletics || 3–1 || Fister (4–8) || Mazzaro (6–4) || Aardsma (21) || 19,943 || 43–70 || |- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb" | 114 || August 10 || Athletics || 2–0 || Hernández (8–9) || Anderson (3–3) || Aardsma (22) || 21,377 || 44–70 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 115 || August 11 || Athletics || 5–1 || Braden (7–8) || French (1–3) || || 31,560 || 44–71 || |- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb" | 116 || August 13 || @ Indians || 3–2 || Pauley (1–4) || Carmona (11–10) || Aardsma (23) || 26,424 || 45–71 || |- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb" | 117 || August 14 || @ Indians || 9–3 || Vargas (9–5) || Talbot (8–10) || || 25,980 || 46–71 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 118 || August 15 || @ Indians || 9–1 || Sipp (2–2) || Hernández (8–10) || || 14,888 || 46–72 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 119 || August 16 || @ Orioles || 5–4 || Albers (5–3) || White (0–1) || || 12,375 || 46–73 || |- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb" | 120 || August 17 || @ Orioles || 4–0 || French (2–3) || Millwood (2–13) || League (3) || 14,739 || 47–73 || |- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb" | 121 || August 18 || @ Orioles || 6–5 || Pauley (2–4) || Guthrie (7–12) || Aardsma (24) || 11,213 || 48–73 || |- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb" | 122 || August 20 || @ Yankees || 6–0 || Hernández (9–10) || Burnett (9–11) || || 46,493 || 49–73 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 123 || August 21 || @ Yankees || 9–5 || Logan (1–0) || Vargas (9–6) || Rivera (25) || 48,158 || 49–74 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 124 || August 22 || @ Yankees || 10–0 || Sabathia (17–5) || French (2–4) || || 46,778 || 49–75 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 125 || August 23 || @ Red Sox || 6–3 || Lackey (12–7) || Fister (4–9) || Papelbon (31) || 37,133 || 49–76 || |- align="center" bgcolor="bbbbbb" | – || August 24 || @ Red Sox || colspan=7|Postponed (rain) Rescheduled for August 25 |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 126 || August 25 || @ Red Sox || 5–3 || Beckett (4–3) || Pauley (2–5) || Papelbon (32) || 37,183 || 49–77 || |- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb" | 127 || August 25 || @ Red Sox || 4–2 || Hernández (10–10) || Wakefield (3–10) || League (4) || 37,451 || 50–77 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 128 || August 27 || Twins || 6–3 || Baker (12–9) || Vargas (9–7) || || 37,798 || 50–78 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 129 || August 28 || Twins || 1–0 || Blackburn (8–8) || Fister (4–10) || Fuentes (24) || 29,892 || 50–79 || |- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb" | 130 || August 29 || Twins || 2–1 || French (3–4) || Pavano (15–10) || Aardsma (25) || 28,923 || 51–79 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 131 || August 30 || Angels || 5–3 || Santana (14–9) || Pauley (2–6) || Rodney (7) || 20,545 || 51–80 || |- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb" | 132 || August 31 || Angels || 3–1 || League (9–6) || Jepsen (2–4) || Aardsma (26) || 18,737 || 52–80 || |- y background:#005c5c; color:silver; September: 9–18 (home: 4–8; road: 5–10) # Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Attendance Record Boxscore |- bgcolor="ffbbbb" |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 133 || September 1 || Angels || 4–2 || Bell (2–4) || Vargas (9–8) || Rodney (8) || 17,515 || 52–81 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 134 || September 2 || Indians || 6–3 || Tomlin (3–3) || Fister (4–11) || Perez (17) || 17,269 || 52–82 || |- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb" | 135 || September 3 || Indians || 1–0 || French (4–4) || Carmona (11–14) || Aardsma (27) || 17,271 || 53–82 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 136 || September 4 || Indians || 4–2 || Talbot (9–11) || Pauley (2–7) || Perez (18) || 25,108 || 53–83 || |- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb" | 137 || September 5 || Indians || 3–0 || Hernández (11–10) || Gómez (3–3) || Aardsma (28) || 22,621 || 54–83 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 138 || September 6 || @ Athletics || 6–2 || Anderson (4–6) || Vargas (9–9) || || 11,581 || 54–84 || |- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb" | 139 || September 7 || @ Athletics || 7–5 || Fister (5–11) || Braden (9–11) || Aardsma (29) || 10,067 || 55–84 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 140 || September 8 || @ Athletics || 4–3 || Gonzalez (14–8) || French (4–5) || Bailey (22) || 15,180 || 55–85 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 141 || September 10 || @ Angels || 4–3 (14) || Thompson (1–0) || Sweeney (1–2) || || 42,203 || 55–86 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 142 || September 11 || @ Angels || 7–4 || Santana (16–9) || Hernández (11–11) || Rodney (9) || 39,123 || 55–87 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 143 || September 12 || @ Angels || 3–0 || Haren (10–12) || Vargas (9–10) || Rodney (10) || 42,357 || 55–88 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 144 || September 13 || Red Sox || 5–1 || Lester (17–8) || Fister (5–12) || || 19,063 || 55–89 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 145 || September 14 || Red Sox || 9–6 || Hill (1–0) || League (9–7) || || 18,381 || 55–90 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 146 || September 15 || Red Sox || 5–1 || Buchholz (16–7) || Pauley (2–8) || || 21,936 || 55–91 || |- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb" | 147 || September 17 || Rangers || 2–1 || Hernández (12–11) || Wilson (14–7) || Aardsma (30) || 19,302 || 56–91 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 148 || September 18 || Rangers || 6–1 || Lee (12–8) || Vargas (9–11) || || 20,843 || 56–92 || |- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb" | 149 || September 19 || Rangers || 2–1 || Fister (6–12) || Hunter (12–4) || Aardsma (31) || 20,764 || 57–92 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 150 || September 21 || @ Blue Jays || 5–3 || Rzepczynski (2–4) || French (4–6) || Gregg (34) || 12,158 || 57–93 || |- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb" | 151 || September 22 || @ Blue Jays || 6–3 || Pauley (3–8) || Drabek (0–2) || || 12,302 || 58–93 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 152 || September 23 || @ Blue Jays || 1–0 || Hill (1–2) || Hernández (12–12) || Gregg (35) || 12,590 || 58–94 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 153 || September 24 || @ Rays || 5–3 || Niemann (11–7) || Vargas (9–12) || Soriano (44) || 17,840 || 58–95 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 154 || September 25 || @ Rays || 9–1 || Garza (15–9) || Fister (6–13) || || 26,427 || 58–96 || |- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb" | 155 || September 26 || @ Rays || 6–2 || French (5–6) || Shields (13–14) || || 22,301 || 59–96 || |- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb" | 156 || September 27 || @ Rangers || 7–5 || Pauley (4–8) || Wilson (14–8) || League (5) || 29,381 || 60–96 || |- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb" | 157 || September 28 || @ Rangers || 3–1 || Hernández (13–12) || Feldman (7–11) || League (6) || 26,043 || 61–96 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 158 || September 29 || @ Rangers || 6–5 || Feliz (4–3) || Cortes (0–1) || || 23,052 || 61–97 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 159 || September 30 || Athletics || 8–1 || Gonzalez (15–9) || Fister (6–14) || || 16,940 || 61–98 || |- y background:#005c5c; color:silver; October: 0–3 (home: 0–3) # Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Attendance Record Boxscore |-bgcolor="ffbbbb" |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 160 || October 1 || Athletics || 9–0 || Cahill (18–8) || French (5–7) || || 19,656 || 61–99 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 161 || October 2 || Athletics || 5–3 || Anderson (7–6) || Pauley (4–9) || Breslow (4) || 17,717 || 61–100 || |- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb" | 162 || October 3 || Athletics || 4–3 || Braden (11–14) || Varvaro (0–1) || Breslow (5) || 23,263 || 61–101 || |- Season standings American League West Seattle Mariners American League Wild Card Seattle Mariners Record vs. opponents SEA Players stats Batting Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; R = Runs scored; H = Hits; 2B = Doubles; 3B = Triples; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in; BB = Base on balls; SB = Stolen bases; AVG = Batting average PlayerGABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSBAVGEliézer Alfonzo134149101400.220Josh Bard3911292470310100.214Milton Bradley Milton Bradley (baseball)73244285091829288.205 Russell Branyan5720523441001533301.215Eric Byrnes153213200061.094Mike Carp143717200040.189Chone Figgins161602621562121357442.259Ken Griffey Jr.3398618200790.184Franklin Gutiérrez Gutierrez, Franklin1525686113925312645025.245Greg Halman92914100311.138Rob Johnson Rob Johnson (baseball) 611782434100213251.191Casey Kotchman 1254143790201951350.217Ryan Langerhans6010716212134244.196José López José López (first baseman) Lopez, Jose 150593491422901058233.239Matt Mangini 113828000120.211Adam Moore 6020512406041580.195Guillermo Quiróz2712100000.286Michael Saunders10028929611121033356.211Justin Smoak3011311274051480.239Ichiro Suzuki 162680742143036434542.315Mike Sweeney309911263061892.263Matt Tuiasosopo5012712225041190.173Jack Wilson Jack Wilson (shortstop)61193174811101471.249Josh Wilson1083612282142225145.227Chris Woodward81903100000.158Pitcher totals1621800000000.000Team totals1625409513127422716101485459142.236 Source: ESPN.com Pitching Note: W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; G = Games pitched; GS = Games started; SV=Saves; IP = Innings pitched; H =Hits; ER = Earned runs allowed; HR= Home Run allowed; BB = Walks allowed; SO = Strikeouts Player W L ERA G GS SV IP H ER HR BB SO David Aardsma 0 6 3.44 53 0 31 49.2 33 19 5 25 49 Jesús Colomé 0 1 5.29 12 0 0 17.0 15 10 1 11 16 Chad Cordero 0 1 6.52 9 0 0 9.2 10 7 1 5 6 Dan Cortes 0 1 3.38 4 0 0 5.1 3 2 0 3 6 Doug Fister 6 14 4.11 28 28 0 171.1 187 78 13 32 93 Luke French 5 7 4.83 16 13 0 87.2 88 47 13 29 37 Félix Hernández Hernandez, Felix 13 12 2.27 34 34 0 249.2 194 63 17 70 232 Shawn Kelley 3 1 3.96 22 0 0 25.0 26 11 5 12 26 Brandon League 9 7 3.42 70 0 6 79.0 67 30 7 27 56 Cliff Lee 8 3 2.34 13 13 0 103.2 92 27 5 6 89 Mark Lowe 1 3 3.48 11 0 0 10.1 11 4 1 5 7 Garrett Olson 0 3 4.54 35 0 1 37.2 42 19 6 15 31 David Pauley 4 9 4.07 19 15 0 90.2 89 41 13 30 51 Chris Seddon 1 0 5.64 14 0 0 22.1 21 14 4 10 16 Ryan Rowland-Smith 1 10 6.75 27 20 0 109.1 141 82 25 44 49 Ian Snell 0 5 6.41 12 8 0 46.1 60 33 10 25 26 Brian Sweeney 1 2 3.16 24 0 0 37.0 33 13 5 6 14 Kanekoa Texeira 0 1 5.30 16 0 0 18.2 22 11 0 10 14 Jason Vargas 9 12 3.78 31 31 0 192.2 187 81 18 54 116 Anthony Varvaro 0 1 11.25 4 0 0 4.0 6 5 2 6 5 Sean White 0 1 5.24 38 0 0 34.1 45 20 4 11 15 Jamey Wright 0 1 3.41 28 0 0 37.0 30 14 2 16 19Team totals 611013.93162162381438.01402628157452973 Source: ESPN.com Through October 3, 2010. Roster 2010 Seattle Mariners Roster Pitchers 53 David Aardsma 37 Jesús Colomé 33 Chad Cordero 57 Dan Cortes 58 Doug Fister 25 Lucas French 34 Félix Hernández 23 Shawn Kelley 43 Brandon League 36 Cliff Lee 57 Mark Lowe 49 Garrett Olson 39 David Pauley 18 Ryan Rowland-Smith 52 Chris Seddon 35 Ian Snell 37 Brian Sweeney 54 Kanekoa Texeira 38 Jason Vargas 60 Anthony Varvaro 46 Sean White 50 Jamey Wright Catchers 41 Eliézer Alfonzo 26 Josh Bard 32 Rob Johnson 10 Adam Moore 40 Guillermo Quiróz Infielders 30 Russell Branyan 20 Mike Carp  9 Chone Figgins 13 Casey Kotchman  4 José López 61 Matt Mangini 17 Justin Smoak  5 Mike Sweeney 27 Matt Tuiasosopo  2 Jack Wilson 16 Josh Wilson  6 Chris Woodward Outfielders 15 Milton Bradley  1 Eric Byrnes 24 Ken Griffey Jr. 21 Franklin Gutiérrez 56 Greg Halman 12 Ryan Langerhans 55 Michael Saunders 51 Ichiro Suzuki Manager 22 Daren Brown 22 Don Wakamatsu Coaches 40 Rick Adair (pitching) 17 Mike Brumley (third base) (first base) 47 Alan Cockrell (hitting) 54 Roger Hansen (bench) 17 Steve Hecht (performance coach) 30,47 Alonzo Powell (hitting)  8 Lee Tinsley (first base) (third base) 44 Ty Van Burkleo (bench) 28 John Wetteland (bullpen) 48 Carl Willis (pitching) Minor league affiliates LevelTeam (location)ManagerLeagueRecordTriple-ATacoma Rainiers(Tacoma, Washington)Daren Brown andJosé CastroPacific Coast League76–67LEAGUE CHAMPIONSDouble-AWest Tenn Diamond Jaxx(Jackson, Tennessee)Tim LakerSouthern League70–69Class-A AdvancedHigh Desert Mavericks(Adelanto, California)Darrin Garnerand Jim HornerCalifornia League75–65Class-AClinton LumberKings(Clinton, Iowa)John TamargoMidwest League79–60Class-A Short-SeasonEverett AquaSox(Everett, Washington)José MorenoNorthwest League44–32LEAGUE CHAMPIONSRookiePulaski Mariners(Pulaski, Virginia)Eddie MenchacaAppalachian League35–30RookieArizona League Mariners(Peoria, Arizona)Andy BottinArizona League22–34RookieDominican Summer Mariners(Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic)Francisco GerezDominican Summer League—RookieVenezuelan Summer Mariners(Venezuela)Russell VasquezVenezuelan Summer League— References 30em External links 2010 Seattle Mariners at Baseball Reference 2010 Seattle Mariners season Official Site https://web.archive.org/web/20121009050402/http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/schedule/index.jsp?c_id=sea October 9, 2012 Category:Seattle Mariners seasons Seattle Mariners season Seattle Marin Seattle Mariners