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Ryan McMahon and Trent Grisham deliver clutch hits for Yankees in 4-1 win over slumping Mariners

Ryan McMahon and Trent Grisham each hit a two-run single in the seventh inning to send the New York Yankees past the slumping Seattle Mariners 4-1

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Richie Palacio, Victor Mesa Jr. lead the Rays past the Mariners, 3-2

Richie Palacios hit a two-run single in the sixth inning, Victor Mesa Jr. homered and the Tampa Bay Rays’ bullpen held on for a 3-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday ni...

AUGUST 9 • Associated Press

Raleigh hits 6th career grand slam and Kirby tosses 6 strong innings as Mariners blank Reds 8-0

Cal Raleigh hit his sixth career grand slam, George Kirby and three relievers combined for a three-hitter and the Seattle Mariners beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-0

JULY 21 • Associated Press

Jakob Marsee hits deep game-ending single in 10th to give Marlins 6-5 win over Mariners

Jakob Marsee hit a game-ending single off the wall in right field in the 10th inning, and the Miami Marlins beat the Seattle Mariners 6-5 on Tuesday night

JULY 8 • Associated Press

Mariners have big sixth inning to back Woo in an 8-3 victory over the Angels

Julio Rodriguez had three hits and scored twice, Bryan Woo took a shutout into the seventh inning and the Seattle Mariners put together a five-run sixth on Tuesday night to beat th...

JULY 1 • Associated Press

Guardians use 5-run 8th inning to rally for 6-5 win over Mariners

Rhys Hoskins had a two-run double down the left-field line during a five-run eighth inning and the Cleveland Guardians rallied for a 6-5 victory over the Seattle Mariners

JUNE 28 • Associated Press

Kyle Bradish strikes out career-best 12 as Orioles sink Mariners 5-3

Kyle Bradish struck out a career-high 12 while pitching one-run ball into the eighth inning as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Seattle Mariners 5-3

JUNE 18 • Associated Press

Mariners option Wisdom to Tacoma, outright González The Mariners announced a pair of roster moves on Monday, optioning corner infielder Patrick Wisdom to Triple-A Tacoma and outrighting right-...

JUNE 15 • MLB.COM

Selected from Tacoma The Mariners selected Rucker's contract from Triple-A Tacoma on Thursday.

Impact Rucker will return to the majors for the first time since 2023 after posting a 1.59 ERA and 1.62 WHIP through 22.2 innings at Tacoma. He'll take the place of Domingo Gonzalez, who was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.

JUNE 11 • ROTOWIRE

Cut from Mariners camp The Mariners reassigned Rucker to minor-league camp Sunday.

Impact After sitting out the entire 2025 season, Rucker signed a minor-league deal with the Mariners in January and had been attending camp as a non-roster invitee. He's expected to open the upcoming campaign at Triple-A Tacoma and will serve as bullpen depth for the Seattle organization. Rucker, 31, previously saw big-league action with the Cubs from 2021 through 2023, logging a 4.96 ERA and 1.39 WHIP over 123.1 innings across 96 relief appearances.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Elects free agency Rucker elected free agency Monday, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact The Nationals booted Rucker from their 40-man roster and he has decided to try out free agency rather than accepting an outright assignment. The 30-year-old spent the entirety of the 2024 campaign in the minors, holding a 6.16 ERA and 39:11 K:BB over 30.2 innings.

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Claimed by Washington The Nationals claimed Rucker off waivers Friday and optioned him to Triple-A Rochester.

Impact The right-hander was designated for assignment by the Phillies on Wednesday, and he'll stick in the NL East after being claimed off waivers. Rucker hasn't pitched in the majors this season and has struggled at the Triple-A level with a 7.36 ERA across 22 innings, though he was a solid bullpen piece for the Cubs in 2022 with a 3.95 ERA in 41 appearances.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from 40-man roster The Phillies designated Rucker for assignment Wednesday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Impact Rucker has missed much of 2024 due to injury, posting a 6.58 ERA but also a 36:11 K:BB over 26 innings in the minors. The 30-year-old will cede his 40-man roster spot to Nick Nelson, who was called up from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Triple-A The Phillies optioned Rucker to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Monday.

Impact He'll give up his spot on the 26-man active roster and in the Philadelphia bullpen to right-hander Carlos Estevez, whom the Phillies acquired from the Angels over the weekend. Rucker has spent most of the season recovering from a right hand arterial vasospasm, but the Phillies brought him back from the 60-day injured list Friday. The righty didn't end up making any appearances out of the bullpen over the weekend in the Phillies' series with the Guardians, however.

JULY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from injured list The Phillies reinstated Rucker (hand) from the 60-day injured list Friday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic report.

Impact Philadelphia acquired Austin Hays in exchange for Seranthony Dominguez and Cristian Pache earlier Friday, and Rucker will fill the open roster spot. The right-hander was acquired from the Cubs in February but has been sidelined by an arterial vasospasm in his right hand. Rucker posted a 4.91 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 40:19 K:BB over 40.1 innings for Chicago last season and is now on the cusp of his debut in Philadelphia.

JULY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Restarts rehab assignment Rucker (hand) resumed his rehab assignment with Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday, working one inning while striking out a batter and giving up one run on three hits and one walk.

Impact Rucker had been pulled off his rehab assignment last Sunday due to turf toe in his right big toe, but he evidently made a swift recovery from that injury. The 30-year-old is still in the process of building back up while he's been on the injured list all season due to a right hand arterial vasospasm. He'll likely work in middle relief for the Phillies once he's activated from the 60-day IL.

JULY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies place OF Brandon Marsh on injured list with right hamstring strain

The Philadelphia Phillies have placed outfielder Brandon Marsh on the 10-day injured list with a strained right hamstring

JUNE 3, 2024 • Associated Press

Phillies acquire reliever Michael Rucker, DFA Andrew Bellatti Rucker, 29, has appeared in 96 games (123.1 innings) over the last three seasons for the Cubs.

FEBRUARY 6, 2024 • MCALL.COM

Phils add bullpen depth, acquire Rucker from Cubs PHILADELPHIA -- The Phillies are trying to create more flexibility for their 2024 bullpen. The Phils announced Tuesday afternoon that they a...

FEBRUARY 6, 2024 • MLB.COM

Phillies acquire RHP Michael Rucker from Cubs The Philadelphia Phillies acquired reliever Michael Rucker from the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday in exchange for cash considerations.The 29-year-...

FEBRUARY 6, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Exits 40-man roster Rucker was designated for assignment by the Cubs on Thursday, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.

Impact Rucker loses his spot on the 40-man roster in favor Hector Neris, whose signing became official. The 29-year-old reliever has put up a 4.96 ERA and 120:50 K:BB covering 123.1 innings out of the Cubs' bullpen over the last three seasons.

FEBRUARY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Iowa The Cubs optioned Rucker to Triple-A Iowa on Thursday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Keegan Thompson is up to replace him in Chicago's bullpen ahead of Thursday's series opener versus the Pirates. Rucker, 29, has registered a 4.91 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 40:19 K:BB over 40.1 innings of relief this year in the majors.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A The Cubs recalled Rucker from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Rucker will return to the Cubs' bullpen mix ahead of Tuesday night's game against the White Sox. The 29-year-old right-hander has posted a 5.03 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 39:17 K:BB across 39.1 major-league innings this season.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Iowa The Cubs optioned Rucker to Triple-A Iowa on Friday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Rucker has taken a notable step back from his 2022 campaign, accumulating a 5.17 ERA and 1.46 WHIP through 38.1 innings out of the bullpen. Rucker could certainly return to Chicago if he shows signs of improvement in the minors, but for now Hayden Wesneski will come up from Triple-A to take his spot on the pitching staff.

JULY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Snags win in relief Wednesday Rucker (2-1) tossed two scoreless innings of relief to earn the win Wednesday against the Brewers. He didn't allow a hit and walked three.

Impact Rucker wasn't his sharpest with the three walks and needing 35 pitches to cover two frames, though he still managed his first win since April 11 when the Cubs scored three times in the top of the ninth to earn a 4-3 victory. The righty was sent to Triple-A Iowa at the end of May due to some struggles, but he's been good since returning in early June, allowing just one run across 11.1 innings.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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