Hernandez steps up to help Mariners snap 17-game skid (Yahoo! Sports)

The ace of the staff is the guy who is looked to when someone has to step up in times of trouble, and for the Seattle Mariners, that man is Felix Hernandez. While he was unsuccessful at cutting short Seattle losing streaks earlier this month at four, seven and 12 games, he got...

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Mariners Snap 17-game Skid with 9-2 Win Over Yanks (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

NEW YORK--New York Yankees starter Phil Hughes (L, 1-3) (6.0 IP, 9H, 2R) didn't do that bad a job against the Seattle Mariners during a matinee series finale Wednesday, his counterpart, Felix Hernandez (W, 9-9) (7.0 IP, 5H, 1R), was simply better.

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The Juice: King Felix hits his way into Safeco history book (Yahoo! Sports)

Nine innings, nine items to get you going. Ladies and gentleman of the Stew, take a sip of morning Juice. 1. King of all trades: Inspired by the signs in the "visiting" crowd (above), Felix Hernandez made a little history … Continue reading →

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Carlos Beltran to Seattle Mariners rumored by ESPN: A fan’s reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

ESPN is trying to create rumors of the Seattle Mariners making a trade for Carlos Beltran of the New York Mets. Yes, this is the same website that tried to predict that the New York Yankees were going to acquire Felix Hernandez from the Mariners, but they couldn't get it this...

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Fan report: Felix Hernandez trade to Yankees just a rumor (Associated Content)

A new rumor of a Felix Hernandez trade to the New York Yankees is being furthered by MLB Network insider Ken Rosenthal. On Monday, March 14, broadcast on the network, Rosenthal talked about the Yankees need to acquire more pitching. He also stated that the Mariners need players, and that the team needs to "think hard" about making a move like this. His idea would be five prospects coming from the Yankees to the Mariners just for Hernandez.

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Mariners’ Hernandez matures at ripe age of 24 (Yahoo! Sports)

Felix Hernandez isn't satisfied with just being an ace and Cy Young winner. He wants to be baseball's best pitcher.

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Fan preview: Top five 2011 American League Cy Young candidates (Associated Content)

The 2010 American League Cy Young Award went to Felix Hernandez of the Seattle Mariners. Despite the Mariners' woes last year, his ERA of 2.27 was the best in Major League Baseball even though he had a 13-12 record, thanks to the last place team in the AL West. Other pitchers had better records, but Hernandez had better stats other than won-loss totals. The 2011 edition of the American League Cy Young Award will be just as surprising by the end of the season.

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Hernandez, Smoak lead Mariners over Rangers (The Canadian Press)

ARLINGTON, Texas - A Texas Rangers lineup without many of the regulars was no match for Felix Hernandez.

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AL Roundup: A look at Wednesday’s games (The Canadian Press)

At just 24 years old, Seattle ace Felix Hernandez is already setting impressive milestones.

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Hernandez pitches Mariners past Yankees 6-0 (AP)

Felix Hernandez watched with delight as Russell Branyan's drive in the first inning landed in the New York Yankees' bullpen for a three-run homer -- and some rare run support. "It was like, 'Yeah!"' Hernandez said. "Now you got to do your job." Oh, he did, giving up four hits in eight innings to lift the Seattle Mariners to a 6-0 victory Friday night and just...

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