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The Yankees lost two of three this weekend to the Mariners, the team with the worst record in the American League.

Bobby Abreu and Jason Giambi each had three hits as the Yankees escaped dropping to fourth place in the American League East by beating the Mariners 7-4.

Seattle’s Brandon Morrow overwhelmed the Yankees, allowing a run and a hit while striking out eight with three walks.

Ken Griffey Jr. hit one of Chicago’s four homers to reach a tie with Sammy Sosa for fifth on the career list as the White Sox routed the visiting Seattle Mariners.

Joe Mauer homered and scored three times, sliding home in the ninth inning on Brian Buscher’s sacrifice fly to lead the host Minnesota Twins over the Seattle Mariners.

At their meetings last week, the Yankees did not expect to find a catcher worth pursuing. But they got a premier catcher who was eager to play in Iván Rodríguez.

Jarrod Washburn pitched eight innings to help the Seattle Mariners beat the host Toronto Blue Jays 5-1 on Sunday, snapping Seattle’s season-long seven-game losing streak.

After finalizing their trade for outfielder Xavier Nady and reliever Dámaso Marte, the Yankees may not be done dealing and are discussing a possible trade with Seattle for starter Jarrod Washburn.

Tampa Bay shortstop Ben Zobrist homered and drove in two runs in his last game before being sent down to the minors.

The Yankees have reached a preliminary agreement with Richie Sexson, and hope he can help them against left-handed pitchers.