That assessment took an optimistic turn Friday night as Bryce Miller, who’s been on the IL since June 10, made his first rehab start with Triple-A Tacoma, turning in a strong performance in an eventual Rainiers win.

It’s hard to imagine things going any better for Mariners right-hander Bryce Miller in his first rehab start for Triple-A Tacoma on Friday night.

S EATTLE — Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford was responsible for the first rocket on fireworks night at T-Mobile Park on Friday. The veteran infielder hit a walk-off, two-run home run to right field to lead the Mariners to a 4-3 win over the Texas Rangers.

Seattle Mariners: starting pitchers are Jack Leiter for the Rangers and Logan Gilbert for the M’s. Texas will look to rebound from yesterday’s unpleasantness. Josh Jung, still dealing with a calf issue,

Eugenio Suárez's arrival gives the Mariners one of the deepest lineups in baseball and a lift in the clubhouse. Here are three thoughts the morning after the trade.