The Latest Breaking News from Paul Sewald

Arizona’s players have heard the criticisms from the pundits and non-believers headed into the Fall Classic against the Rangers. They just don’t care.

Arizona has used all its critics as motivation.

The Mariners are on a tear.

Giovanny Gallegos is averaging nearly nine seconds less per pitch!

Seattle is taking advantage of its proximity to Canada.

SEATTLE — All the hope they were starting to build with their improved play, all the good feelings they had generated from a strong finish before the All-Star break, all the anticipation for a second-half push for a return to the postseason and perhaps more, well, that was met the…

SAN FRANCISCO — The Mariners introduced Camilo Doval to a little something fans have dubbed “Chaos Ball.”

SEATTLE — Best win of the year?

SEATTLE — Ruled out, initially, Jarred Kelenic took off his helmet, then his batting gloves, and sat on his rear end on the infield dirt, leaning back on his hands, his right leg stretched out over second base.

SEATTLE — This one … this one might sting for a bit.

Another drama-free victory with plenty of offense against the worst team in baseball?