The Mariners, despite a two-game slide, are still sitting atop the AL West and are moving up in this week's MLB power rankings.

The Mariners lost on Monday to the Athletics, but closer Andres Munoz delivered one of the best performances you'll ever see ...

A GRIP ON SPORTS • There are many mornings when I wake up, grab a cup of coffee and almost race to the computer to write. Mainly because the column subject is so clear I can’t wait to get started.