Jesus Montero (C)

Mariners catcher Jesus Montero was back in the lineup on Saturday, after the team gave him a day off on Friday to try to snap out of a lingering slump. Montero, who was in at catcher and batted fourth, obliged with his first multi-hit game since the May 4, going 3 for 4 with an RBI, a run scored, a walk, and more importantly, no strikeouts. The Mariners would go on to win the game, 10-3. ...

Mariners catcher Jesus Montero was left out of the lineup for Friday's series opener against the Rockies, the second straight day he did not start. Montero has gone just 3 for 30 (.100) with 12 strikeouts in his last nine games. "He needs it,'' manager Eric Wedge told the Seattle times. "We've talked about it. When there was all the business early on about him playing every day - he's just not ready...

Former Yankees catcher Jesus Montero made his presence felt on Friday night in New York as he hit a solo home run off Hiroki Kuroda in the sixth inning. Montero went 1 for 4 in the game with his homer, but the Mariners would lose to the Yankees, 6-2. He now has five home runs and 17 RBI on the season.

Seattle Mariners C Jesus Montero hit a solo home run, his fifth homer of the ...

Seattle catcher Jesus Montero finished 1 for 4 with an RBI double during the Mariners' 3-2 victory over Detroit on Monday night. Montero extended his hitting streak to four games and now has five total doubles on the season -- four of them have come in the first six contests this month. Montero's double just missed going out as it hit just left of the 405-foot marker. "You've got to look for the right...

Seattle Mariners C Jesus Montero is out of the lineup Thursday, May 3.

Mariners catcher Jesus Montero had a career-high four hits Tuesday against the Rays, raising his batting average to .294. Montero made his first start behind the plate since Miguel Olivo went on the DL. Although, the numbers indicate a move behind the plate might benefit Montero. In seven games as a catcher this year, Montero is batting .542 with three homers, two doubles and eight RBI. He's also struck...

Seattle Mariners C Jesus Montero went 4-for-4 Tuesday, May 1.

Seattle Mariners C Jesus Montero became the fifth rookie in franchise history to record at ...

With Miguel Olivo expected to land on the disabled list due to a groin injury, Mariners catcher Jesus Montero will split time behind the plate with John Jaso in his absence. Montero saw some action behind the plate on Monday night against the Rays and went 1 for 5 with a home run in the 3-2 loss. His solo shot off Wade Davis in the 11th inning was his fourth long ball of the year. ...

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