The Seattle Mariners last MLB playoff appearance came in 2001 but currently have the 2nd best record in the Cactus League. Although Spring Training records are forgotten during the regular season, these Spring Training wins are helping lay a winning foundation for the 2011 season under newly acquired manager Eric Wedge.

Derek Howell, a sophomore right-handed pitcher from Seminole State College, has officially signed with the Wisconsin Woodchucks.

The Rochester Honkers Baseball Club announced the signing of right-handed pitcher Robert Hansen and catcher Spencer Navin from #2 ranked Vanderbilt University.

The Waterloo Bucks, a member of the Northwoods League, have announced the signing of outfielder Andrew Thomas to their roster for the 2011 season. Baseball America recently named Thomas the number five top prospect in the Mid-American Conference for the 2011 MLB Draft. He is currently a junior at Central Michigan University and is originally from Mount Pleasant, Michigan.

The Cleveland Indians of the always competitive American League Central look to contend in 2011 with combination of veteran superstars and athletic prospects.

The St. Cloud River Bats announced Wednesday the signing of two more pitchers for its 15th Anniversary Season. Right-hander Terik Gofinch (Washington) and southpaw Kyle Porter (California) have agreed to play for the River Bats in 2011.

The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters announced the signing of a pair of hurlers from Ball State University today by announcing the additions of promising left-handers Nestor Bautista and Kyle Raleigh.

The La Crosse Loggers baseball club announced the signings of a pair of players from out West today with the acquisitions of freshman catcher Andrew Knapp (California) and junior first baseman/outfielder Corey LaVier (San Diego).