Casper Wells News

He was taking in the re-invented skyline of skyscrapers and architecture of Pittsburgh's downtown rising out from behind the Allegheny River with the Roberto Clemente Bridge seemingly connecting it all.

Casper Wells of the Chicago White Sox warms up during batting practice before the game against the New York Mets at Citi Field.

Do you expect a callup for Carlos Triunfel or Nick Franklin in the near future to take over as starting shortstop? -- Scott H., Kent, Wash.

The visiting clubhouse at Kauffman Stadium has been a familiar landing spot for Casper Wells during his whirlwind tour of the American League this season.

The Mariners defeated the Blue Jays in the first game of a five-game road trip to Canada and Pittsburgh Friday by a final score of 4-0. Felix Hernandez improved to 4-2 with eight shutout innings.

Jesus Montero celebrates after scoring on Michael Saunders' single on Wednesday.

Mariners fans wailed when the team released Munenori Kawasaki after last season.

Orioles lefty Wei-Yin Chen is coming off arguably the best start of his young Major League career, a dominant eight-inning performance in which he gave up only two hits, walked two and struck out five against the A's on Friday.

Casper Wells has played for more of the American League than he certainly would have liked during the first month of the 2013 season.

White Sox vs Rangers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington . Starters: Jose Quintana for the Sox, Yu Darvish for Texas.

No matter how much he insisted he felt fine, Nationals ace Stephen Strasburg didn't look right to manager Davey Johnson from the time his first pitch sailed to the backstop.

Michael Saunders is coming back to the Mariners today. This is wonderful news. The question is, who should he replace? The answer is, not the guy he probably will.

You have to pity Casper Wells . Since debuting in the major leagues in 2010, Wells has proven himself to be a solid major league player, managing a .246/.317/.435 line from 2010 to 2012 with 29 doubles, 25 homers, 80 RBI, and 6 stolen bases in 656 plate appearances with the Tigers and Mariners.

David Price is upset with an umpire, and it's not because of his strike zone. Jeffrey Loria gets more bad press and Robinson Cano is going to get paid.

A couple of new names likely hit the trade block this week, albeit with a diminished value after recent demotions.

If past experience is any guide, the return of Yoenis Cespedes Sunday could be a sign that happy days may once more be here again for the A's. The A's activated Cespedes from the 15-day disabled list and have him in left field and in the cleanup spot for Sunday's series finale with the Baltimore Orioles.

July 16, 2012; Kansas City, MO, USA; Seattle Mariners left fielder Casper Wells connects for a three run home run in the first inning of the game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium.

This might come as a surprise to some folks, but it really isn't. The Oakland Athletics today designated former Mariners outfielder Casper Wells for assignment so they could bring back Yoenis Cespedes off the disabled list.

The Mariners seem to be working on the principle that if trying to be good at defense didn't work they should try to be bad at it.

When the Mariners signed Raul Ibanez to a one-year contract this past winter, the front office had a specific plan in mind for his function as a member of the ballclub.