Seattle Mariners 4, San Diego Padres 5 [box]: The M's fell short in their ninth inning rally last night and lost to the worst team in baseball. Thankfully the M's have a chance to redeem themselves with two more games against the Padres. Michael Saunders for the American League All-Star Team? Any objections out there? Next game, Wednesday, Seattle (27-36) vs. San Diego (21-41), 7:10 p.m.., 9.5 games back.

Read more Seattle sports news and links after the jump.

• Lookout Landing praises the performance of Tom Wilhelmsen. USS Mariner explains Dustin Ackley's current struggles at the plate.

• Washington released its non-conference basketball schedule for next season. Highlights include home games against defending Division II national champion Western Washington and Nevada, neutral games against Seton Hall and Ohio St./Rhode Island and one road game against the UConn Huskies.

• Chris Clemons did not show up on Tuesday to Seahawks' mandatory mini-camp. Head Coach Pete Carroll told reporters he is "surprised" Clemons is holding out. Field Gulls goes in-depth on the issue.

• Gonzaga offered 2013 guard Jordan Mathews out of Santa Monica, Calif.. San Diego State and VCU are also in the mix for the 6'3" guard. Read more about Mathews at the Slipper Still Fits.

• Doug Pacey from the News Tribune released his super early 4A preseason rankings on Tuesday. Skyline and Bellarmine Prep are No. 1 and No. 2 respectively.