SEATTLE -- Manager Scott Servais was not prepared to give the season-ending speech to his team. He expected the Seattle Mariners season to matter for at least a few more days -- and possibly well into October.After 10 wild innings that personified their season, the Mariners playoff hopes ended on Saturday night, extending baseballs longest postseason drought to 15 years with a 9-8 loss to the Oakland Athletics.Were not breathing anymore, Servais said.Weeks of living on the edge of playoff contention finally caught up with Seattle in game No. 161. Edwin Diaz gave up a one-out RBI double to Joey Wendle in the 10th and the Mariners were unable to mount one last rally after coming from behind four times earlier in the game.Ben Gamel was standing at second base with no outs in the 10th after a single and wild pitch. He advanced to third when Nelson Cruzs comebacker deflected off pitcher Ryan Madson (6-7) almost directly to first base, but the fortunate ricochet for Oakland prevented Gamel from possibly scoring.Kyle Seager flew out to center field for the final out and final gasp in Seattles quest to get back to the playoffs.Ive only been a Mariner for a year, but I have to believe that will go down as one of the most memorable games in Mariners history, Servais said. Unfortunately, it didnt go our way. You know, cant say enough about our team. The competitive spirit.The Mariners last reached the postseason in 2001 when they tied the major league record with 116 wins in the regular season but were eliminated in the AL Championship Series by the New York Yankees.They were hoping to take their playoff chances to the final day of the regular season for the second time in three years. After rallying for three runs in the seventh and one in the eighth to tie it 8-8, the Mariners couldnt make game No. 162 count.Bruce Maxwell opened the 10th with a double off Diaz (0-4), and Wendles fourth hit of the night put Oakland in front.To get as many contributions from so many guys on the roster today in particular some of the younger guys. ... This is really going to serve them well in the future knowing they can play in this type of atmosphere, Oakland manager Bob Melvin said.Seattle was well aware it needed a victory to stay alive in the wild-card race as highlights and updates of the other games were shown in the stadium throughout the early innings. New York, New York played during batting practice after the Yankees knocked off Baltimore, and cheers erupted when Atlanta beat Detroit.But there were groans abound after Toronto scored in the ninth to beat Boston and turn Seattles task into a must-win.Everybody had a taste of what it (is) to be in a playoff atmosphere, Cruz said. It was like that for like a week. It was a great run. Ive played a lot of games and it was an incredible run.The Mariners rallied from 5-2 and 7-4 deficits to pull even at 7-all in the seventh inning after a two-run home run from Cruz, his 43rd of the season. Oakland took an 8-7 lead in the eighth but Gamels two-out single scored Mike Freeman to tie the game again. It was Gamels first hit since Sept. 18 after going hitless in his previous 11 at-bats.But Seattle will lament missed opportunities in the eighth and ninth innings. Each time Seattle had the bases loaded with two outs and couldnt push across another run. Jesus Sucre was hit by a pitch to load the bases with two outs in the ninth and Nori Aokis lined one-hopper was snagged at second base by Wendle to end the threat.Im walking back to the dugout, I really liked our matchup with Nori facing Madson and he hits a one-hopper right at the second basemen. Last inning, (Cruz) hits a ball off Madsons leg. You know, its a game of inches and we were playing on the slightest of margins and we just didnt quite get over the hump, Servais said. A little bit like our season, I guess.SHAKY STARTLost in the drama of all the late action was a shaky final performance by Seattle starter Hisashi Iwakuma. After carrying the Mariners for stretches of the season, Iwakuma lasted just 3 2/3 innings and gave up five runs in his last start of the year. He finished 16-12 on the season.I was just missing a lot of my pitches to the fat part of the plate. It cost me a lot, Iwakuma said through an interpreter.UP NEXTAthletics: Left-hander Sean Manaea (6-9) closes out his rookie season on Sunday. Since coming off the disabled list in mid-September, Manaea is 1-0 with a 0.50 ERA in three starts.Mariners: Felix Hernandez (11-7) makes his final start of the year. Hernandez lost his last start against Houston. http://www.ravensrookiestore.com/Ravens-Benjamin-Watson-Jersey/ . 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Also Wednesday, Gilles Simon (6) of France beat Donald Young of the United States 6-4, 6-3, Ukraines Alexandr Dolgopolov downed Frenchman Jeremy Chardy 6-3, 6-4 and Croatias Ivo Karlovic defeated Dudi Sela of Israel 7-6 (4), 6-2. http://www.ravensrookiestore.com/Ravens-James-Hurst-Jersey/ . Anthony Calvillo, through 20 CFL seasons, was frequently invincible and largely stoic in the heat of competition. But underneath the professional exterior he was, and is, compellingly human. Were back. For the second year now at ESPN.com, Ill be handling the duty of writing the waiver-wire column (does that mean this now qualifies as an annual tradition?).Somewhere along the way in your fantasy football journey, youve heard someone pass along this nugget of wisdom: You cant win your league in the draft, but you can lose it. One can parse the merits of that concept, but this much is exceedingly clear and undeniable: The waiver wire is a pillar for championship contention.What do Tim Hightower, Charcandrick West and Gary Barnidge have in common? They were among the 10 players owned on the highest percentage of championship teams on ESPN.com in 10-team standard scoring leagues.Beyond that, they werent drafted before last season. And its not your fault. West had precisely zero career rushing yards to his name before last season, Barnidge averaged less than one touchdown per every 30 games he played before 2015, and Hightower hadnt logged an NFL snap since ... 2011.Pay attention to your waiver wire. And do so all season. This column isnt going away any time soon.A refresher: Only players owned in less than 50 percent of leagues on ESPN.com are eligible to crack this list (however, if we were to soften our standards to include players owned in less than 60 percent of leagues, top names would include Will Fuller, Jameis Winston and Mohamed Sanu). Current ownership percentages are denoted in parentheses.Tajae Sharpe, WR, Tennessee Titans (41.7 percent):?Volume matters in fantasy, so those who drafted Sharpe were happy to see him haul in seven passes for 76 yards in his pro debut. Hes a starter for an offense that has an exciting young quarterback (albeit one who struggled in Week 1) and should see a steady role. Sharpe was sharp (pun intended) throughout the offseason.Terrelle Pryor, WR, Cleveland Browns (22.7 percent):?Its exciting to see Pryor with a defined role, as hes an athletic specimen who will be fun to watch each week. He snared three catches in Week 1 on seven targets. Until Josh Gordon returns (Week 5), theres little reason to believe Pryor wont be a consistent part of this offense.Phillip Dorsett, WR, Indianapolis Colts (42.2 percent):?The Colts ran a ton of three-receiver sets in Week 1, and while game flow lent itself to a ton of passing attempts for Andrew Luck, I get the sense Indy is going to be playing in a bunch of shootouts this season. Dorsett is a talented player who -- even in a third receiver role -- should see somewhere in the neighborhood of 90 targets this year.Eli Rogers, WR, Pittsburgh Steelers (12.3 percent):?We were reminded of two important factors on Monday night: the Steelers passing offense will challenge to be one of the best in football again this season and that perhaps no team scouts wideouts better than Pittsburgh. Rogers - an undrafted free agent - hauled in six catches for 59 yards and a touchdown off of a deflected pass. With Markus Wheaton banged up, he has a chance to continue to showcase.Tyrell Williams, WR, San Diego Chargers (.9 percent):?In what is just devastating news, Chargers wideout Keenan Allen suffered a major knee injury on Sunday and is expected to miss the entire 2016 season. As a result, theres a huge hole in the Chargers passing game, with Travis Benjamin expected to play a significant role. But Williams, who saw five targets in Week 1, should see his responsibilities blossom, too. Hunter Henry is another Chargers pass-catcher on the radar.Brock Osweiler, QB, Houston Texans (28.4 percent):?If you have concerns about your Week 1 starter (Tyrod Taylor owners might fit the bill here), consider Osweiler as an add that might prove worthy of being your starter sooner rather than later. His Week 1 performance was pretty good (16 fantasy points), but Im intrigued by the weapons around him most. With DeAndre Hopkins on one side and Will Fuller on another, Osweiler is bound to have plenty of scoring opportunities.Terrance West, RB, Baltimore Ravens (43.4 percent):?Wests Week 1 production was pedestrian (12 rushes for 32 yards), but the workload is important. He figures to see a steady dose of carries. Its hard to find running backs on the waiver wire who could earn 15 touches per game. West fits that mold, even if he is a medium-ceiling-level player.Dwayne Allen, TE, Indianapolis Colts (37.8 percent):?Another Colts pass-catcher who makes our list, especially if there are Gronk owners still awaiting his status for Week 2. Allen has always been a capable performer, but injuries, the presence of Coby Fleener and otther factors contributed to a forgettable 2015.ddddddddddddAgain ... Indy will throw it a ton this year.Eric Ebron, TE, Detroit Lions (46.2 percent):?Another potential Gronk replacement, Ebron picked up five catches for 46 yards and a touchdown in Week 1. Detroit will spread things out throughout the season. Ebron should see a lot of looks in the middle of the field.Cole Beasley, WR, Dallas Cowboys (3.0 percent):?Beasley was busy in Week 1, as he earned 12 targets in the first game with Dak Prescott under center. Beasley hauled in eight of those 12 targets for 65 yards. In points per reception leagues, Beasleys value only expands. Hes not a significant big play threat (his longest catch in three of his first four seasons is 30 yards or fewer), but hes going to be a volume play.Quincy Enunwa, WR, New York Jets (.3 percent):?Candidly, Im not entirely sure what to make of Enunwas Week 1 output of seven catches for 54 yards and a touchdown as it relates to forecasting his future workload. The reason why? We know the Jets have a terrific top receiving duo and a capable third target in Matt Forte. But Enunwa flashed enough in an offense that is not reliant on a tight end to have me interested. No team attempted a higher percentage of its passes (88.9 percent) with three or more receivers on the field last season than the Jets.Davante Adams, WR, Green Bay Packers (6.7 percent):?Adams underwhelmed last year when an opportunity arose for him to become a significant part of the Green Bay passing attack. The value for Adams stems from two sources: Green Bays offense will stack up with the best of them this year and can support three fantasy-relevant wideouts, plus hes good insurance behind Jordy Nelson and Randall Cobb. Hes a deeper league consideration.Mike Wallace, WR, Baltimore Ravens (40.6 percent):?Wallace has an elite skill in his speed and it didnt take long for his connection with the strong-armed Joe Flacco to shine. He darted down the field for a big-gainer in Week 1, totaling 91 yards on three catches (six targets) and a rush for 11 yards. He has fizzled in recent stops, but in a deeper league, Wallace is an add Im interested in.Victor Cruz, WR, New York Giants (18.9 percent):?Cruz was a perfect 4-for-4 in handling his targets, turning that into 34 yards and a touchdown. Few teams ran more three-receiver sets than the G-Men last season. It was excellent to see Cruz back on the field after a 700-day absence. If you play in a deep PPR league, Cruz is a nice stash.Jalen Richard, RB, Oakland Raiders?(0.2 percent):?He was an offseason star who dazzled in Week 1. He saw just five touches, but Richard ripped off a 75-yard touchdown run. What a start. I dont see him having value yet, but if you play in a league where running backs can be hard to find, I love Richard as a stash player.Chris Conley, WR, Kansas City Chiefs (3.8 percent):?I think the early 18-point deficit against the Chargers on Sunday had Kansas City throwing more than it would like to, but Conley was a benefactor. He saw seven total targets, catching four. Hes a deep-league add.Jermaine Kearse, WR, Seattle Seahawks (5.9 percent):?Was the fact that Russell Wilson set a career high for passing attempts in Week 1 an indictment of Seattles running game or a reflection of an evolving passing offense? Either way, the steady Kearse continues to carry value in deep PPR leagues.Jeremy Kerley, WR, San Francisco 49ers (0.3 percent):?When you see nearly one third of your teams targets, that means something. Kerley grabbed seven passes for 61 yards on 11 targets. He averaged six targets per game in 2012 in New York with a steady role. He could have a simiarly steady role in San Francisco - whose depth at wideout is thin - this season. A PPR value add.Jacob Tamme, TE, Atlanta Falcons (2.8 percent):?One more tight end fill-in to make note of. Tamme saw eight targets in Week 1. After starring early on in 2015, the Falcons running game was slow out of the gates in Week 1. They may need to throw it more this season.Dontrelle Inman, WR, San Diego Chargers (.1 percent):?A deeper league add that is another Charger who will need to step up in Allens absence. Inman actually led Allen in snaps in Week 1, though he managed just one catch on three targets. Heres the truth about Allens injury: We dont know precisely how the teams offense will now take shape. Inman is a name of note in 12- to 16-team leagues. Camo China NFL Jerseys Jerseys From China Wholesale Nike NFL Jerseys Cheap Nike NFL Jerseys Youth NFL Jerseys China Cheap Jerseys 2019 Cheap Jerseys 2019 Wholesale Jerseys Free Shipping Wholesale Jerseys 2019 Cheap NFL T-shirts Disocunt Football Jerseys Jerseys NFL Cheap Cheap Jerseys From China Disocunt Football Jerseys Cheap Stitched Jerseys ' ' '