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Mariners’ James Paxton is a rising star, and so is his nickname: The Big Maple

Felix Hernandez and James Paxton pitch Tuesday night — one in Tacoma, the other in Seattle.

Let’s try that again.

King Felix and The Big Maple pitch Tuesday night.

Much better.

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After sitting out nearly a month with left forearm tightness, The Big Maple returned to form last week against Colorado, allowing just 3 hits and striking out 6 over 5.