SEATTLE – A disappointing regular season turned into an encouraging October finish for Bryce Miller, who posted three strong playoff starts in the Mariners’ march to the American League Championship Series.Better yet for Miller and the Mariners: The 27-year-old right-hander says he doesn’t expect he will need surgery to repair an elbow injury that kept him out for half of the … [Read more...] about Mariners starting pitcher Bryce Miller won’t need surgery this offseason
Will Klein, Dodgers’ unlikely World Series Game 3 hero, started season with Mariners
After flying from Oklahoma City earlier that morning, Will Klein arrived in the Cincinnati visitors’ clubhouse on April 16, ready to give the Mariners’ beleaguered bullpen a lift.He said his wife was flying to Cincinnati to meet him, and he sounded eager and optimistic about a chance to make his debut with the Mariners.That opportunity never came.Klein, a 6-foot-5 right-handed … [Read more...] about Will Klein, Dodgers’ unlikely World Series Game 3 hero, started season with Mariners
Commentary: Seahawks’ Sam Darnold should be in the NFL MVP conversation
He doesn’t have the star power of a Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen or Jalen Hurts. He doesn’t play for a franchise as storied as the Packers or Patriots, or Cowboys, either.But there’s a quarterback out there playing as well – if not better – than any other signal caller in the NFL while getting modest recognition. His name is Sam Darnold. And if he does over the next 10 games … [Read more...] about Commentary: Seahawks’ Sam Darnold should be in the NFL MVP conversation
Sounders fall to Minnesota United FC in penalties after scoreless draw
Minnesota keeper Dayne St. Clair stuck his tongue out as he stepped away from the net on a frosty night at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota.The best-of-three playoff series against fifth-seeded Seattle was heated. But nearly two hours later, he cooly saved an Alex Roldan penalty kick to crack the door open for a playoff win, wagging his tongue with confidence.Loons … [Read more...] about Sounders fall to Minnesota United FC in penalties after scoreless draw
Here’s what we know about the Mariners’ 2026 payroll budget
Editor’s note: Monday’s World Series Game 3 between the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers finished after print deadline.SEATTLE – The Seattle Mariners spent almost as much as they ever have on player salaries in 2025, finishing the season with roughly $165 million in payroll commitments, according to Cot’s Baseball Contracts.As they look to build on their best finish in … [Read more...] about Here’s what we know about the Mariners’ 2026 payroll budget