For many teams, the search for a viable, let alone productive, catcher seems endless. They try to steal a season by hoping an aging veteran can find some rejuvenation. They test out unproven rookies that aren’t ready for the responsibilities of catching at the major-league level. More often or not teams try to find a combination of two flawed catchers that offset the other’s … [Read more...] about Mariners free-agency preview: Who will serve as Cal Raleigh’s backup?
Josh Naylor expected to have lots of suitors in Vegas at GM meetings
LAS VEGAS — The lobby of The Cosmopolitan Hotel and Casino, normally a place featuring a younger crowd, often dressed up or sporting the latest trends in fashion, was being invaded by an endless stream of middle-aged men wearing quarter-zip pullovers, dark jeans and On Cloud sneakers.Yep, Major League Baseball’s general managers meetings kicked off Monday at the “Cosmo” with … [Read more...] about Josh Naylor expected to have lots of suitors in Vegas at GM meetings
Seahawks play Titans as biggest road favorite in team history
RENTON, Wash. – As they continue through their 50th season, the Seahawks may be part of team history Sunday at Tennessee before their game against the Titans kicks off.As of Wednesday afternoon, the Seahawks were listed by BetMGM as a 13.5-point favorite against the beleaguered Titans, who at 1-9 have the worst record in the NFL and at minus-130 also have the worst point … [Read more...] about Seahawks play Titans as biggest road favorite in team history
Mariners free-agency preview: Rotation likely set barring surprise trade
With all seven of the pitchers that made multiple starts for them last season returning for 2026 and under club control for multiple years, the Mariners aren’t expected to be doing much within the free-agent starting pitching market other than being interested spectators.The title of best starting rotation in baseball definitely took a bit of a hit in 2025 with George Kirby, … [Read more...] about Mariners free-agency preview: Rotation likely set barring surprise trade
Mariners free-agency preview: Any relief on horizon for bullpen?
In the hours leading up to the Major League Baseball trade deadline on July 31, the Mariners tried desperately to fill one last need.They’d already acquired first baseman Josh Naylor a week earlier, added bullpen depth in trading for lefty Caleb Ferguson two days before the deadline and completed a deal for third baseman Eugenio Suarez 24 hours earlier.Their focus turned to … [Read more...] about Mariners free-agency preview: Any relief on horizon for bullpen?