While the painful memories of a stunning Game 7 loss will never be completely erased in their minds (unless they can right that wrong in the seasons ahead), the initial sting of falling a game short of the World Series will slowly start to fade.Even in the aftermath of the crushing 4-3 defeat last week by the Blue Jays, a common theme emerged from the shared disappointment from … [Read more...] about Why Mariners believe this is just the beginning — not the end — of their success
How Seahawks’ Mike Macdonald almost coached Bobby Wagner
RENTON, Wash. – Had things turned out just a little differently, Bobby Wagner could well have ended up playing for Mike Macdonald.But not in Seattle.After Wagner was released by the Seahawks in 2022 and began searching for a new team for which to play, one of his most serious suitors was the Baltimore Ravens.Wagner visited the Ravens facility in March of that year, which was … [Read more...] about How Seahawks’ Mike Macdonald almost coached Bobby Wagner
Mariners starting pitcher Bryce Miller won’t need surgery this offseason
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