The Seattle Mariners have found a catcher to serve as a backup to Cal Raleigh for the 2026 season.After reports of an imminent addition surfaced a few days earlier, the Mariners on Tuesday announced the signing of Andrew Knizner to a one-year major-league contract.Knizner (pronounced KIZZ-ner) has played in parts of seven big-league seasons with three organizations — St. Louis … [Read more...] about Mariners sign Andrew Knizner to back up Cal Raleigh
Commentary: Rams may wish they had tried harder to draft Seahawks’ Byron Murphy II
In 2024, cameras were allowed in the Los Angeles Rams’ draft room for a documentary called, “The Pick is In.” After losing to the Lions in the NFC wild card game a few months before, coach Sean McVay and general manager Les Snead were trying to trade the 19th overall pick and move up.Their mission: find an heir apparent for recently retired difference-maker Aaron Donald.Their … [Read more...] about Commentary: Rams may wish they had tried harder to draft Seahawks’ Byron Murphy II
What’s at stake for Seahawks in NFC West showdown vs. Rams
How close are the Seahawks to the playoffs after Sunday’s closer-than-comfort 18-16 win over the Indianapolis Colts? How does the NFC West shape up now with the Seahawks and Rams set for the biggest game of the year for either team Thursday?Let’s address those questions and more.The Seahawks are almost in the playoffs, right?Yes they are.The Seahawks have a simple … [Read more...] about What’s at stake for Seahawks in NFC West showdown vs. Rams
Dave Boling: How Jaxon Smith-Njigba became the NFL’s WR1, ‘He’s the combination of every great receiver’
Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba has spent this season stringing together a streak of dazzling catches and record-setting statistics, making a case he’s the best receiver in the National Football League.It goes beyond that, though, since so many times he has committed acts of outrageous athleticism that Seahawk fans may have never seen – creating memories while making … [Read more...] about Dave Boling: How Jaxon Smith-Njigba became the NFL’s WR1, ‘He’s the combination of every great receiver’
Commentary: Rams are justified favorites Thursday vs. Seahawks
SEATTLE – Some might say that gambling talk has become too prominent in the NFL these days. Betting shows permeate the airwaves, as do advertisements for where to place your wager.Still, even those not seeking action on a given ballgame want to know who’s favored and by how much. And on Thursday night – for now, at least – it’s the Rams by 1.5 points over the Seahawks.For good … [Read more...] about Commentary: Rams are justified favorites Thursday vs. Seahawks