SEATTLE – Mitch Haniger earned the fastball in the strike zone.With the bases loaded and no outs in the sixth inning, right-hander Scott McGough was simply trying to survive a situation he didn’t expect to be in, having replaced injured starter Zac Gallen two batters earlier.Haniger knew McGough was searching for a groundball for a double play and wanted to avoid giving him a … [Read more...] about Mariners drop Diamondbacks behind Mitch Haniger’s grand slam
Seahawks fill need at guard in third round with UConn’s Christian Haynes
SEATTLE – After attacking the defensive line with their first pick in the NFL draft, the Seahawks turned to the other side of the ball Friday, taking guard Christian Haynes of UConn.They selected defensive tackle Bryon Murphy II of Texas in the first round Thursday.That helps fill what was one of the team’s most obvious needs heading into the draft after the Seahawks did not … [Read more...] about Seahawks fill need at guard in third round with UConn’s Christian Haynes
Seahawks draft DT Byron Murphy II with 16th pick in NFL draft
SEATTLE – There was no trade for the Seahawks on Thursday night.Instead, the Seahawks saw a player regarded as the best defensive lineman in the draft fall into their lap – Texas’ Byron Murphy II – and decided to take him with their first pick in 2024 draft at No. 16 overall.Murphy was just the second defensive player taken after the first 14 were all offensive players, a … [Read more...] about Seahawks draft DT Byron Murphy II with 16th pick in NFL draft
Dave Boling: Seahawks draft pick Byron Murphy II is a perfect fit for new coach Mike Macdonald’s defense
RENTON, Wash. – Conspiracists suggest the NFL scripts its games for maximum viewer interest.If such string-pulling were plausible, we might suggest that Seahawks General Manager John Schneider had arranged the entire first round of the NFL draft to serve his purposes Thursday night.With teams gobbling up six quarterbacks in the first 12 choices, and offensive players occupying … [Read more...] about Dave Boling: Seahawks draft pick Byron Murphy II is a perfect fit for new coach Mike Macdonald’s defense
Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford lands on injured list with an oblique strain
ARLINGTON, Texas – The Seattle Mariners will be without their starting shortstop and leadoff hitter for the next few weeks, if not longer.On Thursday morning before the series finale vs. the Rangers, J.P. Crawford was placed on the 10-day injured list with an oblique strain.Seattle selected the minor league contract of infielder Leo Rivas to fill Crawford’s spot on the active … [Read more...] about Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford lands on injured list with an oblique strain