SEATTLE – Raul Ruidiaz stood idle in Lumen Field’s north penalty box.Rarely has the space baffled the Sounders FC forward. Wednesday was one of those times.Good thing teams switch sides at halftime. What the Sounders couldn’t finish to open their match against Real Salt Lake, the home side found after the break to collect a 2-1 win.The Sounders (7-0-3) pushed their … [Read more...] about Raul Ruidiaz penalty lifts Sounders past Real Salt Lake to remain undefeated in 2021
Very little drama for Mariners pitchers two games into MLB rule change
SEATTLE – After throwing a quick 1-2-3 first inning on Tuesday night, Chris Flexen was greeted by home-plate umpire Mark Wegner and first-base umpire Chris Guccione near the first-base line as he walked back to the Mariners’ dugout.It was time for Flexen to be checked for foreign substances as part of Major League Baseball’s midseason crackdown as directed by commissioner Rob … [Read more...] about Very little drama for Mariners pitchers two games into MLB rule change
NFL scraps ‘one-helmet rule’ which will pave way for uniform change
Seahawks fans who have been eagerly hoping they might someday get to see Russell Wilson, DK Metcalf and the rest of the current generation of players wear throwback uniforms once worn by the likes of Dave Krieg and Steve Largent should soon get their wish.As confirmed by the league itself, the NFL informed teams on Thursday that they can use two helmets for players beginning … [Read more...] about NFL scraps ‘one-helmet rule’ which will pave way for uniform change
Trevor Story homers twice, German Márquez dominates as Rockies top Mariners 5-2
SEATTLE — Trevor Story homered twice, German Márquez took a perfect game into the sixth inning and the Colorado Rockies beat the Seattle Mariners 5-2 on Wednesday for just their sixth road victory this season.Story had a solo shot in the fourth and a two-run homer in the eighth. Brendan Rodgers also hit a two-run drive, more than enough offensive punch to back Márquez, whose … [Read more...] about Trevor Story homers twice, German Márquez dominates as Rockies top Mariners 5-2
Ty France stays with Mariners, and will play through the pain of left wrist
Tuesday, the Mariners made a series of roster moves, which are always expected this time of the year, before the opener of a two-game series against the Rockies.But it was the roster move that wasn’t made that was most notable.Seattle did not have to put infielder/designated hitter Ty France on the 10-day injured list due to his ailing left wrist.In fact, France was back in the … [Read more...] about Ty France stays with Mariners, and will play through the pain of left wrist
Shed Long Jr. stars again as Mariners top Rockies 2-1
SEATTLE – Shed Long Jr. hit a solo homer with one out in the eighth inning that lifted Seattle over the Colorado Rockies 2-1 on Tuesday night, the Mariners’ fifth straight victory.Two days after Long hit a game-ending grand slam in the 10th inning to complete a four-game sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays, the lefty came through again with another late long ball for the Mariners.Long … [Read more...] about Shed Long Jr. stars again as Mariners top Rockies 2-1
Seahawks to allow full crowds at Lumen Field next season
SEATTLE — The Seattle Seahawks intend to have full capacity crowds at Lumen Field for the upcoming season after the team received approval from the NFL and local and state health officials to completely reopen the stadium.Fans won’t be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to attend games, per the state’s reopening guidelines for outdoor events, but those who are not … [Read more...] about Seahawks to allow full crowds at Lumen Field next season
Commentary: You’ve got to hand it to the Mariners, they really know how to enjoy close games
When did you know that the Seattle Mariners had the game won?Was it the second the ball came off Shed Long’s bat?Was it the moment it appeared out of right fielder Manuel Margot’s reach?Or was it before that? Has this team managed to convince you that, when it’s close, they’ll end up with the cigar?Sunday’s 6-2 win over the Rays marked the Mariners’ fourth come-from-behind … [Read more...] about Commentary: You’ve got to hand it to the Mariners, they really know how to enjoy close games
Sounders return from break with another win, this time against the Galaxy
In the absence of space, Raul Ruidiaz can still find a way to score.The Sounders FC striker demonstrated that skill early in the second half of a match against the Los Angeles Galaxy on Saturday.Keeper Jonathan Bond blocked an attempt by Sounders midfielder Cristian Roldan. In a crowded box, Ruidiaz wiggled loose to get a toe on the rebound, tapping in what proved to be the … [Read more...] about Sounders return from break with another win, this time against the Galaxy