TORONTO — Thirty years ago, the Mariners won a wild, emotional, exhausting and rather memorable Game 5 of the American League Division Series, and two days later rolled out something resembling a functional lineup for the first game of the American League Championship Series.And they won.Sorry to keep bringing up 1995 again, but it seems like a little bit of history is trying … [Read more...] about ALCS: How the Mariners and Blue Jays match up entering Game 1
Seahawks defense rebounds, leads way in road win vs. Jaguars
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Seahawks’ shootout loss to Tampa Bay last Sunday raised an ominous question —- was the defeat an outlier or a sign of some cracks in the foundation Mike Macdonald has been building in his second season.The answer the Seahawks delivered maybe wasn’t quite as emphatic as it appeared it would be for much of the game, as they briefly left the door open for … [Read more...] about Seahawks defense rebounds, leads way in road win vs. Jaguars
Mariners ace Bryan Woo expected to be added to ALCS roster
TORONTO – For the Mariners’ taxed pitching staff, a vital reinforcement appears on the horizon.Mariners ace Bryan Woo is expected to be added to the 26-man roster for the franchise’s first American League Championship Series appearance since 2001, club president Jerry Dipoto said.It’s unlikely Woo would be available to pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays until sometime later in … [Read more...] about Mariners ace Bryan Woo expected to be added to ALCS roster
Sounders break out Mariners’ victory dance in win over Real Salt Lake
SEATTLE – M’s fever spread to Lumen Field.In celebration of a goal and the Mariners advancing to the American League Championship Series, the Sounders’ starters huddled and replicated the baseball team’s signature dance after wins.Four minutes into Saturday’s match against Real Salt Lake, it seemed the night would be a barrage of goals. Instead, it was close calls and near … [Read more...] about Sounders break out Mariners’ victory dance in win over Real Salt Lake
Commentary: Enough nostalgia. The Mariners are making new memories.
TORONTO – “The Double” doesn’t need another tribute. It doesn’t need to be a talking point on TV. It doesn’t need its grainy replay rolled yet again, annual nostalgia in place of something new.The Mariners’ most memorable moment needs more company.This team is making up for lost time.Because, in the three decades since Edgar Martinez lashed an indelible double down the … [Read more...] about Commentary: Enough nostalgia. The Mariners are making new memories.