RENTON – Myles Gaskin began Wednesday in his home in Lynwood, fulfilling the duties of a new father.“Burping my daughter and all that good stuff,” he said.Then the phone rang and he had to set his 11-week-old daughter down to take a call from the Seattle Seahawks.A few hours later, he was in the locker room at the VMAC, putting on a helmet and shoulder pads and getting ready … [Read more...] about Notebook: Seahawks sign Myles Gaskin to practice squad
Analysis: Why the Mariners are equipped to make a deep playoff run this October
The easy answer ? This team has more talent than any roster the Mariners have assembled since 2001. That’s why these Mariners have a real shot to win the World Series.More than that, though, there’s a spirit and a camaraderie among these Mariners – a sincere belief and determination that they can win it all this fall.Eugenio Suárez summed up that sentiment rather neatly (and … [Read more...] about Analysis: Why the Mariners are equipped to make a deep playoff run this October
Commentary: Mariners front office has done its job regardless of MLB playoffs outcome
The MLB playoffs may be American sports’ most random tournament. In a league where no team won more than 60 % of its games this year, can we really expect the postseason to go chalk? Probably not.Don’t get me wrong – the Mariners have as good a chance as anybody to win the World Series. If they do come up short, though, don’t blame the front office. Those folks did their … [Read more...] about Commentary: Mariners front office has done its job regardless of MLB playoffs outcome
Julio Rodríguez had his best season yet. But is the Mariners star still underrated?
SEATTLE – Julio Rodríguez is everything everyone could possibly want in a ballplayer.He has top-of-the-scale athleticism to pair with his natural charm and an easygoing personality.He signed a mega-contract extension to stay in Seattle through the prime of a career that’s on a Hall of Fame trajectory.And he just helped lead the Mariners to their first division title in 24 … [Read more...] about Julio Rodríguez had his best season yet. But is the Mariners star still underrated?
Analysis: Seahawks edge Rams for top NFC West ranking after four games
SEATTLE – There no longer are true quarter poles in the NFL season with the 17-game schedule.But the completion of the first four games of the season is a good time to take a pause and assess where things stand in the NFC West.Maybe to the surprise of some around the league – if not those in the NFC West – the division continues to look as strong as any.The NFC West is one of … [Read more...] about Analysis: Seahawks edge Rams for top NFC West ranking after four games