RENTON, Wash. – There is lots of new meat, but can they meet the team standard?All the moves seem to have been made, but can they move up the ladder?No doubt these past few months have kept the minds of Seahawks fans occupied. We’ve seen a coaching change, noticeable roster turnover, and now, the completion of a three-day draft.The franchise has given its die-hards lots of new … [Read more...] about Commentary: With roster shuffling mostly done, are Seahawks closer to being a playoff team?
Ex-Mariners help Diamondbacks avoid sweep with 3-2 win over M’s
Eugenio Suarez spoiled another gem of a start from Logan Gilbert with a run-scoring double in the seventh inning, and another ex-Mariner, Ketel Marte, drove in the winning run in the eighth for the Arizona Diamondbacks, who avoided a sweep with a 3-2 comeback victory over the Mariners on Sunday at T-Mobile Park.Gilbert continued a dominant stretch for Mariners pitchers, … [Read more...] about Ex-Mariners help Diamondbacks avoid sweep with 3-2 win over M’s
Commentary: Seahawks continue to draft players at positions of need who embody their mission statement
RENTON, Wash. – The Seattle Seahawks drafted a Husky to fill a hole at guard.Just not the one you thought.After passing on former UW standout (and Seattle mock draft darling) Troy Fautanu to snag Texas defensive tackle Byron Murphy II with the No. 16 overall pick, the Seahawks waited 24 hours and 65 picks to address the position.On Friday, they nabbed Connecticut Husky guard … [Read more...] about Commentary: Seahawks continue to draft players at positions of need who embody their mission statement
George Kirby strikes out 12 in dominant start, M’s win another series
SEATTLE – On a night when the Seattle Mariners celebrated the 1990s, George Kirby, who was born in 1998, delivered a brilliant pitching performance, featuring pinpoint command and thread-the-needle accuracy that was reminiscent of the greatest pitcher of that decade.Only Greg Maddux wasn’t pumping 99-mph four-seam fastballs and 96-mph sinkers.In a season full of strong outings … [Read more...] about George Kirby strikes out 12 in dominant start, M’s win another series
Dave Boling: ‘Wizard’ head coach Mike Macdonald is Seattle’s most important young prospect as draft concludes
RENTON, Wash. – This young prospect seems promising, even if somewhat light on experience and new to his position.This newcomer’s ability to fill the role of a departed veteran will be more crucial to the success of the Seattle Seahawks in coming years than any player drafted this week.The workings of rookie head coach Mike Macdonald received extended public exposure during the … [Read more...] about Dave Boling: ‘Wizard’ head coach Mike Macdonald is Seattle’s most important young prospect as draft concludes