Tyler Thompson dreamed of working in baseball.One morning when he was 16 years old he got the call that would eventually send him to the major leagues. It wasn’t a call from a team to come play, but from his grandmother, who saw an ad in the newspaper for a Spokane Indians job fair.“She knew I had been looking for a job,” Thompson said. “I’d never put together a resume before … [Read more...] about ‘Proud to be a Mariner’: Former Spokane Indians intern Tyler Thompson inspires fans, team with big league game entertainment
Will pain of Game 7 loss fuel Mariners to push further next season?
TORONTO – Eyes were red and swollen. Tears were shielded from cameras. Conversations were few, hugs were plentiful and there was at least one audible scream of anger, frustration, sadness – all of it – in a single outburst from a restricted area just for the players.It was how a clubhouse should feel and sound after a loss of such magnitude.“I don’t think you can really put a … [Read more...] about Will pain of Game 7 loss fuel Mariners to push further next season?
Jaxon Smith-Njigba has eventful night in Seahawks’ win vs. Texans
Everyone raved about Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s 100-yard receiving performance and his touchdown celebration in which he leapt high and dunked a football through the goal post. He drew a few raised eyebrows as well on the 15-yard penalty.But the Seahawks were really impressed by his ability to remain calm when surrounded by a horde of angry Houston Texans on the opposing … [Read more...] about Jaxon Smith-Njigba has eventful night in Seahawks’ win vs. Texans
Ralph Walter: Hope there’ll be enough room on the Mariners’ bandwagon next season for my big dumper
NEW YORK — OK, I’ll admit it – it had been awhile since I’d climbed on the Seattle Mariners’ bandwagon.Twenty-four years, to be exact.That explains why this longtime lukewarm M’s fan booked an October trip to New York earlier this year with his daughter to hit a few comedy clubs. Because really, the thought that the M’s would still be playing October baseball seemed like a bad … [Read more...] about Ralph Walter: Hope there’ll be enough room on the Mariners’ bandwagon next season for my big dumper
Mariners season ends in heartbreaking Game 7 loss to Blue Jays
TORONTO – For a franchise steeped in pain and misery, this was an entirely new sensation.For a generation of fans daring to dream for the first time, this was baseball cruelty in its most raw form.For Cal Raleigh, heartfelt tears flowed. Blunt words followed about the state of the Seattle Mariners and the future of the organization.“I’m super proud of these guys. It was a great … [Read more...] about Mariners season ends in heartbreaking Game 7 loss to Blue Jays