TAMPA, Fla. – One bad start is an outlier that can be tossed aside like spoiled food.Two consecutive rough starts becomes something more than concerning. It is the start of a bad trend.Three straight suboptimal starts is a problem that should be at least discussed, if not addressed.And after four consecutive outings of poor pitching from a starter?Well, it will be interesting … [Read more...] about Mariners trampled by Rays as Luis Castillo’s struggles continue
Seahawks updates on Uchenna Nwosu, others heading into season opener
RENTON, Wash. — The Seahawks returned to the practice field at the VMAC on Monday following three days off, turning their attention fully to Sunday’s regular-season opener against the San Francisco 49ers at Lumen Field. Kickoff is set for 1:05 p.m.Being in regular-season mode also meant that the Seahawks now have to produce regular injury and participation and game status … [Read more...] about Seahawks updates on Uchenna Nwosu, others heading into season opener
Commentary: Lionel Messi is the GOAT, but it’s the Sounders hoisting the Leagues Cup trophy
SEATTLE – There have been a number of achievements at Lumen Field that will be permanently stored in Seattle sports lore.NFC Championships, an MLS Cup – a cornucopia of SportsCenter top-10 highlights. But what happened Sunday will have a unique place in Emerald City history: The Sounders made the GOAT look like a JAG.If you need help decoding, that’s the “greatest of all time” … [Read more...] about Commentary: Lionel Messi is the GOAT, but it’s the Sounders hoisting the Leagues Cup trophy
Mariners call up top prospect Harry Ford and release Donovan Solano
TAMPA, Fla. — With major-league rosters expanding to 28 on Monday, the Mariners made a series of moves before facing the Rays.The moves were significant: The Mariners called up Harry Ford, one of their top prospects, while also releasing veteran bench player Donovan Solano. Seattle can only have 27 players active for the three-game series in Tampa due to Victor Robles’ … [Read more...] about Mariners call up top prospect Harry Ford and release Donovan Solano
Mariners snap 7-game road losing streak, avoid being swept by Guardians
CLEVELAND – Julio Rodríguez wasn’t going to let the baseball beat him to the bag. He couldn’t make the third out of the inning and strand J.P. Crawford at third and Cole Young at second base.He exploded from the batter’s box as his soft ground ball off the end of the bat bounced slowly up the middle and was gloved just behind the second -base bag by Cleveland second baseman … [Read more...] about Mariners snap 7-game road losing streak, avoid being swept by Guardians