SEATTLE – What seemed inevitable did become reality for Matt Brash this week.The Mariners’ talented relief pitcher, who spent two months attempting to rehab his ailing arm, had Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery on Wednesday, general manager Justin Hollander announced.The club is hopeful Brash will return in 12 months.“I’m crushed for Matt,” Hollander said Friday … [Read more...] about Mariners reliever Matt Brash has Tommy John surgery
Mailbag: Seahawks have plenty of questions on their offensive line
How many undrafted free agents typically make the Seahawks’ roster out of training camp? Who might be their third-team center? And what does the competition look like at guard?Let’s address those questions in our latest Seahawks Twitter/X mailbag with questions lightly edited for clarity.Q: captainseahawk asked: What is the average number of UFAs (undrafted free agents) making … [Read more...] about Mailbag: Seahawks have plenty of questions on their offensive line
Logan Gilbert slapped around early as Mariners drop series finale to Twins
MINNESOTA – In the almost impossible search for positives following Thursday afternoon’s 11-1 drubbing by the Twins, perhaps the most redeeming aspect was the game starting an hour earlier than most getaway games.Why was that a positive?It meant that the abysmal four-game series at Target Field, in which the Mariners dropped three of the games, and looked quite flawed in doing … [Read more...] about Logan Gilbert slapped around early as Mariners drop series finale to Twins
Home runs hurt Mariners, George Kirby in loss to Twins
MINNEAPOLIS – Their starting pitcher didn’t provide the somewhat typical quality start and the bullpen couldn’t keep their rally hopes alive. They failed to make a difficult play on defense when needed. And they didn’t do much in generating offense, striking out way too much … again.Not even Cal Raleigh could rescue the Mariners from their overall mediocrity and looming defeat, … [Read more...] about Home runs hurt Mariners, George Kirby in loss to Twins
Mariners rally past Twins behind Cal Raleigh pinch-hit grand slam, 4-run 9th
MINNEAPOLIS — For so many games this season, they’ve watched their pitchers make their minimal run support stand up with their sheer dominance on the mound.And roughly 24 hours earlier, they looked feckless and overmatched, being held to one run on three hits while striking out 14 times.But in a game where the starters didn’t dominate and the bullpen wasn’t completely lockdown, … [Read more...] about Mariners rally past Twins behind Cal Raleigh pinch-hit grand slam, 4-run 9th