From the time Ryan Bliss underwent surgery to repair his torn biceps, the focus was always on beating the timeline for his recovery and possibly being an option for the Mariners before the end of the regular season.On the cusp of accomplishing that goal, Bliss suffered another setback — this one ending any chances of the infielder playing again this season.Bliss underwent … [Read more...] about Mariners second baseman Ryan Bliss done for season
Mariners topple Cardinals behind Josh Naylor, Bryan Woo
SEATTLE – After blasting a combined 10 home runs and scoring 28 runs in their previous two games, it would have been impossible for the Mariners to replicate that sort of production on Monday nightBut when they had failed to score a single run against St. Louis Cardinals middling starter Miles Mikolas over the first five innings, which included squandering leadoff doubles to … [Read more...] about Mariners topple Cardinals behind Josh Naylor, Bryan Woo
Sounders fall to Atlético Madrid, drop to 0-2 in Club World Cup
SEATTLE – The Sounders and Atlético Madrid are worlds apart geographically and in stature in the global soccer scene. An obvious throughline displayed on the fresh Lumen Field grass Thursday is the tenacious nature of the players.But Atléti mixes rugged play with superior technique, and that was the difference in their FIFA men’s Club World Cup match. Pablo Barrios scored two … [Read more...] about Sounders fall to Atlético Madrid, drop to 0-2 in Club World Cup
Analysis: Breaking down Mariners’ playoff chances with 19 games left
Exactly two versions of the Seattle Mariners exist of late: They’re either smoldering hot or freezing cold.There has been no in-between with this team, which makes the final three-week push toward the playoffs all the more fascinating and unpredictable.The hot take: World Series, here we come.Everything, indeed, remains in front of the Mariners, who closed out a 3-6 road trip … [Read more...] about Analysis: Breaking down Mariners’ playoff chances with 19 games left
Commentary: New-look Seahawks show familiar flaws in opening loss to 49ers
SEATTLE – On Sunday, the Seahawks had so much new to debut.A new offensive coordinator (Klint Kubiak). A new reliance on a run-first scheme. A new quarterback (Sam Darnold), wide receiver (Cooper Kupp) and left guard (Grey Zabel). A new look at Lumen Field, where green poms were spread throughout the stadium, the 12s’ own terrible towels.A new season, with all its hope and … [Read more...] about Commentary: New-look Seahawks show familiar flaws in opening loss to 49ers