Mariners right-hander George Kirby is scheduled to return to Seattle and throw a bullpen session at T-Mobile Park this week, a step forward in his rehab from right shoulder inflammation that landed him on the injured list to start the season.If Kirby’s throwing session goes well this week, his next step would be to throw a live batting practice at T-Mobile Park during the … [Read more...] about George Kirby takes step in recovery; Dylan Moore named AL player of week
Behind the Mariners’ more aggressive approach to baserunning this season
TORONTO – Mitch Garver remembers the moment pretty well. Late May of 2022. Texas vs. Tampa Bay. Bottom of the fifth inning. Francisco Mejia behind the plate. Garver needed a little jogging of the memory, but Matt Wisler was the pitcher.“He has a slow delivery. It’s all breaking balls,” Garver recalled.Before this season, the last time Garver successfully stole a base came on … [Read more...] about Behind the Mariners’ more aggressive approach to baserunning this season
Commentary: As NFL draft nears, Seahawks’ mission statement is obvious
SEATTLE – Here’s a multiple-choice question for a Seattle sports fan.Let’s say a local team enters its offseason with a glaring weakness. Rather than addressing it by adding players to improve the area, the team instead sits still, to the righteous indignation of its audience. The team tells those increasingly frustrated fans to keep the faith, that the same players will … [Read more...] about Commentary: As NFL draft nears, Seahawks’ mission statement is obvious
Cal Raleigh ties MLB home run lead, Mariners beat Blue Jays for fourth straight series win
TORONTO — Randy Arozarena’s bat will always get the primary attention and understandably so considering his spot in the middle of the Mariners batting order.He came up with another clutch two-out hit to score a pair of runs on Sunday that proved to be vital, for example.Defense will never be Arozarena’s forte. But at times he can come up with an big play or two in left field … [Read more...] about Cal Raleigh ties MLB home run lead, Mariners beat Blue Jays for fourth straight series win
Analysis: Why Seahawks have struggled along offensive line since 2010
SEATTLE – One criticism you can’t levy at the Seattle Seahawks’ offensive line over the last 15 years is a lack of consistency.Consider these end-of-the-season rankings of the Seahawks’ offensive line from Pro Football Focus starting in 2010, the first for general manager John Schneider: 22, 29, 20, 27, 19, 30, 32, 27, 18, 27, 14, 25, 27, 28, 31.Pro Football Focus’ ratings are … [Read more...] about Analysis: Why Seahawks have struggled along offensive line since 2010