NEW YORK – As a rookie, Cole Young doesn’t know any better. All he knows is his catcher is putting together perhaps the greatest offensive season for a player at that position.“It’s absurd,” Young said.But it’s not just what Cal Raleigh is doing. It’s also what someone like Young is contributing that can lead to a night like what happened Friday when the Mariners quickly erased … [Read more...] about Cal Raleigh, Cole Young power Mariners’ offense in win over Mets
Phillies rough up Logan Gilbert in rout of Mariners
PHILADELPHIA – After an injury-marred season, the Mariners starting staff is, finally, back to full health.As the past two days have shown, though, the Mariners pitching operation is hardly back to full strength.A day after George Kirby was roughed up in a loss to the New York Mets, Logan Gilbert had his worst start of the season in a 12-7 series-opening loss to the … [Read more...] about Phillies rough up Logan Gilbert in rout of Mariners
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4 biggest takeaways from Seahawks’ preseason win over Chiefs
SEATTLE – There was rain and 89% humidity when the Seahawks and Chiefs kicked off at Lumen Field on Friday night.In other words, a perfect night for football.The Seahawks then unveiled an old-school offense that seemed to fit the conditions, running for 119 yards on 13 attempts and a 7-0 lead in the first quarter, and 174 yards on 23 carries in the first half with a 23-7 lead … [Read more...] about 4 biggest takeaways from Seahawks’ preseason win over Chiefs
Mariners’ road struggles continue with another tough loss to Guardians
CLEVELAND – The Mariners can continue to “battle” and “show plenty of fight,” the mantras of manager Dan Wilson when describing his team’s effort. But at some point soon, they need to start executing and winning in games not played in T-Mobile Park.Remember, fight and battle aren’t categories for postseason qualification. And achieving that playoff goal, once almost seemingly … [Read more...] about Mariners’ road struggles continue with another tough loss to Guardians