CINCINNATI – On another day here, or any other day anywhere else, it’s possible, and maybe even likely, that Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez would have tracked down the high fly ball that changed the course of Tuesday’s ballgame.The ball, instead, changed course midair, tailing and sailing away from Rodriguez and just over the 404-foot sign in straightaway center field … [Read more...] about Reds rock Luis Castillo in his return to Cincinnati, M’s lose 8-4
Analysis: Projecting Seahawks’ picks for all seven rounds of NFL draft
The NFL draft is just over a week away.As the draft has inched closer, there has been endless debate regarding who the Seattle Seahawks might take with their first pick at No. 18.For the Seahawks, the success of this year’s draft is about far more than what happens at 18.With 10 picks overall, and five in the top 92 — two acquired in recent trades for Geno Smith and DK Metcalf … [Read more...] about Analysis: Projecting Seahawks’ picks for all seven rounds of NFL draft
Mariners activate reliever Troy Taylor from IL; Matt Brash might not be far behind
SEATTLE – Reinforcements are on the way for a Mariners bullpen that has been stretched thin early in the season.The Mariners activated Troy Taylor from the injured list Monday morning, and fellow right-hander Matt Brash might not be far behind in his return from Tommy John surgery.Taylor started the season on the IL with a right lat strain. He made five rehab appearances with … [Read more...] about Mariners activate reliever Troy Taylor from IL; Matt Brash might not be far behind
Cal Raleigh homers again as Mariners sweep Rangers to reach .500
SEATTLE – Reeling just a week ago, the Mariners are headed back out on the road after a successful homestand and rediscovering the .500 mark.And they did it by returning to the familiar blueprint of excellent pitching and receiving one big swing at the plate.This time it was another Cal Raleigh homer with his newly-arrived torpedo bat that provided the punch in a 3-1 win over … [Read more...] about Cal Raleigh homers again as Mariners sweep Rangers to reach .500
Assessing the Mariners’ options to fortify a depleted infield
From underwhelming to undermanned, the Mariners’ already limited infield has gone from thin to grim in two short weeks to begin the season.The latest blow came Thursday, when the club announced rookie second baseman Ryan Bliss will have surgery to repair a torn biceps muscle. He’s expected to be out 4-5 months, and it’s not clear to whom the Mariners will turn at second base in … [Read more...] about Assessing the Mariners’ options to fortify a depleted infield