J.P. Crawford stared off in the distance, trying to think of the proper words to say. Trying to sum up the 2024 season for himself and the Mariners wasn’t simple or enjoyable.He didn’t want the anger and disappointment from various forms of failure throughout the season to come rushing out, though a rant would’ve been understood.He hadn’t felt this disheartened since he was in … [Read more...] about Mariners position analysis: Can J.P. Crawford return to form at SS?
Mariners broadcaster Dave Sims hired by Yankees
SEATTLE – The Mariners will have a new voice in the broadcast booth next season.Dave Sims has been hired to become the new radio voice of the New York Yankees, the team and Sims announced Thursday on social media.“We’re thrilled to welcome Dave Sims as the new play-by-play voice of the Yankees on WFAN660,” the club announced in a social media post.Sims, 71, has been one of the … [Read more...] about Mariners broadcaster Dave Sims hired by Yankees
Mariners position analysis: Another platoon coming at third base?
SEATTLE – The words “payroll flexibility” hadn’t quite entered the Seattle Mariners’ offseason lexicon on Nov. 22 last year when they somewhat surprisingly traded Eugenio Suarez to the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for catcher Seby Zavala and right-handed reliever Carlos Vargas.While Suarez was coming off a year that didn’t quite meet his or the team’s expectations, he was … [Read more...] about Mariners position analysis: Another platoon coming at third base?
Seahawks midseason awards: Who’s the MVP? Biggest disappointment?
SEATTLE – As the Seahawks turn the page on the first half of the first season under rookie coach Mike Macdonald, let’s hand out a few awards and make some guesses about what may come.Most valuable playerQB Geno Smith: Yes, I know about the interceptions and the red-zone failures of the past few weeks.Here’s an interesting stat: the Seahawks have scored touchdowns on 52.17% of … [Read more...] about Seahawks midseason awards: Who’s the MVP? Biggest disappointment?
Mariners’ Cal Raleigh becomes AL’s first catcher to win Platinum Glove
SEATTLE – All the hours Cal Raleigh has spent in a crouch with his legs burning, perfecting his framing technique and playing through all those foul tips off various body parts have culminated in baseball’s highest defensive honor.The Mariners catcher’s performance behind the plate this season didn’t just make him the best defensive catcher in baseball, it earned him one of … [Read more...] about Mariners’ Cal Raleigh becomes AL’s first catcher to win Platinum Glove