SEATTLE – The Seattle Mariners’ outfield is set for 2025.That was the word from president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto in late September, and that idea of playing alongside Randy Arozarena and Victor Robles for a full season elicited a positive reaction from star center fielder Julio Rodriguez.“That’s something that I’m really looking forward to, like everybody back … [Read more...] about Mariners position analysis: Is 2025 outfield already set?
Analysis: Breaking down NFC West race Seahawks likely need to win to make playoffs
SEATTLE – Losing five of their past six games didn’t completely extinguish the playoff hopes for the Seattle Seahawks.But as you’d expect, it did to major damage to them.ESPN’s models give the Seahawks just an 8% chance to make the playoffs.Those odds are as high as they are because the Seahawks reside in the NFC West, the only division in the NFL that doesn’t have at least one … [Read more...] about Analysis: Breaking down NFC West race Seahawks likely need to win to make playoffs
Seahawks get trade-deadline calls on DK Metcalf but stand pat
SEATTLE – Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline passed at 1 p.m. without the Seahawks making a last-minute move.The only significant Seahawks mention was a report from ESPN that the team had received a few calls about receiver DK Metcalf, but that “Seattle had no plans to deal him.”That followed a report over the weekend from the NFL Network that stated the same.While Metcalf is … [Read more...] about Seahawks get trade-deadline calls on DK Metcalf but stand pat
Sounders outlast Houston in PKs to reach Western Conference semifinals
While appreciating their defense, the Sounders don’t want their season hanging on what the backline can prevent. There is an aim to score goals, but Sunday was another night for the defense.Sounders keeper Stefan Frei saved Tate Schmitt’s penalty kick in the seventh round to sweep Houston in the best-of-three opening round playoff series. Fourth-seeded Seattle advanced to the … [Read more...] about Sounders outlast Houston in PKs to reach Western Conference semifinals
Seahawks, doomed by turnovers and penalties, fall to Rams in OT
SEATTLE – As the Rams celebrated, Seahawks outside linebacker Boye Mafe stood at the 30-yard-line unmoving, staring at the video board in apparent disbelief.He wasn’t alone in that feeling.Who could fathom all the twists and turns it took for the Rams to emerge a 26-20 overtime winner over the Seahawks on Sunday at Lumen Field?“What a unique, weird game that was,’’ said Rams’ … [Read more...] about Seahawks, doomed by turnovers and penalties, fall to Rams in OT