SEATTLE – The consistent focus on proper execution of fundamentals, the daily detailed work to hone their technique and the understanding that a baseball player’s contribution extends beyond the batter’s box has resulted in a pair of Mariners receiving baseball’s most coveted fielding award.Catcher Cal Raleigh and utility man Dylan Moore were announced as Rawlings American … [Read more...] about Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, utility man Dylan Moore win Gold Glove awards
Dave Boling: Seahawks take deserved drop to NFC West basement after another poor showing on home field
SEATTLE – Surprising how entertaining bad football can be when both teams perform with comparable incompetence while the title of the worst team in the NFL’s weakest division is at stake.The Seattle Seahawks played good offense for, oh, maybe a couple minutes on Sunday, but their defense was stout enough to push Sunday’s battle against the Los Angeles Rams into overtime, where … [Read more...] about Dave Boling: Seahawks take deserved drop to NFC West basement after another poor showing on home field
Despite tumultuous season, Raúl Ruidíaz gets playoff start for Sounders
RENTON, Wash. – The moment was too perfect.Raúl Ruidíaz paced the edge of Lumen Field’s southern penalty box cradling a soccer ball on his hip with approximately 30,000 fans chanting his name Monday. VAR was reviewing referee Ted Unkel’s call to award the Sounders a penalty in the 99th minute for a handball against Houston defender Micael.After being relegated to the bench in … [Read more...] about Despite tumultuous season, Raúl Ruidíaz gets playoff start for Sounders
MLB free agency: Which players could be a fit in Mariners’ budget?
Over the past two winters, the Mariners have not been a major player in MLB free agency.They don’t plan to be this offseason, either.In November 2021, the Mariners signed left-hander Robbie Ray to a five-year, $115 million deal, the largest contract they’ve given to a free agent in the Jerry Dipoto era.Last December, the Mariners signed Mitch Garver to a two-year, $24 million … [Read more...] about MLB free agency: Which players could be a fit in Mariners’ budget?
Commentary: Seahawks’ failure to move, stop ball on ground directly tied to woes
RENTON, Wash. – One of the more memorable moments – and there weren’t many of them – during Jimmy Lake’s stint as the University of Washington football coach was when he sported that “RUN THE DAMN BALL” hat during a November news conference.You have to think fans around here are hoping Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald embraces the same strategy soon. Seattle, after all, is 29th in … [Read more...] about Commentary: Seahawks’ failure to move, stop ball on ground directly tied to woes