ARLINGTON, Texas – They did what they had to do to start their final road trip of the season.The Seattle Mariners still need help elsewhere, and they’re well aware of that.“I’ve never scoreboard -watched more during a game than I have in recent days,” Mariners third baseman Josh Rojas said. “It makes the whole thing fun, and I think everybody’s enjoying it.”There was a lot to … [Read more...] about Julio Rodriguez homers twice, Mariners beat Rangers to stay in thick of wild-card race
Guest commentary: Mariners’ fortunes will change as soon as they quit swinging for the fences and learn to put balls in play
Since the franchise came into existence in 1977, the Seattle Mariners and their fans have seen just about everything. From winning 116 games in 2001, to then going on the longest playoff drought in the four major sports combined, the M’s are becoming highly impressive at finding creative ways to break fans’ hearts year in and year out.And the 2024 season might top them all.On … [Read more...] about Guest commentary: Mariners’ fortunes will change as soon as they quit swinging for the fences and learn to put balls in play
Mariners salvage win vs. Yankees to keep slim playoff hopes alive
SEATTLE – For another day, the Mariners can still maintain the hope they can somehow find their way into the playoffs.Less than 24 hours after a crushing extra-innings loss that allowed the Yankees to celebrate clinching their own spot in the playoffs, the Mariners came out on an impossibly bright Thursday afternoon at T-Mobile Park and took advantage of their opponents’ tired … [Read more...] about Mariners salvage win vs. Yankees to keep slim playoff hopes alive
Seahawks want to ‘move people’ in search of consistent running game
RENTON, Wash. –The Seattle Seahawks host the Miami Dolphins on Sunday in a game that will test whether coach Mike Macdonald and his new staff can avoid falling into an old habit that plagued the previous regime.In the 2022 and 2023 seasons, the Seahawks often became overly reliant on quarterback Geno Smith and the passing game to be successful. At times, that was enough. … [Read more...] about Seahawks want to ‘move people’ in search of consistent running game
Jordan Morris scores twice, Sounders tie Earthquakes after surrendering late goal
Alex Roldan face-planting on the Lumen Field turf in the waning minutes of Wednesday’s match was fitting. The Sounders defender couldn’t intercept a cross from San Jose attacker Jeremy Ebobisse, creating space for defender Paul Marie to score an equalizer in the 89th minute.The errant play let another trophy slip through the Sounders’ hands.San Jose, which has the worst defense … [Read more...] about Jordan Morris scores twice, Sounders tie Earthquakes after surrendering late goal