SEATTLE – When it comes to scoreboard watching and hoping for other teams to suffer defeat to aid your postseason hopes, you still must win your own games for it to truly make a difference.On a night when they could have gained ground in the American League West standings and the chase for the third wild0card spot, the Mariners instead lost a game in way that defies basic … [Read more...] about Mariners lose to Yankees after Julio Rodriguez picked off third base in extra innings
Victor Robles’ blunder proves costly as Yankees hammer Mariners, Bryan Woo
SEATTLE – The Seattle Mariners were trailing by two runs when Victor Robles stepped to the plate in the bottom of the first inning Tuesday night.The first pitch from Yankees right-hander Luis Gil, a 92-mph fastball, whizzed by Robles’ face and hit the Mariners’ leadoff hitter in the right hand.Robles danced around in front of the plate, shaking his hand in pain as he bounced … [Read more...] about Victor Robles’ blunder proves costly as Yankees hammer Mariners, Bryan Woo
Analysis: Reviewing Seahawks’ 2024 rookie class after two weeks of season
As the season began, the only member of the Seattle Seahawks’ eight-man 2024 draft class who seemed assured regular playing time was first-rounder Byron Murphy II.A universal truth of the NFL is that things can change quickly.Sunday, when the Seahawks beat the New England Patriots 23-20 in overtime, four draftees saw significant playing time – Murphy, two filling in for an … [Read more...] about Analysis: Reviewing Seahawks’ 2024 rookie class after two weeks of season
Commentary: Seahawks have two encouraging wins … and plenty to prove
With 2:57 left in the first quarter Sunday, Geno Smith took a shotgun snap, looked left and saw a 6-foot-4, 235-pound blur behind the defense. The 33-year-old quarterback’s feathery spiral hit DK Metcalf in stride, and he high-stepped into the end zone for a 56-yard score.The play was perfectly executed.The celebration?Not so much.After crossing the goal line, Metcalf waved at … [Read more...] about Commentary: Seahawks have two encouraging wins … and plenty to prove
Sounders get second straight shutout, beat Sporting Kansas City
SEATTLE – Losses to Los Angeles FC have a way of hanging over Lumen Field like a gloomy cloud. After a pair of goals, the Sounders were able to dance in the sun again on Sunday.Paul Rothrock tapped in a shot in the 40th minute and raced to the sideline with teammate Georgi Minoungou. They bounced side to side with big smiles as evening sun beamed on the Lumen seats behind … [Read more...] about Sounders get second straight shutout, beat Sporting Kansas City