SEATTLE – It seemed appropriate that the swing that made Cal Raleigh the Mariners’ all-time leader in homers by a catcher also was a late-inning, winning blast.Raleigh clubbed a two-run homer in the bottom of the eighth inning to give the M’s a 5-3 win over the Texas Rangers on Friday night. Raleigh’s third homer of the season was also the 96th of his career, passing Mike … [Read more...] about Mariners top Rangers on Cal Raleigh’s 8th-inning blast
Seahawks bringing back quarterback Drew Lock on two-year deal
SEATTLE – The Seahawks aren’t waiting until the NFL draft to add to their quarterback depth behind Sam Darnold.Instead, they are bringing back a name from their recent past — Drew Lock.A source confirmed to The Seattle Times on Friday that the Seahawks are expected to re-sign Lock, who spent the 2022 and 2023 seasons with the Seahawks after coming to Denver as part of the … [Read more...] about Seahawks bringing back quarterback Drew Lock on two-year deal
Commentary: With microscopic margin for error, can Mariners hit when it matters most?
SEATTLE – After golfing a grand slam into the bullpen beyond left field, Randy Arozarena received high-fives and helmet taps in the Mariners’ dugout. The 30-year-old outfielder had just sliced Seattle’s deficit to 5-4 in the eighth inning Wednesday, rousing 20,556 fans from a malaise at T-Mobile Park.But despite his series-saving swing, something was missing.“I was trying to … [Read more...] about Commentary: With microscopic margin for error, can Mariners hit when it matters most?
Mariners dealt another injury blow as Ryan Bliss lands on IL with torn bicep
Already dealing with concerns about a couple of positions in the infield, the Mariners were left Wednesday morning with another hole to fill this time due to injury.Second baseman Ryan Bliss is headed to the injured list. And he might not be back for a while.Bliss suffered a tear in his left biceps in Tuesday night’s loss to Houston. The injury, Bliss believes, took place in … [Read more...] about Mariners dealt another injury blow as Ryan Bliss lands on IL with torn bicep
Commentary: Could Julio Rodriguez’s clutch at-bat become a catalyst for Mariners?
SEATTLE – At 0-2, it looked like déjà vu.Julio Rodriguez, the once-anointed superstar of the Mariners, was staring down disappointment … along with Houston Astros closer Bryan Abreu.Abreu hadn’t given up a run in 2025. Rodriguez had just one hit in his previous 19 at-bats. And the Mariners (5-8) were trailing Houston by two runs with one out and the bases loaded in the bottom … [Read more...] about Commentary: Could Julio Rodriguez’s clutch at-bat become a catalyst for Mariners?