SEATTLE – In a season filled with brilliant outings from the pitching staff, including the most quality starts in all of Major League Baseball, the unique trio of George Kirby, Trent Thornton and Eduard Bazardo combined for possibly the Mariners’ best overall pitching performance of the season in Sunday’s 7-0 win over the Rangers.On a cool and overcast Sunday afternoon, made … [Read more...] about George Kirby dazzles, Mariners hold Rangers to one hit in 7-0 win
Commentary: Geno Smith again shows NFL, Seahawks fans he’s elite under pressure
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The stat line was as spectacular as it was unjust.Five times Sunday, Geno Smith watched teammates drop the football he slung their way and still delivered a statistical gem.The Seahawks quarterback completed a career-high 33 passes on 44 attempts for 327 yards, a touchdown and no interceptions – but given his receivers’ flubs and that one of his … [Read more...] about Commentary: Geno Smith again shows NFL, Seahawks fans he’s elite under pressure
Randy Arozarena delivers walkoff base hit, Mariners gain ground in AL wild-card race
SEATTLE – For the first time since he’s been a member of the Mariners, T-Mobile Park was transformed into RandyLand.With the Mariners in must-win mode, Randy Arozarena, who earned a reputation for being a performer in clutch situations with the Rays, delivered in the bottom of the ninth Saturday evening.With the bases loaded and one out, Arozarena’s sinking line drive to the … [Read more...] about Randy Arozarena delivers walkoff base hit, Mariners gain ground in AL wild-card race
Julio Rodriguez keeps Mariners’ hopes alive with three-run homer to beat Rangers
SEATTLE – In a season that has failed to live up to the high expectations held by fans and higher expectations held by himself, Julio Rodriguez delivered the sort of magical performance that has been missing far too often this season.In a game the Mariners simply couldn’t lose, Rodriguez wouldn’t let them fall another game back in the standings and move even closer to in-season … [Read more...] about Julio Rodriguez keeps Mariners’ hopes alive with three-run homer to beat Rangers
How the Seahawks and Patriots are preparing for Sunday’s clash of similar styles
RENTON, Wash. – While building a new culture in Seattle, head coach Mike Macdonald has consistently emphasized playing a physical style of football nobody wants to deal with.The first road trip of the Macdonald era has his Seattle Seahawks facing a New England Patriots team more than happy to play that way. It’s their preferred style, too.In their 16-10 Week 1 win over the … [Read more...] about How the Seahawks and Patriots are preparing for Sunday’s clash of similar styles