SEATTLE – On Sept. 12, 2022, quarterback trajectories crisscrossed at Lumen Field. After sharing a position room for the previous two seasons, Geno Smith and Russell Wilson stood on opposite sidelines; the story wrote itself.Though Wilson was widely considered the superior signal caller, it was a smiling Smith who earned a postgame interview – after throwing for 195 yards and … [Read more...] about Commentary: Geno Smith and Russell Wilson are NFL starters with differing points to prove
Commentary: Is the Mariners offense coming to life for a September run?
SEATTLE – Dan Wilson says he doesn’t care how the wins come, but come on – these types are auspicious.The new Mariners manager hasn’t been watching this team pile up victories the same way his predecessor, Scott Servais, did.Seattle’s roster is designed to eke out wins in low-scoring affairs. Let MLB’s best pitching staff stifles the opponent’s lineup and hopes one or two M’s … [Read more...] about Commentary: Is the Mariners offense coming to life for a September run?
Sounders unable to thwart nemesis LAFC in Open Cup semifinal
TUKWILA — Someday wasn’t Wednesday.Los Angeles FC converted on a late penalty to defeat the Sounders 1-0 in a U.S. Open Cup semifinal match at Starfire Stadium on Wednesday. The Black & Gold will host Sporting Kansas City for the Open Cup final in September.SKC defeated USL Championship side Indy Eleven 2-0 on Wednesday to advance.Wednesday’s loss is the fourth time, in … [Read more...] about Sounders unable to thwart nemesis LAFC in Open Cup semifinal
Victor Robles, Julio Rodriguez power Mariners past Rays, 6-2
The particulars of their conversations, well, Julio Rodriguez would prefer to keep those private.But early results of Rodriguez’s budding relationship with Edgar Martinez were put on public display – in a big way – in the Mariners’ 6-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday afternoon.Rodriguez, mired in a 1-for-27 skid, hit his first home run since July 20, and new … [Read more...] about Victor Robles, Julio Rodriguez power Mariners past Rays, 6-2
Mariners fall to Rays, miss opportunity to gain on Astros in AL West
SEATTLE – The storyline to defeat wasn’t unfamiliar to Dan Wilson.He’d watched it from his couch during the early days in the season. He’d analyzed it from the television booth as the color commentator of several Root Sports broadcasts.But this time he had endure it as the new manager of the Mariners.That was a little different.Wilson watched as his team got a brilliant … [Read more...] about Mariners fall to Rays, miss opportunity to gain on Astros in AL West