At 6:53 p.m. Saturday, the ninth head coach in Seahawks history jogged out of the southwest tunnel, while a 2023 highlight reel boomed on the video board. With a red challenge flag stuffed in the back pocket of his navy pants, he paced past the 50, before removing his headset to hug assistant head coach Leslie Frazier.Perhaps Frazier – the 65-year-old veteran of eight separate … [Read more...] about Commentary: The new-look Seahawks have arrived. Can Mike Macdonald engineer an era worth embracing?
Albert Rusnák drills game winner for Sounders to spoil Kelvin Yeboah’s debut
When a club makes a headline signing, the ideal scenario is for the player to have a big moment in his debut.The Sounders gave Minnesota’s Kelvin Yeboah his spotlight Saturday. The reported $3 million transfer from Italy scored twice, but it wasn’t enough to change the Loons’ fate against Seattle.Albert Rusnák continued his dream season as a designated player, sending a laser … [Read more...] about Albert Rusnák drills game winner for Sounders to spoil Kelvin Yeboah’s debut
Mariners fail to capitalize on scoring chances in 4-3 loss to Giants
SEATTLE – The magical hit-filled inning never came, and it probably would be wise not to expect to happen often. Really, the Mariners needed just one hit on most occasions to change their fortunes. And there would be no walkoff magic in the bottom of the ninth.Instead, Dan Wilson watched his team fail to take more advantage of nine walks, generate only four hits – none with … [Read more...] about Mariners fail to capitalize on scoring chances in 4-3 loss to Giants
5 takeaways from the Seahawks’ preseason win over the Browns
The first preseason of the Mike Macdonald era ended in victorious fashion Saturday night at Lumen Field as the Seahawks beat the Cleveland Browns 37-33.Seattle ends the preseason 2-1 and now turns its attention to Tuesday’s deadline to cut the roster to 53 players, and to the regular-season opener against Denver Sept. 8.“Got a couple big days ahead of us,” Macdonald said of the … [Read more...] about 5 takeaways from the Seahawks’ preseason win over the Browns
Commentary: Will Dan Wilson’s hiring provide Mariners with a final-stretch jolt?
Much to fans’ chagrin, the Mariners did not make up 5.5 games on Houston since Dan Wilson debuted as manager Friday. They are 1-1 under the new skip, consistent with the 65-65 record they’ve posted this season.They are now 4.5 games back of first place in the American League West, perhaps indicating that Wilson’s hiring put a scare into the Astros, who have lost two straight. … [Read more...] about Commentary: Will Dan Wilson’s hiring provide Mariners with a final-stretch jolt?