Commentary: Championship moments reflect a valuable rare unity that’s fleeting once partisanship takes hold
The magnificence of the championship moments themselves come from one fundamental denominator: That athletes put everything on the line in their sport to represent this country and/or this region. And most of us cheered for them because they had won for all of us, as a people.
The magnificence of the championship moments themselves come from one fundamental denominator: That athletes put everything on the line in their sport to represent this country and/or this region. And most of us cheered for them because they had won for all of us, as a people.
Commentary: Houston has a problem - the tide has officially turned in the AL West
The Mariners are 25-14 against the Astros since the start of 2023. And with a divisional title, you can say Seattle finally has their number.
The Mariners are 25-14 against the Astros since the start of 2023. And with a divisional title, you can say Seattle finally has their number.
Messi's latest Seattle visit provides reminder of Sounders progress since his first visit in 2009
The Sounders went from a mostly-barren trophy case when a 22-year-old Messi came to Seattle in 2009 to one that includes four U.S. Open Cups, two MLS Cups, a CONCACAF Champions Cup and now a Leagues Cup. This organization has come a long way in 16 years.
The Sounders went from a mostly-barren trophy case when a 22-year-old Messi came to Seattle in 2009 to one that includes four U.S. Open Cups, two MLS Cups, a CONCACAF Champions Cup and now a Leagues Cup. This organization has come a long way in 16 years.
Commentary: The Mariners front office finally went for it - and that?s all we?ve ever asked
By acquiring the top offensive target at the trade deadline, Geno Suarez, along with Josh Naylor, the Mariners finally did something fans have been asking the organization to do for years - take a big swing and go for it all.
By acquiring the top offensive target at the trade deadline, Geno Suarez, along with Josh Naylor, the Mariners finally did something fans have been asking the organization to do for years - take a big swing and go for it all.
Commentary: Raleigh’s at-bats becoming must-see TV in potentially historic summer ahead
Raleigh is on pace for 66 home runs this season, where can become just the second non-Steroid Era player to break Roger Maris's mark of 61 HRs.
Raleigh is on pace for 66 home runs this season, where can become just the second non-Steroid Era player to break Roger Maris's mark of 61 HRs.
Commentary: Buzz is lacking on the opportunity of a lifetime for Sounders FC and local soccer fans
The chances of the Sounders FC hosting some of the world's best teams in the FIFA Club World Cup again are somewhere between slim and none. But they get that opportunity this month.
The chances of the Sounders FC hosting some of the world's best teams in the FIFA Club World Cup again are somewhere between slim and none. But they get that opportunity this month.
Commentary: Unlikely contributor closing in on Sounders history, sparking recent unbeaten streak
We’re just over a month away from the biggest international matches in Sounders franchise history when they host Paris Saint-Germain, Atletico Madrid and Botafogo in the FIFA Club World Cup. But they’ve got my attention already, thanks to one of the most unlikely stories of the year.
We’re just over a month away from the biggest international matches in Sounders franchise history when they host Paris Saint-Germain, Atletico Madrid and Botafogo in the FIFA Club World Cup. But they’ve got my attention already, thanks to one of the most unlikely stories of the year.
Commentary: A full-court press for Paige Bueckers should be Storm’s priority in this year’s WNBA Draft
If I’m the Storm, I’d approach Dallas, who holds the top overall pick, and I’d offer the Farm to get her – this year’s 2nd overall pick, both of next year’s first-round picks - even a player if that’s what it takes.
If I’m the Storm, I’d approach Dallas, who holds the top overall pick, and I’d offer the Farm to get her – this year’s 2nd overall pick, both of next year’s first-round picks - even a player if that’s what it takes.
Commentary: Feelings aside, M’s projections give them best chance to win AL West since 2015
When it comes to preseason projections from oddsmakers in Vegas, the M’s could be beneficiaries of significantly more parity within their own division and the American League this season in their quest to get back to the postseason.
When it comes to preseason projections from oddsmakers in Vegas, the M’s could be beneficiaries of significantly more parity within their own division and the American League this season in their quest to get back to the postseason.
Commentary: Hoping for best, but Mariners offseason optics give us a case of Deja vu
We’ve seen the frustration from just about every Mariners podcast, even national writers and former Mariners players have shaken their collective heads this offseason. In terms of perception, the M's have done nothing to inspire confidence about their chances.
We’ve seen the frustration from just about every Mariners podcast, even national writers and former Mariners players have shaken their collective heads this offseason. In terms of perception, the M's have done nothing to inspire confidence about their chances.
Commentary: With Kraken results still falling short, is another change on the horizon?
The Kraken have lost ten of 13 games and now have a 2.2% chance to make the playoffs. With Leiweke on the most recent roadtrip, could a GM change be coming?
The Kraken have lost ten of 13 games and now have a 2.2% chance to make the playoffs. With Leiweke on the most recent roadtrip, could a GM change be coming?
Commentary: 2024 marked a mediocre transition year in Seattle Sports
The pressure to win – and win now – is higher than ever in this market, likely to the growing saturation of teams. 2024's transition year will hopefully lead to better results in 2025.
The pressure to win – and win now – is higher than ever in this market, likely to the growing saturation of teams. 2024's transition year will hopefully lead to better results in 2025.
Commentary: “Jerry Rigging” a roster under frugal mandates is an annual Mariners tradition
M's ownership set a budget giving the team a total of around $15 million this offseason to spend on free agents, despite pressing needs at multiple positions.
M's ownership set a budget giving the team a total of around $15 million this offseason to spend on free agents, despite pressing needs at multiple positions.
Commentary: A chance to play for an MLS Cup at home in 50th Anniversary season would be remarkable
The Sounders have a chance to fill a home stadium with close to 70,000 fans and play for MLS Cup in their 50th Anniversary Season. That's a house no one is blowing down.
The Sounders have a chance to fill a home stadium with close to 70,000 fans and play for MLS Cup in their 50th Anniversary Season. That's a house no one is blowing down.
Commentary: The Big Bad Wolf once again standing in the way of Sounders path to title
The Big Bad wolf huffed and puffed and blew the first two houses down, but the third one held strong. If Leagues Cup and U.S. Open Cup were Houses One and Two, the MLS Playoffs represent House Number Three.
The Big Bad wolf huffed and puffed and blew the first two houses down, but the third one held strong. If Leagues Cup and U.S. Open Cup were Houses One and Two, the MLS Playoffs represent House Number Three.
Commentary: Fans have waited long enough, Mr. Silver. Please begin expansion talks now
Seattle has been more than prepared to welcome the Sonics back, but the NBA is moving even slower than the timeline NBA commissioner Adam Silver had teased last year.
Seattle has been more than prepared to welcome the Sonics back, but the NBA is moving even slower than the timeline NBA commissioner Adam Silver had teased last year.
Commentary: Note to Stanton - the M?s are average because of ownership, not market size
Stanton's statement said the quiet part out loud: Blaming market size for inability to spend more for fear of losing profits.
Stanton's statement said the quiet part out loud: Blaming market size for inability to spend more for fear of losing profits.
Commentary: Mariners sucked some of us back?only to mess with our hearts again
It's just that kind of year. The problem is, with this team, it's ALWAYS that kind of year.
It's just that kind of year. The problem is, with this team, it's ALWAYS that kind of year.
Commentary: M’s ownership only heightens negative stigma by keeping Dipoto
It’s time those in charge either make the moves that will appease this fanbase or actually face the music and answer the tough questions for why they continue to sit still.
It’s time those in charge either make the moves that will appease this fanbase or actually face the music and answer the tough questions for why they continue to sit still.
Commentary: Dan Wilson hire complicates decision on Dipoto?s future with Mariners
If ownership decided to get rid of Dipoto, they?d be left with a dilemma: Either fire their popular, respected, and venerated brand new full-time manager, Dan Wilson, also. Or, even crazier, make it a stipulation for any new president or general manager to keep Wilson as their skipper.
If ownership decided to get rid of Dipoto, they?d be left with a dilemma: Either fire their popular, respected, and venerated brand new full-time manager, Dan Wilson, also. Or, even crazier, make it a stipulation for any new president or general manager to keep Wilson as their skipper.