Seahawks Sign 17 to Practice Squad

 By Monday the Seahawks have 17 players on

the practice squad. At some point many of 

them will play in some games.

The practice squad is made of rookies 

and veterans.  Cody White wide receiver 

was not one of them so he is a free agent.

Other teams can select players anytime 

to put on their active roster from other 

teams. There is a possibility a player 

could be activated . 

Each week the Seahawks can activate 

two players from the practice squad.  

48 players are available to suit up 

however if the two players from practice 

squad are activated then 46 players

are available from the roster. Since five

players are normally  not suited for the

game.  Also an emergency Quarterback 

is available to which I am not sure that

Jalen Milroe is since the Seahawks may

use him on occasion when they are in

the red zone. They may have plays  set

up for his running ability. He was used

a few times last year however now in

his second season could be used more

often.   Drew Lock will likely play if

Sam Darnold gets hurt or the game  

where the score puts the team way 

ahead in the 4th quarter. Wouldn't that

be nice to happen in the season's opener

next Wednesday night.

The Seahawks have six offensive players 

plus international player center Fredrico

Maranges center from Brazil.   Logan Brown 

as offensive tackle, three wide receivers 

including  veteran Rickey White III and

rookie Emmanuel Henderson Jr. Also

two running backs.

The remaining ten are on defense. Three

cornerbacks including Trevon Diggs.

Three safeties too.  Three defensive 

lineman and  linebacker Marvin Jones

Jr.  

It would be nice if major league baseball 

would have a practice squad in similar 

fashion. Of course the amount would be 

much less. I would say possibly four players.

I would go for two pitchers, a position and

a catcher. The catcher be available for 

emergency.  This would allow the teams

not to put players on the injured list unless

they wouldn't be available and  go on the

ten day injured list.

Trevon Diggs and More

The Seahawks decided to cut veteran 

cornerback Trevon Diggs then signed 

him to the practice squad. According to 

general manager John Schneider have

one game and a few practices they felt

not to start him on the opening of the

season.  Depending on how the three

back up corners do and how he is doing

in practice he will be activated at some

point.  The possibility is the Seahawks 

will be going with all three of the safeties

in regular rotation. 

We will let you know who else be activated 

to the practice squad and who the Seahawks 

may pick up.

News came out late Sunday afternoon 

the Mariners are calling up outfielder 

Laz Montes from triple A Tacoma and

he will be activated on Tuesday when

the roster expands to 28 players. Another 

pitcher should be activated as well. 

How much Montes will play is anyone's 

guess.  They have Canzone in right field

along with Arozarena in left. So Montes

and Canzone could alternate when facing

lefties. Canzone will likely dh when facing

lefties.  They still have Taylor Ward as

the right handed bat in right field or dh. 

Being swept by the Blue Jays may put 

changes in the lineup. It will depend 

on the series beginning Monday against

the Red Sox in Boston for three games. 

things in change of how often 

Seahawks 53 man Roster Announced

Sunday the Seattle Seahawks  named their

53 man roster.  It will be interesting who

they name to the 16 man practice squad.

Also the roster could change before the

Seahawks opening game on September 9.

On offense the Seahawks are again going

with the same three quarterbacks as last 

season.  Friday's game with  Jalen Milroe 

at the helm showed to be the third qb.

The Seahawks are going with three 

running running backs in  Jadarian Price, 

George Holani, and Emanuel Wilson who

they acquire during the off-season. Brady 

Russell as the sole fullback.

Five receivers with Tory Horton and Montorie

Foster Jr.  as the 4th and 5th receivers.

The offensive line is made up of ten.

Christian Haynes made the team  though

there questions whether he would make it.

Also fifth round pick Beau Stephens 

made it too. 

Defensive line the reserves will be

Rylie Mills,  Mike Morris and  Brandon 

Pili. In total six lineman. 

There are ten linebackers.  Earnest 

Jones IV and Drake Thomas will be

the starting inside linebacker. 

Demarcus Lawrence and Uchenna 

Nwosu as the outside linebackers.

Derrick Hall who signed a new contract 

in the off-season is primary edge rusher. 

Five cornerbacks with Julian Neal,

Nehemiah Pritchett,  and Avery Smith

a rookie they acquired from the LA

Chargers on Sunday.

Three safeties in Nick Emmanwori,

Julian Love and Ty Okada. 

Next let you know who makes the

practice squad and those let go

all together who might be  known 

names. Go Hawks. 

Mariners Swept By the Blue Jays

Sunday the Seattle Mariners were  beaten 

and swept by the Blue Jays.  Often the Mariners 

have done well in Toronto but not this time.

This frustrating since the Mariners didn't hit well 

at all in this series. They had the opportunity to

win Saturday but not on Sunday.

Final  Blue Jays 7 Mariners 0

Cal Raleigh had the only hit in the game

which was a double that almost went out.

Logan Gilbert went five innings   giving

up three runs which might have been 

enough if the Mariners did score.  

Gabe Speier pitched the 6th giving up a

home.  Nick Navila who was recalled 

with Emerson Hancock going on the 

injured list after being hurt early on

Friday's game.  Navila gave up the

final three runs in the 8th. The low 

leverage relievers haven't done well 

recently though lack of offense was the 

issue.

Max Scherzer who has had a good 

career though no a good season 

went seven innings and struck out

ten Mariners.  He ended up passing 

 former  Mariners Gaylord Perry into

9th place on the all-time for strike outs.

Again a terrible series for the Mariners.

If they don't make the playoffs this will

be a major reason. The Mariners now

go to  Boston to take Red Sox. Not a

good sign.  Go M's.  

Later let you who the Seahawks didn't 

make the opening roster at this point.

Won't mention everyone but a few that

maybe known names. 

Blue Jays Beat Mariners Again

The Seattle Mariners and the Blue Jays 

had a mid afternoon game in Toronto. 

The Mariners scored first which they 

often don't. Cal Raleigh who loves to

hit home runs in Toronto had a solo 

home run the second inning. 

In the 4th inning the Mariners were 

able to load the bases then Taylor Ward 

who had been struggling hit a single

to score Josh Naylor and Cal Raleigh.

Unfortunately the Mariners bats went 

dry after that.

Kade Anderson making his second

start got off well then in the 5th 

inning was only able to get one out

and gave up two runs.  It is still

adjustment for Anderson but certainly 

showing good signs. 

Bazardo finished the 5th though giving 

up a couple outs.  The Jays got two

more runs off Jose Ferrer who came 

in the 6th inning.  Ferrer gave up a walk 

then was to get two outs before surrending

another walk. After that two singles in

a row scoring the two final runs for Blue

Jays win. 

Carlos Vargas came in after that and went

two more innings after the final out in the

6th inning. He gave the Mariners a chance

to win  without giving up a hit.  

Now the Mariners will have to see if they

can salvage the series by winning Sunday.

It will be important game before going to

Boston to play the Red Sox who have been 

playing well after getting off to a poor start.

The Red Sox before catching on fire were not 

playing well at home but have been all season

the road. Now though they are two games 

over .500 at home on the season. This doesn't 

look good for the Mariners.

At this point the Mariners schedule is easy

in September however they will have to win

most of those games.  Having Vargas back

in the bullpen helps and Matt Brash is starting 

to throw. Also Cooper Criswell is on rehab 

assignment at the moment.  

The Mariners are expecting Brendan Donovan 

back anytime off the concussion injured list.

He is with the team right now. Hopefully play

Sunday and if not in Boston. Go M's 

Seahawks Final Preseason End In Tie

The finals score  for Friday game was 9-9

Jason Meyers tried a long field goal at the 

end but went too much to the right.

Jalen Milroe looked much better in this game

than last week. See what he does in the future.

Not easy when your playing with guys your not

used to in practice.  

The players especially on defense helped

to make a goal line stand to keep the Chiefs

out of the end  zone. By Sunday we will see 

who made the team even by their play in

this game. Those who don't make it could

on another team. We will see for sure.

Now we wait until Wednesday September 9

that Sam Darnold and the gang are ready to

go.  Go Hawks!

Mariners Lose Opener In Toronto

Friday evening the Seattle Mariners lost the

opening game of the series and road trip. 

When trying to make the playoffs this wasn't 

a good way to get started. Now means they

have to try to win two games in a row.

Final Blue Jays 8 Mariners 1

The Mariners scored their only run in

the first inning when Dominic Canzone hit

s home run. After that the offense went

Second which has happened a lot this

season especially lately.

The Jays responded immediately scoring

three runs in the bottom of the first inning.

Before the scoring which were some luck

on the part of the Jays manager Dan Wilson 

and the trainer had to go out to be sure

starter Emerson Hancock was ok. He stayed 

in for five innings he gave up two more runs

before leaving. He gave up two home runs

after the fifth inning.

Seranthony Dominguez gave up a home run 

in the sixth inning.  Michael Rucker gave up

two runs in the 7th inning. He was out there 

in the 8th too.

The Mariners had only four hits only after

Canzone home run. We hope that the Mariners 

will bounce back Saturday with Kade Anderson 

on the mound.  Go M's.