Day Three of NFL Draft

The Seattle Seahawks end up

with five draft picks on D's three

They ppicked up two cornerbacks,

another linebacker/edge rusher and

finished off with two wide receivers.

Coby Bryant a cornerback from 

Cincinnati was picked in the 4th

round. Bryant is considered a 

physical corner. In the 5th round

is cornerback Tariq Woolen out of 

University Texas of San Antonio. 

Woolen is being compared to Richard 

Sherman. Both 5th rounders who

switched from wide receiver to 

cornerback. Wouldn't be nice to get 

a second find.

The second 5th round pick was 

Tyreke Smith as edge rusher. He

comes from Ohio State so could

be a find to.

The two seventh round picks are

wide receivers. The chance making

the Seahawks isn't great but never

know. They are Bob Melton out of

Rutgers and Dareke Young from

Lenoir-Rhyne a division two school

out of Hickory, North Carolina. Young

played special teams all four years

which he will have to do if he makes

the Seahawks. Best to all five players.

Cade Otton tight end was the first 

Husky to be drafted on day three.

In fact, he was the first player picked

on the day by Tampa Bay. Hadn't

been for injuries last season may

have been drafted earlier.

Luke Wattenberg center was drafted 

in the 5th round by Denver Broncos.

Looks like he will be hiking the ball

to Russell Wilson. Being a 5th rounder

likely will be a backup. His versatility

he may play anywhere on the offensive

line. The Huskies had four players 

taken in the draft.

When it comes to the Washington

State Cougars the Seahawks drafted

Abe Lucas in the 3rd round. Only other

player from the Cougars picked was

cornerback Jaylen Watson. Any other

Cougars and Huskies will sign as

college free agents.  We will let you

know will sign and where.

Bash Tough Outing

The Seattle Mariners lost their

third game in a row Friday night

8-6.

Rookie Matt Bash had another 

tough outing going only two

innings giving up six runs. Bash

will have to see about correcting

things in his next outing or could

be heading to the minor leagues.

If Bash does go to the minors than

we may see George Kirby up to

take his spot. Justus Sheffield

would be the likely one currently

on the major league roster to take

his spot though he hasn't pitched

long in spots.

Mitch Haniger was activated Friday

after two weeks out for covid. Sad news Mitch came down with an ankle

sprain in the second inning coming

out of batter's box. Abraham Toro 

had to go in to run for Mitch and take 

his spot at dh. We hope Mitch won't

be out too long.

Mariners scored three runs in the 

second inning when Luis Torrens 

hit a double to drive in all runners

with the bases loaded bases.

Mariners scored three more runs in

the 9th inning but wasn't enough.

Robbie Ray goes Saturday followed

by Logan Gilbert on Sunday. The

Mariners have a good chance to take

the series. 

Next post will be later Saturday after

Seahawks picks for round four thru

seven. Also, the Huskies have their

spring game today as well.

Seahawks Take Second Day

The Seahawks  took a linebacker  and a

running back  in the second round followed 

by another tackle who is  local.

University  of Minnesota  linebacker Boye

Mafe was selected  as #41 overall in the 

second round by the Seahawks.  Though

listed as a  linebacker he may play at

defensive end. The change  of Seahawks 

defense they may  use four linebackers 

and three on the line. At times  the 

Seahawks  will  go with three linebackers 

and four on the line. See what Mafe will 

workout at. 

At  number 41 the Seahawks took running 

back Ken Walker 3 out of  Michigan State. 

This adds depth at the position. Chris 

Carson and Rashaad Penny are expected 

to be number 1 and 2, however,  if Carson 

can't return after being out with a neck

injury last season  Walker will step in. 

The Seahawks have Deejay Dallas and

Alex Collins as well.

The 72 overall pick in the third round 

th Seahawks picked offensive tackle

Abe Lucas from Washington State 

Cougars. Lucas could start on the

right side tackle and be backup at

left tackle behind first round pick 

Charles Cross. 

Saturday the Seahawks will have

four more picks. One

in the fourth round,  two in the fifth 

and one in the seventh.  See if

they change things up.Will they 

add a cornerback?

Washington Huskies  Kyler Gordon 

was drafted early in the second 

round by the Chicago Bears. He was

taken just before the  Seahawks two

picks. We will see  who else from 

Huskies and Cougars are drafted to.

Seahawks Make Their Choice

The Seattle Seahawks made their choice in the first
round. Obviously, the Seahawks new who they wanted

since they did not trade down.

They drafted offensive lineman Charles Cross out

of Mississippi State. His head coach is former 

Washington State coach Mike Leach.

Cross is considered the top pass blocker in the

draft. The Seahawks obviously will run the ball

but having a run blocker is good to. We know the

experience Russell Wilson has had running around

with the offensive line they have.

Cross played left tackle at Mississippi State. Whether

he plays there or not the Seahawks do need a left

tackle. I am sure that is why they picked him. 

It is ironic the Seahawks selected the pick they

got from the Broncos or Russell Wilson since he

has voiced concerns about the offensive line.  Does

this mean Duane Brown won't be back either.

The Kansas City Chiefs made a trade with the

New England Patriots to move up to #21 in the

first round. Chiefs selected Washington Huskies

Trent McDuffie at cornerback. No doubt he will

start for the Chiefs since they moved up with the

trade. 

Friday we will report whether another cornerback

Kyler Gordon goes in the first round or moves

down. Go Huskies!

Mariners No Offense again

Other than  seven runs in one inning 

in game one.  The Mariners  only

scored one run for the second game

in a row.  The Rays took the series. 

We hope the Mariners  can come

alive again in Miami. The  Mariners 

had six hits on the day. The one run 

had the one run in the first inning. 

Eugenio Suarez  had a  triple to

drive in Adam  Frazier.  The Mariners 

had other opportunities  but couldn't 

produce.

Chris Flexen  was able to  go for six

and  two-thirds  innings giving up the

two runs. Not fair  for  Flexen as it

was his third loss on the day. Diego 

Castillo and Anthony Misiewicz went

two-thirds of an inning each.

Catcher Cal Raleigh  who has struggled 

at the plate was sent down to triple-A 

along with  Yohan Ramirez.  Why Ramirez 

was sent  down to  have rested relievers.

Penn Murfee who was sent down the 

day before took one of the spots along

with fellow reliever Wyatt Mills.  Murfee

was sent down when Paul Sewald was

activated off the covid-19 list. These two

could be  on the roster for  two days when

the roster go down to  26. 

Mitch Haniger  who is with the  team should 

come off the covid-19  list soon to. The

Mariners  bullpen  will have other moves to.

The NFL draft  is on right now see who the

Seahawks will pick at 9 or the pick moved.

We will see what Huskies and Cougars are

taken to. 

Mariners Lose After Loss of Gonzales

The Seattle Mariners lost a tough

game when Marco Gonzales was 

hit in the wrist with one out in the

first inning. The Rays scored a

runner from third on the play as well.

Hard to know how the game would

have played out if the play hadn't

happen.

News came out after the game that

the x-rays came out negative. This

means Marco may not miss a start.

Yohan Ramirez pitched three innings

giving up a couple runs. The rest of

the bullpen did a fine job. The Mariners

used four relievers. After a day off

on Monday the rest of the bullpen

will be available. Chris Flexen starts

the game which begins in the morning

Seattle time. 

The Mariners were not able to score

any runs off of Tampa's starting pitcher

Drew Rasmussen a native of Puyallup

Washington. The Mariners could not

handle Rasmussen's off-speed pitches

in his six innings. The Mariners only

had two hits off Rasmussen and he

struck out nine Mariners. 

The Mariners were in the game through

out. They lost 3-2 with having a home 

run by Crawford in the 7th and Abraham

Toro in the 9th. The Mariners used three

pinch hitters in the 8th inning. I can 

understand using two possibly but three

not at all. All three made outs and the

success rate for pinch hitters isn't great. 

We can now see whether the Mariners

can take the series than go onto Miami. 

Matt Bash, Robbie Ray and Logan

Gilbert are scheduled to start

those games. We hope for a series

win there to. Go M's.

Logan Gilbert Almost Great Again

Logan Gilbert had another good

outing Tuesday evening against

the Rays. Gilbert went 5 and 2/3 

innings going over one hundred 

pitches. He gave up only two hits while walking five which is too high number.

Look to see Logan to improve in

each game. I want to see him great

at some point.

The Mariners won 8-4. The Mariners scored seven runs in the 4th inning which were all unearned because of a Ray miscue around second base.

The Mariners had ten hits led by 

Eugenio Suarez and JP Crawford 

both with two. Julio Rodriguez had

a hit raising his average to .200.

A very good sign. 

Marco Gonzales goes Wednesday. Nice to see improvement for Marco.

Go M's.

Thursday the Mariners have a day

game. May have two posts since

the NFL draft will happen though

second in the evening.

Ty France and Mariners

As the Mariners  take on the Tampa Bay 

Rays Tuesday  evening the talk has to do 

with Ty France. He was last weeks player

of the week. 

Every  publication and website in the Seattle 

is writing about Ty. I  might as well  mention 

him to.  

Ty is hitting  .375 on the season so far. His

Mariners  career he is at .300. Ty has become 

such a good fielder at first base he doesn't 

have to dh. Abraham Toro  has become the

guy to  play multiple positions. I  am  sure

things may change if Evan White returns and 

is able to  hit major league pitching. He does 

than we could  see France at dh on occasion.

White can play some outfield as well.  The

Mariners have  Kyle Lewis  that can be added

to the mix as well. 

Ty France  reminds me a lot of Edgar Martinez. 

He can hit the other way with power. It would 

be nice seeing  Ty  in a Mariners uniform as long

as Edgar.  

Logan  Gilbert  goes Tuesday so see he can do

what he has so far. If so the Mariners have a 

good chance in winning.  Mitch Haniger and

Paul Sewald are with the team so the Mariners 

could be in  better shape. Go M's. 

Mariners Sweep Royals

The Seattle Mariners didn't make

it easy on themselves but did win

Sunday afternoon 5-4 in 12 innings.

They ended up leaving 24 runners 

on base.

Jesse Winker was the hitting star

though he only had one hit which

won the game  in the 12th. Winker

has hit the ball hard on many occasions in this first month of 

the season. This hit was a dinner

in front of the right fielder. Winker 

had a sacrifice fly in the 10th to

tie the score.

Julio Rodriguez had one hit on

the day, however, it raised his

average to .196. Maybe on the

upcoming road trip Julio will

rise above .200 and the Mendoza 

line.

Ty France continued his hot hitting

having three more on the day including

a home run in the first inning.  His

average is at .375. JP Crawford added

two more hits as well now with a .352

average. 

On the other spectrum Winker and Kelenic are batting .154. Cal Raleigh

struggling at the plate .091. Right

now Murphy who is hitting well and

Raleigh will share the catching duties.

Not sure when Luis Torrens be back

from covid injured list. Wonder if all

the guys including manager Scott

Servais will stay in Seattle at the 

beginning of this coming road trip.

Robbie Ray was able to go six innings

giving up two runs on five hits, one 

walk and five strike outs. His next start

will be on the second leg of the road trip in Miami.  Matt Festa rebounded

going one inning walking a batter. 

Festa will have to do well this week

to stay on the roster on.May 1. The

same for Matt Koch who pitched the

11th and Yohan Ramirez the 12th.

The Mariners have Monday off as

they travel to Tampa Bay to take

on the Rays. The Mariners are now

10-6 and a game ahead of the Angels.

The Rays are 9-7 a game behind Yankees and Blue Jàys. Go M's

Mariners Bury Royals.

It took the Mariners until the

eighth inning when the Mariners 

buried the Royals scoring six

runs to win 13-6.

Ty France had a three run homer

to finish off the Royals. It was

France 5th hit of the day. Julio Rodriguez had an important walk

keeping the inning going loading 

the bases. After a Kelenic out

Jesse Winker pinch hit for Dylan

Moore who had started in left.

Winker hit a double to drive in

two runs before France homer.

Matt Bash pitched another so so 

game going 4 and 1/3 innings giving up three runs. This put the Royals within one run. The Mariners scored

a run in the bottom of the sixth to

take a two run lead however the 

Royals scored three to take the

lead. The Mariners tied it in the

seventh. 

Yohan Ramirez struggled giving

up the three runs. Diego Castillo

pitched well in the 8th. Drew 

Steckenrider would have pitched

the 9th but with the big lead Matt

Koch did instead. He got all three 

he faced.

It will be important for the bottom

of the bullpen do a better job since

when May happens two pitchers

will be dropped from the roster

since they go from 28 to 26. Also,

Ken Giles maybe back so could be 

three. Actually four since Paul 

Sewald should be back from covid

list as well. 

The bullpen then should be made up

of Sewald, Giles, Andre Munoz, Castillo,

Drew Steckenrider, and Anthony Misiewicz for sure. Leaves two other

spots most likely Eriq Swanson for the seventh. Sergio Romo should be off

the injured list to making it eight.

Matt Festa who made the opening roster primarily being the first out of

the bullpen has struggled so he might

not make it depending on the week

coming up. The same with Justus 

Sheffield who has done an OK job.

A lot will depend whether the Mariners

want to go with two lefties out of

the bullpen. 

The Mariners haven't had to use a

long reliever for the most part

because the starters have been

going six innings or longer and

with ten relievers. Swanson be

the likely one to go at least two

innings and Sheffield if he is still

on the roster. Right now Bash

is the only one to be taken out 

early like Saturday night unless

one of the others has a bad outing.

The depth of the bullpen the Mariners

can go three relievers if not four when necessary. Go M's.

Mariners Rebound Friday Night

The Seattle Mariners beat the

Kansas City Royals Friday night

4-1. No scoring happened until

the fourth inning when Julio 

Rodriguez drove in two runs

with a double. Jarred Kelenic drove 

in two runs with a triple to cap the

inning.

The lone run by the Royals was a home run by Salvador Perez. He loves hitting in Seattle. Chris Flexen went seven 

innings for his best outing so far this

year. Gave up six hits, no walks and

struck out five. He is in his second year

of his contract. Be interesting if the

Mariners give him sa new contract.

Hard to know with more young pitching

on the way.

Speaking of young pitching Matt Brash

will start Saturday night. Be exciting

to see him pitch again. Go.M's

Mariners Blow Lead

The Seattle Mariners got off to a

good  lead scoring five runs in the

first inning. Ty France hit a two-run 

homer on the first pitch after Adam 

Frazier  was hit with a pitch. JP 

Crawford hit a three-run homer.

It was down from there on. Crawford 

had a poor game in the field with two 

errors.  Marco Gonzales went four and

two-thirds innings giving up six runs

with two  being earned.

The Mariners  offense sputtered until 

the 8th inning when Eugenio Suarez 

was able to  tie the game. Unfortunately 

Drew Steckenrider struggled after getting 

the first two batters out. He gave up two

runs and that was the ball  game.

The Mariners  now take on the Kansas City 

Royals in a three-game series.  Be nice if

the Mariners can two out of three games

at least making it a good home stand. 

Chris  Flexen  will start Friday night followed

by Matt Brash and Robbie Ray. 

Seahawks Thursday

The NFL draft begins with the 

first round next Thursday. Currently

the Seahawks have eight picks 

in this draft. The only round they 

don't have yet is the sixth round.

The Seahawks have the ninth pick in the first which they got in the trade for 

Russell Wilson. The Seahawks are

known for trading down in the first

round which could happen in this

draft. This come down to whether

they think the player they want will

still be available.

The ninth pick likely be an edge rusher

or corner back. The could go for offensive tackle to.

The Seahawks have two picks in.the

second round. They could pick edge rusher and corner back there to.

The third round they could draft a

quarterback like they did when select

Russell Wilson. They could to trade a

pick for a veteran quarterback too

The Seahawks have one pick in the

fourth round, two in the 5th round and

one in.the seventh. Be interesting

to see where they go in.these picks.

Depends how much death they

want to add. Stay tuned. 

Logan Gilbert and More

The Seattle  Mariners  beat the  Rangers 

Wednesday  night 4-2   behind the good 

pitching of Logan Gilbert.  It was his first 

outing of the season  at home. We are

looking at the second ace for the Mariners 

behind Robbie Ray. 

Gilbert went into  the  7th inning getting 

two  outs before  being relieved. Gilbert 

had two outs without giving up a run.

The Rangers had  six hits against him

and struck  out four. Had no walks either.

Gilbert  leads the Mariners with an era of

0.54. 

Adam Frazier  continues to  be  on fire at

the plate with three more hits. He has raised

his average  up to .294. Frazier  playing like

an all-star right now. What a great pickup 

by the Mariners. 

News came out  before the  game that manager

Scott Servais, third base coach Manny Acta and

reliever Paul Sewald  were out for covid symptoms. 

How long any or all three  don't know. 

First base coach Negron acted as manager.  He was

the manager of the  Tacoma Rainiers last season. 

Seattle legend Dan Wilson was in the dugout to help 

out as well.  See what happens  in the days ahead.

According to  Servais,  Mitch Haniger should be back

soon. Go M's.

Mariners Beat Rangers Tuesday

The Mariners  beat the Rangers 6-2. All six 

runs came about home runs.  Eugenio Suarez 

had a three- run homer in the first  inning. 

Jarred Kelenic  had  a  solo home run in the

second inning. Abraham  Toro  had a two-run 

homer in the 7th inning.

The Rangers scored their  two runs on a double 

and walk by centerfielder Eli White. Marcus 

Semien drove him home in both cases.

Robbie Ray  went six innings for the Mariners 

notching his second win against one loss.

He gave up four hits along with one walk and

four strike outs.  

The bullpen  continues  to  do a stellar job.

Steckenrider  gave up a hit in one inning.

Paul Sewald  didn't  give up  a hit in his one

inning.  Both haven't given up a run  yet.

Diego Castillo  pitched the 9th giving up

a hit and one strike out.  Castillo has an 

era of 1.80. 

The Mariners  are at two catchers  now as

Luis Torrens  went on covid IL. Not sure

how long he will be out. First baseman Mike 

Ford was recalled from Tacoma.  Not sure

how long Torrens will be out or when Mitch 

Haniger will go.

Logan Gilbert  will  be pitching  Wednesday 

night for the Mariners.  I  expect Cal Raleigh 

will catch as Murphy caught on Tuesday. 

I hope Raleigh  will  catch more frequently. 

Go M's. 

Look at Seattle Mariners minor league teams

The Seattle Mariners have Monday off. The Tacoma Rainier's the teams triple A team has gotten off to a rough start

in losing four straight games.

The Rainier's have a 4-8 record after 

beating Albuquerque on Sunday on

the road 12-11. The Rainier's are at

the bottom of PCL West division.

This was after winning it last year.

Mike Ford the Mariners reacquired

during spring training is leading the

team in hitting at .318. Catcher Joe

Odom leads with 4 home runs and 6

RBIs. Also hitting .280.

The Rainier's starting pitching hasn't

done well having the eight losses

without a win. The Mariners bring

up a starter likely won't come from

Tacoma. Penn Murfee and Wyatt

Mills is doing the  best out of bullpen.

Murfee has two wins without a loss

and no earned runs. Mills is 1-0 

and has era of 3.00. The Rainier's

play next six games in Sugar Land

Texas.

The Mariners double A team Arkansas Travelers are 5 and 4 in the Texas 

League. Second in the division. George

Kirby likely to be called up this season

is 1-0 in two starts having 13 strike

outs in 11 and 1/3 innings. Has only 

one walk and giving up a home run.

Five hits and 1.59 era.

Outfielder Zach DeLoach has gotten

off to a hot start. Could see him in

Tacoma or Seattle this season is

batting .407 in seven games. Has one 

home run and five RBIs. Has struck

out 11 times as well as 11 hits. 

Everett Agua Sox high A team is 3-5.

Most common pitcher on the squad

is Isaiah Campbell has a 1-0 record

with era of .90 in two starts. In ten 

innings has given up five hits, five 

walks and 10 strike outs.

In the position department shortstop

Noelvi is leading the team hitting

.286 with 2 home runs and 5 RBIs.

Outfielder Alberto Rodriguez is

hitting .276 with no home runs yet

and one RBI.

We will look at these teams again

in May.

Brash 1st MLB Win Mariners Take Series

Matt Bash had his first major league win on.Sunday for the Mariners.

Bash had a no hitter going into the sixth inning. He didn't have the control 

He had in his first game. Bash walked 

six while striking out five. The Astros got their first hit by Jose Altuve in

the sixth inning then Michael  Brantley

hit a home run. The Mariners were

leading 6-0. Bash left the game with

one out to a standing ovation.

The Mariners scored in the first inning with a run. Broke open in the 4th include a three-run homer by Ty France.

Julio Rodriguez drove in his first run

in the majors too. 

Mariners take Monday off before

facing the Texas Rangers. 

Verlander Shuts Out Mariners

The Seattle Mariners were shut

out Saturday night 4-0 by Justin

Verlander and the Houston Astros.

Not a big surprise since Verlander 

has had a lot of success against

the Mariners as well as other teams.

Verlander was able to go eight innings

giving up only three hits with eight

strike outs and not walking a batter.

Chris Flexen pitched a pretty good

game for the Mariners though wasn't

a match for Verlander. Flexen gave 

up a run in the second inning followed

by two more in the fifth inning. He

went six innings all total giving up

five hits, one walk and three strike

outs. We wish better results in Flexen' s

next outing.

Matt Bash makes his second outing

on Easter Sunday afternoon. Bash

pitches anything like he did in his 

first outing and the Mariners bats

come alive the Mariners have a good

chance to take series.

The Mariners will have Monday off.

The Mariners will have a three game

series against the Texas Rangers

followed by Kansas City Royals next 

week. They will go on the road to

Tampa Ray to start  three cities to

end the month of April.

Need came out Mitch Haniger went 

on the Covid injury list. Not sure when

he will return. Infielder Donavon Walton

takes his spot. So the outfield will

primarily be Jesse Winker in left, Julio

Rodriguez in center and Jarred Kelenic

in right. Might see Dylan Moore and

Abraham Toro in the outfield. Go M's

Mariners Win Big Home Opener

The Mariners gave the sellout

crowd something to cheer about

in home opener Friday night.

The Mariners beat the Houston 

Astros 11-1. Not a better to beat

I am sure we would all agree.

Marco Gonzales pitched much 

better than his season opener

which actually not to do. Marco

went seven innings giving up

four hits, one run, no walks and 

striking out six. The Astros one

run of the game was in the 7th

inning and the Astros scored on

a broken bat hit. The Mariners 

up 6-0 at the time. They scored

three more runs in the bottom

of the seventh followed by two

more in the eighth to put no doubt

who wins.

Yohan Ramirez pitched an inning

without giving up a hit. Matt Koch

made his Mariner debut by giving 

up one hit and striking out one.

Nice to do without pressure. 

Adam Frazier was the offensive

player in his home debut having 

four hits, scoring twice with first 

one in the first inning. Frazier

drove in four runs. Like to see a 

lot if that from him. He has now

nine games in his career having

four hits. Had a rough start now

average at .229.

 Most the Mariners still have low

 batting averages so need improve

in that area. See how Rodriguez

and Kelenic will do. Rodriguez had

a hit and scoring a run.Kelenic

had no hits but did drive in a run.

At least the bottom of the batting

order should be an improvement

over last year though averages

don't indicate yet.

Chris Flexen goes Saturday night

for the Mariners. He will need to

pitch well like he did early on in

his first start since Justin Verlander.

Go.M's!

Gilbert and Mariners End Losing Streak

Logan Gilbert looking like the

2nd pitcher in the rotation. Logan

only went five innings giving up

four hits, no walks, four strike outs

and an unearned run.

It is amazing since Gilbert had a

short time in the minors including

2020 where there was no season. 

How well would he be doing if

there had been a minor season.

Another question how much better 

would Jarred Kelenic, Cal Raleigh

and Julio Rodriguez be if they had 

another season under their belt.

Also, Matt Bash before the Mariners

acquired him from the San Diego

Padres.

The Mariners won 5-1. Kelenic had a 

two- run homer in the second inning.

The first of the sesson and Raleigh

as well in the seventh. Mitch Haniger

wrapped up in the eighth with a two- run homer his third of season.

The Mariners recalled pitcher Matt

Koch from Tacoma. He replaces 

veteran reliever  Sergio Romo who

was placed on injured list for inflammation to his right shoulder. 

In other sports the Seahawks signed

veteran quarterback Geno Smith to

a free agent contract. Smith who

started when Russell Wilson was 

hurt. 

Terrible Game To Lose

Both teams wanted to get the 

game in on Wednesday night

so wouldn't have to play a

double header on Thursday 

afternoon. 

The weather conditions certainly

didn't work out for the Seattle

Mariners in the second inning. 

With a downpour the White Sox 

were able to score four runs to

put them up 4-1. The condition

of the field wasn't good with

White Sox up to bat. Robbie Ray

had a hard time gripping the ball.

I thought the game should have

been stopped for a few minutes. 

In my opinion the Sox had the

advantage.

It was remarkable the groundskeeper

was able to get the field back in

good could condition before the top

of the third.  The Mariners were able

make it a game scoring two runs in

the 5th inning. JP Crawford hit a double driving in Suarez and then

he scored to. 

Ray was able to go into the 7th inning however gave up to runs before being

lifted. Matt Festa came in to finish the 7th followed by Yohan Ramirez in the

8th. The Mariners scored a run in the

9th but not enough losing 6-4.

Hopefully they will be able to get in

Thursday game with Logan Gilbert

going. Go M's

Lack of Support

The Seattle Mariners lost their

third game in a row after a two

win start. The offense was able 

to muster seven hits but scoring

only two runs in a 3-2 loss in the

opening game to the Chicago

White Sox. 

Eugenio Suarez was the hitting

hero hitting a home run in the

second inning putting the Mariners

up 1-0.  White Sox tied the game

in the 3rd inning.

Matt Brash pitched well in his

major league debut. He deserved

a better result. He gave up four hits,

walked one, struck.out six, two runs

in five and a third innings. Pitching

the way he did Brash is going to win

a lot of games. 

Outside of Ty France and JP Crawford

who each had a hit the rest of the

hitters haven't done well though Mitch

Haniger had two home runs in the

two wins against the Twins.

Often the Mariners get off to a slow

start hitting. The pitchers seem to

start the season better. Outside of

Marco Gonzales the Mariner pitchers

have their pitch count up high. You

look at the other teams including the

Twins and White Sox their starters

haven't gone as long. This certainly

help the Mariners bullpen.

Robbie Ray makes his second start

Wednesday. Pitches like in the opener

then the Mariners have a good shot

to end three game losing streak.

Go M's. 

Mariners Lose Tuesday on to Chicago

After winning the two opening games

the  Mariners  now have lost the last two. 

Tuesday Chris Flexen  gave up one run

in the first inning then three  more in the 

5th inning. Misiewicz gave up a run in

two-thirds of an inning. Romo, Swanson 

and Munoz didn't give up any runs over

three innings.  Unfortunately the Mariners 

were shutout getting   only  two hits by

Suarez and Crawford. We hope the bats

 can come alive in  Chicago.

The  Mariners  are tied for second place 

with Oakland A's. Matt Brash will make

his major league debut today against 

the White Sox. Brash pitches like he did

in spring training then the Mariners will 

have a good  chance to  win. He only 

gave up one run in 18 innings. Go M's 

Flexen On Monday

The Seattle Mariners to see they

can win the four game series 

before heading to Chicago.

Chris Flexen will take the mound.

He pitches anything like last season

then the Mariners have a good shot.

It will be good if Flexen can go six

innings. The bullpen has all been 

used but don't want to used them 

too much this early on the season.

The Mariners need the bats to come

alive early on in the game. Flexen will 

be able to relax that way.  The top of the batting order get several hits. Adam Frazier had a couple hits on Sunday so getting on as the leadoff 

batter would be good. Right now Mitch

Haniger is hot so getting the batters 

ahead of him allow at least a couple runs.

Bad Out For Gonzales

Marco Gonzales didn't go well

in his first outing like Ray and

Gilbert. Reminds of last season

when he got off to a terrible 

start and missed a month. 

Hopefully not the same this time

around.

Gonzales went only two innings

giving up six runs. This meant 

more for the bullpen. Matt Festa 

who missed some time for the Mariners came in and gave up

two runs and so did Yohan Ramirez.

In between those two Eriq Swanson and Justus Sheffield gave up no 

runs in.  The final score was Twins

10 Mariners 4.

Mitch Haniger hit a three run homer in the third along with additional one

to make an interesting game and a

chance temporarily for the Mariners 

to win. Haniger and Adam Frazier

each had two hits in the game.

Luis Torrens caught making the 

first time for the Mariners in 

history to have three different

catchers to start the first three

games in a season. I expect this

won't happen often during the

season. We should see Raleigh

in the final game against the 

Twins. Might see Murphy behind

the plate in Bash first start in

Chicago or go with Raleigh.

Home opener either one likely

instead of Torrens for Gonzales.

Expect other changes in Monday's

game. Julio didnt get a hit Sunday

so might dh instead. The batting

order still a work in progress.

Mariners Take Game 2

The Mariners  had another  tight game 

Saturday  afternoon  in Minnesota 

beating  the Twins 4-3.

Logan Gilbert  pitched a good  game

going five innings  only giving up one

run on three hits while walking  one 

and striking  out  seven. Leaving the 

game the Mariners  were up by one

2-1. Tom Murphy  hit a home run in 

the 5th. The relievers  did a good job

until the 8th inning when Andrés Munoz 

gave up a two run homer putting the  

Twins up by one.

The Mariners  did what they did a lot 

last season coming back to win in the 

top of  the  9th. Julio Rodriguez led off 

with his first major league hit with a

double to left centerfield. Adam Frazier 

with his first hit a double as well drove

in Julio. The Mariners were fired up tying

the game. Ty France  hit in Frazier to take

the lead. France was the hitter of the game

having three hits.

Diego Castillo pitched the 9th inning throwing 

only sliders to get all three outs to record the

save. According to Servais Castillo had a great 

spring.  

Sunday  Marco Gonzales starts and see the 

Mariners  win the series. It could be another

tight game. The importance is to win. Go M's. 

Mariners Wins Season Opener

The Seattle  Mariners  beat Minnesota Twins

2-1  in the first game of the season. 

There is not a lot to  take from the first game

except Robbie  Ray pitched well  and will  win 

a lot of games that way. Ray threw 70 percent

fast balls,however,  went to  his breaking

pitches when needed.

Cal Raleigh   caught the game and did a

great job behind the plate.  He blocked 

a lot of pitches in the ground  which is

a good  thing. He looked like he will be 

catching a lot when right handers are

pitching for the other team.. Mike

Blowers said on the  post game show 

on the radio Raleigh  got a hit though only

roller he was able to get it out of the way 

and relax. 

Saturday  Sunny Gray will  start for the 

Twins another right hander so likely 

will see Raleigh behind the plate. Actually 

the Mariners  will  face four righthanders

in the series so should see Murphy in at

least one game. We will  see who it might

be against.

Logan Gilbert  will face the Twins on

Saturday  followed by Marco Gonzales

on Sunday. Chris Flexen will finish the

series on Monday.  The Mariners  will 

face the  White Sox for three games

before heading home for the home

opener next Friday. 

Jarred Kelenic and Julio Rodriguez 

 neither had a hit in the games Julio 

said he will be  alright. Jesse Winker 

was the only hitter with two hits and

he made the final out of the game

catching the ball at the fence like

it was no big deal.

The Mariners  did leave a lot of runners 

on base,  however,  we should not see

a lot of  this season this year. The Mariners 

should  see a different lineup on Saturday 

as Manager Scott Servais  mentioned a

couple days ago.  Though he wasn't in

Friday's lineup  we should  see Abraham 

Toro in the lineup somewhere Saturday 

since he was the hottest hitter in spring

training and don't want him to  go cold. Go M's. 

Opening Day For Mariners and Twins.

It finally happened today is 

opening day. Expected  to be

sunshine in Minneapolis after

snow on Thursday postponing

the game.

Robbie Ray will go for the Mariners

facing rookie Joe Ryan. Ryan is a

right hander so I wonder if Cal Raleigh

will start instead of Tom Murphy.

I am sure you now I feel on the issue.

The rest of the lineup should be the 

same with Ty France at first, Adam 

Frazier second base, JP Crawford at

short, and Eugenio Suarez at third.

Jarred Kelenic in left, Julio Rodriguez

in center and Mitch Haniger in right.

Jesse Winker expected to be the dh.

Scott Servais says game two will look

different.

News out JP Crawford signing a new

deal 5 years for $51 million. Be 

around for several more years.

Also, injury report from the Rainier's

Taylor Trammel was hurt. Don't know

his status. Keep you up to date.

Go M's.

Rainier Baseball and More

Since the Seattle Mariners  are  not

playing season opener  until Friday

we will  look at the Tacoma Rainiers

and other sports. 

We will look to see how the Mariners 

minor leaguers are doing g throughout 

the season.  The Rainiers  have played 

two games so far against Salt Lake at

home. They won the opener Tuesday 

4-2 and lost Wednesday 9-5.

Taylor Trammell a familiar face to

Mariner fans starting last season 

for the Mariners  hit a double in the

opener while getting  his first home

run of the season  Wednesday night. 

Like last season all series are six games.

They will have  Monday's off for traveling.

In the opener  Josh Morgan Rainiers 

catcher had his first career home run.

Darren McCaughan who pitched a

couple times late last season for the

Mariners was the Rainiers  starter. He

pitched five and two-thirds innings 

giving up the two runs on seven hits.

Darren walked two while striking out

nine. Not bad for first start of season. 

The rest of the minor league teams of

the Mariners start their season on Friday.

Football wise Seahawks general manager 

John Schneider says they won't trade star

receiver DK Metcalf.  Of course,  we have 

heard that one before.  We will see what

may happen before the NFL draft on April 

28.

The Washington Huskies have snatched a

couple players in the transfer portal. A 

Wide receiver/running back Will Nixon from

Nebraska.  It is important a running back 

in the new Huskies system can catch the 

ball too. Be interesting to see how much 

Nixon will play. The other is running back

Wayne Taulapapa from Virginia. Spring 

camp the Huskies are limited with Richard

Newton still out with injury and Cameron 

Davis as well Both expected high on the

running back  depth chart. Go Dawgs!

Mariners Opener Postponed

The Seattle  Mariners  season opener

won't happen  until  Friday at this point.

Thursday the weather  is  expecting 

snow and rain mixed. 

Why the Minnesota Twins  don't have 

a roof on their  stadium is a good 

question  or the very least start the 

season  on the road.  With the lockout 

and season starting a week later major 

league  baseball  could have changed 

the schedule  where the series be in

Seattle and the later series be in 

Minnesota.  

The series in Minnesota will now be

Friday thru Monday  followed by

three in Chicago against the White Sox. 

Would not surprise me if they have to

play at least one double header in 

Minnesota as well as Chicago.

The Mariners  did make moves where

pitcher Wyatt Mills was optioned to 

Tacoma while pitcher Devin Sweet 

along with veteran outfielders Billy

Hamilton and Steven Souza Jr. were

reassigned to minor league camp.

Whether Hamilton or Souza will

play in minors is a big question.  Be 

good if they could since be among

the first call ups in case of injury.

Had Julio Rodriguez not had an

outstanding camp along with the 

Mariners going  with 10 relievers

either or both Hamilton and Souza 

be on the team.

Thursday we will look at  other sports 

going on  in the area. Thanks for checking 

in and let your friends know. 😊😊😊

Last Day of Spring Training

The Seattle  Mariners  have this done.

Spring  training  coming to the end.

Real baseball  starts on Thursday in

Minnesota. At least  we hope so.

They have opening on Friday  so if

the weather isn't kind they can move

the opener to Friday. 

As already  mentioned  Julio  Rodriguez 

will be the opening day center fielder.

Also, the Mariners  are going with three

catchers.  Expect Tom Murphy to play

against lefty pitching to start the season 

with Cal Raleigh against  righties. Could 

change depending  on  how either is

hitting.  May see Luis Torrens catching 

on occasion as well  especially if Murphy 

isn't able to hit lefties.

The bullpen  likely  be ten. Any more news

will come out Tuesday. 

Those who  are Seattle Seahawks fans to

tired of hearing already about them trading

DK Metcalf.  I certainly am. It is baseball so

I don't  want to  hear much football until 

August.  The draft does begin on April 28th.

See what the Seahawks come up with in

the first round. 

Its Official Julio Rodriguez A Mariner

Monday morning the Mariners made

it official Julio.Rodriguez has made

the team.

Likely Julio will start in center field. This means Jarredd Kelenic will play

left field with an occasion in right or

center. Jesse Winkler will dh some

well as left field. See what happens

when Kyle Lewis gets back.

The Mariners will probably have Abraham Toro and or Dylan Moore

in left field against lefties. A lot

depends on the hitting of Winkler

and Kelenic. I won't be surprised

Moore at third late in games depend

on Suarez defense and the score

in the game at the time. Torrens

will play first base on occasion and

dh against lefties. He might catch

on occasion too. 😊😊😊

Mariners With Power On Sunday

The Seattle Mariners beat the

Kansas City Royals Sunday

10-8. As you can imagine

not good pitching.

The Mariners had five home

runs in the game by present

or future player. Luis Torrens

had the first one in the 4th

inning followed by Julio Rodriguez

in the 5th. Rodriguez had three 

hits on the day. I would say

welcome to Seattle Julio.

Also, Jarred Kelenic, Dylan Moore

and future Mariner maybe Gabriel

Gonzalez. By the way Gonzalez is

only 18.

Logan Gilbert made his final tuneup

for the season. As you can imagine

he pitched so so going three and one-

third innings. He will pitch game 2 in

Minnesota next Saturday. Marco

Gonzales goes Monday in.his final

tuneup. Tuesday will be the final

game of spring. Roster spots for

opening day should know no later 

then Tuesday. Go M's.

Kyle Lewis Ready To Play Ball

Kyle Lewis won't start the season for the
Mariners, however, he is ready to get some
at bats which he will do for a minor league
team. Not sure which team as of yet.

How long he will be down in the minors

won't be sure of it yet. It will be considered

rehab assignment though. He will be dh

for most of the period. He could play the

outfield near the end of rehab or wait 

until he is on the Mariners.

The Mariners likely going with four 

outfielders to start the season with

six infielders and three catchers most

likely. Toro and Dylan Moore will 

have opportunity to play some outfield

as well. Moore is on the team to give

JP Crawford a day off on occasion and

playing defense in the outfield. Toro

will give Frazier a day off at second,

Suarez at third and possibly France 

at first though Torrens might play

first on occasion. 

If Raleigh is on the roster than they

will split up the catching duties. I 

would like Raliegh to catch at least

three times a week. A lot will depend

on whom the Mariners are facing.

Murphy doesn't hit righthanders

well so he most likely faces the 

lefties.  

It does look like Rodriguez will

be with the Mariners. The answer

should happen Sunday as the

Rainiers season starts on Tuesday

at home. Any players not making

the opening roster and going to

Tacoma should have on Sunday.

The Mariners will likely go with

ten relievers to start the season.

The rosters will have to go to

26 on May 1 so the Mariners 

will have to take off two relievers

off the roster. Ken Giles will 

likely return before May so 

someone will have to go down

at that point. Go M's. 

Fifth Starter Nailed Down

The Mariners  likely  have their 5th

starter in Matt Brash. Friday night 

Brash had another  outstanding 

outing going four and one-thirds

innings.  Gave up two hits with 

one being a home run. He walked 

one while striking out five. The

one run was his first of the spring.

George  Kirby  competing for the 

fifth spot to went three innings 

without giving up a run. Kirby

gave up  one hit, no walks and

struck out three. The thought is

he will be the opening  day starter

on Tuesday  for the Tacoma Rainiers. 

With the Rainiers  season starting on

Tuesday the Mariners  cuts will likely 

happen  over this weekend. When these

cuts happen we will  know whether Julio

Rodriguez be on the team or  not.  I am

sure we all agree he should be.

News came out on Friday that reliever 

Ken Giles  hurt a finger and he will be 

out for at least a month. This might 

mean the Mariners may only carry nine

relievers instead of ten. On the other

hand Jerry Dipoto  may feel it be more 

important to  have ten. If so who would 

that be?

Robby Ray  makes his final start of spring.

He will  be the opening starter on Thursday 

against the Twins. Cal Raleigh had a hit

on Friday.  The question  is will  he still be 

on the  team when season starts or sent

to triple-A. He has caught Ray in his previous 

starts so Saturday night who will catch Ray

on Thursday will be answered. Other words

who catches Ray Saturday night  will be the 

starting  catcher. Go M's!

Mariners Six Days To Go

No joke the Seattle Mariners begin

regular season. Always  like spring 

because it  is time for baseball.  Of 

course at the beginning of March

we weren't  sure  of it.

The Mariners  don't have  many

questions for the end of the roster.

The first month they will go with

28 players. 

The questions will they go with 

9 or 10 relievers, 4 or 5 outfielders,

and three catchers. They go with 

three catchers they could go with

either 9 relievers or 4 outfielders.

Three catchers means Tom Murphy,

Luis Torrens and Cal Raleigh. Most

likely Raleigh  be going to  Tacoma 

if they go to Tacoma. 

Four outfielders does that mean 

Julio Rodriguez  goes to Tacoma 

or Billy  Hamilton. Listed as infielders 

Abraham Toro and Dylan Moore 

will play outfield on occasion to.

The bullpen is pretty  much  set as

well. Does Wyatt Mills  on the roster

or starts the  season in Tacoma?

News on Thursday  regarding the 

NFL  former Seahawk Bobby Wagner 

signed a five year  deal the Rams.

Five years doesn't  mean a lot since

contracts. The best to Wagner except 

when playing the  Seahawks.

The Huskies  have  spring camp

 underway. It began on Wednesday.

They are a bit short on running backs 

because of injuries.  Hopefully the

guys will  be  ready soon.