Mariners Offense Explode

Tuesday night in Detroit the

Mariners offense exploded scoring

six runs in the third inning. It has been 

a while since they have done this.

Ty France hit a home run in the first 

inning among his three hits on the

night. Ty has been struggling as of

late so hopefully this means we will

see the real Ty for a while. 

The third inning Cal Raleigh led of

with a home run and the hits kept

on coming. Cal came up a second 

time in the inning giving him a

chance for two home runs in the inning. Though he didn't have another

hit he was able to hit a fly ball to

score another run.

Carlos Santana added another couple

runs with a home run in the fifth inning.

George Kirby who was pitching well

went five innings. Kirby gave up two hits, a walk and struck out five.

The Mariners with a big lead decided

to give Chris Flexen some innings.

Only his third time in relief since

going to the bullpen. Flexen went the 

final four innings and recording his

first save. He did give up three runs

late in the game. Hadn't pitch much

so is rusty. 

Final Seattle 9 Detroit 3

It will be nice to see the Mariners go 

on a roll beginning with Detroit.

Dylan Moore was put on the injured

list and Abraham Toro was recalled.

Toro played second base since JP

is hurt as well. In fact it looks like

Crawford is going on the injured list

to though not official yet. Word came

out shortstop Mason McCoy is 

being recalled from Tacoma.

On Thursday the rosters will expand 

to 28. With Dylan Moore out Taylor Trammel is expected to be recalled.

The Mariners can use another outfielder especially on  defense.

Matt Boyd the Mariners acquired 

at the deadline from the Giants

is expected to be activated on 

Thursday as well. The veteran pitcher

and Seattle native has been on rehab.

Boyd is a lefty and the Mariners can

use him out of the bullpen.

Marco Gonzales is scheduled to 

pitch Wednesday against Detroit

followed by Logan Gilbert on Thursday.

Robbie Ray and Luis Castillo should

start against Cleveland Friday and

Saturday. George Kirby should start

on Sunday. The Mariners have a

good rotation and with days off have

helped Ray and Castillo pitch against

the best teams like Cleveland. Go M's.

Seattle Seahawks Made Their Cuts

Tuesday is the day the Seattle Seahawks had to get
down to 53 man roster. They could make some moves
Wednesday to add the time and release additional
players. On Thursday add to the practice squad

Defensive back Marquise Blair was the most familiar

name to be cut by the Seahawks. Blair had been hurt

missing most  of his seasons with the team. Also, Justin

Coleman who returned to the Seahawks was cut as well.

He could come back at a lower price as the nickel back.

Freddie Swain wide receiver and punt returner was cut

too. A former seventh round pick was trying to make 

another run of making the team. Swain was trying to 

make the team as the third receiver and punt returner.

It will be interesting to see the punt returner will be. 

Former Washington Huskies quarterback Jacob Eason

tried to make the team  but was cut. He could come

back on the practice squad although didn't play well

against the Dallas Cowboys. 

We will see who they may pick up and let loose the

next couple days. Go  Hawks//

 

Mariners Start Series In Detroit

Tuesday the Mariners start series

against the Tigers in Detroit.

The Tigers are not having a good

season. The Mariners should win two

out of three if not sweep however

we will see.

The question now is the Mariners

going to give contract extensions

to young players like they did for 

Julio. I would say Logan Gilbert 

and George Kirby have to be at the

top of the list. Cal Raleigh if he 

continues like he has since taking

over as starting catcher be next 

in line. The Mariners may look to

the off-season or sometime during

next season.

The Mariners should look to extend

Luis Castillo before he becomes a

free agent after next season. I am

sure they are looking into it.

The Seahawks have cut down

the roster to 53 by Tuesday afternoon

so let you know any familiar names

that are on the list. The Seahawks

number one and three pick are expected to start at the two offensive

tackle spots. Cornerbacks maybe 

rookies start as well. 

The Seahawks first game is on

September 12 so we will let you

know before what the depth chart

looks like. They can pick up players

from other teams by Wednesday.

Stay tuned!

Mariners Take Series

The Mariners took three out of four

against Cleveland at home. A good

sign. Now they go to Detroit for three

beginning on Tuesday then to Cleveland for three more. 

Seattle 4 Cleveland 0

Robbie Ray was able to go seven innings giving up three hits and

seven strike outs. No walks included.

With a day off the bullpen will be

rested. George Kirby starts on Tuesday

followed by Marco Gonzales on Wednesday and Logan Gilbert on

Thursday. The Mariners should win

the series even if one of the three

falters. The Tigers have a 50-78

record. As we know the Mariners

sometimes have trouble against

teams not as good as they are.

The pitching is on their side so we 

hope the offense had some trouble

in the Cleveland series. Sundays 

game the Mariners scored all four

runs with home runs. Dylan Moore

who has struggled this season had

a three run variety while Ty France

had a solo shot. Only four hits on

the day. Hopefully get more hits in

Detroit. 

Luis Castillo and Robbie Ray should

start the first two games against

Cleveland followed by Kirby. The

Mariners come home the following

week to face  Chicago White Sox 

for three games. Marco Gonzales

and Logan Gilbert start the first two

then Castillo. The Mariners have

Thursday September 8 off then 

the Atlanta Braves Friday thru Sunday.

Don't change the rotation at all then

should be Ray, Kirby and Gonzales.

Sounds like September should get 

out to a good start.

The Seahawks made some moves 

to get down to 53 before the regular

season starts. Tuesday should be 

when they are at 53. Cornerbsck 

The Brown who had a good season

when he played was put on the PUP

list. Four others who never heard of

were waived. I believe this leaves

the roster st 75. This means 22

more players to be released. This

could mean a few players we have

heard of. The Seahawks can add

several to the practice squad. They

could add a few names as well who

are released from.other clubs.

Stay tuned.

 

Mariners Lose On Ichiro Night

The night celebrating Ichiro into

the Mariners Hall of Fame was

grand for the fans and players

but they lost to Cleveland 4-3.

It seems the Mariners have some

trouble winning in front of large

crowds at home. We hope that changes.

All three runs the Mariners scored

were on home runs. Too bad no

one was on base.

The game looked like a victory until

Guardians scored three in the eighth

inning. Andre Munoz gave up the

three runs. He has been pitching

well so hopefully recovered from

now on. 

Castillo gave up one run in six innings.

Too bad couldn't go another inning. 

He threw a lot of pitches. Robbie Ray

goes Sunday afternoon. 

Suarez had another homer then Julio

after signing his deal and Jake Lamb

his first as a Mariner which felt good

being from Seattle.

Mariners have Monday off then in Detroit against Tigers followed by

Cleveland for second weekend in a row

on their turf.

Monday we will go over we hope a 

Mariners victory and any Seahawks

news. 

Mariners Win Overtime

The Seattle Mariners beat Cleveland

for the second game in a row. We will

see them take the series Saturday night. Being four game series the 

worst is splitting. 

The game went eleven innings with

Mitch Haniger driving in the run

making it 3-2. It certainly good to

have Mitch back. He has made a

difference in several games. 

Mitch presence makes the lineup

much better too. He is batting either

third or four in the lineup.

The offense isn't helped without Ty

France not in the lineup right now.

Hope to see him back in and playing

like he should. 

It was announced Julio Rodriguez 

signing a long extension. Julio gets

the full amount for $410 million we

will see a lot of good baseball here.

Knowing Julio be here for a long time

and his personality the Mariners should needed free agents. Playing

with Julio be a great thing. 

I made a mistake the game at Dallas

for the Seahawks was Friday night

instead of Sunday. They lost 27-26.

After the game Geno Smith named

starting quarterback on opening

night September 12.

Geno gets the nod because he 

knows the offense better than

Drew Lock  does. We see how 

long that lasts.

In a few days we will see how the

roster looks. We will update you

those who make it and possible

those who might be added.

Next Saturday the Washington 

Huskies and WSU Cougars have

their opening games. Let you

know how those go too. 

Mariners Rebound To Beat Cleveland

Thursday afternoon the Mariners beat

the Cleveland Guardians  3-1 in the opening of series.

Interesting all runs were scored in

the first inning.  Mitch Haniger had

a three-run homer after Cleveland 

did there's.

Very nice to see Marco Gonzales pitch

well. I still think the Mariners need to

go with a four man rotation when having a day off. They don't necessarily

do it every time but should do it instead of never.  I believe Luis Castillo

should pitch each five days. They want

to move any others back a day is fine. 

The Mariners offense needs to get going once again. Nice to see Haniger

is producing. They need other players 

to produce as well. The Mariners need to have at least two players produce 

each time out even if it isn't the same

ones. 

Eugenio Suarez and Julio Rodriguez 

have been the other two besides Haniger as of late. Ty France has 

been struggling and needs to get

back where he was. The question

does have an injury or mental block?

Cal Raleigh has done his part on occasion to. We need more of Jesse

Winker. 

Mariners Lose Final Against Nationals

The Mariners offense didn't have

it again Wednesday afternoon losing

3-1.

George Kirby had an outstanding

pitching day for the Mariners. Julio

Rodriguez had a home run just before

Kirby exit to tie the game.

Unfortunately the bullpen failed this

time giving up two runs in the 9th

inning.

The Mariners now take on the 

Cleveland Guardians Thursday

afternoon in the first of four games.

The Guardians which is weird to

say we hope for the Mariners to take

the opener. 

Wednesday the Mariners schedule

for 2023 came out. Now the Mariners

play all the National league teams in

at least one series. The schedule 

against the American league West 

the games are down 19 to 13 games.

Good if you figure don't have to play

the Houston Astros as often.

The Mariners begin the 2023 season

at home against Cleveland. The first 

road trip will include going to Cleveland. Won't see them the rest

of the year. Cleveland is one of

several American league teams not

in their division to play seven times.

The rest will be one series at home

or away. 

This Sunday will be the Seahawks

final preseason game at Dallas.

The rosters will be trimmed after

that. There will be a break before

first regular season game against

Russell Wilson and the Denver Broncos. The game will be on 

Monday night football on.September

12. Go Hawks

Mariners Best Nationals

I am sure most everyone expected the

Mariners to beat the Nationals on

Tuesday night to end two game losing 

streak.

Robbie Ray pitched a no.hitter into

the sixth. We hope Ray continues

this way. I do hope the Mariners skip 

a spot in the rotation next time have

off day.Playoffs have to go with four manvrotation at the  most. If Marco gets better a different story.  

Mitch Haniger had a home run well

as Eugenio Suarez. Took care of all

four runs. Outside of the home runs 

the Mariners offense not much. Ray got two outs in the 7th. Munoz struck

out a batter for the third out. Erik

Swanson took care of the fifth.

The Mariners have a day game on Wednesday.

Mariners 4 Nationals 2

Paul Sewald gave up a run in the

9th otherwise the bullpen was good.

The Washington Huskies named 

Michael Penix Jr as starting quarterback for opening game on

September 3 against Kent State.

We could see at least two quarterbacks in the game. Go Dawgs

Mariners take on Nationals

The Seattle Mariners taken on the

Washington Nationals in s two game

series starting Tuesday. 

The Mariners continue going with a

five day rotation in these two series 

coming. I don't agree with it at all as

I have said all along with four days 

off during August. This means Luis Castillo will pitch with five days rest.

All the other pitchers to however your

ace shouldn't have to. In fact he has 

during these for days off. He could have pitched one more time. They 

could have given other pitchers like

Gilbert and Kirby an additional days

off. 

I don't really understand Servais wants

to stay with a five man rotation with

days off. I am sure he wants to rest

starters going into September when

they will play with few days off. I can

see that with Gilbert and Kirby for

sure and again don't have to with

Castillo. I hope it works out. They

may have taken the Oakland series if

Castillo hadn't had additional day off.

The Nationals have a worse record 

then the A's so.hopefully this means

the Mariners will take both games.

Robbie Ray starts on Tuesday against

the Nationals followed by Kirby which 

is fine. Marco Gonzales starts the

first game against Cleveland which I

am not so happy. Marco hasn't pitched

well for the most part since the all-star

break. If they want him to start against

Cleveland I would pitch him the second

or third game. 

Starting Gonzales in the opening game

against Cleveland would be fine if the

Mariners used him like an opener going

three innings. I would then bring in

Penn Murfee for an inning then Chris

Flexen for two or three innings followed by the rest of the bullpen in

who is available.

I may sound critical but the Mariners

are in the playoff race. I hate to see

them lose a spot in the playoffs 

because they stuck with a five man

rotation when they could have gone 

with four in these recent days off. 

The Mariners could of used a starter

if necessary out of the bullpen to.

They haven't used Flexen a lot either.

Oh well. 

Mariners Lose to Oakland Again

The Mariners lost to the A's 5-3 on

Sunday in another sloppy gain. This means the Mariners were 5-4 on 

this road trip. Thankfully they swept

the Angels in three.

For the month of August they are 11-9.

The Mariners took four of six against

the New York Yankees. Though they

have a winning month they could have

done much better. Could have easily 

been 13-7 or even 15-5. 

Luis Castillo wasn't at his best giving

up four runs in five innings. I believe 

it was because he had an extra day

of rest. My opinion he should have

started Saturday or even the series

opening game. 

The Mariners have another day off

on Monday. I hope they don't give

him another extra day. The fact he

is expected to be the ace. Castillo

pitches on regular rest he will go

in the second game of the series

against Cleveland on Friday. 

Having a line drive thrown at him the

Mariners could have Logan Gilbert

go on Saturday. The Mariners could 

skip Marco Gonzales in the rotation

as well. It isn't like he is lighting the

world on fire right now.  This month

with so many days off a four man 

rotation is fine but they are not

doing it.

The Mariners had a couple opportunities to score more runs.

They his runners on third base

twice and couldn't get either home.

In the first instance they could have

driven in two runs tying the score

at 3-3.  One time might be acceptable

but a team making the playoffs it

is not. 

I am sure some fans are upset how

Castillo pitched but I blame it on

Servais for not starting him yesterday

at least. I am sure they are trying to

setup the rotation in a fine manner

but not how they did it. I hope they

do it different in the future. Having

a five man rotation was not needed 

the last week or so. 

Mariners Play Sloppy

The Mariners didn't have one of

their best games on Saturday.

They lost 4-3 to Oakland in

10 innings. 

Logan Gilbert pitched well for the

most part. He ended up giving up

three runs however happened after

being hit by a line drive the inning

before.

The Mariners had a few opportunities

to score to win plus sloppy play to allow the A's to score didn't help.

In the 10th after not able to score 

the Mariners intentionally walked a batter. With another walk loaded

the bases. A high chop hit Diego Castillo wasn't able to handle to

get the runner at home. The Mariners

brought in Sam Haggerty making

five infielders and two outfielders.

Castillo should have had Ty France

field the ball however the runner

may still have been safe.

It isn't always easy to play against

a team that isn't as good as you.

Luis Castillo expected to start Sunday.

The Mariners gave him another extra

dsy off. I expect for how the schedule

works in the future. He will start in

the series against Cleveland. 

Suarez Shines Saturday Night

The Seattle Mariners beat the Oakland 

A's on the road 10-2. The opening 

game of the series Marco Gonzales

started. He was roughed up in the first 

inning giving up two runs. He did fine

until the sixth inning when he had to

leave the game with the bases loaded.

The Mariners were leading 6-2. Matt

Brash came in to get the final two

outs without the A's scoring. The Mariners came back in the seventh

inning scoring two runs then followed

by two in the eighth.

Now to Eugenio Suarez, the third baseman had a big night. He had 

two homers. The first in the fourth

with a runner on base to put them

up 3-2. The second happened in 

the sixth with two runners on base

making it 6-2. 

Suarez now leads the Mariners with

22 home runs. Certainly a good season

for the Mariners. Not only hit with

power his defense better than expected. Done an excellent job

taking Kyle Seagers spot. I am sure

the Mariners will make some kind

of move during the off season by

free agency or trade. I am sure Suarez

will be sticking around. 

Luis Castillo will start Saturday late 

afternoon as the game is on Fox. I

thought Castillo should have started

Friday's game with Thursday's day

off. We will have to see how the Mariners have the rotation setup for

next few times. The Mariners have

Monday off then play two against 

the Nationals in Seattle. Castillo won't

start either game. The Mariners play

four at home against Cleveland so

Castillo could start on Thursday unless

give him another day off. They have another day off on the Monday after

that series in Detroit followed  by Cleveland on the road. Castillo could

start in the opener against Tigers 

followed by the last game in series 

in Cleveland. See how that all works

out. Go.M's. 

Seahawks Lose Big Time

The Seahawks didn't play well

in the second preseason game

losing 27-11.

All 11 points were in the second.

Had an opportunity to kick a field

goal late in the first half. The missed

field goal a 48 yard attempt should

have been made since was right in

the middle of the field but the ball

hooked to the right.

The Bears led 17-0 at halftime. 

Second touchdown happened when

the Seahawks punt returner allowed

the ball ho through is legs. Never

heard of the punt returner but didn't

help him make the roster for sure.

The Seahawks played all reserved 

running backs and receivers. No Tyler

Lockett or DK Metcalf. Geno Smith 

didn't have a good game. See what

Drew Lock will do in the final game of

preseason. He missed this game

because of covid.

Jacob Eason former Husky and current

third string Seahawk quarterback

look better. Be interesting to see how 

the qb battle goes. I am sure some fans want to see them bring another

qb. 

Mariners Sweep Angels

The Seattle Mariners and LA Angels

played a Wednesday afternoon game.

The Mariners won 11-7.

The Mariners were up 7-3 then the 

bullpen falter by allowing the Angels

score more runs.

It was one of those days with the ball

flying out. The Mariners had four home runs. Cal Raleigh had two home runs. A

 solo in the 5th and a two run in the

9th. Eugenio Suarez a home run in the

5th before Raleigh.  Jesse Winker had 

a two run homer in the 6th.

The Mariners have Thursday off before

playing A's in Oakland.

Mariners Do It Again

Seattle 8 Angels 2

For the second time the Mariners 

scored big in the 9th inning.

Robbie Ray had a rough start giving 

up two runs then settled down.

The Mariners were being no hit 

heading into the sixth inning when

Adam Frazier had a single and ended

up scoring one the two runs to tie.

The eighth inning the Mariners scored

a run to go ahead. They ended up 

scoring five runs including a triple by 

Frazier and a two run homer by Julio

Rodriguez to top it off. 

Now the Mariners see whether they

can sweep the Angels on Wednesday.

George Kirby goes for them.

Even if they lose they will be even on 

this road trip heading into Oakland

for three. The Mariners will have

Thursday off. This means you can

watch Seahawks second preseason

game without interference.

Were the standings and wild card

race stay the same as now the 

Mariners would start the playoffs

against Tampa Bay in Seattle. Go M's.

Mariners Win In Ninth

Luis Castillo didn't pitch like his

first starts with Mariners but still

was a quality start. The same for 

Ohtani. They both ended up going

six innings giving up two runs.

It was up to the bullpen.

The score even until the ninth.

In.the ninth the Mariners speed

on the base paths with Haggerty, 

Moore and Rodriguez they ended up

scoring for runs. Add Ty France

scoring a run to.

The Mariners bullpen of Diego Castillo,

Munoz and Sewald gave up no runs.

Munoz was the only one to give up

hits. 

Robby Ray takes the mound Tuesday.

Hope for another win to take the series. The Mariners are again at the

top of the wild card race. 

Now Seahawks news. They traded defensive back Ugo Amadi to the

Philadelphia Eagles for wide receiver 

JJ Arcega-Whiteside. He was drafted

by the Eagles a few picks ahead of

DK Metcalf. Looks like the Seahawks

may have their third receiver.

The Seahawks waived four players

and put receiver Cody Thompson on

injured reserve. They had to be down

Tuesday to 86 players.  

The Seahawks next game is Thursday

night at home against the Chicago Bears.

Rangers Take Series

It isn't easy to win on.the road

however the Mariners need to 

best the lesser teams. The Texas

Rangers are one of those. 

The Mariners remind me of the Pete

Carroll-Russell Wilson Seahawks. 

Do just enough to win. That is fine

against teams like the Yankees and

those who are battling for the playoffs.

Teams like the Rangers and now the

Angels have to win by more than one 

run.

Logan Gilbert pitched OK but gave up

three runs. The biggest trouble was

walking four batters which isn't like

him. The Mariners need to see more

the first half of the season Gilbert. Not only important to make the playoffs but when they are in it.

Matt Brash didn't do well giving up

the two run difference in the game.

Erik Swanson did what he has most

of the season come in and gets outs.

This time one out to finish the inning

Brash started. Diego Castillo did a

good job in his one inning of work.

The problem though the offense took

the day off especially the top of the order. Both Julio and Ty France didn't

get a hit. Haniger had a hit driving in

one of the runs. The other was done

by Sam Haggerty.

The Mariners ran out the lineup 

to go against left handed pitching.

Plus they had their backup catcher

which was fine because Cal Raleigh

does need a day off on occasion.

The problem is the  lineup against left

handed pitching is not strong unless

the top six are performing. 

On the positive side JP Crawford had

two hits and scoring twice. The problem the Mariners had only four

hits in the game.

Monday night Luis Castillo goes

against Ohtani in the series opener.

Most likely another low scoring

affair and we hope another Mariners

victory. The Mariners have Ray 

going Tuesday followed by Kirby

on Wednesday. The Mariners should

win two out of the three at least 

The Mariners need the offense to

step up this week. Winning more

than one run would be nice. 

Mariners and Seahawks Lose

The Seattle Mariners were beaten  by

the Texas Rangers in the middle game

of the series 7-4. The Rangers ended 

a nine game losing streak to the Mariners. Hopefully Mariners rebound

Sunday to take the series.

The Mariners started off well scoring

two runs in the first and one in the 

third. The Rangers scored four to take

the lead in the fourth inning.

Marco Gonzales still struggling on the mound. Been a tough time for him

since the all-star break. What I don't

understand is leaving Gonzales in the

game. The fourth again was batting

practice where he gave up three doubles to the four runs.

Gonzales pitched the fifth giving up

another run. They put Penn Murfee in

but he had a hard time giving up a

run on two hits and a walk. Chris Flexen came in his first appearance

out of the bullpen. He had trouble 

walking four batters in two innings.

Gave up a run but was not earned 

because of fielding.

Next time Gonzales starts and has a

bad inning please take him out. I

do hope he can turn things around.

The Mariners are in a playoff race 

after all.

The Seahawks lost opening preseason

game to the Steelers 32-25. The Steelers scored a touchdown with three seconds to go. They likely would

have won on a field goal if it wasn't for

the TD. 

Like most first preseason games they

were sloppy as well as seeing some

good things to. The Steelers got off

by scoring two touchdowns in the first

quarter. The Seahawks had a touchdown and field goal in the second

quarter while the Steelers had a field 

goal so.leading 17-10 at halftime. Basically the difference in the game.

The Seahawks scored a touchdown in the third quarter to tie then the Steelers

scored another to take the lead. The Steelers ended up going for and converting two points. Fourth quarter

the Seahawks did the same and made

two points as well. A good time to

practice the two point conversion.

Geno Smith started and played the 

first half and Drew Lock the second.

Both had there good points as well as

not so good. I would say not really put

Smith ahead. The Seahawks play the

Chicago Bears this Thursday in Seattle.

See what improvement made.

The Seahawks rookies played a lot and

looked good. Again some good and not so good points. What we hope for is

improvement in game to. Go Hawks!

Mariners Beat Texas

First of all it was nice to see Julio Rodriguez back in the lineup. The

first time they have had their starting

outfield together since May.

Jesse Winker in left, Julio in center

and Mitch Haniger in right. I know the critics are not fans of Winker playing

in the field but right now Carlos Santana is the primary dh with Mitch

needing a day on occasion. The Mariners can put Dylan Moore out there late in games as they did Friday

night pinch running for Winker after

he had a hit.

The Mariners scored two runs in the fourth inning when Julio drove in two 

runs to make it a 3-1 lead. It looks like

Julio no problem swinging the bat.

Also good to see him in center.

The Texas Rangers scored a run in the

sixth inning off of George Kirby who then exited with two outs. A tight game

until the Mariners scored a run in the

eighth and two more in.the ninth for good measure.

Adam Frazier continues his hot hitting

having two hits. He didn't drive in any

runs but scored twice. Now with a 

regular lineup JP Crawford batted ninth. JP had been struggling late 

at the plate however his last at bat 

he hit a lot of foul balls before hitting

a fly ball to score a run on a sacrifice.

He walked twice as well. He is in the

right spot in the lineup for now.

Cal Raleigh struggled a bit at the plate though he had a double. Other at bats

he had opportunities to drive in more runs. Cal struck out three times. He needs to stay away from swinging at

low balls that are hard to hit anyway. 

Hopefully he learned and not be discouraged.

By the way the final score was

Mariners 6 Rangers 2

Marco Gonzales starts Saturday against the Rangers. The game starts 

an hour earlier than Friday's. The

game is on Fox TV. I was hoping to

get in an hour of the Seahawks preseason game first but now I will have to go back and forth. I will start

with Seahawks kickoff first and then 

go from there. 

I thought the Mariners would Castillo on Sunday will be Logan Gilbert. It

looks like Castillo will start the opening

game against the Angels. 

The order of the rotation right now

looks to be Castillo, Ray, Kirby, Gonzales and Gilbert. Chris Flexen

didn't pitch Friday night so should 

get into Saturday's game unless 

waiting for Sunday. Right now not

sure how often he will pitch but I

would say every five days since that

is what he is accustomed to. Being 

a starter they throw once between 

starts so he could pitch an inning

in a game between as well. A lot

depends on how much the bullpen

is being used.  Go M's.

Julio Returns and more

Good news Julio Rodriguez activated 

off the injured list. Should see him in

lineup leading off and in center field.

The Mariners recalled catcher Curt 

Casali from Tacoma. The Mariners 

acquired Casali the last day of the

trading deadline from.the San 

Francisco Giants. 

At the same time the Mariners 

designated Luis Torrens for assignment.

 I hope he is picked up by another team 

where he can dh, play  some first base 

and be the third catcher. 

Thursday the Seahawks came out with 

their first depth chart before the first

preseason game on Saturday. I won't 

list every position but a few here. 

Besides the starters they listed second 

and third team. Interesting some spots 

they had more than one at the second 

spot and for most the third spot. I am

 not sure the second player in the second

 spot has advantage over the third spot. 

We will see when the season starts.

Geno Smith is number one quarterback

 right now with Drew Lock number two 

Jacob Eason third. After the game this 

could change.

Number one pick Charles Cross starts 

at left tackle. Right now, Jake Curhan

is number one at right tackle with 

number three pick this year Abraham 

Lucas number two. The former WSU

Cougar could start when the season

begins.

Noah Can't who the Seahawks acquired 

in the Russell Wilson trade is number 

one at tight end and former Husky Will

Dissly on the second team.

At running back Rashaad Penny is first 

team with rookie Kenneth Walker his 

backup. DK Metcalf's number two is 

Marquise Goodwin. Aaron Fuller former

Husky who has been on the practice

squad is running with the two's as well.

Does that mean he will make the final 

roster we will have to see. It means 

though we should see him in Saturday's 

game.

Freddie Swain is listed number two 

along with Penny Hart behind Tyler 

Lockett. Swain is the Seahawks number 

one punt returner too.

On defense at one of the outside linebackers

 is Uchenna Nwosu with rookie Mafe Boye 

team two. Darrell Taylor at the other outside

linebacker. Alton Robinson his backup.

At middle linebacker is Cody Barton.

Someone different this year. The 

Seahawks will go more with four 

linebackers this year so Jordyn Brooks

at the other inside linebacker. I 

mentioned Barton as middle linebacker 

when going with three linebackers. In

this case one of the outside linebackers 

will be dropped. Brooks will be playing 

a lot no matter the formation.

Jamal Adams number one strong safety. 

Ryan Neal who played well 

during Adams absence because of

injuries is number two. At times we

could see both in the game at same 

time. Adams is most effective when

he is moving around.

Quandre Diggs is back at free safety

after being injured in the final game

last season. Marquise Blair returns 

again, after being injured the last two

seasons. He is listed on number three 

team. This means he has to live up to 

his potential or at least close to it to

make the team. 

At left cornerback is former Husky

Sidney Jones the Seahawks acquired

last year. He is backed up is rookie

Coby Bryant who is giving Jones a

run for his money. See how that goes.

Third on the depth chart is Justin

Coleman returning to the fold. His 

previous duty with the Seahawks was

at nickel back. The likely spot for him

again.

At right corner back is Artie Burns with

Tariq Wooden on team two. This will be

a battle to who starts.  Wooden has the

raw talent but whether he is ready to

start we will see.  The corner backs

will be the key to see improvement on

the defense. In recent seasons they

have kept the Seahawks being a better

defense.

Now to look at the defense line. Al 

Woods returns after having a good 

season last year at nose tackle. Byran

Mine is his backup. Shelby Harris and

Ponna Ford are the two defensive ends. 

In this defense their job along

with Woods to stop the run. The outside 

linebackers are more for rushing the 

passer. Quinton Jefferson and LJ Collier 

are the two primary backups. Collier 

especially will have to improve to keep 

his roster spot.

So that is the depth chart to some degree 

anyway. Let you know who plays well 

and who doesn't Saturday evening. Go Hawks!

Seahawks Preseason Coming up

The Seahawks first preseason game

starts on Saturday at Pittsburgh against the Steelers. 

I expect Geno Smith will start the 

game at qb with Rashaad Penny

at running back. Be nice to see

the two rookie tackles start as well.

On defense I want to see how the

cornerbacks do. How the success

of the Seahawks defense goes this season hinges somewhat on the

cornerbacks. It will be interesting

to see how much three four they play compared to four three. I hope Darrell Taylor has a healthy season at edge rusher. 

The Seahawks second game is against

Chicago Bears at home. The only home

preseason game. The third and final is

at the Cowboys. I find this as interesting preseason schedule. No

team from AFC West or the Minnesota

Vikings. 

I hope to see a Denver Broncos preseason game as well. See how 

Russell Wilson is doing. Do you

think Russell will stay healthy in

Denver?

Saturday's game starts an hour before

the Mariners game do be able to get 

the first quarter before switching back

and forth. I will be recording both so

I can see what might be missed. Go Hawks!

Mariners Take Series

The Seattle Mariners are playing outstanding baseball especially 

the pitching.

The score was zero to zero heading 

into the sixth  inning. The Mariners 

didn't have a hit until Sam Haggerty 

hit a home run. The Yankees had two

home runs in the seventh making 

it 3-1 New York. The Mariners scored

three in the bottom of the inning with

a hit by Haniger to score Ty France.

Carlos Santana hit a home run with runner on base to.make it 4-3. 

Diego Castillo off the injured list took 

care of the Yankees in the 8th and

Paul Sewald in the 9th. Nice to have 

that pair back together. 

The Mariners are currently in the second spot in wild card. A close 

race as five teams have 52 losses. 

The Mariners have played more games 

than the other four. 

Dylan Moore played shortstop to

give JP Crawford a day off after

coming off the injured list. Crawford

HSS been struggling lately at the

plate. Kyle Lewis was sent to Tacoma

to see if he can get his stroke back.

Jarred Kelenic continues to struggle

at the plate too. He needs to do

something if he wants to stay on 

the team and play. 

With Luis Castillo in the starting

rotation Chris Flexen is now in

the bullpen. Likely he will pitch 

when the Mariners need someone

to go two or three innings. He 

will not necessarily pitch when 

George Kirby does but could. 

I am sure it was down to either

him or Marco Gonzales. 

Including Thursday the Mariners 

have four days off this month. 

Should be interesting to see what

the Mariners do because they

will want Luis Castillo and Robby 

Ray go every five days. Speaking 

of Ray he pitched a fantastic game

Wednesday until got in trouble in

the seventh inning. He threw over

one hundred pitches. 

George Kirby will start on Friday 

against the Rangers. Not sure on Saturday as of yet.

The Huskies lost defensive line to

a leg injury Wednesday. Ulumoo Ale

was taken off the field. How serious 

don't know as of yet. The Huskies

don't have a lot of depth so other

players will have to do their part even

if he is only gone a short time. 

Seahawks still not sure who the starting quarterback will be. It

will be an interesting match for

sure. 

Incredible Win By Mariners

 Tuesday night was one of the most

incredible games this season with

Mariners finally winning in 13 innings.

Both Gerritt Cole for the Yankees

and Luis Castillo lived up to their 

billing. Cole went seven innings

giving up four hits while Castillo

went eight giving up three hits.

Both bullpens did a marvelous job

with the Mariners not giving up a 

hit at all. The defense for the Mariners

was awesome to. Matt Brash pitching

two innings made a great play with a

ball hit at him where they were able

to get the lead runner at second and

get the hitter trying to get to second 

base for a double play.

In the 13th inning Luis Torrens pinch 

hitting with two outs and 0-2 count

was able to hit the ball to the right

side for a single with the bases loaded

to win the game.

The Mariners and Yankees have a

Wednesday afternoon game. We 

hope for another win and excitement

as Robby Ray goes for the Mariners.

Dylan Moore and Diego Castillo are 

expected to be activated off the injured

list on Wednesday. The Mariners are

giving Julio Rodriguez a couple more

days before being activated we hope.

The Mariners have Thursday off

before weekend series in Arlington

Texas against the Rangers. The 

Mariners then go to Anaheim to

play three against the Angels then

end that weekend in Oakland against 

the A's before coming home.

Mariners Bombarded

The Seattle Mariners continue 

having trouble winning first 

game of a series. We hope they 

rebound like last time to the

Yankees.  

Yankees 9 Mariners 4

Logan Gilbert had his worst outing

of the season going four innings

and giving up seven runs. Logan's

issue was spotting his fast ball .

Something you can't do against

the Yankees for sure.

The top and middle of the Yankees

did all the damage. Josh Donaldson

had probably his best game against

the Mariners. Donaldson had four 

hits including a home run and two

doubles. He scored three times as 

well as driving in three.

Andrew Benintendi drove in three runs

as well on two hits. He was a pickup

for the Yankees just before the trading

deadline.

Jesse Winker had to leave the game with back spams. He is day to day.

Also, reliever Ryan Borucki had to

leave the game in the ninth inning 

because of injury to his left forearm.

He gave up two runs including a

home run to Aaron Judge. Most likely

he will go on the injured list. Diego 

Castillo is expected to return on 

Wednesday so not sure who will

replace Borucki for at least one game.

The Mariners hope Julio Rodriguez 

will return Wednesday as well but

not sure yet. The Mariners may keep

Julio out until Friday in Texas against

the Rangers.

Washington Huskies football right

now the quarterback situation is

down to Michael Penix Jr and Sam

Huard. I am sure most Huskies fans

want Huard to win the job. All four

edge rushers are doing a good job.

At this point doesn't matter who 

starts. The importance is the impact

they all make. 

Julio and Moore Expect To Return

The Mariners  start their series Monday  night  

in a few hours against  the New York  Yankees 

who have lost five straight games. Hopefully 

this will continue  in Seattle.  

Logan Gilbert  starts Monday, followed  by

Luis Castillo  on Tuesday  and Robby Ray 

on Wednesday  afternoon. This sounds like  

the Mariners  should win another series 

against the Yankees.  We hope the  offense 

will come alive.

Speaking  of  Wednesday  Julio Rodriguez 

and Dylan Moore are expected to come off

the injured list. The question is who is sent

down. Jarred Kelenic likely  will be one of

them since he hasn't  hit well  since coming

up. The other maybe Kyle  Lewis who hasn't 

played regularly  since Ty France started

playing again.  It would  be nice if Lewis get

in playing time in Tacoma.  

Lewis  would be  good  to  have coming off

the bench but Moore's defense would help.

Mitch Haniger  is back in right joining Julio

in center and Jesse Winker in left. Sam Haggerty 

has done a good job. Though his playing time

will be cut down he can run as well as bench hit.

The Mariners  can bring  Lewis  back if necessary. 

In football at Washington  Huskies  all three

quarterbacks are doing a fine job. I  am  sure

fans are rooting for Sam Huard to win the spot.

I know no one wants him to  go elsewhere.

The Seahawks  look like their young cornerbacks 

are doing a good  job.  Hopefully  one or two will

take the reigns. A lack of experience  will not keep 

them down.  The corners certainly  help the Seahawks 

defense.  Not sure enough  to  make the Seahawks 

a winning  team this year depending  on  the quarterback 

or running  backs. The Seahawks  have  two top receivers 

in DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett  but do they have someone 

to get  them the ball over  the long season.  We will see. 

Mariners Take Final Game of Series

The Seattle  Mariners  were a le to split the series 

beating the Angels  Sunday 6-3.

The big hit was a grand slam  home  run  by Jesse 

Winker in the third  inning.  Marco Gonzales  was

able  to go six innings.  I  am  not sure I  would  left 

him in though it worked out. The bullpen  went

three innings  without  giving  up  a  hit. 

Besides  Winker Eugenio  Suarez  and Sam Haggerty 

each had two hits and drove in a run.

The Mariners   now take on the Yankees  at home.

Logan Gilbert goes Monday followed by Luis Castillo and 

Robby Ray. Have a day off  in Texas before facing  the

Rangers on Friday.   Not sure how the rotation will go.

Mariners and Angels Split Doubleheader

When it came to offense the Mariners

didn't have much on Saturday. They did

win the opener 2-1 but lost the second

game 7-1. We hope the Mariners can

win the final game to split the series

Sunday. 

The Angels scored a run in the second 

in the second inning then Ty France hit

a two-run homer in the third inning.

Not much action after that other than

good pitching.

George Kirby went six innings giving 

up six hits no walks and striking out

ten. Matt Festa came in the seventh

getting two outs and giving up a hit.

Andre Munoz finished the seventh

getting out Ohtani then did the eighth

as well. Erik Swanson did the ninth

and recording the save.

In the night game Chris Flexen started.

He went six innings giving up five runs

on five hits including a solo home run and a two-run variety. 

Luis Torrens who caught the game

had his first home run of the season

and the only run for the Mariners in the fifth inning. The Mariners had only 

seven hits with Torrens and Sam Haggerty having two. 

Mitch Haniger was activated and played his first game since May.

He did hit a double late in the game.

Hopefully his bat will help. Kyle Lewis

started the night game in left field 

which he looked fine making a couple

catches. At the plate though he struck

out all four times.

Marco Gonzales goes Sunday afternoon. We hope he does better

against the Angels than his last 

outing where he threw  batting

practice to the Yankees. The Mariners

are expected to go back to the five

man rotation after this series. Will 

Gonzales be the odd man out. I

expect Sunday's game be a deciding

factor.  Go M's.

Mariners Offense Sputters

The Seattle Mariners continue

having issues winning the opening

game of a series losing to the LA 

Angels 4-3.

The Angels scored a run in the first.

It was kept that way as Robbie Ray 

pitched a great game going seven

innings striking out ten Angels.

The problem the Mariners offense

was stail most of the game to. The

Mariners have had trouble hitting

Angels starter Patrick Sandoval

each time they have faced him

this year. They were able load the 

bases against him in the sixth inning

but like many occasions were not

able to get a key hit to score. Sandoval

was taken out in the sixth inning since

he had thrown I've a hundred pitches.

The Angels scored two runs in the top

of the 9th. Figured it was over however

the Mariners were able to get three runs of their own in the bottom of the

9th. Ty France on his return to the lineup tied the game with a single and two outs. The Mariners actually scored

all three runs with the two outs.

The Angels scored a run in the top

of the tenth with a bunt then a sacrifice

fly. The Mariners were not able to

score in the bottom of the tenth. Carlos

Santana was the first one up so didn't

try the SF he was hoping to win with

a homer but popped up instead. The hitters after him were not able to

produce either.

The Angels and the Mariners have

a day-night doubleheader Saturday.

The Mariners have George Kirby in

the first game followed by Chris 

Flexen in the night cap. Hopefully

the Mariners can take both.

Huskies Open Camp

Thursday the Washington Huskies

opened up trading camp. They are

just under a month from opening

game.

Michael Penix Jr took drills with the

number one unit while Dylan Morris

with second unit. May see them

switch on Friday. Not sure how much

right now Sam Huard will work with

either group. Coach DeBoer says he will name the starting quarterback

half way through camp so they will 

be able to get ready for the opener

on September 3 against Kent State.

The offensive line units were a bit different except Jaxson Kirkland at

left tackle with first unit. Matteo Mele

thought of as the right tackle was with 

the second unit at center. Not a big 

surprise since the Huskies don't have

experience behind starter Corey Luciano. Mele will play a lot wherever

he goes.

Wayne Taulapapa running back transfer from Virginia saw a lot of

action and looked quick. Will Nixon

another transfer from Nebraska is

listed as both a running back and receiver will be a rb in the Huskies offense. We could see a lot of Nixon

on third down. Richard Newton is

practicing but wearing a yellow jacket

because of injury from last year. According to coach DeBoer likely to 

last for two weeks.

We will look at the defense later on.

Good competition at defensive backs

and inside linebacker. Go Dawgs.

Mariners Win Series

The Seattle Mariners beat the

Yankees 7-3 Wednesday afternoon.

The Mariners got of to a hot start.

They had three home runs in the

first inning by Eugenio Suarez, Carlos

Santana and Jarred Kelenic leading

to six runs.

In his first start for the Mariners 

Luis Castillo pitched great going 

six and two-thirds innings. Castillo

gave up a run in the second. He 

was in control until the seventh

with two outs he gave a double then

a home run. The bullpen took over

without giving up a hit the last two

and a third innings.

The Mariners have Thursday off and return home to play the Angels on

Friday. Should be an interesting series

to say the least. The Angels went on

a good losing streak after the brawl

in Anaheim while the Mariners won

14 straight. In their last ten games

the Angels are 5-5. 

The Mariners are 11 games behind

the Houston Astros while the Angels

are 12 behind the Mariners. They play each other 11 more games including this series coming up. The Angels will

have to win many of these games to

have a chance.

Robbie Ray will pitch the opening game

of the four game series. Saturday will

be another day-night doubleheader. It

will be interesting to see what the 

rotation be like going forward. The Mariners haven't announced yet who

starts in the two games on Saturday.

I expect Logan Gilbert will start one of 

the two. Luis Castillo should start 

the opening game against the Yankees unless they move him to Tuesday.

The Mariners are hoping to have Ty France on Friday. Julio is progressing

well so should be back when his stint

on the injured list is over. I am sure

we can't wait. Mitch Haniger should 

be available soon to. Maybe Friday

as well so we will see. Go M's.

Mariners Take Middle Game

The second game wasn't  easy  for the 

but they found a way to stay ahead of

the Yankees winning 8-6.

Takeaways: The Mariners  began to get

ahead of the Yankees  early on. Eugenio 

Suarez hit a two-run  homer  in the first

inning. Had two hits and scored twice.

The Mariners  scored a run in  the second 

in the second and third inning. Cal Raleigh  

hit a home run in the second. The  Mariners 

are now 16-1 in games  Cal has hit a homer.

Sam Haggerty had a home run  in the 7th 

inning then a run in the 9th.

The Yankees  scored three runs in the third

and three more in the sixth off of Logan Gilbert.

They hit three home runs, however  walked Aaron 

Judge  twice. Judge was walked again the 9th

inning to put the going  ahead  run up to bat. 

Andre Munoz was able to  strike out Torres a pinch hitter

to end the game. Anthony Russo and Josh Donaldson 

each had a home run along with  Trevino. 

The Mariners  relievers did a fine job. Penn Murfee 

came in the sixth inning getting  two  outs. Paul Sewald  

pitched to the top of the  Yankees  line up in the

7th. Erik Swanson  got two outs in the 8th and Matt

Brash came and got the  third out. The Yankees had a

runner on base Brash had two wild pitches but able

to strike out Trevino to end the threat. 

The Seattle  picked up three players before the  deadline.

Jake Lamb a native of Seattle was acquired  from the

Dodgers for cash considerations or a player to be named

later. He can play first, third and  left field.  For the Dodgers

he played mostly  against lefties.  Could see him pinch

hit against  lefties  and start in left field against  lefties to

give Jesse Winker  a day off. Also, could spell Suarez as

well.

The Mariners  picked up  lefty Matt Boyd and catcher Curt 

Casili from the San Francisco  Giants  for two minor leaguers. 

Boyd a native of Seattle  was a starter most of his career

with the Detroit Tigers.  He will  be  primarily working  out

of the bullpen. Boyd could  go two  or  three  innings  if necessary.

Casili formerly played  for the Cincinnati Reds  so familiar with

Luis Castillo.  He isn't  a great hitter but considered a better

defensive  catcher than Luis Torrens.  Casili  could  start when

Castillo  is pitching.  Not great  pick ups but do make the

Mariners  a better team.

The Mariners  have afternoon game in New York  so start early 

here on the west coast. Castillo  will make  his Mariners debut.

The Mariners  have  a  chance to  take the series. 7

Another Opening Series Loss

The Seattle Mariners lost Monday

night to the Yankees in New York 

7-2.

Takeaways:  Marco Gonzales gave 

up a three-run homer to Anthony 

Russo in the first followed by a two run shot off Aaron Judge in the second.

Judge almost hit a homer in his first 

at bat before Russo's.

I was reading how successful Marco 

had it against the Yankees before this

one. Well Marco has to pitch his A 

game or the Yankees will do what they

did. He gave up three home runs in all.

I heard on the broadcast and on Twitter

how Mario is a grinder and took it for 

the team going five and a third innings.

Sounds to me like those who don't mind losing. Marco should have been

taken out after the second inning or

the first inning. The Mariners still had

a chance to win though were down 5-1

at that point. 

The trouble was the Mariners don't

have any relievers who can go three 

innings to keep from over using the 

bullpen more. Matt Festa came and

pitched an inning and a third. Did a 

fine job. He and Eriq Swanson who didn't pitch are the only ones who

possibly pitch three innings but then

the Mariners wouldn't have them 

available for the rest of the series.

Tuesday the Mariners will have Logan

Gilbert going and Luis Castillo on

Wednesday in his Mariners debut. 

They both can afford to miss a pitch

here and there against the Yankees

unlike Gonzales. A small mistake 

against Judge could still mean a home run though the key is don't have a

runner on base. 

Mitch Haniger looks like he is about

ready to be activated by the Mariners.

The likelihood they will wait for the

series against the Angels when they

return home run. The Mariners picked

up an outfielder on waivers from

the New York Mets. A guy named

Jankowski. He is batting under .200

on the season and has a career .236

batting average in eight years. Also, 

Jankowski has less than five hundred 

at bats in the eight years. 

I really do hope the Mariners are able

to pick up a bat Tuesday before the

trading deadline. Anyone guess what the starting rotation be now. We know

the big three will be Castillo, Gilbert

and Ray. With a five man rotation

the final two spots be Marco, Chris Flexen and George Kirby right now.

Be interesting if they picked up another

starter.  See how it goes. We will know

before the Mariners game tonight.