Seattle Kraken 2023 Draft

The Kraken had 10 draft picks in

this years draft. The second round 

had three picks. There was thought

they may have traded one or two of

picks for a veteran player however 

no trade happen whether talked

about or not.

The Kraken's first pick was Eduard Sale

a left winger from Czech Republic as the 

20th overall in the first round. The question

will he be with Kraken next season.

First second pick 50th overall Carson Rehkopf another left winger taken from

the Ontario Hockey League. This means we won't see both of them in the game the 

same time in my estimation.

Two picks later they selected Oscar Fisker

Molgaard from Denmark but played

professionally in Sweden. The third second 

round pick Lukas Dragicevic out of nearby 

Tri-City of the Western Hockey League is

a defenseman..

In the third round the Kraken selected 

another player of the WHL defenseman

Caden Price who played for Kelowna.

Round four selected center Andrei Loshko

who played in the QM. JHL.

Round five the Kraken drafted a player who

played even closer at home for Everett.

Kaden Hammell of the WHL. The Kraken

took two players in the sixth round. The first was Visa Vedenpaa a goalie from

Finland. Be interesting to see be on the

team this coming season or not. The second pick was center Zeb Forsfjall

out of Sweden. 

The final player the Krsken took in round seven was right wing Zaccharya Wisdom 

Of Cedar Rapids in United States Hockey.

It will be interesting to see who will end up

in a Kraken uniform. Stay tune and see.

Seahawks Offense Continue

The Seahawks drafted five offensive

players. We know about the two running 

backs and the wide receiver in the first 

round. They added guard Anthony Bradford

of LSU in the 4th round and center Olusequn Oluwatimi from Michigan in 

round five. Last year they drafted Charles

Cross and Abraham Lucas with the first

two picks. They should show improvement

heading into their second season.

The Seahawks signed free agent Evan

Brown at center. The team needed a 

new center so he and rookie Oluwatimi

will compete as starter. The guards be

another competition at both. Bradford will

bring added depth and could become starter too. 

DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett will be

the top two receivers once again. They

drafted Ohio State receiver Jaxon Smith-Njiba with the second first round pick.

Jaxon will likely start in the slot however 

we could see Metcalf and Lockett there

as well depending on matchups. Dee Eskridge drafted in the second round

in 2021 hasn't played a lot because of injuries. He is still considered the fourth

receiver however some think he might

be traded. It is hard to know how man

receivers the Seahawks will keep however 

likely five or six. They do have eight other

receivers on the roster to compete for two

or three spots. See how that goes during camp and the three preseason games.

The Seahawks likely will go with three

tight ends with Will Dissly being the best

blocker however he will catch some

passes as well. Noah Fant and Colby 

Parkinson will be the other two tight

ends. They are known more for their

receiving abilities. Depending in the

situation we will see two if not all

three in the game at the same. They

have Tyler Mabry as the fourth tight

end. Won't get a lot of playing time

unless one or more of the other two

get hurt. It will be interesting how 

it works with wide receivers and tight

ends.

We will see what other news comes up with the Seahawks with training camp coming

in three or four times. The Huskies and.

Cougars training camp will start almost the same. 

Next time up let you know how the Kraken

did in the draft which took place Wednesday night and Thursday. They hsd

ten picks in seven rounds. Surprising they

didn't trades. May look to sign free agents 

or make some trades. Stay fund. 

Mariners Lose Series

Wednesday afternoon  the Mariners  lost to

Washington Nationals 4-1. Quite a disappointment 

is an  understatement.  Not much else to

say about  the offense. They did quite well on

Monday but since ce went to sleep.

Nothing else to say since the pitching  has been 

good.  They continue missing victories they 

should have.

At this point  Jerry  Dipoto  and his staff need 

to go out and pick up a hitter. Giving multiple 

prospects and possibly  a player on their team.

The recent offense  where they score a lot of

runs gave optimism however that is over. Again

this happening before all-star game  coming to

Seattle. The  Mariners  all-star  selection  should 

be a pitcher. Julio Rodriguez is the big name but

he isn't  playing like an all-star. The Mariners 

could have had a lot of sellouts but unless turning

around this won't  happen.  Picking up a high

priced player would have paid off.

The NHL  draft is happening  right now. The Kraken 

have the 20th  pick in the first round and have ten

picks all together.  Not sure they will keep  them all. 

Bringing  back a veteran would not be a surprise.

Next blog not only will  we give you the pick we will

look at the Seahawks wide receivers and offensive 

line. More experience on the  offensive line will

help the running  game. Having a good running

game will  help the passing  game  to. Go Hawks!

Mariners Lose In Extra Innings

One thing is different this year than last

the Mariners are losing more games in

extra innings. In fact they had the based 

loaded and couldn't put a single run

across the plate. Final 7-4 Nationals

Cin eleven innings.  Dylan Moore struck

out with Cal Raleigh to end the game.

Bryan Woo pitched well again going

five innings giving up two runs though

only was earned. The unearned run was

in the first inning when Woo threw a 

wild throw to pick off the runner at first

and went around the bases to score.

Teoscar Hernandez hit a home run

with Ty France on base to take the

lead 2-1. The Mariners scored another

run in the 4th and 7th. 

Paul Sewald came in the 8th however

gave up a solo home run for the Nationals

to tie. Trevor Gott who just came off

the injured list gave up the three runs

in the 11th. Chris Flexen was designated

for assignment with Gott's activation

to the roster. Wish him the best whenever

he goes.. 

Mariners final game of the series is

Wednesday afternoon. We hope the

Mariners can take it as the Tamps

Bay Rays come in on Friday. Need 

this game terribly. Lefty Patrick Corbin

goes for the Nationals against Logan

Gilbert. We know the Mariners will have

their platoon players against lefties to

start. Go M's.

Mariners Nail Down Opener of Series

The Mariners are looking more like

the team lately to bring success. Now

we have to see more often and consistent.

Luis Castillo early on didn't look like

team's ace and more like he has in

recent times. The Nationals had a lead

off home run in the first inning and JP Crawford followed the same way in the

bootom of the inning. I understand this

may have been the first time in Mariners

history at home anyway this happened.

The Nationals followed by getting a run

in the second and third innings to make

it 3-1. Eugenio Suarez hit a two-run homer 

to tie the game in the fourth. The fifth inning the Mariners scored three more

runs in  the fashion they have had more

success. Kolten Wong hit a double to

right center that was inches from being

a homer. 

Mike Ford had two hits which were unusual

for him both singled. He drove in one of

two runs in the 8th. The Nationals scored 

a run in the 9th however the game ended

with Paul Sewald striking out the batter

on third. Sewald came in with the Nationals having the bases loaded. The umpire called

the third strike which was very questionable and the batter could have 

gone to first and another run score. I believe major league baseball should do

something. A game should never end 

on a questionable call even a strike. The

rules may change next year but how about

now. Obviously the call favored the Mariners however in the future may not.

The call should have gone to New York

for review.   Another thing I don't like

which wasn't in this case however umpires

often call a ball or strike where it is in the

catcher's mit instead of where it goes over

the plate. Rules won't change however major league baseball needs to look at

it and let the umpires know how to make

the calls.  Go M's.

Another Disappointing Road Trip

The Seattle Mariners had an opportunity

to at least split the six game road trip or

win the road trip instead did neither.

On Sunday the Mariners offense tanked it

though the pitching was once again good.

This is becoming a disappointment to the

fans. Only the pitching has been good most

of the season while the offense hasn't though they tease us on occasion what

they did  on Thursday and Friday. The manager can only do so much. The players 

need to look at where success comes in.

It doesn't happen just hitting home runs.

In.this game the two runs were scored on

a two-run homer by Cal Raleigh. In total

they had three hits. 

Kirby on the otherhand went into.the 

seventh inning up one out  before exiting.

He actually gave up two earned runs with

an unearned run. The bullpen kept them

in two score at least four runs.

Another disappointment is the Mariners

made the playoffs for the first time in

over twenty years. The team could turn things around and do the same. Outside 

of playing in the World Series it is the 

first time the Mariners have hosted an

all-star game since 2001. This would 

have given them the chance again to

multiple players on the roster instead 

they probably have one player. If they

have more than one is the league decided 

the home team should have two unless

the Mariners find a way to go on a good

streak for the next couple weeks.

We could blame Jerry Dipoto for not

bringing in more horses and Servais

managing the tram however it comes

down to the position players. We can

analyze each player however what is the 

point. 

The Mariners success further is each

player play what they are capable of.

They don't have to have their best season

just what they are capable. Though

he has lately not played as well as he did earlier Jarred Kelenic has played capable

ball. In fact we don't know what his ceiling

is. Ty France has played well at moments

to. Though he has hit well lately Teoscar Hernandez hasn't and neither has the 

rest of the group. Now start doing it

guys so we can a smile on our face at

the end of season. What is the point

 the pitching does the job but not the

offense. Go M's.

Mariners Lose In Ten

The Seattle Mariners offense sort

of struggled on the day and in the

end they lost 6-4 in 10 innings on

a home run.

It was one of those games where 

the Mariners got down, tied, down

again, tied, went ahead, then tied 

and lost on a home run in the 10th.

This is a game they had an opportunity

to win however to close to know how

it go in the end. 

Mike Ford at dh had two home runs 

on the day while JP Crawford was 

back in had a home run too. What was 

interesting about Crawford's home run 

it hit off the right field fence. Originally

wasn't a home run though Crawford 

thought it was then ended up at third 

like it was a triple. The umpires confired

and ruled a home run. Julio Rodriguez 

had a home run in the sixth inning. In 

fact Julio had three of the Mariners

eight hits. Crawford and Ford had two

each and Cal Raleigh had one.

Though the home runs allowed the Mariners have a chance to win the

previous two games they showed 

their best success is when they

have multiple hits including doubles

to win. We hope Sunday the Mariners

find a way to win and come home 

with a 3-3 road trip. Though it may

not be success it is better than failure

though the previous two games gave

us hope.

Bryce Miller lasted only  going into

fifth inning with Matt Brash to come

in too make things not worse and 

give the team a chance. The bullpen 

did a fine job until Justin Tops gave

up a two run homer in.the 10th. Again

the Mariners offense had trouble scoring

when they could.

Right now top prospect Harry Ford is

batting only .246 at Everett in 62 games

though he could get hot in the next 62 

however he does have eight home runs

so he should have more than last year

when he had 11. Remember he is still

working on his catching. Whether he 

stays at Everett the rest of the season

or not he should be at double A Arkansas 

next year unless like Julio he makes the

jump to the majors though the outfielder

did spend some time at Arkansas

in the same year as at Everett.

Shortstop Cole Young drafted number one

last year is in his second season being

at low A. Young is currently hitting .266 at

Modesto. There is a possibility he could

go to Everett before the end of the season.

Hard to know the Mariners could bring up

both Young and Ford at the same time

but since they were the top picks in 2021

and 2022 they could be two years in a row 

as well since they were both high school

players. Let you know how others are 

doing in the minors this year. Go M's 

Mariners Come Alive Again

Not sure what Manzger Scott Servais said to

the team Thursday  before the game against 

the Yankees  but it  poured over to Friday's 

game against the Orioles in Baltimore 

winning 13-1.

Everyone  in the lineup contributed in

one fashion or another getting at least one 

hit. The Mariners  scored a run in the second

inning then Tom Murphy  hit a two-run  homer 

in the third. Figure what he contributes when

he is in the lineup  is a plus. Teoscar Hernandez  

remains hot having three hits including a solo

homer in the 4th. The Mariners  were leading 6-0

after that.

In the seventh Logan Gilbert  gave up a solo home

run only  second hit of the game he gave up. He

layer down 14 batters in a row. It was his last inning? 

The Mariners exploded for seven runs in the 8th

without a home run. The Mariners showed they can

hit and score runs without a homer. 

Mariners  next game is Saturday afternoon  at 1:05 

Pacific time. Bryce  Miller  will go for the Mariners. 

Hopefully  another  good amount of runs scored.

Julio Rodriguez  announced  he will be in the

Home run derby at the all-star game.  Not known 

he will be in the game or not but he won't be

starting  or any other Mariner player.  Looks like

the Toronto  Blue  Jay's  have most of the starters 

in the all-star game. We might see a flock (sorry 

for the pun) of  Blue Jay's  fans at the game.

Mariners Offense Comes Alive

The Mariners  offense  came alive on

Thursday  night for the team to take 

the final game of  the series  against 

the  Yankees.  We are glad they weren't 

swept heading into Baltimore. It would

be nice to  see the offense pick it up

the rest of the time on the road.

Julio  had a single with one out in the 

first inning  then Ty France  often was

hit by a pitch. Teoscar Hernandez who

has been  hot lately including three hits

in this game drove in Julio with a hit.

Eugenio Suarez hit a double down the 

left field  line to score two runs. Mike

Ford had a sacrifice  fly to  make it 4-0.

In the second inning Kolten Wong who

has been struggling  all season  had his

first home run of the year. Ty France had

a home run too. 

The Mariners had two more runs in the

third and fourth innings  as well. In the 

fourth Teoscar Hernandez had a home 

run as well as Cal Raleigh making it 10-0.

The Mariners  didn’t  have  any more  runs

in the game however  I  feel  that is ok

as long as they save for more on Friday.

Bryan Woo  pitched a marvelous game 

going into the sixth inning.  He got one out

and gave up two  hits when Tyler Adcock 

came in the game and had a quick double 

play. Woo was pitching a no-hitter until the

6th inning. Chris Flexen  who has been 

struggling on the mound went two innings 

and he gave up  two  runs in the  9th.

Final Mariners  10 Yankees  2

Woo has been a big surprise  since his first

outing. In his last three games the opponents 

haven't been able to  touch his fast ball which

he has been  throwing about  80 percent of the

time or his other pitchers. What will the Mariners 

do when Marco Gonzales comes back. The

answer will happen  when Marco  does come back.

Beginning Look At Seahawks Offense Heading into Season 2023

I believe the upcoming season  success 

will depend a lot on an improved defense

however the  offense  will need to play

their part to.

Since Pete Carroll  has been  coach of 

the Seahawks  the running game has been 

an important part. What the Seahawks 

have done is add two new members  to

the running  game  through this year’s  draft.

They have had issues in recent  seasons 

keeping the running backs healthy. 

Ken Walker coming off a rookie  season

over 1000 yards expected to be the starter.

Zach Charbonnet  second round pick from

UCLA  is expected to  be the primary backup.

Besides giving Walker a breather we could see 

him in on short yardage  situations including

at the goal.

Not sure how many running backs the Seahawks 

will keep 7th round Kenny McIntosh from Georgia.

He will make every effort  to be the number two

running.  DeeJay Dallas a fourth round pick in 2020

draft will look to get more playing time too. 

As we know the starting  quarterback  is  expected

to be Geno Smith  after signing a free agent contract

after being the starter last season. Drew Lock is the

number two quarterback after resigning with the

Seahawks.  Holton Ahlers a rookie undrafted free agent

signing is the third quarterback. He could be on the 

practice squad  he makes the grade.

Next time  on the Seahawks we will look at the wide receivers 

and possibly  the offensive line. Go Hawks!

Mariners Continue To Sputter

I am sure you are as frustrating  with me about 

the Mariners  offense. Wednesday  night  they

scored only two runs and they were in the 8th

and 9th innings.  I  can understand  against Cole 

however the Yankees  didn't  have  as good of 

a pitcher starting. In fact his era before Wednesday 

was 4.98. You think the Mariners  could have scored 

a one or two off of him.

The Mariners  had their first run on a home run by

Dylan Moore who had pinch hit for Kelton Wong

and the second Jarred  Kelenic  drove in Julio

who had walked. Jose Caballero who played 

shortstop  in place of JP Crawford who right now

is day to day. Ty France  had  the other hit.

The Yankees without Aaron  Judge  who I hoped

give the Mariners  a  chance to  win this series 

lost Willie Calhoun  Wednesday night. I  hope with

two down the Mariners  will  at least take game three 

before heading  to  Baltimore. 

Bryan Woo  pitches for the Mariners  so hopefully a 

third straight good outing  and the offense comes

alive for a change.  It would  be  nice  if  the Mariners 

can pick up another bat or two. Go M's 

Mariners Lose Opening of Road Trip

The Seattle  Mariners  play a six game road

trip this week. They just got off a 4-2 home 

series. It would be nice if  they could do the

same on this road trip. It won't be any easier 

especially  losing the opener. 

Not surprised  the Mariners  lost since they

had to face likely  the best pitcher in the 

American  League  in Gerit Cole who is now

8-1. Wouldn't  be  surprised  if he is the starter 

in the all-star game  in Seattle  in  July.

The Mariners  had only success from the bottom 

of the order beginning  with Jarred Kelenic who

drove in the only Mariners  run the day. 

The Yankees  scored a run in the first and two 

more in the second. George  Kirby  went seven 

innings followed  by rookie Tyler Adcock for

an inning. Cole seven and one-thirds innings 

giving up four hits. This looks so familiar most

of the season for the Mariners though expected 

against Cole.

Luis Castillo  pitches Wednesday  against the

Yankees. He needs to what he did last year in

New York after the Mariners  acquired  him.

JP Crawford  was injured suffering  trouble to

his right shoulder. Not sure how serious and

he left the game in the 3rd inning. There is a

good possibility he will  go on the injured list

but for how long we will  see. Dylan Moore 

played shortstop  the rest of the game.

Seahawks Defensive Line

Last season  the Seahawks  played seven players 

over the season  in the traditional  defensive  end 

and defensive  tackle positions.  

They have made changes with only Myles Adams 

and Bryan Mone listed as defensive  tackles returning.

Ponna Ford and AL Woods were released or did not

resign with the Seahawks.  The three defensive ends

were not brought back either.

Cameron Young was the only defensive lineman 

drafted this year in the 4th round out of Mississippi 

State.  He is expected to get a lot of playing  time.

Dre'Mont Jones was the Seahaw6 biggest acquisition 

in the free agent  market.  He played with the Denver 

Broncos.  He is listed as a defensive  end however 

the Seahawks will use inside as well.  

Jarring Reed a defensive  end resigned  with the

Seahawks  who he previously  played for. The Seahawks 

have three other players looking  for  playing time

outside of Reed and Jones to get playing time or

making the roster. As noted before edge rushers and

and defensive  ends can be interchanged. Most edge

rushers can be listed as outside linebackers.  Again 

it depends when they are playing for the pass or running

game.  Example the Seahawks are considered a running 

team so most defensive teams will them against  the  run

on first and second primarily.  A passing team play the run

on first down and pass on second and third unless short yardage 

depending  how the offense usually  goes.

Jonah  Tavai undrafted free agent from San Diego is listed as

as the only nose tackle however may see Cameron Young  starting.

A lot depends what scheme they are playing in.  The question will 

the defensive  line be better than last year. They have a young 

group that looks possibly more talented but we will see. In the 

whole the defense  all across could be better. Making the playoffs 

and  making a big splash will  decide the issue.  Go Hawks!

Seahawks Monday A Look At Linebackers and Edge Rushers

The Seattle  Mariners  have Monday off

so a good time to look at the linebackers 

and edge rushers.

The  linebackers  are shown as fifteen listed.

Also six defensive  ends. The edge rushers  are

shown as either  outside linebackers  or defensive 

ends for the most part. 

The Seahawks  will likely  play with two linebackers 

in the middle  with two on the outside which you

can call edge rushers. At times they can be

known as defensive  ends. All lot depends whether 

they are playing  three-four or four-three defense.

In the past the Seahawks  played three-four most 

of the time with a middle linebacker and two outside 

linebackers. Defensive  line would be two ends and

two defensive  tackles. 

We will likely  see Bobby  Wagner in the middle most

of the time  in either formations. How much will depend 

how much he has slowed  down as well. Jordyn Brooks 

may miss the beginning of the season. When he is

available  we will  see him side by side with Wagner.

On passing downs one or the other will be in there.

When Jamal Adams  is able to play we could see him

at outside  linebacker/edge rusher instead of safety.

The Seahawks  likely  move him around.  

The Seahawks  signed free agent Devin Bush to help out

in the middle. He may come in for Wagner or start before

Brooks  is  able to play. The Seahawks  didn't  draft any

inside  linebackers, however they signed three college 

undrafted free agents including Washington 

Huskies Cam Bright  who played for them  one season 

after playing  at University of Pittsburgh.  Any of those

could make the team.

The Seahawks  did draft two edge rushers  who may

start for them next season. Derrick  Hall out of Auburn 

was drafted in the second round and Mike Morris in the

fifth round from  Michigan has been impressive. Darrell 

Taylor is one who has  come who should get plenty of

chances especially  to rush the passer. Alton Robinson 

who didn't  play last year is back to see if he can make

a difference. 

Other players will try to  make their name and place known

in training  camp  coming up. Next time we will look at

the defensive  linemen  where there is a big change.

Most be seen as tackles but some as defensive ends in

the 3-4 when they are playing it. Go Hawks!

Jarred Late Heroics Give M's Series

Sunday afternoon game was another close

until the bottom 8th inning. The Mariners

were leading 2-1 on a Julio Rodriguez double in the third inning. 

The Mariners were able to get the

bases loaded primarily on the White

Sox pitcher being wild. Jarred Kelenic

hit a triple going the other way to left field. 

Julio's double was hit the other way

as well. Mariners do best win hitting the way. Best way to go unless the pitcher

makes a mistake.

Bryce Miller the Mariners needed to

have him go a way because the relievers 

had been used especially Munoz and

Sewald who had pitched the last two

games against White Sox.

This means the Mariners went 4-2 on

the home stand. Now they go to 

New York and Baltimore. It would be

nice to do the same. I would like a

split though beating the Yankees

twice at least be good.

The Mariners have Monday off

so have a look at Seahawks linebackers

and Edge Rushers. 

Seattle Seahawks Defensive Backs

The Seahawks  have  like 17 defensive  backs

on their 90 man roster right now. When the 

season starts  likely  go with 10 or 12 on the

65 man roster.  This means the remaining 

could be on the practice  squad. I  would

say at least three on the practice  squad at 

least. They go with 10 on  the 65 roster five

most likely  be on the practice squad.

Right now  we are not Jamal Adams we are 

not sure he will  start the season or not. The

thing about Jamal we could see him at outside

linebacker  or edge rusher at times. Julian Love

who the Seahawks  acquired during the off-season 

could  start in his place. He likely  will play a lot

at strong  safety even if Jamal is on the team 

from day one.

Quandre Diggs is expected to  start  at free safety. 

Jerrick Reed  drafted in the sixth round out of New 

Mexico looked good in ota's so he could be one of 

the safeties. The Seahawks may go with one or

two other safeties depending on Adam's.

Devon Witherspoon the Seahawks number one

pick is expected  to start in the slot or better known

as nickel back.  This could change during camp.

Michael  Jackson who had a good  ota's may still

start at one of the cornerback spots. Tariq Woolen 

was a great rookie last year should start at his

position as well.  He had surgery recently however

should be ready  to  go. 

Colby Bryant  and  Tre Brown who missed most of

last year should be the next guys to  play at the corners.

The  rest of the guys  will be fighting  for  the  rest of

spots. It  will be interesting to  see who fits in as the

backups and who goes on the practice squad. 

Next time  on the Seahawks we will look at the

inside  linebackers  and edge rushers. Go team!

Offense Struggles Saturday Afternoon

The Mariners had their opportunities

Saturday afternoon losing in 11 innings

to the White Sox 4-3. 

 It looked like serveral occasions the Mariners would win but couldn't get

a hit after the fifth inning. Logan Gilbert

pitched well into the sixth inning when 

he left with one out. Matt Brash finished

the sixth. Topa and Munoz did well in

the seventh and eighth. Paul Sewald 

gave up the tying run in the 9th inning.

The Mariners had Julio and Hernandez 

on second and third after both steamed a base. Cal Raleigh pinch hitting for Jarred

Kelenic with one out couldn't hit at least 

a sacrifice fly struck out and Caballero

bounced out to end the 10th.

In the 11th the White Sox were able to 

score a run but the Mariners were unable

tie it. So it was that.  Zach Remillard

who came in Tim Anderson who had 

to leave the game drove in both the

tying and winning run made his major

league debut.  His first at bat was a

bunt single. He had three hits on the 

day. Quite to say the truth.

See if Bryce Miller can help the Mariners

win the final game and the series for the

Mariners on Sunday

We will go over the Seahawks defensive

backs Sunday morning

 

Mariners Win By One

The Seattle Mariners haven't had

a lot of one run wins this season.

In fact I don't remember the last

one. I am sure some people do.

The final: Mariners 3 White Sox 2

The game Friday night was on

Apple TV, unless you have their

programming you were probably

not watching the game. I think

major league baseball needs to

change things.  I know they want

to make more money on TV however

they need to find a way for those 

who watch many games on local

broadcasting to see the game. I

figure having Root Sports I am paying

extra already to see them play. The

Mariners are the main reason I have

Root Sports. I may wstch occasional

Kraken game but until the Sonics 

come back I don't watch the NBA 

and I have no idea who are on the

Trail Blazers. I am sure they have

dome familiar names but I don't

know they play for Portland.

The scoring all happened in the

fifth, sixth and seventh innings.

Bryan Woo pitched well for the second

time in a row. Both runs he gave up 

were solo home runs. Woo went five 

and two-thirds innings striking out

nine besides the two home runs

he gave up only one other hit and

no walks. I expect another team

will have success when they explode

on his fastball.

The Mariners hsd nine hits on the

evening with four being doubles.

That is what I like. Eugenio Suarez

hsd the first double however the

bottom of the batting did nothing

behind him. Mike Ford started dh then

AJ Pollock came in to pinch hit and

take over. When are they going to stop

doing that. For the most part it hasn't

worked all season.  

Julio, Ty France and Teoscar Hernandez

two hits each. Julio had a double and so

did Hernandez. The Mariners won the 

game on Hernandez second hit a homer

in the seventh. Crawford scored on France

hit and Julio on Hernandez double. 

Logan Gilbert starts Saturday afternoon. Hopefully he will do better than his last 

outing. Another tight game will be alright

as long as the Mariners win. Go team!

Seahawks Friday

The Seattle  Mariners  had another  Thursday  off 

so we will look at the Seattle  Seahawks. 

Training  camp in be in about  another month.

The success  of  Seahawks  does come  down 

to how well  the defense will be. We know

by the last Super Bowl  championship it comes

to having a good  if not great defense.

The Seahawks  have  Bobby Wagner  back for

the middle of the linebackers crew. How well

he does we have to see the ones that come 

along beside him along with  the  linemen.

The Seahawks  drafted equally on the defense

and offense although it would have been nice

to have one or more defensive players  however 

they drafted the best  player  available at the time.

The Seahawks  certainly  improved  at cornerback 

drafting Devon Witherspoon as the number one 

pick and fifth overall in the draft. Right now he is

listed to play in the slot. 

On Monday we will  look at the defensive backs 

for the Seahawks coming into the season.  Go Hawks!

Mariners Were Hoping To Sweep

The Mariners were hoping to sweep

the Miami Marlins at home but it

wasn't meant to be.

The Marlins won 4-1. It was an interesting

game. Luis Castillo walked a career high

six walks and the Mariners had only four

hit. 

The Mariners could have had more hits

however the Marlins outfield  did a great

job making fantastic catches against the

fence. This included a catch in the 9th

when the Marlins took away a grand slam

from Eugenio Suarez in the 9th inning

giving the Mariners a tie. Instead the

Mariners only had sacrifice fly and the

only one run in the game for them.

The Mariners had only four hits and two

of them were doubles by Cal Raleigh

and Teoscar Hernandez.  Of course they

could have had more hits along with

runs wasn't for the Marlins defense.

Don't really know the Mariners would have

won or not but would have made it

exciting.

The Mariners have Thursday off and

then take on the Chicago White Sox

for three over the weekend. The Mariners 

go on the road for three against the Yankees and three against the Baltimore

Orioles before returning home. The

Yankees series will be interesting since

Aaron Judge is out with a toe injury.

Against the White Sox Bryan Woo will start 

on Friday night followed by Logan Gilbert.

Bryce Miller will start on Sunday.. Go M's.

Mariners Do It Again

The Mariners took game almost the

same way as the first game with good pitching and hitting.

The difference was the top four in the batting order didn't get a hit and the

bottom three each drove in three runs 

each.

It started with Cal Raleigh hitting a three run homer in the second inning. Mike

Ford who had struggled since coming

up hit a two home run homer in the 

fourth inning and ended the 8th with

a solo home run. Jose Caballero who

had struggled latley hit a triple in the

sixth inning with the bases loaded. 

We don't really care but as long as a

few players contribute each time out

will be good for the Mariners. George

Kirby pitched well going six innings 

giving up six hits, one run and career

high ten strike outs without a walk.

Looked like his old self. Chris Flexen

who has struggled gave up two runs

in the 8th inning. Be interesting to see 

how much longer he sticks around.

The Miami Marlins was playing well

before Seattle. The Mariners have 

Luis Castillo going Wednesday night.

See he can put on the sweep. The 

Mariners will have Thursday off again

before facing the White Sox beginning

on Friday. They had been struggling

however done well of late. Hopefully

the Mariners will cool them done too.

The Mariners have struggled the last 

two years and have gone on strong

from about this time. We hope this

happens again this season. Go M's

Mariners Offense and Pitching Come Together

The Mariners offense and pitching had

an awesome night against the Marlins

Monday night with an 8-1 win.

The game started off well with JP Crawford with a double. It didn't look like they would

take advantage however with two outs Hernandez hit a double followed by Suarez.

Ty France had the big hit of the game with

a three run homer. They added another run

to make it 6-0. Suarez and Tom Murphy had

solo home runs later on.

Bryce Miller had a come back after having

previous downers. Only gave up one hit

a homer. Had three walks but the Marlin's

couldn't take advantage. 

Ty Adcock made his major league debut

with his family and friends going two

innings. Only one run reached base on

an error by Suarez. Adcock was promoted

from double A Arkansas taking the spot

of Penn Murfee who had to go back.on

the injured list with another injury. Adcock

is quite a story since he has been injured

most of the time since the Mariners drafted

him in 2019. Hopefully he will be a success

story the rest of his career.

George Kirby starts Tuesday night we hope he follows Miller's success and the offense

continues on. Go M's.

Mariners Come Home With Another Loss

The Mariners  road trip ended like it

started. Losing to the Angels 9-4.

Not a great road trip with the starting pitching floundering and the offense still

looking for themselves.

The Mariners better find themselves soon

or be out of it by the all-star break. So sad

since last year was a breakout and thought

this year would be more of the same.

We hope the pitching will find itself again.

The offense needs to find it or is it too late.

The bench has been horrible since day one.

Jose Caballero has been.the only bright

spot. Gives a bright spot at second base.

As far as the position players Jarred Kelenic has been the bright spot. Crawford 

has done well at leadoff and Ty France

has  had his moments. Julio seems like

he may have a good second half of the season. The real hope for the Mariners

to succeed. They will need to pick up st one or two position players to get a good run.

It will be important the Mariners go at

least 4-2 in this homestand coming up.

Go M's

Mariners Take Game Two

The Mariners will see if they can take

game three against the Angels after

having a terrible road trip.

Saturday night the Mariners beat the

Angels 6-2. They looked more like

they are capable of. The Mariners 

had a home run by Julio in the top

of the third with a runner on base

Added another run. Ohtani hit a

a two runner in the bottom of the

third. The Mariners added two more

in the fourth inning. 

Bryan Woo went four and two-thirds

before leaving. Woo pitched much

better relying on his fastball. He did

well against Mike Trout. In all Woo

struck out seven while walking only 

one and four hits. I figure he will continue

with his fastball pitch up and inside.

Bryce Miller was expected to start

Sunday however the Mariners decided

to go with Logan Gilbert on his daily

rest since they had two off days on the

road. Miller will start Monday at home

against Miami. Tues and Wednesdays 

pitchers haven't been announced however

Kirby will be one of them. Go M's

Luis Castillo Two Mistakes Game

Friday night the Mariners had a chance

to win the series opener in Anaheim

against the Angels. 

Jarred Kelenic hit a home run with

JP Crawford on base to take the lead

2-0 lead in the first inning. It was a good

sign however Luis Castillo gave up two

home runs costing the Mariners the

game 6-4. Actually both were with s

runner on base. Ohtani made up for

his first inning home run to Kelenic

by hitting the first two-run homer.

The Mariners offense and pitching didn't

take advantage of Ohtani's five walks.

He gave up only three hits in five innings.

Castillo went six innings striking out ten.

He gave up five runs however only three

were earned because of a fielding error

by JP Crawford. Ty France had two of the

Mariners four hits. Those two other hits

were Kelenic home run and another home

run by Mike Ford in the 9th inning. It

would be nice if Ford got hot as well as few other Mariners hitters.

After having a good homestand besides

the Yankees series this road trip has been

terrible. Mariners need to turn things around starting Saturday night. Bryan Woo

will make  his second start. Hopefully a lot

better than his major league opener last

Saturday. The answer is the pitching has

to get back to where it was and the offense

where it hasn't been for most of the season. Go M's

Football Friday

The Seattle  Seahawks  had minicamp

this week  ending  Thursday morning.

On local sports radio they said the best

in several  years.

Several attending  the minicamp they

thought cornerback  Michael  Jackson 

had the best one. Drafting  Witherspoon 

with the fifth overall in the first gave

Jackson the true reason to do so.

There is thought with a solid defensive 

back group  could see switching between 

safety  and  cornerback.  We could see

Witherspoon  playing safety  on occasion.

The acquiring and drafting of defensive 

tackles  we could see more playing of

three tackles and two defensive  ends.

Trai ING camp for the  Seahawks  will start

in about a month and the Huskies and

Cougars  won't  be  far behind. 

Mariners Blown Out Again

The Seattle Mariners had a good game

Tuesday night with Logan Gilbert pitching

well against the Padres in San Diego

going Seven innings in a 4-1 win.

The trouble was Wednesday afternoon

the Padres looked like the Yankees and

Rangers beating the Mariners 10-3. I

thought and many Mariners fans to

with George Kirby on the mound they

could sweep the Padres in the two game

series but it wasn't meant to be.

Kirby lasted only three and two-thirds 

innings giving up five runs on eleven 

hits. The Mariners may have had a

chance however the bullpen didn't

do well either. Matt Brash who has 

some outstanding stats at the same

time has struggled got two outs but

surrendered two runs on one hit and

walk. You wonder when the Mariners

will do something about him despite

having a pretty good slider.

The Mariners have another day off

on Thursday before facing the Angels

in Anaheim. It would be nice if they

could turn things around like they did

last year in Anaheim. We will see.

After last season finally making

it to the playoffs in so long it would

have been nice to have several players

participate in the all-star game in

Seattle. Julio looked like a good lock

but he hasn't played like an all-star

though doing better recently. Jarred

Kelenic looks like the best choice

instead. Until recently the starting

rotation look like someone emerge

from there but no one really looks

to be an all-star either. Paul Sewald

looks like the best choice to be an

all-star besides Kelenic. Ty France

looked another all-star selection

but he has been inconsistent. Oh

well dreams don't  always happen.

Important thing is to turn around

the season. Adding another bat

would be nice. Go M's.

Mariner Swept By Rangers

Bryce Miller had his second bad outing

Sunday afternoon in a row. The Mariners

lost 12-3. Bryce only lasted two and one their innings giving up two in the first and five in the third. The best two teams who can hit and against fastballers certainly did

the job. The Mariners play two against the Padres with Monday being an off day which

is good for the Mariners. They have Thursday off before playing the Angels in

Anaheim. Most likely Miller will start next

Sunday against the Angels depending on

the rotation. Oh by the way Marco Gonzales

went on the injured list.

Ty France and Teoscar Hernandez each

had two hits. Julio was hitless for the

first time in a while hopefully he will go

on another hit spree. JP Crawford didn't 

play do Kelenic led off followed by Julio

then Ty France.

Logan Gilbert and George Kirby start

against the Padres so gives the Mariners

a good chance however the offense does

need to come alive. Don't know who

starts yet against the Angels but we do know Luis Castillo will be one and Miller

to most likely. The question will Woo start

again. Go M's.

Rough First Game For Woo

Bryan Woo didn't have  a good first

major league start going only two innings

innings and giving up six runs on seven

 hits, walking one though struck out four.

Hopefully he learned his lesson.

The bullpen didn't do much better though

Matt Festa in his first return to the Mariners

didn't give up a hit in his one inning in place

of Woo the rest of the bullpen have up ten

runs. Even Mike Ford who returned to

the Mariners pitched an inning giving up

a run on two hits in the bottom of the 8th

in a 16-6 loss.

The Mariners would have won Friday's

game had the offense did the same. The 

Mariners scored a run in the first and two 

more in the fourth. The three remaining

were in the ninth when the game was

over.  The France who struggled recently

led the team with three hits, Teoscar 

Hernandez had two hits. So did Jose

Caballero. Julio and Kelenic each had

one. In all the Mariners had eleven hits.

Hopefully they can find a way to win

game three in.Texas before heading to

San Diego for two beginning on.Tuesday.

Bryce Miller will go Sunday. We hope 

he responds like George Kirby in his

last outing. The Rangers having an

explosive offense it won't be easy.

Go M's.

Mariners Blanked On Road Opener

Luis Castillo pitched very well for the

third straight game however it wasn't

enough. Luis gave up a run in the 6th

inning . He was able to go seven innings

giving up five hits, walk one and striking

out six. Matt Brash gave up a run in the

8th however it was unearned.

The trouble was the Mariners were unable

to get hits off Rangers starter Jon Gray

who is having a good season himself.

Gray went seven innings as well giving up

two hits. The Mariners only able to get

one hit off the Rangers bullpen.

The Rangers don't have a good bullpen

except those who come end at the end

like their closer Will Smith. For success

in remaining two games of the series

the Mariners will need to score early.

Julio Rodriguez continues hitting well

having one of the hits along with Teoscar

Hernandez who actually tried to stretch a

single into a double. The third hit was

by newcomer Mike Ford who was recalled

from Tacoma while Taylor Trammell was 

sent down. Ford will be the primary dh

against righties while he is here. Hopefully

he can continue what he did in Tacoma.

He will be Ty France backup at first base 

too.

The Mariners have a day game against

the Rangers on Saturday as well as Sunday.

Marco Gonzales was supposed to start 

however arm trouble is keeping out.

So the Mariners have recalled another

top prospect Bryan Woo from double A

Arkansas. If he does well like the other

Mariners prospect we could see Marco

going to the bullpen when he returns.

The Mariners  future rotation looks pretty

good I say and this doesn't include another

prospect in Emerson Hancock. At some point the Mariners may need to make a

trade possibly Hancock to get another

good bat into the lineup. Go M's. 

Mariners Shut Out Yankees In Extra Innings

George Kirby rebounded going eight

innings without giving up a run. The

Mariners  didn’t  score either so too

bad he doesn't  get the win.

Kirby  only gave up three hits. Paul 

Sewald pitched  the 9th and Justin 

Topa the 10th. Sewald walked Aaron 

Judge. Topa had the win.

Jose Caballero pich running  running 

for Eugenio Suarez  scored the winning 

run in the 10th when Cal Raleigh hit a

single to right field. Though the Mariners 

lost two out of three to the Yankees it was

a successful homestand going 7-3. Now

they head to  Texas against the Rangers 

beginning  on Friday.

The Seattle Kraken  announced they signed

general manager  Ron Francis  to a new

three-year deal. Not a surprise with success

this year. Next up would be extension for

Head Coach  David Haskol. We hope for

another successful season for the Kraken.