Seahawks Thursday

The Seahawks  made their 53 man roster

on Tuesday  though a few changes happened 

on Wednesday. A player isn't  safe if he is

one of the last on the roster.

In total the Seahawks  have 26 players on

defense, 24 on offense plus the field goal

kicker, punter and long snapper. 

Have a breakdown  on  positions.  Of course

Geno Smith  and Drew Lock as quarterbacks.

Number three Holton Ahlers is on the practice

which was named on Wednesday.  No Seahawks 

were picked up on waivers or who were released.

Running back the Seahawks have four including

the two Zach Charbonnet and  Kenneth McIntosh 

who were drafted this year. In fact all ten players

the Seahawks  drafted made the team.

Wide receiver  going with six. Undrafted college 

free agent  Jake Bobo out of UCLA  who had an 

outstanding  camp made the team. Probably be 

on special  teams  and make an occasional catch.

Tight end the three from last season. 

The offensive line has nine. No big surprises there.

The backup  tackles and guards will  have  to  play

both sides. Defensive  line goes with six while

linebacker is ten including the edge rusher. 

Cornerbacks going with six. Riq Woolen and first

round pick Devon Witherspoon will be two of the

starters. Michael  Jackson  was expected to be the

third however er didn't  play well in the preseason 

games so could go with one of the other three.

Safety there will be four. Jamal Adams who missed

most of last season  is listed on the roster though

he could miss a game or two or more we will see.

Though a safety  we could see him playing as a edge 

rusher. Julian Love who they signed as a free agent 

will likely start initially at safety.

On Wednesday  the Seahawks  claimed two rookies

off of waivers Kyu Blu Kelly  cornerback from Baltimore 

and Drake Thomas from the Raiders. 

On Friday we will  look at the Washington Huskies and

WSU Cougars  depth charts.

Mariners Win After Bad Start

The Seattle Mariners were able to win

the game Wednesday afternoon after

getting off to a terrible start.

Bryce Miller had a poor start giving up 

three runs in the second inning however Teoscar Hernandez hit a three run homer

in the third to tie the game. Teoscar has 

been hitting well in the last couple months.

Bryce was able to recover not to give 

up anymore runs and last six innings 

without giving up another run. It shows

how determined he is starting.

No scoring happened again.until the 

7th when the A's were able to score 

one run off Justin.Topa has been pitching

well. In fact this was his first run giving up

in 15 games and 3 in the last 30 games.

Say we can live with it.

The bottom of the seventh the Mariners

scored two runs on a single by JP Crawford. Neither team scored the rest of the way. Final M's 5 A's 4

They have Thursday off then weekend in

New York then onto Cincinnati. 

Mariners Lose First Time to Oakland

I am sure most of us thought the Mariners 

would sweep  this series against the A's  

however it wasn't  meant to  be. 

The Mariners  were without starting  pitcher

George Kirby  who was scratched a couple

hours before the game. Also, Julio Rodriguez 

was scratched  a few minutes before the game

for a minor injury in warm-ups. During the

game in the Ty France  had to leave as well.

Both Julio and Ty are day to day. Wednesday's  

game is in the afternoon  so whether both or 

either one we will have to see.

Luke Weaver  pitched in place of Kirby.  His

first start and third appearance since being

signed by the Mariners.  Weaver gave up a 

solo home run in the first and a two-run 

variety  in the second inning. The only  runs

the A's got in the game. Unfortunately  without 

Julio and Ty the Mariners  couldn't muster

much of an offense. How we have experienced 

the Mariners  offense they don't do well when

Julio isn't doing well or not in the lineup. Julio

is the one running the  train so to speak. 

Weaver was able to last going into  the  fourth inning

getting two outs before existing. The bullpen did 

a fine job the rest  of  the  way. The four relievers 

gave up only two hits, no walks and struck out three.

I am sure most fans thought the offense could muster

some runs to win but not on Tuesday. 

Bryce Miller is scheduled to start Wednesday afternoon.

Not knowing whether Julio or Ty will be in the lineup.

The Mariners  do have Thursday off so both should be

available  Friday in New York against the Mets.  Hopefully 

the  Mariners  can start another good winning streak.

Mariners Continue To Win

The Seattle Mariners offense continue

to do well and the pitching as well

beating the Oakland A's 7-0.

The Mariners should sweep this series

however we will see. Oakland only have

38 wins which means they lack pitching 

and hitting. Always here teams will win

60 games no matter how good or bad

they are in a season. In this case won't

happen with the A's. Makes me wonder

how long it will take the A's to rebuild

if they are actually doing it.

The Mariners were fortunate not being

that bad during their rebuilding. Even

in all the years of being a bad team they

didn't lose over one hundred games to

often. Trouble for the many years the

Mariners won in the high 70s or low 80s 

and sometimes just missing out of the

playoffs. Being the only team not to

win a World Series hasn't helped either.

We hope this is the year to get over it.

They certainly have the pitching and the

offense over the last couple months 

show what they are capable of.

JP Crawford led off  the Mariners first 

inning with his 12th home run of the

season. Julio Rodriguez hit one in the 

game as well.  Crawford scored three 

times on two hits and a walk. Julio

had four hits which was the same number

the A's hit for the game. He scored

three times and drove in three as well.

Teoscar Hernandez continued his hot

hitting having two hits and two RBIs.

Eugenio and Ty France had a couple

hits as well. The Rangers and Astros

both won keeping close to the

Mariners as well.

George Kirby will be on the mound

Tuesday night. Should have another

win.

Seahawks released five players on

Monday bringing down to 78 heading

into Tuesday.  They have to be down

to 53 players on Tuesday. They will

be able to add back 16 to the practice

squad on Wednesday. We will whether

there will be any surprises on the roster

and who don't make it. Stay tuned!

Seahawks Monday

The Seattle Seahawks  now will have to 

trim their roster down to the opening

roster. On Sunday they put seven players

on waivers. To be honest only two of the

players I even heard of. One was was 

former Washington Huskies running

back Wayne Taulapapa. Most likely 

these seven won't  be  on the practice 

squad with the Seahawks.  They could be

on another team's  practice squad though.

There will probably be about twenty other 

players waived or released on Monday and

Tuesday.  The practice squad  is  made up

of 16 players. In the past several years

the opening roster had two quarterbacks.

Now the rules have changed where the

third quarterback can be available in case

of injury.  I am not sure whether the third

qb is on the practice squad or not like they

used to be or they are on the opening roster

and are exempt. I  guess we will find out. 

I never really paid attention to  players who

we're picked up during training  camp while

others were released. I  figured for the most 

part they wouldn't  be  making the team at cut

down.  

On Wednesday  the Seahawks  can set the players 

who will  make the practice  squad.  It will depend 

a lot on who maybe  picked up by other teams.

The Seahawks  may release a player on Tuesday 

and then resign them at a lower price to fit under

the salary  cap. They will  have several players

who will be added to  injured reserve as well. This

means they won't  be  able  to  play in several games.

There probably  not many positions they won't have

to do this however they will pick up up a couple or

three possibly who were released from other teams.

I could see that happening  on the defensive line

and wide receiver. They could so on the offensive 

line as well but most likely  not. I  am sure they know

the nine or ten players they will keep on the offensive 

line. If they do pick one up for the offensive line it

will likely  be someone  who can play tackle and guard.

Go Hawks!

Mariners Sweep Royals

Sunday's  game  wasn't  as easy as the other two

games, however  Luis Castillo pitched a wonderful 

game going seven innings  and giving up one hit.

Both teams scored their runs on home runs.  The

Mariners played pretty  good  defense as well. Both

Suarez and Cade Marlowe  made good plays to 

help out the victory.  As manager  Scott  Servais  said

on post game show it isn't  ever easy to sweep another

team.

Final Seattle  3 Kansas City  2

Julio Rodriguez  hit a solo home run in the second 

inning and Teoscar  Hernandez  had a two-run  shot.

Both players  are  playing  outstanding ball as of 

late. Some fans are wondering  why Hernandez 

hasn't  been  signed to extension. That is a good

question  and he likes it here it seems. Having an

outfield of Jarred Kelenic, Hernandez, Julio Rodriguez, 

Cade Marlowe  and  Dominic Canzone   next season 

sounds like a good idea. Kelenic, Marlowe and Canzone

all bat lefthanded. Marlowe and Canzone  can dh

when not in the field. The same can be said of Hernandez 

as well.  Most likely Kelenic  and Julio will be in the

field  most of the  time.  Canzone can play some first base

as well.  This will help if Ty France  is injured or needs a

day off. The Mariners  can play Dylan Moore in the outfield 

against lefties  when needed. 

Kalenic looks to be back sometime in September. Most likely 

the second week. This means Canzone  and Marlowe can

pinch hit or dh. Whatever the case this is a good problem 

to have. If Hernandez  isn't  back next year the Mariners need

to pick up another right handed bat for the outfield and or

first base.  The Mariners  don't  need any more pitching unless

it is to add to the  bullpen. Robbie Ray  will be back at some point 

but most likely  around the all-star  break.  Marco Gonzales should

be back and available at the beginning of the season.  What do

the Mariners  do with him is the question.  We will  see won't we.

Second base sounds good right now with Josh Rojas, Jose Caballero 

and Dylan Moore.  Do the Mariners  still need to upgrade  the position.

We will see what the  Mariners  want to do there.  Catcher we have

Cal Raleigh and Tom Murphy it looks like. Have to figure Harry  Ford 

won't  likely  be on the team until  2025 unless he does some amazing 

next spring.  The Mariners could start next season with three catchers

once again if Harry  is  ready.  His versatility  could mean he plays

other positions as well.  It would be interesting to see during the fall

whether  the  Mariners  will try him at other positions in instructional

league or whatever  they call it now.  It would be interesting to see 

him at second base during the fall.  Go M's.  

Seahawks Lose Final Preseason Game

The Seahawks  played Saturday  afternoon  in

Green Bay  losing to the Packers 19-15.

The early part of the game they didn’t play

well at all. Again this game was played mostly 

by the reserves.  The Seahawks  were leading

late into the game when the Packers scored a 

touchdown  just under to take the lead and

final score. 

The Seahawks  did a good job going down 

the field though the game ended in an interception 

by the Packers. Drew Lock played most of the

game at quarterback  with Holton Ahlers coming

in for the final drive. Depending  on your opinion

Drew Lock  may have deserved to come in the final 

drive instead.

We wouldn't  see Geno Smith until the opener in

two weeks  on September  10 against the Rams

at home. I  guess we will  find out whether a good

choice or not to have played Geno or not.  This

would be the same for the other starters.

This coming Tuesday  the Seahawks  will  have to

go down to 63 man roster. Depending on the waiver

wire the last few players could change as well.  The 

Seahawks  will  have the 16 man practice squad as

well. How that will be made up depends who they

cut are picked up  by other teams or not. I  am  sure 

we will see several  players  placed on the injured 

list as well.  Go Hawks!

Mariners Win Again

The Seahawks win again and take another series.  The Mariners not only had the

bats going with seven home runs and 233 hits Logan Gilbert had went seven innings.

After Friday nights game using six relievers

it was important for Gilbert to.go deep

into the game. The Mariners have had a 

lot of that lately.

The Mariners scored of their fifteen runs

in the third inning. In all the Mariners scored runs in six straight innings. Gilbert 

gave up one only one run on the day.

The Royals scored another in the eight

inning. Luke Weaver got the first two

batters out before giving up two hits and a run. He does look like the real thing however we will have to see whether

it lasts. 

The Mariners again are still in first place.

and tied with Rangers. The Rangers and Astros both won on Saturday so the M's

and the Rangers are still tied for first

and the Astro's one game behind. Let's

see what happens on Sunday. 

Guess What! Mariners Are Tied For First

It doesn't seem that long ago the

Seattle Mariners were ten and a half

games behind the Texas Rangers.

Well Friday night the Mariners beat

the Kansas City Royals 7-5.

The Texas Rangers and Houston

Astros both lost. The Mariners now

tied with the Rangers. Both of the 

teams have been losing while the

Mariners win. 

JP Crawford hit a home run in the

first inning followed by a hit by Julio

who ended up scoring a run on Cal

Raleigh hit. Crawford, Suarez and Raleigh

each had three hits. Suarez had three 

RBIs in the game. Julio had a couple

hits along with Canzone. In all the M's

had 16 hits.

The Royals scored three times to take

the lead temporarily in the second.

The Mariners scored two runs in the

fourth and fifth inning. The Royals

scored two in the seventh to make

it interesting. The Mariners added 

a run in the eighth and there was the

ball game.

The game was on Apply TV Friday

night of the week. I wonder how

many Mariners fans saw the game.

I certainly wasn't  one of them. 

Bryce Miller didn't have one of his better games going only four innings. This

meant the Mariners used six relievers.

Most of the guys did well. Matt Brash

was the one who have up the two

runs in the seventh inning on three

hits. Tayler Saucedo came in to get

the final out. Brash has certainly has

had his up and downs.

The other relievers didn't give up a

hit except Andre Munoz in the 9th.

Logan Gilbert goes Saturday followed

by Luis Castillo on Sunday. The M's

have three  against Oakland.

Sports Weekend Coming Up

The Seattle Mariners begin a three 

game series Friday night against the 

Kansas City Royals.

Both the Astros and Rangers lost so

the Mariners gained a half game. 

The Mariners are now tied with the

Astros in second and are a game 

behind the Rangers. The Mariners

beat the Royals tonight and the

Rangers lose the Mariners will be tied

for first place. The Astros win as well

then there will be a three way tie for

first place. We have to say it will be

exciting race to the finish line.

The Seahawks play their final preseason

game Saturday morning pacific time

at Green Bay against the Packers. The

Seahawks have a few injuries so be

interesting to see who plays. Plus how

much Geno Smith and starting line will

play.

The Washington Huskies and Washington

State Cougars get ready for their season

openers next Saturday.  It is the beginning 

of the last season of the Pac-12 though 

they both play non-league games to start

out.

The Huskies will be home against Boise

State starting at 12:30 pm on ABC. The

Cougars will be on the road at Colorado

State at 4:00 pm on the CBS Sports Network.  

So at this time next week the Mariners 

could be in first place while the Huskies

get ready for the openers. 

Mariners End Winning Streak

 The Mariners lost Wednesday afternoon to the White Sox 5-4. We have to remember they took two out of three however they 

had the opportunity to win this game.

The White Sox led the game most of 

the way however the Mariners scored 

three runs in the top of the ninth to take

the lead 4-3. Bottom of the ninth Chicago

was able to tie the game.

The trouble the Mariners have had as of 

late they couldn't score in the 10th. Josh 

Rojas had his third hit of the game however 

Mike Ford was only able to go to third. The

Mariners didn't have any bench players 

available as they were already used so

couldn't pinch run for Ford. The only 

option might of been to use a pitcher to 

pinch run. This is another reason I don't 

like the Mariners using too many pinch hitters.

Tim Anderson was the runner on second

for the White Sox he ended stealing third

and then came home on a throwing error

by JP Crawford. Game over.

Now the Mariners have Thursday off and

come home to play three against the

Kansas City Royals. The Mariners have a 

shot to sweep this series or at least take 

two out of three. Mentality take two out

of three the rest of the way however let's

sweep when the opportunity arises like

in this series. Go M's.

Mariners Make It Eight Straight

Before the Mariners played the White

Sox Tuesday night the Sox made changes 

to the front office. They are going have

to make moves during the off-season.

Whether the Mariners will want to take

a player or two we will have to see.

The Mariners won 6-3 Tuesday night.

As expected Bryan Woo came off

the injured list. The Mariners made a

couple of other moves on the pitching

staff. Woo went four innings in his first

time back going four innings giving 

up two hits and one run.

The Mariners used six relievers mostly with

success. The Mariners we hoping Gabe

Speier would close out the ninth but he

surrendered a couple hits so Andre Munoz 

had to come in to get the last out. Actually 

not a bad combination to close out a game 

depending on the lead the Mariners. I

would do the same with Matt Brash. If

the Mariners can use Munoz to get one

out over a few games it would keep

him sharp and not over used. This would

depend how long much the bullpen is

being used. Since the Mariners are facing

teams that are not as good as they are

this is the way to go.

Josh Rojas continues to have a hot bat.

He had another home run with a runner

on base. In his last seven games he is

batting .321. He the answer next year

at second base.  He certainly wants to

be. 

Mike Ford had a couple hits in the game

and drove in a run. Now hitting .250 in

his last seven games. Prior to.that he

only had one hit in 22 at bats. Not sure 

he is the answer at dh in the long term.

When Jarred Kelenic returns I wouldn't

be surprised if Ford is released or sent

to Tacoma. Marlowe or Canzone can dh

against righties when not in the field.

Another question for the off-season 

what the Mariners do in the outfield. 

Go M's.

Mariners Blow Out White Sox

The Seattle Mariners  have  now won 

seven games in a row and another 

opening game of a series  beating the

White Sox on the road 14-2.

Though very impressive  it would

have been nice to save some of those 

runs for another day.

Cal Raleigh  hit  two home runs and

had six rbi's.  In total  the Mariners 

had four home runs. Teo Hernandez 

and Dominic Canzone had the other

two. Hernandez had three rbi's. 

Every  player in the lineup had at 

least one hit in the game except  

Mike Ford and JP Crawford who

returned to the lineup coming

off a concussion.  Crawford 

did walk twice and scored both

times.

The Mariners  gave Julio the night

off. I am sure most fans thought 

why being the hottest hitter on the

planet. It was because of a minor

injury Sunday in the outfield. A

good thing they didn't  need him.

The Mariners  needed Luis Castillo 

to go deep into the game since they

used seven relievers after Emerson

Hancock had to  leave after the game

Sunday with shoulder strain. Luis went

seven innings which they hoped for.

He gave up one run which was in the

first inning after the Mariners  had five..

Tuesday's  game Bryan Woo  comes off

the injured list to start.. Hopefully he

will be able to go at least five and six

would be better. Hancock was placed

on the injured list. Hopefully  not bad 

enough where he can return after ten

days.

The Mariners are now two games

behind the Rangers as they lost

to the Diamondbacks on the road

4-3 on the road. Houston beat

the Red Sox so still half a game 

ahead of the Mariners. 

Seahawks Monday

The Seahawks have one more preseason 

game remaining this coming Saturday .

The game will be at 10 am Pacific time.

The Seahawks  may go undefeated

in the preseason. Besides seeing

the players who make the team we will 

see the Green  Bay  Packers now 

without Aaron Rodgers which is

sort of weird.

The regular season  the Seahawks 

start off with three games they 

should win against LA Rams  at home

followed by the Detroit  Lions 

on the road and Carolina Panthers 

at home. 

Starts to get a bit tougher after that. 

Playing the Giants and Bengals on the road.

I could see the Seahawks winning ten games

however they have to  beat the Rams

and Cardinals twice. Also split the 49ers.

For the Seahawks  to win 11 games they

will have to have an upset. This would be

on the road. Beating either the  Giants

or the Bengals will help. If somehow they

won both of those games they will have

very good season.  

Watching the final preseason  will give us

a better idea of the Seahawks. The first

half may show most of the starters. The

second half those who are trying to make

the opening roster. Of the new guys we

have our favorites to make the roster.

Unless he falls flat on his face or gets

hurt undrafted free agent wide receiver 

Jake Bobo will likely  make the team.

The Seahawks likely  will  go with six

wide receivers. So who will be the other

two who makes the backups besides 

Bobo.

Will Kenny Walker play on Saturday.  If not

does that mean he is not a go when the

season  begins. We will find out. 

Just like wide receiver  the Seahawks will

likely  go with six cornerbacks. Safety 

might be four  or five. At this point Jamal

Adams may not start on the opening roster.

Inside Linebacker go with four or five. The 

edge rusher which is outside linebacker/

defensive end could be five. The defensive 

tackles go for four or five.

The offensive line the Seahawks  may go

with nine or ten. All depends whether the

ninth and tenth can play either tackle or

guard. Though they are not high draft  picks 

someone  who can play tackle and guard

is valuable to take the last spot. This depends

how good the second stringers are.

The Seahawks  likely  will go with three tight ends

once again. Being run first is a good reason and

all three can catch the ball to. 

With the offense  you have the quarterback and

running back. Five offensive linemen  which

makes seven. Three wide receivers and a tight

end to make eleven. At some point may take

out one of the three wide receivers and add

another tight end.  Going with three tight ends

in the game means one receiver.  May happen

occasionally but likely  not  often. Could see

when the Seahawks  want to run the ball on

short yardage. They could mix it up by throwing 

to one of the tight ends. 

On defense  they will go with two defensive 

tackles, two inside linebackers and two edge

rushers. This means five defensive  backs.

They will start getting the opening roster next

Sunday or Monday. They cut down to 52

doesn't  mean  it won't  change before the

Rams game. The Seahawks  can see who

is open on the market and put players on 

the practice squad  as well as injured reserve.

Go Hawks!

Mariners Sweep Astros

Sundays game wasn't easy however 

the Mariners beat the Astros 7-6. The

only game of the series that gave the Mariners trouble.

The Mariners scored two runs each 

of the first three innings. They scored

the seventh run in the fifth.

Emerson Hancock who started the

game had to leave after the second 

because of a shoulder strain. We

hope he will be OK.

Tayler Saucedo who has pitched

well for the Mariners had an off

day giving up five runs without

getting an out. As manager Scott

Servais said everyone has a bad 

day and the rest of the guys helped

him out.

Julio did get one hit on the day

and scored a run. Eugenio.Suarez 

hit a home run in the second inning. 

The Mariners now go Chicago to

start a series against the White Sox.

Dylan Moore continues to hit and Dominquic Canzone each had four 

hits. Only Teoscar didn't get a hit

however did walk and score a.run.

JP Crawford is expected to be

activated Monday. How hot Julio

has been will he stay in the lead off

spot. We will find out  stay tuned.

Go M's

Seahawks Win Preseason Game 2

The Seattle Seahawks  went with all three 

quarterbacks Saturday night in their win

over the Dallas Cowboys 22-14.

I was a bit surprised  however Geno Smith

played the first quarter  then Drew Lock

played most of the second quarter.  Rookie

Holton Ahlers came in late second quarter

and played the rest of the way.Ahlers likely 

be on the practice squad. 

Geno and Drew threw the same amount of

passes six and completed five. The difference 

Lock had more passing yardage. I wouldn't 

have a problem  with Lock starting but likely 

won't  happen unless Geno gets hurt or under 

performs. Hopefully  Lock will be able to

play some during the season.  This would mean

the Seahawks either were scoring a lot or being 

beaten a lot. The Seahawks  like being in close

games or at least that is how they turn out.

Next Saturday in Green Bay likely to see Geno 

go the first half followed by Lock in the third

quarter and Ahlers in the 4th. We will see more 

of the starters to in this one. Second half will

be those who are trying to  make the team.

It doesn't  matter  who wins however seeing

Geno have success will be nice. Most likely the

majority of the cuts will be after next week's 

game.  Go Hawks!

Mariners Take Down Astros

Right now the Mariners are taking 

care of business against the Astros

beating them.10-3 Saturday evening. 

Game ended about time to the start

of Seahawks vs Cowboys. We will get 

into it later.

Julio had four hits on the night. He broke

a major league record getting 17 hits

in four games. Shows when Julio is hot

he really is. All his hits were singles.

The Mariners did have home runs. Dylan

Moore had two home runs and driving in

three. In the 5th and 9th innings. Sam

Haggerty who was recalled when JP

Crawford went on the concussion injured 

list had a home run in the 9th.  Speaking

of Crawford he is on a rehab assignment

at Everett. We could see him back on

Sunday however an early game we 

could see him in Chicago on.Monday

instead. See who gets sent down to

Tacoma.  Sunday game will be at

10 am on the Peacock network.

The Mariners scored in every inning 

except three. The 4th, six and seventh 

innings had no runs.

Logan Gilbert went six inning giving up two runs both homers. He now has  a 11-5

record. Pretty good I say. The offense

allowed where the primary pitchers 

didn't have to go. Emerson Hancock

goes on Sunday. Hopefully he will be 

able to go at least five innings or six.

The Mariners are now four games 

behind the Texas Rangers and a game

and a half behind the Astros. Mariners 

sweep the series it will be really nice.

They have a real chance to win the division

now if they continue playing this way.

It is half time where the Seahawks lead the 

Cowboys 17-7. Geno Smith stsrted the game. Drew Lock played most of the 

second quarter. He is looking good.

There will be more next time.

Seahawks Saturday

The Seattle  Seahawks  will be playing the

Dallas Cowboys  on Saturday night.

Mostly  we will be watching rookies and

backups again during the game. Some 

players we might be watching for the last 

time for the Seahawks. Next week likely 

see the starters in the first half.  At least

I  hope so anyway. Why I  say that the

Seahawks  sometimes  get off slowly on

the season.

This year the early  schedule is such that

the Seahawks  should get off to  a good track.

They must if they plan to make the playoffs 

since the schedule will get tougher after the

first four games. This especially true of their

road schedule. 

Tonight we should see how Drew Lock performs 

again at quarterback. Expect Geno Smith to be

the starter however it will be good to have

a good  backup as well in case of injury or Geno

doesn't  do as well as last season.

Again it will come down to how healthy the

running backs stay and how they perform. 

We know the wide receivers will be excellent 

however the better they do is how the running

game goes. Don't  want to depend on throwing

the ball 30 times or more. Also a good running

game keeps  the defense off the field. We don't 

want a tired defense.

Against the Cowboys  it will be nice to see how

the backup running backs and receivers do. Also

on defense see they can slow down the Cowboys 

offense. See stop of the running game in the

first half instead of second half last week. Go Hawks!

Mariners Shutout Astros

Friday evening the Seattle  Mariners  beat the

Astros 2-0. 

Bryce Miller  showed again  what we hope

to see in the future as a Mariner. He went 

six and one-thirds innings. He only struck

out two batters while walking one and 

two hits. He showed even striking not too

many batters He is capable  of  going into 

the seventh inning.

The Astros  showed though not striking

out often the Mariners can take care of

them. Justin Topa has been a big surprise 

struck out only one in one and two-thirds 

innings. Munoz got the save despite giving

up two hits and not striking out batters either.

Julio continues doing well  on this road trip.

He had four hits including a home run in

the third inning. Julio tied a Mariners record

by having nine straight  hits. Julio is now

hitting .274 the highest on the team and the

home run was his 21st of the season.  The

Mariners right have the third wild card spot.

Julio will need to continue  his hitting with

other  players contributing. 

Mike Ford who has been struggling at the plate

lately hit a home run in the sixth inning. It was

his 12th since being recalled. Though he may

not be a success at dh however showing his

power  occasionally  is good. It would be nice

to see either Marlowe or Canzone at dh against

righties for the most part. Ford has hit well against

the Astros  so using at dh in this series would be

fine. Going forward I  would have him in the

lineup against righties  that are four or fifth in

there rotation.  He gets hot then we will see about

getting more playing  time.  The next series against

the White Sox maybe start time at dh once since

it is a three game series. 

Logan Gilbert  goes Saturday.  Hopefully  we  see

the one we did a few starts. Playing a team like 

Astros  we should see Gilbert close to his best.

We do so the Mariners  have  another shot of

winning even if the offense  scores only a few

runs. Go M's. 

Seahawks Jordyn Brooks

This week inside linebacker  Jordyn 

Brooks came off the pup list. This 

means he is going to start practicing

for the Seahawks.  

This doesn't  mean he will be playing

in the next two presentations games

either Saturday  against the Dallas

Cowboys or the following week 

against the Packers.

Brooks may not start the season

for the Seahawks  however the

good news he should be available

sooner than later. 

Even on his return Brooks will

gradually easy into his playing 

time. The return of Bobby Wagner 

certainly helps the Seahawks  work

Brooks into action. When he is

ready he and Bobby Wagner will

start in the two inside linebackers

spots.

An easy way to ease Brooks in will

have him play when the team is

only going with one inside linebacker.

This will likely  happen only in passing 

downs. It isn't clear how often that

will happen anyway.

Bobby Wagner  being a year older and

a year removed from the Seahawks we

have no idea how much playing time

he will do. I  am  sure  his playing time

will be during those times for his strengths. 

The same would be for Brooks to.  

It is possible  both will only  play on running

plays have someone else on passing downs.

One thing for sure neither Brooks or Wagner

will play all defensive downs. I would say

to alternate both of them each time the

defense comes in. Both having the most

experience  on defense. This would help

the Seahawks going into the fourth quarter 

where both are refreshed and  play in a 

close game. 

We look forward  to  seeing  both Brooks 

and Wagner playing at the same time

though it could be until six or seven games

into the season.  The inside linebackers 

spots are very important to the Seahawks 

defense so having the best ones in at any

time is important to. Go Hawks!

Mariners Take Series Behind Julio

The Seattle Mariners  beat the Royals

in the final game of the series on

Thursday  afternoon  6-4.

The Royals  made this game interesting 

as well.  The Mariners won the game because 

Julio Rodriguez  was five for five with five

rbi's.  In the eight inning with the Royals 

ahead 4-2 Julio hit a three-run homer to

put the Mariners  ahead. Always seems Julio

has some part to play when the Mariners  win.

Cal Raleigh  hit a solo home run in the top of 

the 9th to give the Mariners  a  little  space to 

make them have a little margin going into the 

bottom of the 9th. Matt Brash  pitched the 

9th and gave up no hits and struck out one.

Brash and Munoz will be two great guys

if they are able to be both closers. Depending 

how often are needed Brash  may pitch the

8th and Munoz the 9th. Brash be used when

Munoz needs a day off.

Toronto  had the day off so the Mariners are 

now a half game behind the Blue Jays  for the

last spot for the wild card spot. The Mariners 

go to Houston  to take on the Astros. If they

can take the series whether sweeping or two

out of three it will be a good sign. They finish 

the road trip  against  the White Sox. They 

could be dangerous  like the Royal with nothing

to lose. I  would still take the same outcome

even if the Mariners  have trouble with them to.

Bryce Miller  starts the opener on Friday night.

Miller will have to be careful since the Astros 

have power and Miller  has given up home

runs recently.  Should be an entertaining series

with the Mariners  winning hopefully.  Go M's 

Mariners Win Another Wild One

The series against the Royals in

Kansas City has been wild however the second game in a row they won after 

losing the first game of series.

Final. Mariners 6  Royals 5

The big difference in this one the Mariners

scored three runs in the first inning while

the Royals scored a single run in the first three innings. Cal Raleigh had his 21st home run of the season.

Luis Castillo hsd a little trouble early in

the ball however was able to go seven

innings giving up four runs. Matt Brash 

pitched the ninth giving up a run but

was to get the final out to save the game

Ty France who got only one hit however

walked three times to help out. Julio had four hits on the night and drove in two runs

including one in the ninth. Jose Caballero

had three hits but only could score once.

Let's see George Kirby have another

great game Thursday afternoon. Right

now he looks to be the ace. No matter 

how it looks just want another victory

before heading to Houston. I hope that

series will be as wild as this one. It 

would be nice if the Mariners can take

at least two out of the three before 

going to Chicago. Go M's. 

Mariners End Skid

The Mariners ended the short three

game losing streak beating the Royals

10-8.

The Mariners didn't make it easy on themselves. They scored seven runs

in the 4th inning with four home runs.

In the 5th Hancock gave up five runs

including a grand slam. I guess you

could call it growing pains.

In the 9th inning the Mariners allowed

the Royals to score three runs to tie

at 8-8.  None of the runs were earned 

because of a throwing error by Josh

Rojas.

Andre Munoz was the pitcher in the

ninth giving JP two hits and walks.

Though the runs weren't earned I

am wondering like most should he

be the Mariners closer right now.

The answer could be the same for 

Matt Brash. Tayler Saucedo pitched

the tenth inning giving up no runs.

Wonder whether he should get a shot

at being the closer.

Ty France had four hits on the day drove

in the two runs in the 10th for the win.

Teoscar Hernandez went five for five.

See these two can continue on Wednesday.

The win didn't  make a difference other than not losing ground as the other main

teams for the playoffs all won too. 

Luis Castillo starts Wednesday evening.

Hope he can get back to his old self.

Thursday will be a day game then onto

Houston. George Kirby starts Thursday

to close out the series against the Royals.

Hopefully the end the Mariners would win

three straight. Go M's.

Royals Walk Off

The Seattle Mariners were no-hit

and perfect game for 6 and 2/3

innings. Salvador Perez hits a

three run homer in the first inning.

Much like Mike Trout don't want

to.pitch to him.

The Mariners were able to come back

to tie the game and to take the lead

in the  ninth inning 6-5. The Royals

were meant to win. Salvador Perez 

hit a sacrifice fly to tie. They won

on a bunt.  Julio had four runs batted

in to get the game ahead. Josh Rojas 

has started to hit and make a difference.

Final Royals 7 Mariners 6

Mariners always seems like after playing

they go into a losing streak themselves.

They have lost three straight after winning

eight in a row. Hoping this ends Tuesday 

night. Emerson Hancock makes his second

start for the Mariners. Go M's.

Mariners Lose Final To Orioles

Sunday the final game of the series

the Mariners lost again in extra innings 

to the Baltimore  Orioles 5-3 in ten

innings. Now they go to Kansas City

for four games followed by three 

against the Astros  and White Sox.

Not sure what their record is in extra 

innings this year  however not as good

in past seasons recently.  Again the

Mariners  couldn't  drive in a runner 

from second base with no outs.

Two players who were in the Paul Sewald 

trade were the ones who scored the

three runs. Josh Rojas scored a run in the 

third and fifth inning. Suarez drove him 

home with a single then Julio a double.

Dominic Canzone hit a solo home run

to tie the game in the 9th with two outs.

The Orioles had gone ahead in the top

of the 9th. Orioles centerfielder Cedric

Mullins hit a home run with the runner

on base to win in the 10th. 

The Mariners  will have Logan Gilbert 

going Monday night in Kanasas City. 

Go M's.

Mariners Lose in Ten

George Kirby pitched a marvelous

game however the Orioles pitching

matched it. Kirby went nine innings

giving up only three hits. In his fashion

had no walks while striking out seven

and gave up no runs.

The Orioles won in the 10th inning

with Andre Munoz giving up a hit 

and run. Now the Mariners will see

about winning and taking the series

and starting a new win Streak.

This was somewhat appropriate

since King Felex Hernandez was inducted

into the Mariners Hall of Fame becoming

the eleventh member. Felex lost a lot of

low scoring games with the Mariners

so he knows how Kirby feels. This was

one of those games where the team

that lost didn't deserve it.

Go.M's.

Mariners Doing It Again

The Seattle Mariners continue to be hot.

The winningest team in.the majors since

July 1.  The Mariners are playing the team

with best record in American League the

Baltimore this weekend. 

The Mariners hitters pounded the ball 

hard in the first inning however came away with only two runs with a homer by Cal Raleigh withe Eugenio Suarez on the 

bases.

Julio Rodriguez hit a ball hard leading off 

the Mariners side of the first inning.

It looked like it would be a home run 

however Mullins the Orioles center

caught it to steal from Julio. It didn't

stop Julio since he hit a three run homer

in the 4th inning. The Mariners scored

two more runs to make it five that inning.

Ty France hit a solo homer in the 5th to

give Mariners a 8-1 lead. Julio who

had a fantastic day drove in the Mariners

final run in the sixth inning. The Orioles

scored a single run in the top of the

ninth to make the final 9-2.

Luis Castillo who has had his ups and

downs had an up day going six innings.

Gave up.a solo homer in the 4th inning.

He gave up only one other hit on the

night. When Luis is hot can't find a

better pitcher. He had two walks however

struck out eight. 

The Mariners used three relievers each

going an inning each. Lefty Tayler Saucedo

gave up no hits or runs while striking

out one.  Ryder Ryan who was called up from Tacoma made his major league

debut. Likely a bit nervous he didn't

give up a hit did walk a batter however

struck out two in the 8th. Trent Thornton

who recently was called up from

Tacoma after being acquired from

the Toronto Blue Jays just before the

trading deadline gave up two hits, walked

one and struck out two. 

Sure seems whether it is a starter

or a reliever they have found or

brought up for the most part has

hsd success this season. Jerry

Dipoto says likely they will go with

a six man rotation for a little while

when Bryan Woo returns from the

injured list. Wants to be sure the

young starters have limited innings.

At some point they will return to

the five man rotation. Probably 

happen in September. Most likely

Woo will be the one who will.sit.

He hasn't hsd a lot of pitching 

time in his professional career.

JP Crawford went on the 7 day

injured list with s concussion.

The Mariners hope he will.return

after a week. Sam Haggerty was

brought up to take his spot. The

Mariners expected Dylan Moore

to play shortstop on Friday but

he was scratched a few minutes

before game time. Not sure why

he is out and for how long. Jose

Caballero played short had a hit

and a sacrifice fly while scoring

and driving in a run. 

George Kirby starts Saturday night

as Felix Hernandez will be inducted

into.the Mariners Hall of Fame before 

game time. T-Mobile Park is sold old.

It will be quite the deal..Go.M's.

Seahawks Win Preseason Opener

The Seattle Seahawks  beat the Minnesota 

Vikings Thursday night 24-13.

The Seahawks  scored 17 points in the

second half while giving up only 3.

The first half was a downer for sure.

I  would call it snooze city.

The first half the Vikings  were able to do

what has been the weakness of the

Seahawks  defense in running the ball.

Fortunately  it was bend not break though

did score ten points.

Drew Lock not only played the first half

some of the second as well.  He looked

impressive as the backup quarterback.

Most of the Seahawks  starters didn't 

play in this game. Easop Winston trying

to make the team as the fourth or fifth 

receiver was Lock's favorite  receiver 

catching three passes and a touchdown.

Also undrafted free agent Jake Bobo 

had three catches and a touchdown. 

Bobo has been so impressive that he

maybe favored to make the team as

one of the backup receivers. 

The Seahawks  had 106 yards rushing

on the night all by backups. The Seahawks 

have that kind of rushing during the season 

will certainly  help them out.

One of their receivers  trying to make the

ball club was injured and carted off on a

stretcher to the hospital in the second 

quarter. Word is Cade's injury is only a

concussion.  Whether he will be able

to play in the next preseason  game

against Dallas we will  have to see.

Expect the next game we will likely see

more of the backups again. Whether Lock

starts or we see Geno Smith  instead

Lock should see more action again.

Go Hawks!

Mariners Win Late

The first half of the season it seem

like the Mariners were not winning

a lot of the games in the late innings.

It certainly seems have changed.

The Mariners pitching continues to do

what they have done all season keeping

them in games to have a chance to win.

The Mariners have now won 12 out of

their last 14 games which is the best in

the majors in that time period. Emerson

Hancock made his major league debut

for the Mariners going five innings.

He gave up one run in the first inning.

The Padres didn't even get a hit and

scored on a walk.and groundout.

Hancock went five innings. 

The Mariners scored a run in the third 

inning on a JP Crawford sacrifice fly.

The game stayed that way until the

bottom of the eighth when Cal Raleigh

hit a two run homer. It went 450 ft the

longest of his career. Cal leads the

Mariners with 19 home runs. It looks

like call will have more home runs in

first two full seasons a Mariners catcher

has ever had in his career. We may see the best home run catcher in Mariners

history.  The Mariners scored three

more runs in the eighth inning. Final

M's 6 Padres 4. 

The Mariners have another day off

on Thursday then the Baltimore

Orioles come to town for the weekend

and the entrance of King Felix Hernandez

into the Mariners Hall of Fame.

Luis Castillo starts Friday night.We

will see he can rebound from his 

last start. Luis has had an up.and down season. Go M's. 

Mariners Shut Out Padres

Tuesday night the Mariners shutout 

the San Diego Padres 2-0.

Logan Gilbert had one if his best games

of the season striking out 12 Padres including Juan Soto three times. About 

the same as he pitched a full game 

and shutout on July 4. 

The Mariners scored their two runs

in the fifth and sixth innings. The Mariners 

first run was a walk with the bases loaded 

and the Padres pitcher took too long

to deliver the pitch so was a violation.

Dylan Moore hit a triple scoring Tom Murphy on a single.

Toronto lost so the Mariners are now

a game and a half behind in the playoffs.

The Mariners have won 11 out of 23. 

Continue what they are doing you

should be able to order playoff tickets.

The Mariners put Bryan Woo on the

injured list. Emerson Hancock is

expected to start. The Mariners will

have to make a move on the 40 man 

roster as well as 26 man. See what 

happens. Go M's. 

Seahawks Tuesday

The Seahawks haven't been in camp

long however they have their first

preseason game at home this  Thursday

against the Minnesota Vikings.

We should see backups and rookies

for the most part in this first game.

The Saturday after next will be against

the Dallas Cowboys at home as well.

The final preseason will be at Green Bay.

It will be interesting to see the Packers 

without Aaron Rodgers. Now he is a 

New York Jet.

The Mariners have Thursday off so

we can watch this preseason game

without interference. I enjoy preseason

sometimes. I hope Geno Smith at least plays in preseason three. Why? The Seahawks sometimes gets off to a

slow start to regular season. They do

play the Rams but still need to beat

their division for.

I look forward to seeing the rookies this week especially. See how good they are. 

Mariners Sweep.Angels

The Mariners did better than anyone

of us expected by sweeping the Angels. Not an easy task for sure and on the road.

Final.Mariners 3 Angels 2

The Mariners 3 Angels 2

So important to sweep since the Rangers 

have won six in a row. The Mariners will

need to see what they can do this week 

plus the following week. The Mariners

have Monday off then play San Diego

Padres Tuesday and Wednesday at home.

They have three against the Baltimore Orioles at home next weekend. Like

the M'S the Orioles have won eight

of their last ten games. It would be nice

to beat the Padres in both games and

take two out of three from the Orioles.

It won't be an easy task for sure.

The Mariners will need their starting

rotation continue going late into games

and have offense continue to step.up

whether they score four runs or more or 

three runs or less. The key is to have

the hits when they count.

This game Sunday the Mariners won

in ten innings. JP Crawford got a lead

off home run in the first inning. The Angels 

countered with a run in the bottom.of

the first. Neither team scored a run

until the  seventh inning. Both teams score 

then. In the 10th with JP Crawford was 

on second as the token runner. Julio

Rodriguez was walked intentionally.

Suarez came through with a hit to

score Crawford. Julio was called out 

going into third with umpire calling him

out for taking his foot off the bag. The

Mariners asked for the replay but it wasn't

reversed. It looked like Julio's foot may

have been on the bag but not enough

evidence to reverse.

Lefty Tayler Saucedo pitched the last

two innings giving up no hits or runs.

He struck out three Angels including

the final batter of the game. Wow was

he fired up. Saucedo spent much of

his childhood in Tacoma and a Mariners

fan so quite a deal for him.

Logan Gilbert should start Tuesday's

game followed by Bryan Woo on

Wednesday. Friday's game against

the Orioles should be Luis Castillo

followed by George Kirby and  Bryce 

Miller. The Mariners then will go to

Kansas City for four against the Royals

followed by the Astros in Houston. That

could be quite the series if the M's

continue doing what they have.

The next two weeks should be something 

else. We see if the Mariners will make

another move. How the team has been

playing not many moves be made I expect.

Mariners Take Series

Sunday the Seattle Mariners will see

if they can sweep the Angels after beating them 3-2 Saturday.night.

It wasn't easy finish as the Angels scored a

run in the 9th off of Munoz. The Mariners

were lucky since Dylan Moore dove for

ball that bounced into left field stands.

The Angels had two runners on bsse.

however they intentionally walked to load 

the bases.  There was two outs. Munoz 

got the last guy out to preserve the game.

I.am sure the Angels were kicking themselves since they had a chance to win.

The Mariners scored their first two runs

in the third inning on a double by Julio 

which scored Dylan Moore and JP Crawford. The Angels scored on a home run in the bottom of the third.

The game stayed that way until the

8th when Ty France hit a ball scoring

Julio. Eugenio Suarez was tagged out

going to third base when he slipped 

for the third out. Eugenio wanted

to be sure to have the ball thrown his way to be sure Julio make it home. Julio had three hits on the day. 

The at bat before that Julio was sent back

to first base after thinking he stole second

however the home umpire called umpire

interference on the second base umpire. 

A couple pitches later he was caught trying 

to steal second. Julio was quite mad

at it all which was surpring except Julio

usually doesn't get mad. Suarez made 

sure to keep Julio silent so he wouldn't get

kicked out of the game.

Bryce Miller goes Sunday to see if the

Mariners can sweep the Angels. It won't

be easy however the Mariners do have

a chance. Go M's.

Mariners Take Game Two In Series

The Seattle Mariners got off

to a good start scoring four runs

in the first primarily on a three

run homer by Ty France. The

trouble it was short lived. Dylan

Moore added a solo home run

in the second and Julio a two

run shot in the 4th inning. At

the end of the 5th the Angels 

tied the game at 7-7. It was

another rough outing by Luis 

Castillo. It surprises me he has

an era after this one of 3.21.

At least he was able to go six 

innings.

The Mariners were able to get

the Angels starter out early who

went four innings. The Angels

used five relievers while the

Mariners used three. It helps

heading into the final two games

of the series.

Eugenio Suarez drove in Julio

with a go ahead run in the

eighth. Julio had a double then 

Suarez single. It was the ten

straight game Suarez had driven

in at least one run. He now has

the teams record after tying

Edgar Martinez at nine. 

Cal Raleigh hit a home run in

the 9th to give the Mariners

a 9-7 lead. Matt Brash pitched

the 9th as Andre Munoz wasn't 

available after two straight games.

Brash gave up a hit and a walk.

Ohtani came to the plate. I am sure

he was dreaming of hitting a

home run as a walkoff victory

however instead Brash struck him

out and got the final two outs

to record the save and victory.

In other local sports the Washington

Huskies and Oregon Ducks decided

to go to the Big Ten. This now gives 

the conference sixteen teams. Looks

like the end of the Pac12. Arizona

and Arizona State expected to go to

the Big 12. What happens to California, 

Stanford, Oregon State and Washington

State we will have to stay tuned.

Grand Slam Wins It

Friday nights game was important

for both the Mariners and Angels

are close together trying to make

the playoffs.

There was no scoring in the first

five innings. The Mariners had the

opportunity to score early having 

JP Crawford on third and Julio at

second with no outs. A poor throw 

by the Angels not able to get Crawford

on a grounder by Julio to first base. 

Julio being safe at first stole second.

In the sixth inning Eugenio Suarez

hit a home run to give the Mariners a

one nothing lead. Didn't last long as the

Angels scored two in the bottom

of the sixth. In the eighth inning Ohtani

hit a home run to make it 3-1. For the

Mariners to win they had to at least

score two to tie.

The Angels closer Carlos Estevez

came I with 23 saves in same amount 

of opportunities. With a two run lead 

it didn't look the Mariners had a chance.

On this night things changed. Cal Raleigh

walked followed by Ty France walking.

Jose Cabellero came and pinch run

for Ty. Dominic Canzone hit a sharp

ball to right however Cal and Jose could only move up a base each. So now the 

bases are loaded and things look good

for the Mariners to do something.

Hernandez struck out. Cade Marlowe

who had only been up for two weeks

taking Jarred Kelenic spot. He decided

it was time for the Mariners to win

so he hit a grand slam home run to

put up the Mariners to 5-3 which 

ended up the final score. Andre Munoz

gave in and struck out the side.

Right now the Mariners are the hottest 

team around. Keep this up the playoffs

look good. Winning each series will let

it happen. The Mariners and Angels

play four so at least two wins would

be a tie. Now the Mariners just need

to win two out of three for a good record

in Anaheim. 

Luis Castillo pitches Friday followed 

by Kirby and Bryce Miller. Sunday's

game Bryce is the only one with a

slight edge. The Mariners are six

games behind the Texas Rangers 

for West division. Toronto lost

so they are two and a half behind

the Blue Jays while half behind the Red Sox. The Mariners and Yankkes have the same record. Continue success

this weekend the Mariners might be 

closer. Go M's. 

Mariners Win Deciding Game

 the Mariners didn't 

have one home run. Dominic Canzone

had a walk  followed by Tom Murphy

single. Chad Marlowe had a hit to drive in Canzone. Cabarrello pinch run for Marlow. 

Julio had a hit while his bat broke. Another run scored. Julio scored the 4th run on

the inning. 

The Mariners now go to play the Angel.

The Mariners continue on now.

Go M's.

Mariners Take It

The Mariners ended up losing Tuesday

night 6-4. The team had the opportunity

to get ahead in the first inning having the

bases loaded unfortunately didn't score

more than one run. Ty France had three

hits on the day however the one time

he didn't was in the first inning. He did drive in a run later but too late. They have

to get key hits when the opportunity

arises and for the Mariners doesn't

happened as often as it should. The

Red Sox won because they did take

advantage a couple times.

The Red Sox scored all their runs 

in fourth through the sixth inning.

All off starter Bryce Miller which

included two home runs. Giving

up home runs has been Bryce

fortay lately. He lasted into the 

sixth inning with two outs.

Trent Thornton who the Mariners

acquired on July 26 from the 

Toronto Blue Jays made his Mariners

debut went two and one-third innings

giving up one hit and striking out

three hitters. A welcome to the

Mariners bullpen.Devin Sweet who

was brought up on July 19 pitched

the ninth. Both of the guys allowed

the team to have a chance to win

however late the Mariners offense

couldn't come through. Again all

comes down to getting the hits.

Eugenio Suarez was the hitter of the

game having two hits and three RBIs.

Had a two run homer to give the

Mariners four runs on the day.

The Mariners lost only seven games

in July however they could have won

at least two of the games. Tuesday's

game was in the same manner. Tired

of seeing this over again. The Mariners

have a day game Wednesday before

going to Anaheim on a four game series.

It would be nice to  take this game as

well as the one against the Angels.

Key series since both teams are ahead

of them for the playoffs. The Mariners

are in range to win the division to.

If they can have a win record like July

they have a really good shot.

The Mariners didn't make any more

moves on Tuesday except a minor league one. It is nice to know Wednesdays

starter Logan Gilbert wasn't dealt.

I am sure the Mariners tried too

make a deal but the other teams 

might have asked for too much.

Teoscar Hernandez didn't play Tuesday

though he wasn't dealt. I wonder if

the Mariners will try to sign him

to a new deal before going free agent

on the off season. 

Dominic Canzone made his Mariners

debut on Tuesday. He had one hit

and looked very comfortable in

right field too. Canzone can play first 

base so we might see him there too.

Cade Marlowe continues to hit well

having two on the night. 

Jose Rojas made his Mariners debut

to at second base.He didn't have a hit

on the night. The Mariners said good

bye to Kolten Wong earlier in the day

so Rojas and Jose Cabarrello look

to platoon at second base. 

Andre Munoz looks like the main

guy to take over the closer role

with the departure of Paul Sewald.

We could see with Gabe Speier or

Taylor Saucedo pitch the 9th if 

facing lefties in the 9th. Depending

how much Munoz is used we could

see Matt Bash too. The Mariners

have always like matching up so

likely it will depend on the opposing

teams lineup from seventh thru the

ninth on.how they are used. Go M's.