Brent Stecker

Brent Stecker is Lead Editor of SeattleSports.com, a role he has held since September 2017. A native of Ephrata, Wash., he joined the Seattle Sports and MyNorthwest.com team in 2013 after six years as a sports reporter for The Wenatchee World. When not working, he can be found playing guitar with his band on stages in Ballard and Capitol Hill or showing his staunch support for fundamental defense in the outfield on Twitter. Follow Brent: @BrentStecker

After throwing out 1st pitch, Nelson Cruz retires as a Mariner

Nelson Cruz threw out the first pitch at Seattle Mariners opening day, then signed a one-day contract to retire with the team.

22 days ago

See the first Mariners lineup of 2024 for opening day vs Red Sox

The Seattle Mariners' batting order for opening day of the 2024 MLB season against Boston showcases an improved amount of length.

23 days ago

Top 10: Who are the best baseball movie actors of all-time?

To determine the top 10 actors of baseball movie history, we limit the list to those who acted in as least two baseball movies.

23 days ago

Seattle Mariners announce opening day 26-man roster

The Seattle Mariners have announced their 26-man roster for opening day of the 2024 season as well as players starting on the IL.

23 days ago

Latest Mariners commercial teams Julio up with a franchise icon

Add a new duo to the list of great pairings in Seattle Mariners commercials, with All-Star outfielder Julio Rodríguez joined by a team icon.

24 days ago

Mariners commercials are back, and they’re pretty good

After a four-year absence, Seattle Mariners commercials are back. Watch the first two starring Cal Raleigh and Luis Castillo here.

24 days ago

Brock’s Seahawks Draft Profile: Pros, cons of UW DE Bralen Trice

For Day 2 of Brock Huard's Seattle Seahawks draft profiles, the former UW Huskies quarterback when with a name from his alma mater: defensive end Bralen Trice.

24 days ago

Julio Rodríguez looks ready — Mariners star caps spring with HR

Seattle Mariners star Julio Rodríguez wrapped up his impressive spring training with a home run Tuesday in San Diego on a pitch that wasn't even a strike.

25 days ago

Insider View: Who is new UW Huskies coach Danny Sprinkle?

With Danny Sprinkle coming to the UW Huskies after leading Utah State to the NCAA Tournament, Utah State announcer Scott Garrard shares his insight on the new Dawgs basketball coach.

26 days ago

While breaking down Mariners, ESPN’s Jesse Rogers interrupted by cops

ESPN MLB reporter Jesse Rogers was on his way to sharing why he thinks the Seattle Mariners will win the AL West when the police stopped him.

26 days ago

Brock Huard’s Seahawks Draft Profiles: Penn St’s eye-opening TE

Brock Huard is back with another year of Seattle Seahawks draft profiles. Kicking off the list for 2024 is Penn State tight end Theo Johnson.

26 days ago

Torrid all spring, Mariners’ Mitch Haniger adds an exclamation point

In the Seattle Mariners' final game in Arizona of spring training, the returning Mitch Haniger homered for the fifth time in Cactus League play.

27 days ago

One Seahawks coach Bumpus is most interested to see at work

Almost the entire Seattle Seahawks coaching staff is new for the 2024 season, but one name above all is interesting to Seattle Sports' Michael Bumpus.

27 days ago

M’s prospect’s hilarious booth visit ‘all-time’ moment for Goldsmith

Colt Emerson was in the Seattle Sports broadcast booth when a fellow Seattle Mariners prospect hit a deep fly ball, and hilarity ensued.

27 days ago

Seahawks GM weighs in proposed rule changes, including ‘wild’ kickoff

The NFL could have a new style of kickoffs and penalties for "hip-drop" tackles next season. What does Seattle Seahawks GM John Schneider think?

29 days ago

WSU legend Klay Thompson: Cougars’ NCAA return ‘gives me chills’

"I was nervous last night, I was telling my friends how excited I am for this opportunity for these guys," Klay Thompson said of the No. 25 WSU Cougars.

30 days ago

Will No. 25 WSU make noise in tourney return? Insider weighs in

How far will No. 24 WSU go in its NCAA Tournament in 16 years? The Ringer's Tate Frazier on that plus the future of Cougars coach Kyle Smith.