Brent Stecker

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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

See where Gonzaga, WSU are in last AP top 25 before Selection Sunday

Gonzaga and WSU are moving in opposite directions in the AP men's basketball top 25 poll as they gear up for their conference tournaments.
2 months ago

Russell Wilson to sign with Pittsburgh Steelers, per report

Former Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson will continue his NFL career with the Pittsbugh Steelers, according to a report Sunday night by ESPN's Adam Schefter.
2 months ago

Seattle Seahawks cut 2-time Pro Bowler Nick Bellore

Nick Bellore, a linebacker/fullback and special teams ace, is the fifth veteran released by the Seattle Seahawks ahead of free agency.
2 months ago

Mariners officially sign Stanek, but Jackson Kowar out for year

The Seattle Mariners have officially added veteran reliever Ryne Stanek, but it comes with the news that another pitcher's season is over.
2 months ago

Retaining Leonard Williams ‘definitely a priority,’ says Seahawks GM

"We're in the negotiations right now, and the agents know how we feel and so we're trying to retain him, no doubt," Seahawks GM John Schneider said of Leonard Williams.
2 months ago

Mariners Odds & Ends: MLB The Show ratings, uniform notes and more

A look at some Seattle Mariners notes that have nothing to do with the box scores, including video game ratings, new hats and promotions.
2 months ago

Morosi on Mariners: Why Ryan Bliss is potential rookie to watch

One of the leading hitters this spring for the Seattle Mariners is Ryan Bliss, a second baseman on the verge of his MLB debut.
2 months ago

Seattle Kraken trade their 5th all-time leading scorer to NY

Alex Wennberg, an original Seattle Kraken player who recently scored his 100th point for the team, is heading to New York in a trade.
2 months ago

What stands out after Seattle Seahawks’ 3 big cuts

When news broke of the Seahawks cutting Jamal Adams, Quandre Diggs and Will Dissly, Seattle Sports' Bump and Stacy immediately weighed in with reactions.
2 months ago

The one UW Huskies player Seahawks shouldn’t pass on in draft

There one player from Brock Huard's alma mater that the former UW Huskies QB doesn't want to see the Seattle Seahawks let slip by in the NFL Draft.
2 months ago

We have two big questions with Russell Wilson cut by Broncos

Seattle Sports' Bump and Stacy wonder about how Russell Wilson hitting free agency will impact the NFL Draft, as well as his future as starting QB.
2 months ago

Huard: Why UW Huskies had their best NFL combine showing ever

"I will stand by this, and it's not hyperbolic: This was the greatest UW Huskies NFL combine in its history," Brock Huard said Monday.
2 months ago

See where rising WSU, Gonzaga are in new AP men’s hoops top 25

WSU and Gonzaga both moved up in the new AP men's basketball top 25 poll, and in fact are now keeping each other company in the rankings.
2 months ago

Seahawks legend K.J. Wright lands job with NFC West rival

After two years in the media, former Seattle Seahawks Pro Bowl linebacker K.J. Wright is entering the NFL coaching ranks for the first time.
2 months ago

Which Mariners stood out in first week of spring training games?

We break down which Seattle Mariners players have provided the highlights after a week of spring training, with plenty of video along the way.
2 months ago

Why Mariners’ Julio Rodríguez-Ichiro connection is so valuable

It's not rare to see Julio Rodríguez with Ichiro Suzuki together whenever the Seattle Mariners icons have the chance.
2 months ago

When do NFL Draft trade talks start? Seahawks GM explains

Seattle Seahawks GM John Schneider detailed how the timing of when NFL Draft trade talks can depend based on where a team picks.
2 months ago

See the full WSU Cougars football schedule for 2024

The WSU Cougars' first football season outside of the Pac-12 has finally been set. See the full list of opponents and dates here.
2 months ago

Watch: New DH Mitch Garver crushes 1st homer with Mariners

One of the Seattle Mariners' big offseason additions, Mitch Garver, checked in with his first homer of the spring. Video and details here.
2 months ago

Cole Young shows why he’s Seattle Mariners’ top prospect

Top Seattle Mariners prospect Cole Young brought home both runs in Monday's 2-0 Cactus League win over the Reds. Video and details here.
2 months ago

How does new salary cap impact Seahawks’ offseason?

Michael Bumpus of Seattle Sports' Bump and Stacy weighs in on how the Seahawks' approach to their roster changes with a record increase to the NFL salary cap.
2 months ago

Wait – does Mariners’ Ty France have some wheels now?

Not only did Ty France double in his first Seattle Mariners at-bat of the spring, but he appears to be much faster than before.
2 months ago

AP Men’s Hoops Top 25: See where WSU, Gonzaga landed

The 509 is getting some shine in the latest men's basketball top 25 rankings from The Associated Press, with both WSU and Gonzaga making the new poll released Monday.
2 months ago

Watch: Mitch Haniger homers in first AB back with Mariners

Mitch Haniger is back in a Seattle Mariners uniform, and he's hitting home runs again, too. He drilled a solo shot in his first chance of the spring.
2 months ago