Eric Mandel joined MyNorthwest.com and 710 ESPN Seattle in August after almost a decade of reporting at daily and non-daily newspapers in Wisconsin, Iowa, and Washington.
The Mariners might need Felix Hernandez to step up in ways he never has before during the final playoff push, starting with the series against Toronto.
Brock Huard says unheralded Seahawks cornerbacks DeShawn Shead and Jeremy Lane were the stars of Seattle's defense during Sunday's 12-10 win over Miami.
The Mariners recalled infielders Dan Vogelbach and Mike Freeman, as well as right-handed pitcher Cody Martin on Monday, two days after the Rainiers' season ended.
The Seahawks display and message of unity during the national anthem went off as planned and defensive lineman Michael Bennett says it will likely continue throughout the season.
The Seahawks followed through with their planned show of unity by linking arms along the sideline at CenturyLink Field prior to Sunday's game with Miami, while four Dolphins kneeled.
"Brock and Salk" paid homage to Jimmy Kimmel by reading "Mean Tweets" directed at Brock Huard after he called Saturday's UNC vs. Georgia football game on ESPN.
ESPN baseball insider Jayson Stark is not too concerned over Felix Hernandez's two recent lousy starts and believes the Mariners' ace is still the centerpiece of the team's pitching staff moving forward.
The Seahawks claimed defensive tackle Garrison Smith off waivers and officially signed six members to their 10-member practice squad on Sunday, five of whom were part of the team this summer.
A hand injury will keep Nelson Cruz out of the lineup for the second straight game as the Mariners attempt to avoid being swept by the division-leading Rangers.
Franklin Gutierrez will bat cleanup for the Mariners Tuesday in place of slugger Nelson Cuz, who is being held out of the lineup because of a hand injury.
Russell Wilson explained to "John Clayton" Tuesday that he is not exaggerating when he says he has no time for sleep and that he "wants to change a generation."
Mariners center fielder Leonys Martin made an acrobatic robbery at Globe Life Park in Arlington Monday, stealing a home run from the Rangers' Ian Desmond.
Brock Huard believes wide receiver John Ross III may be the fastest Husky ever. That was among his takeaways from watching UW's practices over the weekend.
Mariners closer Edwin Diaz and pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre Jr. explain how the development of Diaz's slider has helped baffle batters and make the rookie one of the game's most dominating pitchers.
