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.
Reliever Tom Wilhelmsen isn't sure exactly what is responsible for his dramatic improvement since returning to the Mariners, but he believes his comfort in Seattle might play a role.
"Brock and Salk" discussed what the Mariners could do about Ketel Marte's recent struggles and the slumping offensive production from the platoon of Adam Lind and Dae-Ho Lee.
Brock Huard doled out his report card for a variety of Seahawks following the team's 17-16 win over Kansas City to open preseason play over the weekend.
DeShawn Shead is preparing to be a starting cornerback for the Seahawks, but he cut weight over the offseason to increase his already impressive versatility.
710 ESPN Seattle's Tom Wassell wants to know which game would be of more interest to Seattle sports fans: a Mariners playoff game or Seahawks regular season game.
Nori Aoki will bat first for the red-hot Mariners, who have won seven of their last eight games, putting them two games behind Boston for the second Wild Card spot.
Seahawks free safety Earl Thomas told 710 ESPN Seattle's John Clayton that he is happy about how Cardinals safety Tyrann Mathieu's record-setting contract should impact his next deal.
Flame-throwing pitcher Edwin Diaz has been spectacular out of the Mariners bullpen, but his Def Leppard walk-out music as the team's closer has received mixed reviews.
Seahawks defensive lineman Michael Bennett has never been one to hold his tongue. But when interviewed alongside his equally quotable brother, Martellus, and nobody in the NFL was safe.
Injuries have held back Seahawks cornerback Tharold Simon in his three NFL seasons. He talked to "Danny, Dave and Moore" about putting those behind him and looking to break out this year.
Mariners broadcaster Rick Rizzs shows off his skills by making a barehanded catch from the booth during the Mariners' 3-1 victory Wednesday over Boston.
Seahawks defensive end Cliff Avril has been a steady, unheralded contributor on the field and told "Brock and Salk" he plans to be more vocal off of it.
The Mariners could still make a big splash before the Aug. 1 trade deadline, with Reds outfielder Jay Bruce among the players the team has reportedly asked about.
"Brock and Salk" discussed whether the lofty expectations being placed on the University of Washington football team in the Pac-12 will have a positive or negative impact.
