Seattle Sports Columnist

Joe Fann

Joe Fann was a columnist and on-air contributor for Seattle Sports. Joe has been a sports journalist for over a decade, including stops as a beat writer covering both the Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers. He began his career as an intern with Seattle Sports in 2009 and still keeps a close eye on Seattle's teams.

JOE FANN | Jun 5, 2023
Fann: Much for Mariners to prove before they can buy at trade deadline

There isn’t much that should be done by the Seattle Mariners in the way of a desperation trade to add a bat, writes Joe Fann.
JOE FANN | Jun 1, 2023
Fann: Mariners still stuck in neutral with pivotal stretch next

The phrase “stuck in neutral” can be debated, writes Joe Fann, but he’s still not convinced the Seattle Mariners have turned a corner.
JOE FANN | May 23, 2023
Fann: The Seattle Mariners finally have their Big 3 of young aces

A decade after the Seattle Mariners looked to have a Big 3 of starters coming up through the minors, they have a new trio starring in the big leagues.
JOE FANN | May 9, 2023
Fann’s Mariners Takeaways: ESPN’s Passan on Julio, trade targets

Joe Fann details what jumped out from ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan's thoughts on the Seattle Mariners, including the scuffling Julio Rodríguez, the "vulnerable" Astros, and bats the M's could go after.
JOE FANN | May 3, 2023
Fann: Bryce Miller debut allows Mariners a temporary sigh of relief

Bryce Miller twirled a masterpiece in his MLB debut for the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night, providing the M's much-needed rotation help.
JOE FANN | May 3, 2023
Fann: 4 takeaways from Seattle Seahawks’ 2023 draft class

Joe Fann goes through the entire Seattle Seahawks 2023 NFL Draft class and shares his four biggest takeaways, including on their two new RBs.
JOE FANN | Apr 26, 2023
Fann: Mariners’ Gonzales, Crawford deserve big credit for their solid starts

Joe Fann was concerned about Marco Gonzales and J.P. Crawford entering 2023, but thinks those two have been great for the Seattle Mariners.
JOE FANN | Apr 19, 2023
Fann: Kraken with prime opportunity to turn casual fans into diehards in playoffs

The Seattle Kraken are worthy of your attention, Joe Fann says, and they have an opportunity to continue to gain traction among casual fans.
JOE FANN | Apr 13, 2023
Fann: Diving into breakout for Kelenic, and what it means for Mariners

Joe Fann details the numbers of the hot streak by Seattle Mariners left fielder Jarred Kelenic, and how the M's should see it.
JOE FANN | Apr 11, 2023
Fann: Fan frustrations over Mariners’ offensive woes deep-rooted

Yes, it’s still early having played just 11 games, but the slow start on offense is an all-too-familiar feeling for Seattle Mariners fans.
JOE FANN | Apr 6, 2023
Fann’s Mariners Takeaways: Dipoto details what M’s most need to fix

Seattle Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto spoke about the team's slow start Thursday on Seattle Sports. Columnist Joe Fann shares his takeaways.
JOE FANN | Apr 4, 2023
Fann: Mariners won’t get benefit of doubt for offseason as offense scuffles

The Mariners are off to a 1-4 start as they have underwhelmed in their opening homestand. Joe Fann weighs on in the rough five games thus far.
JOE FANN | Mar 31, 2023
Fann: 6 takeaways from Mariners’ thrilling opening day win over Cleveland

The Mariners got an opening day win over Cleveland in a matchup of two top AL teams. Joe Fann has six things that stood out from the game.
JOE FANN | Mar 28, 2023
Fann: 3 points of optimism, 3 of concern ahead of Mariners opening day

The Mariners begin the 2023 season Thursday against the Cleveland Guardians. Joe Fann breaks down both sides of his takeaways going into the year.
JOE FANN | Mar 21, 2023
Fann: Jalen Carter’s red flags make Seahawks trade down in draft more likely

The ambiguity surrounding standout Georgia defensive lineman Jalen Carter has potentially thrown a wrench into the Seahawks' plans with the No. 5 overall pick.
JOE FANN | Mar 16, 2023
Fann: Seahawks cutting Jamal Adams is an option, albeit unlikely

Jamal Adams hasn't been healthy much since signing a big contract with the Seahawks. Joe Fann looks at the possibility of Seattle moving on from him.
JOE FANN | Mar 14, 2023
Fann: Analyzing Seahawks’ atypical splash signing of Dre’Mont Jones

What are the Seahawks getting in their reported addition of defensive tackle Dre'Mont Jones? Joe Fann takes a closer look.
JOE FANN | Mar 9, 2023
Fann: PFF draft expert targets 1 QB prospect for Seahawks despite Geno deal

Joe Fann caught up with PFF draft expert Trevor Sikkema, who talked about the top draft QBs and the one he thinks the Seahawks should target.
JOE FANN | Mar 3, 2023
Fann: 6 Mariners who have improved odds of making opening day roster

There have been six Mariners at spring training who have seen their odds of making Seattle's 26-man roster increase, Joe Fann says.
JOE FANN | Mar 1, 2023
Fann: 6 most important Mariners highlights from spring training so far

The Mariners gave already provided a number of exciting moments in the first week of Cactus League play. Joe Fann details the six biggest.
JOE FANN | Feb 24, 2023
Fann: Breaking down Mariners position players, projecting opening day roster

Joe Fann takes a closer look at the Mariners' crop of position players and who he thinks will start on opening day and make that roster.
JOE FANN | Feb 22, 2023
Fann: A look at Mariners’ rotation that should be top 5 in MLB

When looking at the Mariners' 2023 starting rotation, Joe Fann sees Seattle's finishing as one of the five best in all of baseball in 2023.
JOE FANN | Feb 16, 2023
Fann: Mariners have ‘instant leader’ in Kolten Wong, says Brewers PxP

Brewers play-by-play announcer Jeff Levering has glowing things to say about Kolten Wong, the veteran second baseman who joins the Mariners this season.
JOE FANN | Feb 14, 2023
Fann: Mariners’ top spring training competition resides in bullpen

When it comes to competition for roster spots, the Mariners don't have many -- which is a good thing. But there is intrigue in the bullpen.