Joe Fann

Joe Fann is 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 in his current role as host of the Bet to Wynn Podcast. Find his columns twice a week on SeattleSports.com and hear him at 8 a.m. every Tuesday on Seattle Sports Station's Mike Salk Show.

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.

7 hours ago

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.

9 days ago

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.

23 days ago

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.

29 days ago

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.

29 days ago

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.

1 month ago

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.

1 month ago

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.

2 months ago

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.

2 months ago

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.

2 months ago

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.

2 months ago

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.

2 months ago

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.

2 months ago

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.

2 months ago

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.