Joe Fann
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.1 year ago
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.1 year 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.1 year 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.1 year 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.1 year 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.1 year 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 year 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 year 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 years 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 years 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 years 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 years 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 years 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 years 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 years 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.2 years ago
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.2 years ago
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.2 years ago
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.2 years ago
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.2 years ago
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.2 years ago
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 2023.2 years ago
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.2 years ago
