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 | Nov 18, 2022
Fann Mail: Do the Seahawks or Mariners have the brighter future?

Seattle Sports columnist Joe Fann answers your questions, including several on the Seahawks and Mariners each -- and a few about both.
JOE FANN | Nov 15, 2022
Fann: Seahawks’ loss to Bucs indicative of who they are on both sides

The Seahawks losing 21-16 to the Buccaneers was disappointing, but the performance was indicative of who they really are, Joe Fann says.
JOE FANN | Nov 10, 2022
Fann: Mariners free agent wish list for pivotal offseason in team history

Joe Fann goes through the options to improve the Mariners roster through free agency as they look to build upon two straight 90-win seasons.
JOE FANN | Nov 8, 2022
Fann: Why Seahawks are versatile enough to sustain success

The Seahawks are now 6-3 and winners of four straight games, and we’re running out of reasons to question the sustainability of this run.
JOE FANN | Nov 3, 2022
Fann: Shelby Harris has been a sensational addition for Seahawks defense

Seahawks DL Shelby Harris has gone from an afterthought of the Russell Wilson trade to one of Seattle's top defenders, Joe Fann says.
JOE FANN | Oct 31, 2022
Overreaction Monday: Can Seahawks QB Geno Smith get an MVP vote?

Joe Fann takes a closer look at fans' Seahawks' takes for Overreaction Monday after the team's win over the Giants that has them 5-3.
JOE FANN | Oct 27, 2022
Fann: Geno Smith’s play forcing Seahawks to reevaluate QB future

Geno Smith has surpassed the level of game manager and is likely a Pro Bowler if he keeps it up. And that puts the Seahawks in an interesting spot.
JOE FANN | Oct 24, 2022
Fann: Focus on Seahawks shifts from tanking to playoffs in wide-open NFC

In a year when the Seahawks weren't expected to be a factor, they have been a surprise at the perfect time with the NFC overall having a down season.
JOE FANN | Oct 17, 2022
Fann: Mariners are closing gap with Astros with pivotal offseason ahead

Ending the 21-year playoff drought had to be done. Now an equally pivotal offseason awaits the Mariners, as Joe Fann explains.
JOE FANN | Oct 14, 2022
Fann: Mariners missed opportunities vs Astros both painful and confidence-inspiring

The Mariners have pushed the Astros in the ALDS but have no wins to show for it. That's both encouraging and very frustrating, Joe Fann says.
JOE FANN | Oct 10, 2022
Fann: 2 questions that will define Mariners’ ALDS chances vs Astros

Joe Fann breaks down two overarching questions that will define whether or not the Mariners are capable of upsetting the Astros in the ALDS.
JOE FANN | Oct 6, 2022
Fann: Emotionally preparing for 1st Mariners playoff series in 21 years

With the Mariners set to play postseason baseball for the first time since 2001, Joe Fann shares how he's feeling emotionally about this year.
JOE FANN | Oct 4, 2022
Fann: Mariners will sorely miss Sam Haggerty in wild card round

Sam Haggerty’s groin injury suffered in the ninth inning of Monday’s Mariners loss to the Tigers was far more significant than the loss itself.
JOE FANN | Sep 30, 2022
Fann: What Mariners making the playoffs, ending drought, means to me

The Mariners' playoff drought is finally over after Friday's win over Oakland. Lifelong fan Joe Fann describes what the moment means to him.
JOE FANN | Sep 26, 2022
Fann: Fair or not, Mariners players carry burden of franchise’s playoff drought

Joe Fann puts into perspective how the Mariners players and fans look at the franchise's 21-year playoff drought and the team's recent struggles differently.
JOE FANN | Sep 22, 2022
Fann: Jarred Kelenic has chance to play hero for Mariners — again

The Mariners calling Jarred Kelenic back up from Triple-A provides him with another prime opportunity to play hero and begin the rejuvenation of his MLB career.
JOE FANN | Sep 20, 2022
Fann: No panic — Mariners’ glass still half-full despite tough weekend

The Mariners lost three of four to the Angels and their lineup is banged up. Joe Fann details why it's not time to break out the panic button, however.
JOE FANN | Sep 15, 2022
Fann: 6 Mariners moments that will make you believe in postseason run

There have been numerous moments throughout this Mariners season that indicate this roster is built for the playoff stage.
JOE FANN | Sep 12, 2022
Fann: Seahawks playing with house money vs Russell Wilson, Broncos

The Seahawks will be playing with house money all year. And what better way to open this campaign than by welcoming Russell Wilson back in his first game with the Broncos?
JOE FANN | Sep 8, 2022
Fann: Mariners taking notes from Braves’ World Series-winning strategy

The Braves provide the Mariners with a unique blueprint in building a championship contender, one already being put into practice in the Pacific Northwest.
JOE FANN | Sep 5, 2022
Fann: With 99% playoff odds, Mariners’ path to top wild card

The Mariners are back in the top AL wild card spot after a perfect 6-0 road trip. Joe Fann breaks down what the M's face in the playoff race.
JOE FANN | Sep 1, 2022
Fann: 2022 Seahawks Outlook — Where the wins could come from

Joe Fann breaks down all 17 Seahawks games this season, separating them into four buckets to predict what Seattle's overall record will be.
JOE FANN | Aug 29, 2022
Fann: Julio Rodríguez deal should mark start of Mariners payroll windfall

The Julio Rodríguez extension should signal the Mariners' official turn from rebuild mode to a franchise sparing no expense to be a perennial contender.
JOE FANN | Aug 25, 2022
Fann: Mariners’ ice-cold bats will get no relief vs Guardians

The Mariners are struggling to put runs on the board. How tough is the pitching they will face in their four-game series against Cleveland?