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 | Aug 22, 2022
Fann: Up and down Mariners need Ty France, Logan Gilbert to get going

The Mariners had an uneven road trip, and two of their best players from the first half of the season have struggled lately.
JOE FANN | Aug 18, 2022
Fann: Mariners’ path to playoffs — A look at wild card competition

The Mariners are in the home stretch of the season and leading the AL wild card race. What does their competition look like? Joe Fann breaks it down.
JOE FANN | Aug 15, 2022
Fann: 3 things I want to see from Mariners after disappointing series loss

Joe Fann takes a look at the Mariners' surprising series loss in Texas to detail what he hopes to see change this week against the Angels.
JOE FANN | Aug 11, 2022
Fann: Mariners have an ace, standout bullpen, returning phenom and high odds to make playoffs

The Mariners have an ace in Luis Castillo, an All-Star returning in Julio Rodríguez and a great chance to make the playoffs, Joe Fann says.
JOE FANN | Aug 8, 2022
Fann: The Mariners are facing a Kyle Lewis conundrum

The Mariners have more players expected to return from the injured list this week. Is Kyle Lewis about to be the odd-man out?
JOE FANN | Aug 4, 2022
Fann: What full-strength Mariners roster could look like for playoff push

The Mariners have made deadline trades and are expecting several key players back from the IL. How good could they look down the stretch?
JOE FANN | Aug 1, 2022
Fann: With Julio out, Mariners need slumping players to step up

The Mariners' offense was already struggling before Julio Rodríguez injured his wrist. Joe Fann details the players who now need to step up.
JOE FANN | Jul 28, 2022
Fann: Cal Raleigh is coming up huge, but Mariners need better backup

Cal Raleigh has emerged as one of the most valuable players on the Mariners' roster, but has to do both with his production and the drop-off when he isn't playing.
JOE FANN | Jul 26, 2022
Fann’s Seahawks Preview: 8 players with uncertain, important upside

The Seahawks' big question is at quarterback, but they need answers at several other positions. Joe Fann looks at eight potential X-factors.
JOE FANN | Jul 21, 2022
Fann’s midseason Mariners awards: Seattle’s MVP, Cy Young and more

Before the red-hot Seattle Mariners begin the second half of the season, Joe Fann hands out his 2022 midseason awards, including team MVP.
JOE FANN | Jul 18, 2022
Fann: Mariners’ Julio Rodríguez reminds us why we cherish homegrown superstars

Mariners rookie phenom Julio Rodríguez will garner plenty of attention during the MLB All-Star festivities, but he's already grown into a Seattle favorite.
JOE FANN | Jul 14, 2022
Fann: Red-hot Mariners’ pitchers — and man behind them — deserve their flowers

The Mariners' run of success owes a lot of credit to the pitching staff, and the pitching staff owes credit to its coach, Pete Woodworth.
JOE FANN | Jul 11, 2022
Fann: Mariners are again worthy of your emotional investment

In Joe Fann's debut column for SeattleSports.com, he shares why this Mariners team has earned buy-in from the Seattle fanbase.