Mike Salk

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Mike Salk is host of Seattle Sports' Brock & Salk from 6-10 a.m. He helped launch Seattle Sports in 2009 and returned to the station in 2014 after a year away. He lives in Seattle with his wife, two daughters and French bulldog. Follow Mike: @TheMikeSalk

Salk: Why I’ve grown a new appreciation for hockey as a parent

Mike Salk describes how watching his daughter play hockey has helped him appreciate the sport in a different way.
8 hours ago

Salk: What will decide if Geno Smith returns with Seahawks in ’25

If Geno Smith isn't back as Seattle Seahawks QB in 2025, Mike Salks says there will be four major contributing factors.
9 days ago

Salk: To be successful this offseason, Mariners’ need to pivot

The Seattle Mariners' "DDT" philosophy is a method that guides the organization, but it's not the right method for this particular offseason.
28 days ago

Salk: The 3 Mariners to watch as surprise trade candidates

Every year, we see a surprise or two around MLB's winter meetings, and Mike Salk sees three Seattle Mariners players who could be dealt in that kind of move.
1 month ago

Salk: No thanks on a Mariners trade for 3B Alec Bohm

Mike Salk explains why he's against the idea of the Seattle Mariners trading for Phillies All-Star Alec Bohm, and shares some alternatives he'd rather see.
1 month ago

Salk: Seahawks’ Macdonald just may be the ‘Shanahan tree killer’

The Seattle Seahawks win on the road over the 49ers has set off frustration in San Francisco with coach Kyle Shanahan. Credit Mike Macdonald's defense.
2 months ago

Salk: It’s time for the Mariners to trade a pitcher – but which one?

Mike Salk has reached the point where he's saying the Seattle Mariners need to trade a pitcher for hitting. The answer of which one may be a surprise.
2 months ago

Salk: Richard Sherman is right about what Seahawks need – kinda

Richard Sherman made an observation about the Seattle Seahawks on his podcast that is right, although maybe not for the reason he thinks.
3 months ago

Salk: Rooting again for Russell Wilson was fun, even if scars remain

For the first time in years, Mike Salk was rooting for Russell Wilson on Sunday. And his play in his Steelers debut was a reminder of the good times in Seattle, even if his words weren't.
3 months ago

Salk: Why Seahawks should explore a DK Metcalf trade

With the NFL trade deadline just three weeks away, Mike Salk breaks down three reasons the Seattle Seahawks should consider dealing DK Metcalf.
3 months ago

Salk: Why Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald’s career really starts now

It's five games into Mike Macdonald’s career as Seattle Seahawks coach, and in some ways, it feels like it’s just about to start. But for real this time.
3 months ago

Salk: 4 questions Seahawks can answer in big challenge vs Lions

The Seattle Seahawks' Monday Night Football meeting with the Detroit Lions will be a fantastic opportunity to learn more about this team and what they're capable of.
4 months ago

Salk: There’s a lot to like already about Seahawks’ Mike Macdonald

It's not just what coach Mike Macdonald has his Seattle Seahawks doing on the field that is refreshing, writes Mike Salk.
4 months ago

Salk: The Seahawks played their best defensive game in years

The Seattle Seahawks looked modernized on defense in Sunday's season-opening win, and four players in particular stood out to Mike Salk.
4 months ago

Salk: The 3 things Mariners need to prioritize to fix their offense

Whatever the Seattle Mariners have tried on offense the last two seasons has not worked, so Mike Salk details what will help them.
4 months ago

Salk: Who can unlock Julio? Why Edgar Martinez has a shot

The new Seattle Mariners hitting coach could be what Julio Rodríguez needs to play to his potential down the stretch.
5 months ago

Salk: Making sense of the Mariners’ Scott Servais era ending

Mike Salk breaks down why understanding the Seattle Mariners' decision to move on from manager Scott Servais doesn't make it easy to take.
5 months ago

Salk: Should Julio Rodríguez take a page out of Randy Arozarena’s book?

Watching Randy Arozarena for the past few weeks with the Seattle Mariners has given Mike Salk a hypothesis about Julio Rodríguez.
5 months ago

Salk: Mike Macdonald has made Seahawks downright interesting

New head coach Mike Macdonald tops Brock and Salk's list of the 25 most intriguing Seahawks. Mike Salk explains why he was the choice.
5 months ago

Salk: Focus has been lacking for Mariners during their funk

Mike Salk digs into what he's been seeing from the struggling Seattle Mariners since they returned from the All-Star break.
6 months ago

Salk: The bats Mariners could pursue in limited trade market

The state of the standings is holding back the MLB trade market, which could make matters tough for the Seattle Mariners.
6 months ago

Salk: Mariners have two types of hitters to target at trade deadline

Should the Seattle Mariners make a trade for a struggling hitter with a big name, or a lesser-known one who is producing now? Mike Salk says yes to both.
6 months ago

Salk: The Griffeys, the Brons, and the joy of father-son teammates

LeBron and Bronny James becoming Lakers teammates brings to mind the Griffeys' time with the Mariners, and what it's like to be teammates with a family member.
7 months ago

Salk: With stocked farm system, Mariners can have cake and eat it too

The Seattle Mariners' farm system is turning heads again, and at an opportune time for the team leading the AL West.
8 months ago