Brock & Salk, 6-10 a.m. on Seattle Sports

BROCK AND SALK | Apr 2, 2018

Mike Salk’s Mariners observations from their opening series victory

Mike Salk shares observations from the Mariners' successful opening series, including Dee Gordon's hops, what he's seeing from of Robinson Cano and why he can't find a comparison for Mitch Haniger.

BROCK AND SALK | Mar 23, 2018

Mike Salk’s top 10 reasons to be excited about the Mariners’ season

From James Paxton growing into an ace to Dee Gordon's speed, arm and smile, it was easy for 710 ESPN Seattle's Mike Salk to come up with 10 reasons to be excited about the Mariners.

BROCK AND SALK | Mar 21, 2018

Salk: Why I like the Seahawks’ signing of offensive lineman D.J. Fluker

The signing of offensive lineman D.J. Fluker can help the Seahawks be who they say they want to be, writes 710 ESPN Seattle's Mike Salk.

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS | Mar 16, 2018

Salk: Would I trade Earl Thomas for a 1st and a 3rd? It’s time

With the Seahawks reportedly looking for a trade partner that can give up two high-round draft picks for Earl Thomas, Mike Salk explains why he believes Seattle should be ready to make that move.

BROCK AND SALK | Mar 8, 2018

Salk’s Mariners observations: Gordon glides in OF, Haniger has star potential

Mike Salk shares his observations from Mariners spring training, including Dee Gordon's smooth transition to center field and what is so impressive about Mitch Haniger.

BROCK AND SALK | Feb 27, 2018

Salk: Seattle has high bar to meet with NHL season ticket drive

Mike Salk doesn't just want the NHL's season ticket drive in Seattle to be a success. He sees it as an opportunity to show the NHL that we are not only ready, but pumped beyond belief.

BROCK AND SALK | Feb 26, 2018

Mike Salk’s Good News, Bad News: Mariners spring training so far

Mariners spring training hasn't been at a loss for stories, whether it's injuries to players including Ryon Healy or Dee Gordon's impressive showing in early games.

BOB, GROZ AND TOM | Jan 30, 2018

Practicality should rule for Seahawks in deciding if they’ll trade Earl Thomas

How do two out of three people want the Seahawks to keep Earl Thomas? Have they learned nothing from Felix Hernandez, Kam Chancellor and others who broke down after extensions?

BROCK AND SALK | Jan 23, 2018

The Seahawks beat the NFC champion Eagles; does that make you feel better?

The Seahawks beat the Eagles in Week 13. Now that Philadelphia has made the Super Bowl, does it make you feel better about the state of Seattle's team?

BROCK AND SALK | Jan 11, 2018

Salk: After last 2 seasons, Pete Carroll’s actions were needed on Seahawks’ coaching staff

With disharmony in the locker room in 2016 and a loss of identity in 2017, Mike Salk said it should be easy to agree that the Seahawks were a mess and Pete Carroll needed to take action.

BROCK AND SALK | Jan 3, 2018

Salk: I can’t agree with 2 things Pete Carroll said about Seahawks’ season

While Pete Carroll's optimism is usually comforting to Seahawks fans, two things the Seahawks coach said Tuesday on Brock and Salk didn't sit right with Mike Salk.

BROCK AND SALK | Dec 28, 2017

Salk: The Seahawks’ issues started when they traded for Jimmy Graham

When the Seahawks sent Max Unger to New Orleans as part of a deal that brought back Jimmy Graham, they got away from their identity and tried to become more of a finesse team.

BROCK AND SALK | Dec 19, 2017

Salk: Time for the Seahawks to trade Russell Wilson? That’s a bad idea

Calls for the Seahawks to trade Russell Wilson appeared after Sunday's 42-7 loss to the Rams. Mike Salk is uniquely qualified to explain why that is a bad idea.

BROCK AND SALK | Dec 5, 2017

Salk: I am ready to believe ‘franchise-changing player’ Shohei Ohtani to the Mariners is possible

Mike Salk writes that he truly believes that if you take Shohei Ohtani's apparent desire to play in a smaller West Coast city seriously, that makes the Mariners by far his best choice.

BROCK AND SALK | Nov 20, 2017

Salk: If the Seahawks have lost Kam Chancellor, his leadership will be missed the most

Kam Chancellor may not play the rest of the season, or ever again for the Seahawks. And while he's made a big impact on the field, Mike Salk writes that it's his leadership in the locker room that has left the biggest mark.

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS | Oct 31, 2017

Salk: Seahawks look to get back to their identity with Duane Brown

Duane Brown is a do-everything left tackle, and his addition sends a few clear messages by the Seahawks, writes Mike Salk of 710 ESPN Seattle's Brock and Salk.

BROCK AND SALK | Oct 26, 2017

Salk: Will NBA’s successful scripted soap opera infect other sports?

The NBA doesn't have much competitive balance, but the league is growing thanks to a strategy that draws from scripted soap operas. Mike Salk just hopes others sports don't follow suit.

BROCK AND SALK | Oct 5, 2017

Salk: I’ve learned enough about Cam Newton to stop defending him

Mike Salk has defended Cam Newton in the past, but in the past week the Panthers QB has said two things that have taught Salk he's no longer worth defending.

BROCK AND SALK | Oct 3, 2017

Salk: Seahawks may finally have some new stars on the verge

It's been a while since the Seahawks had new stars emerge, but big performances by J.D. McKissick and Justin Coleman on Sunday has Mike Salk wondering if that's around the corner.

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS | Sep 18, 2017

Salk: Russell Wilson didn’t throw great against 49ers, but he showed why he’s valuable to Seahawks

It feels like we have gone back to the days when everyone was judging Russell Wilson against perfection instead of against the rest of the league – otherwise known as reality.

BROCK AND SALK | Sep 13, 2017

Salk: New arena at Seattle Center could bring NHL by 2020, and that’s reason to be excited

The City of Seattle's decision to have OVG build a new arena under the roof of KeyArena has plenty of critics, but the prospect of Seattle having an NHL team by 2020 is reason enough for Mike Salk to be excited.

BROCK AND SALK | Aug 23, 2017

Salk: Seahawks might actually rally around Michael Bennett, Justin Britt

With one sitting during the national anthem and the other standing by him in support, I believe Michael Bennett and Justin Britt have an opportunity to galvanize the Seahawks.

BROCK AND SALK | Oct 28, 2016

With potential hurdles in Chris Hansen’s SoDo plan, KeyArena renovation is worth considering

While Chris Hansen's SoDo arena proposal makes a ton of sense, looking at a renovation of KeyArena would only help Seattle's case to bring NBA and NHL teams to town.