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Mike Salk

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

BROCK AND SALK | Nov 2, 2023
Salk: Seahawks trade is a big statement — and a bet on Geno Smith

The Seattle Seahawks' big trade for Leonard Williams shows faith from the team in its roster, while also putting the spotlight squarely on quarterback Geno Smith.
BROCK AND SALK | Oct 25, 2023
Salk: Seahawks’ best trade route to help D may not be at edge

Do the Seattle Seahawks need to trade for another edge after losing Uchenna Nwosu? While it wouldn't hurt, Mike Salk has another idea.
BROCK AND SALK | Oct 18, 2023
Salk: Why best thing for Mariners is to trade for Juan Soto

There are many reasons that a trade for Juan Soto this winter would be the perfect fit for the Seattle Mariners, writes Mike Salk.
BROCK AND SALK | Oct 12, 2023
Salk: Why this Seahawks defense is different than we’ve seen in years

Mike Salk doesn't think this is the same Seattle Seahawks defense we've seen in recent years when that side of the ball has struggled.
BROCK AND SALK | Oct 4, 2023
Salk: Mariners fans don’t want a favor – they want a banner

Mike Salk reacts to the Seattle Mariners' end-of-season press conference, including where the messaging did and did not land.
BROCK AND SALK | Sep 29, 2023
Ranked: 5 most surprising things from the Mariners’ season

Mike Salk shares his five biggest surprises from the Seattle Mariners' 2023 season, including the dramatic rise of J.P. Crawford.
BROCK AND SALK | Sep 21, 2023
Salk: 4 ways Wagner’s Seahawks return is an unmitigated success

Bobby Wagner's return to the Seattle Seahawks hasn't been good or great. It's already an unmitigated success, Mike Salk writes.
BROCK AND SALK | Sep 20, 2023
Salk: Who do Mariners need to step up during intense final stretch?

The Seattle Mariners are about to start the most intense 10 days of baseball they have seen in ages. So who do the M's need to see the best out of?
BROCK AND SALK | Sep 13, 2023
Salk: Blaming Pete already? Seahawks coach’s style has tradeoffs

Why does Pete Carroll get blamed at the first sign of trouble? Mike Salk explains a few important things about the Seattle Seahawks coach.
BROCK AND SALK | Aug 27, 2023
Salk: Mariners in 1st place? 3 things brought them here

The Seattle Mariners survived their tough start and sit in first place because of three things, writes Mike Salk: plan, patience and pivots.
BROCK AND SALK | Aug 24, 2023
Salk: What about the Seahawks’ hype is and isn’t fragile

When it comes to the Seattle Seahawks in 2023, it’s hard not to get caught up in the hope. Or is it hype? Mike Salk breaks down five things about this team to determine their fragility.
BROCK AND SALK | Aug 16, 2023
Salk: Do the Mariners have a 9th-inning problem? It’s complicated

With no Paul Sewald and some recent late-inning bullpen issues, do the Seattle Mariners have a 9th-inning problem? Mike Salk breaks it down.
BROCK AND SALK | Aug 9, 2023
Salk: What 3 kinds of bias have to do with this Mariners season

Mike Salk applies the theories of confirmation bias, recency bias, and primacy bias to the 2023 Seattle Mariners season.
BROCK AND SALK | Aug 1, 2023
Salk: Mariners being in between is why deadline was frustrating

Mike Salk explains his frustration with what the Seattle Mariners did at the MLB trade deadline, and why it mostly has to do with their standing.
BROCK AND SALK | Jul 26, 2023
Salk: The Seahawks’ 6 biggest storylines as training camp begins

It's a very different vibe as the Seattle Seahawks go into training camp compared to a year ago. Mike Salk breaks down why with his top six storylines.
UNCATEGORIZED | Jul 21, 2023
Mike’s Travelogue: Flocking to the AZ weather

Once again, the football gods have given us a gift. What could be better than a trip to the desert to see Seattle dominate a division foe?
BROCK AND SALK | Jul 12, 2023
Salk: Mariners’ Julio Rodríguez a rare star who truly plays for the fans

"We're lucky to get to watch an athlete like Julio Rodríguez...he's a player that truly seems to want a relationship with those who adore him."
UNCATEGORIZED | Jul 1, 2023
Mike’s Travelogue: Hold Titan to a Tennessee Good Time

This year, the schedule-makers are giving Seattle fans a chance to sample one of the best hot spots in the U.S.: Nashville.
UNCATEGORIZED | Jun 30, 2023
Mike’s Travelogue: Fly the Gold Standard to the Golden Gates

The best thing about Seattle playing in San(ta Clara) Francisco every year is there is always an excuse to travel to the Bay Area.
BROCK AND SALK | Jun 21, 2023
Salk: Seahawks still need Geno Smith to show one important thing

Quarterback Geno Smith represents an exception on the Seattle Seahawks roster, and the clock is ticking for him to show one thing, writes Mike Salk.
BROCK AND SALK | Jun 15, 2023
Salk: Seahawks look like they’ve found the ‘Goldilocks Zone’ again

The Seattle Seahawks have been searching for the formula they had from 2012-14, when they rose to the top of the league. They may have found it again.
UNCATEGORIZED | May 29, 2023
Mike’s Travelogue: W-Heels up to Dallas

It’s rare to get back-to-back seasons with road trips to Dallas, but that is the case this season for the hometown team.
BROCK AND SALK | May 26, 2023
Salk: Seattle Seahawks observations from Week 1 of OTAs

Mike Salk details his takeaways from Seattle Seahawks OTAs, including thoughts on Devin Bush, the QBs and much more.
UNCATEGORIZED | May 22, 2023
Mike’s Travelogue: LA LA Lots of fun in LA

When there’s a chance to take in a late November football game in LA, it’s a no-brainer for football-centric travel!