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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 | Dec 5, 2022
Salk: 10 options for the Mariners to complete their outfield

The Mariners have made three notable additions, and the fourth should be an outfielder. Mike Salk breaks down who the targets could be.
BROCK AND SALK | Dec 2, 2022
Salk: Take a breath — how to understand Mariners’ approach to improving

What was Jerry Dipoto getting at about the Mariners' approach to payroll during his Seattle Sports show Thursday? Mike Salk puts it all into perspective.
BROCK AND SALK | Nov 16, 2022
Salk: Time to give parent of Seahawks’ success, Jody Allen, proper credit

It's time to give Seahawks owner Jody Allen the credit she deserves for Seattle's success this year, Mike Salk writes for SeattleSports.com.
BROCK AND SALK | Nov 10, 2022
Salk: Mariners’ route from good to great may not be big free agents

This is a big offseason for the Mariners, but free agency may not be where they make noise. The World Series champs are a good example why.
BROCK AND SALK | Nov 1, 2022
Salk: Geno Smith, the ‘E Word,’ and why he’s better than the best for Seahawks

Geno Smith has been elite for the Seahawks at QB this year, but it goes even further than that, as Mike Salk explains in his latest column.
BROCK AND SALK | Oct 23, 2022
Salk: 3 biggest reasons Seahawks have played way into 1st place

The Seahawks made a statement with their win over the Chargers to move into the NFC West lead. Mike Salk breaks down why they've surprised.
BROCK AND SALK | Oct 18, 2022
Salk: The 4 biggest things the Mariners accomplished

The 2022 season was a meaningful one for the Mariners, even if it ended in a tough loss. Mike Salk breaks down what they accomplished.
BROCK AND SALK | Oct 13, 2022
Salk: The 3 reasons Mariners are down 2-0 in ALDS to Astros

Mike Salk breaks down why the Mariners sit a loss away from the end of their season after dropping two games in Houston to start the ALDS.
BROCK AND SALK | Oct 11, 2022
Salk: Who gets blame for Mariners’ Game 1 collapse? It’s complicated

The Mariners couldn't close out Game 1 of the ALDS despite leading the Astros 7-3 going into the eighth inning. Mike Salk examines what went wrong.
BROCK AND SALK | Oct 8, 2022
Salk: Russell Wilson a poser? He’s trying to be the QB he’s not

Is Russell Wilson really a poser? He's certainly trying to be something he's not with the Broncos instead of the QB he was for the Seahawks.
BROCK AND SALK | Oct 4, 2022
Salk: What separates playoff-bound Mariners from M’s teams that fell short

How did these Mariners get it right when their previous 20 teams all came short of the playoffs? Mike Salk breaks it down.
BROCK AND SALK | Sep 27, 2022
Salk: 5 keys for Mariners to finish playoff push in final 10 games

The Mariners are closing in on clinching a playoff spot, but they're coming off a brutal road trip. Mike Salk breaks down what they need to do.
BROCK AND SALK | Sep 21, 2022
Salk: Rooting against Russell Wilson, Broncos easy for Seahawks fans — and fun

Every time the Broncos lose this season helps the Seahawks, so it’s easy to root against them. But that's just one reason to root against them, writes Mike Salk.
BROCK AND SALK | Sep 11, 2022
Salk: Mariners have something special — and different — going on

It's too early know the significance of the Mariners' comeback win over Atlanta, but it may have signified the beginning of contention.
BROCK AND SALK | Sep 2, 2022
Salk: Why Russell Wilson gave Broncos a break he wouldn’t have given Seahawks

Russell Wilson has a new deal with the Broncos, and it's one Mike Salk says gives them a break the Seahawks wouldn't have gotten -- all because of control.
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS | Jul 25, 2022
Salk: Seahawks’ 6 biggest storylines as they enter a new era

Seahawks training camp is upon us, and the 2022 season will be full of storylines as the franchise enters a new era without Russell Wilson and Bobby Wagner.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 12, 2022
Salk: This trade deadline for Mariners is different — now is time to buy

The Mariners have the same 45-42 record through 87 games that they had last year. But this year is different, and it needs to be reflected at the trade deadline.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 21, 2022
Salk: 4 things Mariners need revealed by this season’s struggles

What are the scuffling Seattle Mariners missing? Mike Salk sees four things that they need to find and add to their roster.
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS | Jun 9, 2022
Salk’s 10 Seahawks minicamp observations: Geno Smith gets 1st shot as starting QB

Seattle Sports' Mike Salk attended Seahawks' mandatory minicamp this week and shared his 10 biggest observations, including on the QB battle.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 25, 2022
Salk: Julio Rodríguez is ‘the truth’ Mariners haven’t had in a long time

The Mariners will make the playoffs in the next few years, writes Mike Salk, and he makes that claim for one reason: Julio Rodríguez is the truth.
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS | May 4, 2022
Salk: The Seahawks had good reason to pass on QBs in NFL Draft

The Seahawks are being criticized for not drafting a QB last weekend. But to Mike Salk, their decision makes perfect sense.
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS | Apr 19, 2022
Salk: Two simple Seahawks NFL Draft scenarios for first two rounds

The Seahawks need to keep it simple with their top three picks in the draft, according to Mike Salk, who has two scenarios that fit the bill.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Apr 1, 2022
Salk: Nothing more important for Mariners than for Jarred Kelenic to succeed

While Jarred Kelenic and Julio Rodríguez could be a dynamic duo for the Mariners, Mike Salk explains why there is more urgency for Kelenic in 2022.
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS | Mar 24, 2022
Salk: 6 reasons Seahawks should give QB Colin Kaepernick a look

Mike Salk thinks the Seahawks should work out QB Colin Kaepernick and give him a fair shot to see if he's still up to par as a starter.