Mike Lefko

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Mike Lefko is producer of Wyman and Bob, airing 2-7 p.m. weekdays on Seattle Sports. Additionally, he periodically hosts the Mariners pregame and postgame show. Prior to moving to the Pacific Northwest, Mike was a reporter and TV anchor for a nightly sports show, in addition to hosting and producing a weekly TV show covering UTSA football. He is a seasoned TV and radio play-by-play announcer for college football, basketball, volleyball, baseball, and softball. The graduate of Syracuse University and native of Indiana is an avid hockey fan.

Lefko: Mariners snub reveals what’s wrong with Gold Glove process

Despite ranking at or near the top in several defensive metrics among AL third basemen, the Seattle Mariners' Josh Rojas isn't a Gold Glove finalist.
16 days ago

Requiem for a Mariners Season: The questions that await

How can the Seattle Mariners avoid the problems that held them back in 2023 and 2024? Mike Lefko on three big questions waiting for them.
1 month ago

Lefko: Why you should be encouraged by Seahawks’ offense

The Seattle Seahawks' defense is getting more attention after their Week 1 win, but the offense is also worth looking at – especially when compared to a year ago.
2 months ago

Lefko: Mariners’ next 10 games will answer a season-long question

The Seattle Mariners begin a big 10-game road trip on Friday that may give them an opportunity to make up ground.
2 months ago

Lefko: Julio’s struggles magnify Mariners’ need to add impact bat

What's behind the struggles of Seattle Mariners star Julio Rodríguez? Mike Lefko on how the team's offensive issues are playing into his own.
4 months ago

Lefko: Are Mariners’ chaotic comebacks their path back to October?

The Seattle Mariners' games on Sunday and Monday had diametrically opposed finishes that unveil two end points on the spectrum of possibilities.
5 months ago

Lefko: The message the Seattle Seahawks’ 2024 draft class sends

Mike Lefko details the theme of the Seattle Seahawks' eight-player NFL Draft class, and the way each pick plays into that theme.
6 months ago

Washington Wolfpack brings Arena Football League to Western WA

The Arena Football League, the gold standard of indoor football, has returned with a new team playing in Everett: the Washington Wolfpack.
6 months ago

Lefko on Mariners: 3 reasons for optimism plus an unanswered question

The Seattle Mariners have bounced back, winning five of their last seven games. What stands out as they head back out on the road? Mike Lefko takes a look.
7 months ago

Seahawks’ free agency points to clear direction with 1st-round pick

What does the Seattle Seahawks' activity in free agency tell us about their plans with the No. 16 pick in the first round of the NFL Draft?
8 months ago

Lefko: Why Seahawks’ next OC is likely to come from a Super Bowl staff

There are a number of names to keep an eye on in the Super Bowl who could be the Seattle Seahawks' choice to be their new offensive coordinator.
9 months ago

Lefko: Seahawks leap into unknown with bold yet necessary step

Seattle Sports' Mike Lefko on what stands out as Pete Carroll exits after 14 years as head coach of the Seattle Seahawks.
10 months ago

Lefko: Seahawks risk being stuck in mediocrity, should look for future QB

The most frustrating position to be in the NFL is mediocre. The Seattle Seahawks risk being just that, and should look for their next QB.
11 months ago

Lefko: Seahawks’ 5-game stretch will set course for next 2 seasons

The Seattle Seahawks start a tough five-game stretch this week, and it's a gauntlet that could dictate the future direction of the franchise.
12 months ago

Lefko: Gap closed? How Seahawks, 49ers match up after trade deadline

After the Seattle Seahawks moved ahead of the 49ers in the NFC West, both made big trades this week. Mike Lefko compares the two rivals now.
1 year ago

Lefko: Why Kraken have a little too much in common with ’23 Mariners

There are a lot of parallels between the 0-3-1 Seattle Kraken start and the 2023 Mariners season. Mike Lefko breaks down three.
1 year ago

Lefko: The unexpected boost to Seahawks’ path to NFC contender

The Seattle Seahawks look like a real contender thanks to noticeable improvements in the trenches on both sides of the ball.
1 year ago

Lefko: A rookie is why Mariners’ AL West hopes are still alive

Rookie starter Bryan Woo came up big for the Seattle Mariners this week. Mike Lefko breaks down why his start on Tuesday was so crucial.
1 year ago

How the AL West will be won: How Mariners stack up vs Rangers, Astros

Mike Lefko previews a wild September race for the AL West title between the Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers and Houston Astros.
1 year ago

Lefko: Temper expectations for Seahawks’ 2023 rookie class

The Seattle Seahawks had incredible production from rookies in 2022. Mike Lefko says not to expect anything similar in 2023.
1 year ago

Lefko: National perception of Seahawks reveals ‘great unknown’ for 2023

Our perception is the Seattle Seahawks made significant strides toward the NFL's upper echelon. Mike Lefko says the reality may be different.
1 year ago

Lefko: Seahawks’ best and worst case scenarios for 2023

A lot more went right rather than wrong for the Seattle Seahawks in 2022, so Mike Lefko looks at the best and worst case scenarios for the Hawks in 2023.
1 year ago

Lefko: The Mariners are looking at a season-defining stretch

If the Seattle Mariners are going to make a move in the standings, five series coming up in the next month will be of utmost importance.
1 year ago

Two Seahawks picks will make or break their ’23 draft class

When it comes to the two rookies who could make the biggest difference for the Seattle Seahawks in 2023, it may not be their first-rounders.
2 years ago