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Seahawks Jamal Adams...
Brandon Gustafson

Seahawks Takeaways: T.J. Watt does what Jamal Adams didn’t

The Steelers got big plays from their star defender while the Seahawks did not in a 23-20 loss in Week 6, dropping Seattle to 2-4 in 2021.
3 years ago
Mariners Mitch Haniger, Jarred Kelenic...
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Is the future of the Mariners’ outfield as set as we thought?

The outfield is where the Mariners appeared to have the brightest future entering 2021, but the way the season played out changed some things.
3 years ago
Seattle Kraken...
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Despite debut loss, Seattle Kraken look like they will win fans over

The Seattle Kraken came away with a loss in their first game, but they showed that they're a team to invest in, Brandon Gustafson writes.
3 years ago
Seahawks Geno Smith...
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Seahawks Takeaways: Geno Smith’s efforts, Russell Wilson’s finger, defense’s issues

The Seahawks fell to 2-3 after a big loss to the Rams. Brandon Gustafson looks at the big moments from the 26-17 defeat at home.
3 years ago
Mariners Scott Servais...
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Mariners’ run was magical, but they need to add at 3 positions to build on it

Baseball is back in Seattle after the Mariners' first 90-win season in 18 years. But they need to capitalize with moves at three spots this offseason. Brandon Gustafson takes a close look.
3 years ago
Seahawks Alex Collins...
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Seahawks beat 49ers 28-21: The numbers that stand out from the win

What numbers and statistics do you need to know about the Seahawks' big 28-21 win over the 49ers? Brandon Gustafson has you covered.
3 years ago
Mariners...
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Mariners Playoff Scenarios: Seattle needs win and help Sunday to advance

The Mariners are still alive after Saturday's win, and they now have a few possibilities to keep their season alive if they win on Sunday.
3 years ago
Mariners...
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Mariners By the Numbers: A close look at surge toward playoffs

What numbers help tell the story of the 2021 Mariners as they get closer and closer to a wild card spot? Brandon Gustafson breaks it down.
3 years ago
Seahawks Vikings...
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Seahawks Takeaways: Defense the big issue again, but offense is lacking

Another week, another disappointing loss for the Seahawks. Brandon Gustafson looks at what went wrong against the Minnesota Vikings.
3 years ago
Seahawks Titans...
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Good, Bad and Ugly: What stands out from Seahawks’ loss to Titans

The Seahawks' loss to the Titans offered a bit of everything when it comes to positives and negatives. Brandon Gustafson breaks it down.
3 years ago
Seahawks Rasheem Green...
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Seahawks Takeaways: Surprising defensive standout, great debut for Waldron in Week 1 win

The Seahawks had a comfortable 28-16 win over the Colts, and there were plenty of standouts on both sides of the ball in the 2021 opener.
3 years ago
Seahawks RB Alex Collins...
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Who shined for Seahawks’ offense in preseason finale win over Chargers

The Seahawks wrapped up their preseason against the Chargers. Brandon Gustafson looks at what stood out on offense for Seattle.
3 years ago
Seahawks CB John Reid...
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Seahawks trade for CB John Reid, bring back TE Luke Willson

The Seahawks are making a change at cornerback, one of their least deep positions, and bringing fan favorite TE Luke Willson back into the fold.
3 years ago
Seahawks LB Jordyn Brooks...
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Stock Up, Stock Down: Who shined, who didn’t for Seahawks vs Broncos

The Seahawks' preseason game against the Denver Broncos was lopsided, but it still saw many Seattle players see their stocks go up and down.
3 years ago
Mariners LHP Marco Gonzales...
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Mariners Takeaways: Marco Gonzales continues brilliant pitching run, but bats still cold

The Mariners haven't hit much recently, but stellar pitching like Thursday's outing by Marco Gonzales has kept them competitive.
3 years ago
Mariners RHP Diego Castillo...
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Mariners get closer Diego Castillo in trade with Rays for Chargois, prospect

The Mariners have a new late-inning reliever as they've acquired Rays closer Diego Castillo for JT Chargois and prospect Austin Shenton.
3 years ago
Mariners IF Abraham Toro...
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Mariners Takeaways: Trade addition Abraham Toro’s strong 1st impression

The Mariners dropped their series against Houston but still had a successful homestand, and newcomer Abraham Toro has gone right to work.
3 years ago
Mariners MLB Draft...
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Mariners Draft Preview: High schoolers who could buck Seattle’s college trend

The Mariners haven't drafted a high schooler in the first round under Jerry Dipoto, but there are some guys who could cause that to change.
3 years ago
Mariners draft...
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Mariners Draft Preview: Who to watch for if M’s make it 4 straight college pitchers

The Mariners have drafted college pitchers in the first round of the last three drafts. Could Seattle make it four straight in 2021?
3 years ago
Mariners RHP Logan Gilbert...
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Mariners Takeaways: The good, bad and ugly from series vs Yankees

What went right and wrong for the Mariners in their series loss to the Yankees? Brandon Gustafson looks at Logan Gilbert's gem and problems encountered by the lineup and rotation.
3 years ago
Mariners MLB Draft...
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Mariners Draft Preview: College hitters Seattle could target in 1st round

The Mariners haven't drafted a college hitter in the first round since 2017, but if they go that route in 2021, we have three names to watch.
3 years ago
Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto...
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Mariners MLB Draft Primer: What to expect when Seattle picks at No. 12

The 2021 MLB Draft is almost here. In his first draft preview, Brandon Gustafson looks at what the Mariners have done under GM Jerry Dipoto.
3 years ago
Mariners RF Mitch Haniger...
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How the Mariners stayed hot on the road: 3 things that stand out

The Mariners kept rolling on the road, winning series over the rising White Sox and Blue Jays. We look at the biggest takeaways from the trip.
3 years ago
Mariners RHP Chris Flexen...
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Mariners Takeaways: Diving into Seattle’s impressive 7-2 homestand

The Mariners had quite the homestand, winning seven of nine games. Brandon Gustafson of 710Sports.com looks closer at the starting pitchers and J.P. Crawford.
3 years ago