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Jan 14, 2020

Major League Baseball, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

Major League Baseball has witnessed an epic spending spree among its contending teams this offseason. Simultaneously, a lot of noteworthy players were non-tendered, who remain on the open market in addition to ...

Felix Hernandez is Not a Postseason-Caliber Starter

Tom Dorsa

Jul 9, 2018

Opinions & Predictions, Seattle Mariners

The Seattle Mariners hold the longest postseason drought in North American major professional sports, but in 2018, they currently hold the number-two spot in the American League Wild Card race. It has been 17 y...

Jacob DeGrom and Tough-Luck Pitchers From Seasons Past

Jeff J. Snider

Jun 5, 2018

Baseball History, Features, New York Mets

Jacob deGrom is currently 4-0, which, if you care about pitcher win/loss records, is pretty good. Of course, that 4-0 record comes in 12 starts, leaving him with eight no-decisions. In those eight games, the Ne...

The Curious Case of Mariners’ Felix Hernandez

Jason Kelly

Apr 16, 2018

Opinions & Predictions, Seattle Mariners, Statistics

Felix Hernandez pitched well in a loss to the Oakland Athletics this passed Sunday, going 6.2 innings while notching seven strike outs. His only blunder was surrendering a 2-run home run to Jed Lowrie, which wo...

Seattle Mariners Wish List for 2017

Kyle Head

Nov 11, 2016

Features, Offseason, Seattle Mariners

The Seattle Mariners were on the verge of their first postseason berth since 2001 this past season but fell just short. With their core four of Felix Hernandez, Nelson Cruz, Robinson Cano, and Kyle Seager under...

What’s Behind the Mariners’ Success?

Christoph Ludwig

Jun 2, 2016

Features, Opinions & Predictions, Seattle Mariners

The Seattle Mariners averaged 98 wins per season from 2000-2003, including 116 victories in 2001, setting the American League record and tying the MLB record set by the Chicago Cubs in 1906. Since 2004, the Mar...

Mariners Seeing Red this Weekend

Kyle Head

May 20, 2016

Headlines, Seattle Mariners

The Seattle Mariners are visiting the Cincinnati Reds this weekend sitting in first place in the American League West. Yes, it is the weekend before Memorial Day and the M's are in first. Why is this a big deal...

Five Reasons I’m Enjoying Screaming at the Seattle Mariners

Gabriel Bogart

May 10, 2016

Features, Headlines, Opinions & Predictions, Seattle Mariners

Over the last couple of weeks, when I'm able to plop down in front of a Seattle Mariners game, I've noticed myself exhibiting some odd behavior. I'm screaming at the TV. No, that's not what is so odd. I'm holle...

Felix Hernandez, King of the Bronx

Kyle Head

Apr 15, 2016

Features, Headlines, Seattle Mariners

Doug Heffernan may be the King of Queens but is Felix Hernandez the King of the Bronx? The numbers say he is. Hernandez is scheduled to take the mound Saturday afternoon against the New York Yankees for the ...

Seattle Mariners Spring Training Preview

Kyle Head

Feb 13, 2016

Features, Headlines, Seattle Mariners

Courtesy: MLB.com The single greatest day of the year is quickly approaching, Opening Day. Another year is upon us and it seems like yesterday that the Kansas City Royals were finishing off the New York Met...

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