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🚨 Maye Day, Maye Day 🚨

Sep 10, 2026

🚨 Maye Day, Maye Day 🚨

Do not taunt the End Zone of Destiny. Do not tempt fate in that particular corner of Seattle's stadium, either.

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At least look like you care

Sep 8, 2026

At least look like you care

As football season begins, Seattle's baseball team looks like it can't wait for the season to end.

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Does Jason Myers pass the sniff test?

Sep 1, 2026

Does Jason Myers pass the sniff test?

I have a theory that kickers are like milk: Once they've turned you've got to throw 'em out. So where do we stand with Jason Myers?

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A matter of balls and strikes

Aug 28, 2026

A matter of balls and strikes

Turns out that Anthropic's AI model can't hold a candle to me when it comes to knowing the Mariners' history of testicular injuries.

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Too ugly to ignore

Aug 19, 2026

Too ugly to ignore

There's a clarity that comes from losses as embarrassing as the one Seattle just suffered in Milwaukee.

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Law & Order: NFL

Aug 14, 2026

Law & Order: NFL

When it comes to players accused of crimes, justice doesn't have all that much to do with the decisions NFL teams make.

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A-Rod is not exactly the prodigal son

Aug 5, 2026

A-Rod is not exactly the prodigal son

Seattle might very well be ready to welcome Alex Rodriguez back this weekend. I'm not, though, and I kinda hope others feel the same way.

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The problem with the Luis Castillo deal

Aug 3, 2026

The problem with the Luis Castillo deal

The Mariners remain so budget conscious they must rob Peter to pay Paul or -- in this case -- trade Castillo to create spending room.

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Analyzing my tendency to overanalyze

Aug 22, 2025

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Analyzing my tendency to overanalyze

I wish I could take high-school NIL deals at face value. I really do. But I can't help but think about where this will wind up leading.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
I saw a sliver of my childhood self

Aug 18, 2025

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8 min read

I saw a sliver of my childhood self

A quick conversation with my neighbor's nephew hit pretty close to home and had me digging through my own keepsakes to find something to pass along.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
Victor Robles's apology grade: C-

Aug 18, 2025

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Victor Robles's apology grade: C-

It wasn't the sorriest apology I've ever read. That doesn't mean it was good, though, as the Mariners outfielder spent entirely too much time talking about himself.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
The Dang Apology 2.0

Aug 15, 2025

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4 min read

The Dang Apology 2.0

Turns out I need to adjust my not-yet-patented "Guide to Good Apologies" after a Bay Area chef showed the danger that comes when you can't seem to shut up.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
Know when to say when

Aug 15, 2025

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11 min read

Know when to say when

When you're finished saying you're sorry, you should stop talking. Seriously. Just shut up.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
🧹 Seattle's Legion of Broom 🧹

Aug 11, 2025

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6 min read

🧹 Seattle's Legion of Broom 🧹

While the Mariners were in the midst of a second straight sweep, I was providing a poop bag for a famous and amazing lady who is apparently a neighbor.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
A distinct lack of empathy on my part

Aug 8, 2025

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8 min read

A distinct lack of empathy on my part

I should feel bad for the young gymnast whose attempt to buy Babe Ruth's old apartment was snuffed. I'm finding it hard, though.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
'I'm trying Ringo. I'm trying real hard.'

Aug 6, 2025

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6 min read

'I'm trying Ringo. I'm trying real hard.'

How a scene from "Pulp Fiction" captures my current attempt to maintain my brain-dead enthusiasm for the Mariners recent acquisitions.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
A memorable homecoming

Aug 4, 2025

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8 min read

A memorable homecoming

My six days in Seattle started with a meal that had special meaning and ended with a reminder of how fun baseball can be in that city.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
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DANNY O’NEIL

A veteran sports journalist and accidental radio host, I show founders, entrepreneurs and aspiring executives how to connect with an audience, building their personal brands and creating awareness of their expertise.

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