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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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Diary of a Mariners fan

Aug 3, 2026

Diary of a Mariners fan

Why did Seattle let Colt Emerson struggle for so freaking long?

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A thoroughly offensive Seahawks draft

Apr 28, 2025

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A thoroughly offensive Seahawks draft

I don't mean that in a bad way, though. Seattle spent an unprecedented number of picks on that side of the ball, which tells us a number of things about this team's direction.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
Mel-low out, dude

Apr 28, 2025

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Mel-low out, dude

If you threw an on-air fit like Mel Kiper Jr. did on Saturday, you'd probably be embarrassed. That's only because you possess some degree of self-awareness, though.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
Mariners stick it to Toronto

Apr 21, 2025

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Mariners stick it to Toronto

Seattle has a suddenly potent lineup, the Seahawks are again threatening to pass at quarterback and Cal Raleigh finds himself in another international incident.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
The issue was time not money

Apr 4, 2025

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The issue was time not money

Geno Smith's new extension in Las Vegas makes it clear that the sticking point with the Seahawks wasn't the cash, but the level of commitment.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
Disaster (narrowly) averted

Mar 31, 2025

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Disaster (narrowly) averted

Seattle's pitching looked every bit as good as advertised. That wasn't enough to outweigh an offense that was sparse.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
Some people need to grow up

Mar 24, 2025

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Some people need to grow up

UConn's coach and West Virginia's governor are just two names on a long list of folks who need to learn to take an 'L.'

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
John Schneider's calculated gamble

Mar 17, 2025

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John Schneider's calculated gamble

Seattle's GM didn't splurge on free-agent OL help. He did do something that was out of character for him with two of Seattle's most recent additions, however.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
John Schneider's cast-iron fortitude

Mar 12, 2025

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John Schneider's cast-iron fortitude

You can question a number of things about Seattle's general manager. His willingness to put his butt on the line, however, is not one of them.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
Poll position: Your reaction

Mar 12, 2025

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Poll position: Your reaction

I asked The Apostrophians to provide their reactions to this week's changes, and did they ever respond.

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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