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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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Mariners stuck in the middle ... again

Jul 30, 2026

Mariners stuck in the middle ... again

The Seahawks player I'm most interested in watching this month doesn't have much of a chance of playing this year.

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Let us never speak of this again
LockSimple

Apr 4, 2024

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Let us never speak of this again

The Mariners scored two runs in the final 23 innings of a teeth-gnashingly frustrating three-game series against Cleveland.

There are no villains in sports writing
LockSimple

Apr 3, 2024

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There are no villains in sports writing

The moment a writer starts outfitting someone with a black hat, they're leaving themselves open to bias and rank homerism.

Mariners manage to keep the glass half full

Apr 1, 2024

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Mariners manage to keep the glass half full

Three up, three down: Mariners (somehow) split the opening series with Boston despite having two extra-base hits over the final three games.

The Mariners and the uncomfortable dollar
LockSimple

Mar 28, 2024

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The Mariners and the uncomfortable dollar

Seattle is expected to be good. I believe they not only could, but should be better if their owners weren't so willing to sit on their wallets and hope everything goes right.

Three and Out: John Schneider's got a type
LockSimple

Mar 18, 2024

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Three and Out: John Schneider's got a type

When I found out the Seahawks had acquired Sam Howell I thought of Charlie Whitehurst. Hear me out, though: It's not as bad as it sounds.

Capitalism for me, but not for thee

Mar 14, 2024

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Capitalism for me, but not for thee

Nick Saban bemoaning the financial self-interest of today's college football players would be a lot more compelling if he was still coaching at Toledo.

A most active first day of free agency

Mar 12, 2024

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A most active first day of free agency

The Seahawks paid a lot to Leonard Williams, which is fine. They watched Jordyn Brooks leave for relatively little money, which was surprising.

The error of his trade
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Mar 11, 2024

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The error of his trade

The fact that Russell Wilson wound up choosing Pittsburgh shows just how wrong he was to believe that Seattle was holding him back.

Quitting can do a body good

Mar 8, 2024

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Quitting can do a body good

I got a follow from Annie Duke on Thursday, and discovered that a former poker pro and cognitive psychologist had liked an essay I wrote that mentioned her most recent book.

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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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