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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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The NCAA dug its own grave

Jun 9, 2026

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The NCAA dug its own grave

The NCAA has rendered itself toothless because it refused to adapt its system of governance to the new realities of college sports.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
💥 Quick fix to the piggyback problem

May 29, 2026

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💥 Quick fix to the piggyback problem

We've got a perception problem that I believe would be fixed immediately by proclaiming Luis "The Rock" Castillo and "Twice as Nice" Bryce Miller the tag-team champions of MLB.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
My dark side is alive and well

May 22, 2026

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My dark side is alive and well

Hearing the Oklahoma City Thunder's broadcast team react to the that team's Game 1 loss reminded me of how good it feels to hear that franchise lose.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil

Grudgery

A grown-up's guide to getting over hurt feelings
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May 22, 2026

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A grown-up's guide to getting over hurt feelings

I tend to cling to every perceived slight or implied disrespect. I came across an interview this week that showed the benefits I could get by using words to explain how I feel.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
Opting out of the 'Hot Take Olympics'

May 18, 2026

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Opting out of the 'Hot Take Olympics'

I was all ready to point out the flaws I saw in a recent Seattle Times. Then I changed my mind, which means I'm at risk of becoming a more mature person.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
A horrible no good very bad series

May 18, 2026

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A horrible no good very bad series

The best thing you can say about the Mariners right now is that they play in the worst division of an uninspiring American League.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
The Mariners' 🐂 🖊️ problems

May 6, 2026

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The Mariners' 🐂 🖊️ problems

If only the issues with Andrés Muñoz were as easy to solve as my Lucky Lager-like pictogram about Seattle's bullpen problems.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
🎩 Cheers to nine years of sobriety

Apr 30, 2026

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🎩 Cheers to nine years of sobriety

When I quit drinking in 2017, it felt like an admission of weakness. It unlocked a strength I never would have had otherwise.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
John Schneider loves him some RBs

Apr 24, 2026

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John Schneider loves him some RBs

Some people remain certain the Seahawks are screwing up their drafts. I, on the other hand, am willing to admit that I've been beaten.

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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