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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 Internet is awful, Part 35,623

Apr 17, 2026

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The Internet is awful, Part 35,623

A day later, I'm still fuming about the day Mariners announcer Angie Mentink was subjected to especially because I don't think she did anything wrong.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
🎪 If you're going to cover the circus

Apr 13, 2026

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10 min read

🎪 If you're going to cover the circus

You can't sleep with the elephants, which is why photographs of an NFL coach and a reporter have caused quite a stir inside my former profession.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
💔 A heartbreaking glove story

Apr 9, 2026

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4 min read

💔 A heartbreaking glove story

The Mariners' infield defense was a letdown on Wednesday, but on the plus side, I found a way to let go of something that bothered me.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil

Grudgery

Somebody's got a grudge ... against me?

Apr 6, 2026

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Somebody's got a grudge ... against me?

The shoe is on the other foot this week as I figure out what to do after a former co-worker addressed me in a fairly pointed video.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
🤖 The umpire's new overlord

Apr 2, 2026

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7 min read

🤖 The umpire's new overlord

Big Brother now has the final word on balls and strikes in baseball, and I've thoroughly enjoyed watching the guys behind the plate get humbled.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
The evolution of being televised

Mar 30, 2026

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9 min read

The evolution of being televised

Were you wondering where to watch the Mariners? You weren't alone, and that uncertainty is the result of a seismic changes in how we will watch sports.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
I'm not sorry for hurting their feelings

Mar 25, 2026

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8 min read

I'm not sorry for hurting their feelings

With the NBA inching its way back toward Seattle, someone in Oklahoma City decided that he wants an apology. OK. Here you go.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
🎲 An absolutely terrible gambling story

Mar 23, 2026

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9 min read

🎲 An absolutely terrible gambling story

I finally got around to reading this magazine story everyone has been buzzing about, and I stepped into a steaming pile of abject hackery.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
🤝 A feeling I just can't shake

Mar 11, 2026

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7 min read

🤝 A feeling I just can't shake

I'm not certain how mad Randy Arozarena is or isn't about Cal Raleigh declining a handshake. I'm certain some Mariner fans will be furious I'm bringing it up, though.

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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