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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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The responsible reaction
LockSimple

Jul 21, 2023

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The responsible reaction

Jarred Kelenic's reaction to his mistake is ultimately much more telling and way more important than the fact he made it.

Who's on first?
LockSimple

Jul 17, 2023

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Who's on first?

There's one question that best illustrates just how wide open the NFC is in 2023.

What I think about when Met fans whine ...

Jul 10, 2023

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What I think about when Met fans whine ...

They think they know suffering because they don't win as much as the Yankees, which I find freaking comical.

Seattle should be defensive about recent history
LockSimple

Jul 6, 2023

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5 min read

Seattle should be defensive about recent history

Why has it been so hard for Pete Carroll to make Seattle's defense good again?

For Pete's sake
LockSimple

Jul 3, 2023

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For Pete's sake

It's no surprise the success of Seattle's coach gets overlooked. The reason that happens, however, has changed.

Tough edit: USA Today's Dan Wolken

Jun 28, 2023

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Tough edit: USA Today's Dan Wolken

A critique of the column that declared Portland's Damian Lillard to be annoying, thereby earning the author a nomination for our inaugural Headinass Awards.

No one spared in college bowling scandal

Jun 21, 2023

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6 min read

No one spared in college bowling scandal

The Mariners lost to the Yankees, but that was boring so I'll spice up today's newsletter with a sex scandal in college bowling!

Adam Schefter's laundry service isn't free
LockSimple

Jun 20, 2023

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Adam Schefter's laundry service isn't free

Before we dip into this week's Mariner-a Sauce, I want to trace the ethically dubious history that preceded Schefter's podcast interview with Dalvin Cook 'cuz it's kind of scummy.

Hate the game, not the players

Jun 15, 2023

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Hate the game, not the players

The NCAA does not have a 'hot girl' problem. The NCAA has a problem because it won't create a system in which athletes are fairly compensated for their labor.

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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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