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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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Live and let LIV? Not me
LockSimple

Jul 29, 2022

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5 min read

Live and let LIV? Not me

The tonal shift in the discussion of the Saudi-backed pro-golf circuit suggests a distinct lack of spinal fortitude in the American sports-media industry.

You find the funniest things online
LockSimple

Jul 29, 2022

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3 min read

You find the funniest things online

A running collection of the most unusual discoveries in the untamed wilderness that is the Internet circa 2022.

The Pac-12 abandonment gets political

Jul 22, 2022

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7 min read

The Pac-12 abandonment gets political

Turns out California's governor might be as mad as I am about UCLA's departure from the 107-year-old conference, and a guy I used to work didn't care for my newsletter earlier this week.

California scheming: The governor's mad
LockSimple

Jul 22, 2022

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7 min read

California scheming: The governor's mad

UCLA's departure to the Big Ten caught the state's governor off guard. He's pissed and the political fallout is just getting started in that state.

Learning from my mistakes
LockSimple

Jul 20, 2022

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8 min read

Learning from my mistakes

When a former colleague took the time to offer his reasoned critique of a recent effort, I thought it was really important that I take the time to truly understand where he was coming from.

My pimples, MLB win streaks and the best scouting report ever

Jul 20, 2022

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3 min read

My pimples, MLB win streaks and the best scouting report ever

So how often do bad teams win 14 games in a row? The answer to that question is pure encouragement to Mariner fans though I'm dealing with a bit of a personal problem here.

How often do bad teams win 14 in a row?
LockSimple

Jul 19, 2022

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5 min read

How often do bad teams win 14 in a row?

Let's look to the last 50 years of history to find out how teams that win 14 in a row during a single season fare. Hint: It's pretty good.

A breakout season in the worst way possible
LockSimple

Jul 19, 2022

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6 min read

A breakout season in the worst way possible

Age heaps indignities upon us all. I just wish that at 47, I'd stop getting pimples, which all things considered, doesn't seem like all that big of an ask.

The World of Sports
LockSimple

Jul 19, 2022

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2 min read

The World of Sports

The Dang Apostrophe's index to the unusual, the offbeat and the unbelievably interesting developments outside the borders of the United States.

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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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