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Everett AquaSox infielder Felnin Celesten tags Spokane’s Cole Messina as he slide into second base during the game on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett’s errors squander strong start against Spokane

AquaSox commit four defensive errors in second, allows eight unearned runs in 10-2 loss.

 

Everett AquaSox outfielder Tai Peete dives for a ball in the outfield during the game against the Spokane Indians on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

AquaSox fall behind early, fade in loss to Spokane

The Indians scored 10 runs in the second inning to set up the 10-2 win on Friday.

 

Everett AquaSox starter Ryan Sloan pitches against the Hillsboro Hops in Hillsboro, Oregon on Aug. 16, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Evan Morud / Everett AquaSox)

New AquaSox pitcher finds success embracing Mariners’ strategy

Ryan Sloan has soared up prospect rankings this season and faces new challenge in Everett.

 

Phillies shortstop Trea Turner scores past Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh on a two-run single by Kyle Schwarber on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. The Phillies swept the Mariners at Citizens Bank Park this week. (Jose F. Moreno / Tribune News Services)

Mariners pitcher receives death threats after bad outing

Seattle Mariners reliever Tayler Saucedo struggled against the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday, allowing 5 earned runs in only 1/3 of an inning. Saucedo was disappointed… Continue reading

  • Aug 22, 2025
  • Matt Connolly, pennlive.com, Tribune News Services
  • Mariners
Phillies shortstop Trea Turner scores past Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh on a two-run single by Kyle Schwarber on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. The Phillies swept the Mariners at Citizens Bank Park this week. (Jose F. Moreno / Tribune News Services)
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Michael Fulmer (32) delivers to the Texas Rangers in the 8th inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Friday, April 7, 2023.  (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune / Tribune News Services)

Mariners sign former Tigers pitcher to minor-league deal

Former Detroit Tigers pitcher Michael Fulmer has joined his fourth team of 2025. Fulmer signed a minor-league contract with the Seattle Mariners this week after… Continue reading

  • Aug 22, 2025
  • Evan Woodbery, mlive.com, Tribune News Services
  • Mariners
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Michael Fulmer (32) delivers to the Texas Rangers in the 8th inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Friday, April 7, 2023.  (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune / Tribune News Services)
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) runs with the ball during a joint practice with the Green Bay Packers on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025 at Ray Nitschke Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin (Photo courtesy of Rod Mar / Seattle Seahawks)

Seahawks’ Jaxon Smith-Njigba shows out in joint practice

The last rehearsal for Seahawks veteran starters of the preseason, Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s best day yet this summer. Homecoming Cooper Kupp has been getting the attention… Continue reading

  • Aug 22, 2025
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune, Tribune News Services
  • Seahawks
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) runs with the ball during a joint practice with the Green Bay Packers on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025 at Ray Nitschke Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin (Photo courtesy of Rod Mar / Seattle Seahawks)
The Everett AquaSox celebrate a walk-off win against the Spokane Indians on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025 at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Photo courtesy of Evan Morud / Everett AquaSox)

Anthony Donofrio walks off Spokane for AquaSox win in extras

The Everett AquaSox walked off the Spokane Indians courtesy of Anthony Donofrio’s 10th-inning heroics, securing a 3-2 win in front of 2,276 fans… Continue reading

The Everett AquaSox celebrate a walk-off win against the Spokane Indians on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025 at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Photo courtesy of Evan Morud / Everett AquaSox)
Inside the new fitness facility at Archbishop Murphy High School on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Archbishop Murphy unveils new Wellness & Performance Center

The school intends to make the 3,400 sq. ft. facility available for every student.

Inside the new fitness facility at Archbishop Murphy High School on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Seahawks receiver Dareke Young (83) runs with the ball against the Kansas City Chiefs on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Dareke Young pushes veteran WR for Seahawks roster spot

Dareke Young entered this summer wondering what’s next. In his position, at this point in his career, that’s suboptimal. The big wide receiver Seattle drafted… Continue reading

  • Aug 21, 2025
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune, Tribune News Services
  • Seahawks
Seahawks receiver Dareke Young (83) runs with the ball against the Kansas City Chiefs on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Everett AquaSox catcher Matthew Ellis smiles after almost sliding off of second base during the game against the Spokane Indians on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Ellis, AquaSox walk all over Spokane

The catcher produces two crucial runs, while Everett totals 13 walks in an 11-2 win.

Everett AquaSox catcher Matthew Ellis smiles after almost sliding off of second base during the game against the Spokane Indians on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto (left) and team manager Dan Wilson (right) remain optimistic despite recent slump. (Steph Chambers / Getty Images / The Athletic)

Mariners’ GM Jerry Dipoto optimistic despite recent slump

Jerry Dipoto once tried to collect the signature of every player in the history of Major League Baseball. He came reasonably close, gathering… Continue reading

  • Aug 21, 2025
  • Tyler Kepner, The Athletic
  • Mariners
Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto (left) and team manager Dan Wilson (right) remain optimistic despite recent slump. (Steph Chambers / Getty Images / The Athletic)
Everett AquaSox outfielder Tai Peete and Everett AquaSox outfielder Jonny Farmelo talks as they run in from the outfield between innings during the game against the Spokane Indians on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

AquaSox snap four-game losing streak against Spokane

Everett generates 13 walks, nine hits in an 11-2 win against the Indians on Wednesday.

Everett AquaSox outfielder Tai Peete and Everett AquaSox outfielder Jonny Farmelo talks as they run in from the outfield between innings during the game against the Spokane Indians on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Brewer: The Big Ten and SEC fight over fixing the sport they broke

Nothing builds anticipation for a new college football season like carping about future playoff restructuring. Here we go again, letting the politics of an exhausting,… Continue reading

  • Aug 20, 2025
  • Jerry Brewer, The Washington Post
Seahawks' running back Zach Charbonnet (26) runs with the ball against the Kansas City Chiefs as Seattle receiver Cooper Kupp (10) looks to block in a preseason game on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Seahawks’ Cooper Kupp focuses on little things

How exacting is Cooper Kupp? The veteran wide receiver, the 2021 NFL offensive player of the year and Super Bowl MVP, is in his ninth… Continue reading

  • Aug 20, 2025
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune, Tribune News Services
  • Seahawks
Seahawks' running back Zach Charbonnet (26) runs with the ball against the Kansas City Chiefs as Seattle receiver Cooper Kupp (10) looks to block in a preseason game on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Everett AquaSox infielder Felnin Celesten warms up before the game against the Spokane Indians on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

After a little waiting, Felnin Celesten pops in AquaSox debut

The ninth-ranked M’s prospect starts game-tying rally with first hit, home run in High-A.

Everett AquaSox infielder Felnin Celesten warms up before the game against the Spokane Indians on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Bryce Miller of the Seattle Mariners pitches during the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in Cincinnati. (Jason Mowry / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Phillies knock around Bryce Miller in return to M’s rotation

Making his first Major League start since June 6, Mariners’ pitcher Bryce Miller made his first start since June 6 in a 6-4… Continue reading

  • Aug 20, 2025
  • Alex Coffey, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Tribune News Services
  • Mariners
Bryce Miller of the Seattle Mariners pitches during the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in Cincinnati. (Jason Mowry / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)
Everett AquaSox infielder Charlie Pagliarini fields the ball during the game against the Spokane Indians on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

AquaSox collapse in ninth after home run barrage against Spokane

Everett hits three homers in four at-bats to tie game in eighth before losing 10-7.

Everett AquaSox infielder Charlie Pagliarini fields the ball during the game against the Spokane Indians on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The Washington Wizards' John Wall smiles during the fourth quarter against the Miami Heat at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017. The Wizards won, 102-93. (David Santiago / Miami Herald / Tribune News Services)

Former NBA No. 1 pick John Wall retires

John Wall, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2010 NBA Draft and five-time NBA All-Star as point guard of the Washington Wizards, has retired… Continue reading

The Washington Wizards' John Wall smiles during the fourth quarter against the Miami Heat at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017. The Wizards won, 102-93. (David Santiago / Miami Herald / Tribune News Services)
Seattle Mariners designated hitter Mitch Garver (18) walks to the dugout after striking out during the second inning against the Texas Rangers, Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Arlington. (Elías Valverde II / The Dallas Morning News / Tribune News Services)

Mariners give up four homers in 12-7 loss to Phillies

The Seattle Mariners couldn’t contain the Philadelphia Phillies’ offense in the first game of their series on Monday night, losing 12-7. A six-run second inning… Continue reading

Seattle Mariners designated hitter Mitch Garver (18) walks to the dugout after striking out during the second inning against the Texas Rangers, Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Arlington. (Elías Valverde II / The Dallas Morning News / Tribune News Services)
Seahawks quarterback Jalen Milroe plays against the Kansas City Chiefs on Friday, Aug. 15 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Seahawks draft class shows potential in preseason games

The Seattle Seahawks selected 11 players in the 2025 NFL Draft, and 10 of them have played in the team’s first two preseason… Continue reading

  • Aug 19, 2025
  • Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic
  • Seahawks
Seahawks quarterback Jalen Milroe plays against the Kansas City Chiefs on Friday, Aug. 15 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)