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AquaSox bats heat up Vancouver

The Everett AquaSox bats have been hot lately. The Frogs used 13 hits and eight walks to pound the Vancouver Canadians… Continue reading

New England Patriots wide receiver Efton Chism III arrives at practice at Gillette Stadium on August 15, 2025. (Nick O'Malley / Tribune News Services)

Former Monroe star Efton Chism III earns spot in NFL

A standout career at Eastern Washington leads to chance with the Patriots.

New England Patriots wide receiver Efton Chism III arrives at practice at Gillette Stadium on August 15, 2025. (Nick O'Malley / Tribune News Services)
Seattle coach Mike Macdonald looks on before the Seahawks take on the Arizona Cardinals in an NFL game on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, at Lumen Field in Seattle. (Naji Saker / Tribune News Services)

The 2025 Seahawks look to escape the NFL’s middle class

In his first news conference after the Seattle Seahawks finalized their initial 53-man roster, Mike Macdonald said he didn’t care about the state… Continue reading

  • Sep 2, 2025
  • Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic
  • Seahawks
Seattle coach Mike Macdonald looks on before the Seahawks take on the Arizona Cardinals in an NFL game on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, at Lumen Field in Seattle. (Naji Saker / Tribune News Services)
Junior Caminero (13) of the Tampa Bay Rays celebrates his double in the sixth inning against the Seattle Mariners at George M. Steinbrenner Field on Sept. 1, 2025, in Tampa, Florida. (Mike Ehrmann / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Mariners blown out in Randy Arozarena’s return to Tampa

The theme for Monday was the return of former Rays star Randy Arozarena to the Tampa Bay area for the first time since… Continue reading

  • Sep 2, 2025
  • Marc Topkin, Tampa Bay Times
  • Mariners
Junior Caminero (13) of the Tampa Bay Rays celebrates his double in the sixth inning against the Seattle Mariners at George M. Steinbrenner Field on Sept. 1, 2025, in Tampa, Florida. (Mike Ehrmann / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Storm crumble late, lose 17-point lead against Sparks

Seattle, 22-20, lost a key matchup in securing a playoff spot as it dropped to the eighth seed.

The Seattle Sounders celebrate after beating Miami to win the Leagues Cup Title on Sunday, Aug. 31 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Rich Lam / Getty Images / The Athletic)

Seattle routs Messi’s Miami to win Leagues Cup title

The Seattle Sounders were wounded and weakened, overlooked and undermanned, but on Sunday at a rocking Lumen Field, they beat Lionel Messi and… Continue reading

  • Sep 1, 2025
  • Henry Bushnell, The Athletic
  • Sounders
The Seattle Sounders celebrate after beating Miami to win the Leagues Cup Title on Sunday, Aug. 31 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Rich Lam / Getty Images / The Athletic)
Julio Rodríguez (44) of the Seattle Mariners hits a single during the third inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on Aug. 31, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio. (Nick Cammett / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Mariners avoid sweep in Cleveland

The holiday weekend skies over Cleveland couldn’t have been painted any better for baseball — clear blue, 70 degrees, with a crisp… Continue reading

  • Sep 1, 2025
  • Ethan Sands, cleveland.com, Tribune News Services
  • Mariners
Julio Rodríguez (44) of the Seattle Mariners hits a single during the third inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on Aug. 31, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio. (Nick Cammett / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)
AquaSox catcher Harry Ford hits a fly ball during a game against the Vancouver Canadians on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Mariners call up Harry Ford

The former AquaSox catcher looks to see his first Major League action.

AquaSox catcher Harry Ford hits a fly ball during a game against the Vancouver Canadians on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
AquaSox outfielder Jonny Farmelo watches the ball off his bat during Everett's 7-5 win against the Eugene Emeralds at Funko Field on Aug. 31, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

AquaSox end losing streak, gain confidence vs. Emeralds

Everett snaps 8-game skid with 7-5 win against Eugene to close regular season home slate.

AquaSox outfielder Jonny Farmelo watches the ball off his bat during Everett's 7-5 win against the Eugene Emeralds at Funko Field on Aug. 31, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Everett AquaSox outfielder Jonny Farmelo runs in from the outfield during the game against the Spokane Indians on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Now ‘fixed,’ Jonny Farmelo hopes for healthy future

The AquaSox outfielder reflects on time lost, insights gained in two injury-riddled seasons.

Everett AquaSox outfielder Jonny Farmelo runs in from the outfield during the game against the Spokane Indians on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Micah Parsons reacts during the final seconds of the fourth quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024, at AT&T Stadium. (Amanda McCoy, Tribune News Services)

Source: Seahawks pondered a Micah Parsons trade

It would be inaccurate to say the Seahawks were not intrigued with pursuing Micah Parsons. They have the All-Pro pass rusher’s former defensive line coach… Continue reading

  • Aug 29, 2025
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune, Tribune News Services
  • Seahawks
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Micah Parsons reacts during the final seconds of the fourth quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024, at AT&T Stadium. (Amanda McCoy, Tribune News Services)
Everett AquaSox right fielder Carson Jones registered a hit and a walk against the Eugene Emeralds at Funko Field in Everett, Washington on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Evan Morud / Everett AquaSox)

AquaSox offense falls flat against Eugene

The Everett AquaSox fell 4-0 on Thursday, as Eugene Emeralds infielder Charlie Szykowny collected three hits and three RBI to power his team… Continue reading

Everett AquaSox right fielder Carson Jones registered a hit and a walk against the Eugene Emeralds at Funko Field in Everett, Washington on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Evan Morud / Everett AquaSox)
Seattle Storm guard Skylar Diggins holds the basketball during a game against the Indiana Fever on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind. (Photo courtesy of Seattle Storm)

Storm claw back from down 21 to top league-best Lynx

Skylar Diggins sparked a 25-6 run to end the third quarter and led the comeback.

Seattle Storm guard Skylar Diggins holds the basketball during a game against the Indiana Fever on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind. (Photo courtesy of Seattle Storm)
Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez (44) hits a home run during a game between the Detroit Tigers and Seattle Mariners at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan, on Saturday, July 12, 2025. (Devin Anderson-Torrez / mlive.com / Tribune News Services)

Four-run fourth proves to be enough as M’s beat Padres

Bryan Woo was pulled before the sixth for the first time this season, but the Mariners made do.

Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez (44) hits a home run during a game between the Detroit Tigers and Seattle Mariners at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan, on Saturday, July 12, 2025. (Devin Anderson-Torrez / mlive.com / Tribune News Services)
Seahawks OL Jalen Sundell (61) and Grey Zabel (76) line up before a snap against the Las Vegas Raiders in a preseason game on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Wash. (Steph Chambers / The Seattle Times / Getty Images)

Seahawks GM Schneider confident in reconfigured O-line

Plus practice squad updates and surprise waiver moves

Seahawks OL Jalen Sundell (61) and Grey Zabel (76) line up before a snap against the Las Vegas Raiders in a preseason game on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Wash. (Steph Chambers / The Seattle Times / Getty Images)
Seahawks OL Jalen Sundell (61) and Grey Zabel (76) line up before a snap against the Las Vegas Raiders in a preseason game on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Wash. (Steph Chambers / The Seattle Times / Getty Images)

Seahawks GM Schneider confident in reconfigured O-line

Plus practice squad updates and surprise waiver moves

Seahawks OL Jalen Sundell (61) and Grey Zabel (76) line up before a snap against the Las Vegas Raiders in a preseason game on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Wash. (Steph Chambers / The Seattle Times / Getty Images)
Everett AquaSox pitcher Christian Little pitches in his High-A debut against the Eugene Emeralds on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2025 at Funko Field in Everett, Wash. (Photo courtesy of Shari Sommerfeld / Everett AquaSox)

Little shines, AquaSox stumble late against Emeralds

AquaSox pitcher Christian Little allowed one run in five innings in his High-A debut.

Everett AquaSox pitcher Christian Little pitches in his High-A debut against the Eugene Emeralds on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2025 at Funko Field in Everett, Wash. (Photo courtesy of Shari Sommerfeld / Everett AquaSox)
Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez (44) hits a home run during a game between the Detroit Tigers and Seattle Mariners at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan, on Saturday, July 12, 2025. (Devin Anderson-Torrez / mlive.com / Tribune News Services)

Four-run fourth proves to be enough as M’s beat Padres

Bryan Woo was pulled before the sixth for the first time this season, but the Mariners made do.

Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez (44) hits a home run during a game between the Detroit Tigers and Seattle Mariners at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan, on Saturday, July 12, 2025. (Devin Anderson-Torrez / mlive.com / Tribune News Services)
Seahawks receiver Cody White, who made Seattle's initial 53-man roster on Tuesday, runs with the ball during the 2024 season. (Photo courtesy Edwin Hooper / Seattle Seahawks)

Seahawks choose youth at receiver for initial 53-man roster

The Seahawks sent away two veteran wide receivers with a combined 15 seasons of NFL experience, Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Steven Sims, as part of setting… Continue reading

  • Aug 27, 2025
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune, Tribune News Services
  • Seahawks
Seahawks receiver Cody White, who made Seattle's initial 53-man roster on Tuesday, runs with the ball during the 2024 season. (Photo courtesy Edwin Hooper / Seattle Seahawks)
Eugenio Suárez of the Seattle Mariners celebrates his three-run home run against San Diego Padres pitcher Jason Adam (40) during the fifth inning at T-Mobile Park on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, in Seattle. (Steph Chambers / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Padres hold off Mariners to even series

The Padres scored a first-round knockdown. Then the Mariners had them reeling. Two teams battling for playoff positioning in their respective leagues ended… Continue reading

  • Aug 27, 2025
  • Kevin Acee, The San Diego Union-Tribune, Tribune News Services
  • Mariners
Eugenio Suárez of the Seattle Mariners celebrates his three-run home run against San Diego Padres pitcher Jason Adam (40) during the fifth inning at T-Mobile Park on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, in Seattle. (Steph Chambers / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)