American League relief pitcher Emerson Hancock throws to a National League batter during the MLB All-Star Futures baseball game, Saturday, July 16, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Reinforcements ready for Mariners’ pitching staff

Seattle starters were an anomaly of health last season. If they can’t repeat the feat, talented young arms are ready to prepared to step up.

American League relief pitcher Emerson Hancock throws to a National League batter during the MLB All-Star Futures baseball game, Saturday, July 16, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) celebrates with fans after an NFL football game against the New York Jets , Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Seattle. The Seahawks defeated the Jets 23-6. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Smith signing new contract a ‘great day’ for Seahawks

The newly extended QB had a chance to test the open market, but always wanted to stay in Seattle.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) celebrates with fans after an NFL football game against the New York Jets , Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Seattle. The Seahawks defeated the Jets 23-6. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
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Silvertips fade late in loss to Blazers

Kamloops scores three unanswered goals in the third period to win 6-3.

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Kelenic continues hot hitting, Mariners blast Reds

Tom Murphy and Cooper Hummel each hit home runs in the win.

  • Mar 10, 2023
  • Ryan Divish, The Seattle Times
  • Mariners
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Los Angeles Rams linebacker Bobby Wagner (45) reacts on his sack during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

Seahawks have talked to Wagner, is a return imminent?

General manager John Schneider recently spoke to the ex-Seattle star, who is set to be released by the Los Angeles Rams next week.

  • Mar 10, 2023
  • Bob Condotta, The Seattle Times
  • Seahawks
Los Angeles Rams linebacker Bobby Wagner (45) reacts on his sack during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Washington State guard TJ Bamba, center and Oregon guard Jermaine Couisnard (5) chase the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Pac-12 Tournament, Thursday, March 9, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

WSU’s late rally not enough in loss to Oregon at Pac-12 Tournament

The Ducks close on a 7-0 run after squandering a 19-point lead.

Washington State guard TJ Bamba, center and Oregon guard Jermaine Couisnard (5) chase the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Pac-12 Tournament, Thursday, March 9, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Former Seattle SuperSonics forward Shawn Kemp, center, attends a WNBA basketball game between the Seattle Storm and the Chicago Sky on May 18, 2022 in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)

Former Sonics star Kemp released following arrest

Attorneys for the 6-time NBA all-star said he acted in self-defense when exchanged gunfire in a Tacoma parking lot.

  • Mar 9, 2023
Former Seattle SuperSonics forward Shawn Kemp, center, attends a WNBA basketball game between the Seattle Storm and the Chicago Sky on May 18, 2022 in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)
FILE -Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Diego Castillo (63) delivers a pitch against the Houston Astros during the seventh inning in Game 1 of an American League Division Series baseball game in Houston, Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022. Reliever Diego Castillo and the Seattle Mariners went to salary arbitration Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023 with the pitcher asking for $3,225,000 and the team offering $2.95 million.(AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox, File)

M’s reliever Castillo rediscovers changeup

The pitch could help the right-hander in his struggles against lefties.

FILE -Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Diego Castillo (63) delivers a pitch against the Houston Astros during the seventh inning in Game 1 of an American League Division Series baseball game in Houston, Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022. Reliever Diego Castillo and the Seattle Mariners went to salary arbitration Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023 with the pitcher asking for $3,225,000 and the team offering $2.95 million.(AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox, File)
Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Five things NFL combine showed from Seahawks’ point of view

Seattle could be in for a difficult decision should it decide to use its No. 5 overall pick.

Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Washington basketball no art.

UW men ousted in opening round of Pac-12 tourney

The Huskies’ season likely comes to an end with a 74-68 loss to Colorado.

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EC’s Damajio Merritt (20) fights for the ball during a men’s game between the Everett Community College Trojans and Edmonds College Tritons at Seaview Gymnasium at Edmonds College in Lynnwood, Washington on Wednesday Jan. 25, 2023. The Tritons won, 91-84. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

EvCC, EdC men ready for NWAC tournament play

A capsule look at both teams heading into the NWAC basketball championships.

EC’s Damajio Merritt (20) fights for the ball during a men’s game between the Everett Community College Trojans and Edmonds College Tritons at Seaview Gymnasium at Edmonds College in Lynnwood, Washington on Wednesday Jan. 25, 2023. The Tritons won, 91-84. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Seattle Mariners' Jarred Kelenic, right, celebrates with third base coach Manny Acta (14) after hitting a two-run home run during the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, in Surprise, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

6 Mariners spring training observations

A look at what has stood out during Seattle’s play in Arizona so far.

  • Mar 8, 2023
  • By Larry Stone The Seattle Times
  • Mariners
Seattle Mariners' Jarred Kelenic, right, celebrates with third base coach Manny Acta (14) after hitting a two-run home run during the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, in Surprise, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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Zellweger, Blazers hand Silvertips 3rd straight loss

The former Everett star scores a goal and adds two assists in Kamloops’ 7-1 rout.

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Seattle Mariners no art.

Mariners, Dodgers play to tie in spring contest

Logan Gilbert tosses three scoreless inning and former AquaSox Alberto Rodriguez homers for Seattle in the 2-2 game.

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Washington State basketball no art.

WSU wins 7th straight, knocks out Cal in Pac-12 Tournament

The Cougars win 69-52 and advance to the quarterfinals to face Oregon on Thursday.

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The Everett Elite Flag Football 14-under team practices Sunday morning at Harbour Pointe Middle School in Mukilteo, Washington on January 16, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Community roundup: Local trio biking to raise funds for YMCA

Plus, coaching legend Mike Price is inducted into the PNW Football HoF, Mikayla Pivec gets another shot in the WNBA and more.

The Everett Elite Flag Football 14-under team practices Sunday morning at Harbour Pointe Middle School in Mukilteo, Washington on January 16, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) celebrates a touchdown run by running back Kenneth Walker III during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Seattle, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Seahawks announce new deal with quarterback Geno Smith

The 32-year-old, who threw 30 TD passes last season, is ‘gambling a little bit’ on himself with incentive-laden 3-year deal.

  • Mar 7, 2023
  • By Bob Condotta The Seattle Times
  • Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) celebrates a touchdown run by running back Kenneth Walker III during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Seattle, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Wayne Kruse stands with fishing trophies at his home on Lake Cavanaugh on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 in Mount Vernon, Wa. Kruse, who has be writing outdoors stories for The Everett Herald since 1976, is retiring. “Is this the best job in the world?” He has been asked over the years. His answer, “Yes, it is.” (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Herald columnist Wayne Kruse, longtime voice of local anglers, dies

For decades, Kruse was the go-to source for the scoop on fishing, hunting and all things outdoors in Snohomish County.

Wayne Kruse stands with fishing trophies at his home on Lake Cavanaugh on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 in Mount Vernon, Wa. Kruse, who has be writing outdoors stories for The Everett Herald since 1976, is retiring. “Is this the best job in the world?” He has been asked over the years. His answer, “Yes, it is.” (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
Tyler Palmer. (Silvertips photo)

Silvertips keep heads above water after challenging 3-in-3

Everett goes 1-2 against Western powers, but remains in contention for home-ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs.

Tyler Palmer. (Silvertips photo)
Chicago Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong (70) beats a tag by Seattle Mariners second baseman Kolten Wong (16) to steal second during the second inning of a spring training baseball game, Monday, March 6, 2023, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Mariners fall to Cubs in Castillo’s 2nd start of spring

Seattle’s ace allows two runs in two-plus innings and Cade Marlowe hits his second spring homer in the 6-2 defeat.

Chicago Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong (70) beats a tag by Seattle Mariners second baseman Kolten Wong (16) to steal second during the second inning of a spring training baseball game, Monday, March 6, 2023, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)