TheYardDawg, Lifelong Quack Hater

Some people want Andres Munoz removed from the closer's role. Some people want him banished from the organization. What is the biggest issue with Munoz? I did a deep dive (with the help of one note from @DKramer_) on what's ailing the M's All-Star. Read more: #TridentsUp

The #Mariners should just come back and win the division so they can get the No. 2 or No. 3 seed, play at home, and preferably get a first-round bye again.

Translating the Bryson situation in normie terms: You work really hard to get your dream job out of school. It pays you more than you ever dreamed, but it's stressful and not always easy. Then a startup with crazy seed funding offers to 10x your salary. You're still doing essentially the same job, but you only have to work Monday-Wednesday. You tell your coworkers about it and they all say the same thing. It's unsustainable, but you'll never make that kind of money here, so you take it. You leave your company on awkward terms. This new startup keeps poaching their employees. It puts them in a tough position because they've always attracted the best talent, and for the first time, they can't offer them the highest compensation. No one has ever complained about their salary at this company, but now suddenly, everyone is leaving for more money elsewhere. Your departure puts them in an unprecedented situation, but they restructure and prevail over time. A few years later, the startup you joined shuts down. You've made enough money in those few years to retire and live a modest life. But you're still young and don't want to give up what you worked your whole life towards. Your previous company reaches out with an offer. You would have to go back to the stressful 5 day week and your original salary with new bonus incentives. You consider their offer, but ultimately decide to open your own pizza shop instead.

This subject--coaches leaving youth and high school sports because of entitled, overbearing parents--gave us the most interactions with listeners of any we've had during our show on @933KJR, including with @manley_tnt @thenewstribune Listen here, and more on our podcast:

NEW: 21-year-old Brazilian forward Wini Braga commits to Washington out of nowhere. The professional player turned down Kentucky and Georgetown. Plus: 6 potential portal targets for UW. Story: seatownsports.com/p/washington-b…

Alright, we’re at 299. Who is going to be 300??? We’ve been building for eight months for this !

BREAKING - Per @DraftExpress , Washington lands Wíni Braga, a 6-9 PF. He is a versatile forward that was named the MVP of the LDB for the 2024 season. The LDB is Brazil’s premier U-22 developmental league. He’s also starred for Brazil in the FIBA U19 World Cup.

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The latest #RefuseToLose podcast is out! --#Mariners rally to beat the #Braves --Don't be the "style points police" and enjoy the win --Credit abound, we dole it out --Everett AquaSox broadcaster Pat Dillon joins us from down on the farm! LISTEN HERE: open.spotify.com/episode/4P5NRs… #TridentsUp

If you're already in the community, thank you! Please help share and pass the word, this the NO 1 way in which myself and @Teren_Kowatsch build this site.

@Hayesfawcett3 @Rivals @Reis_Russell54 @UW_Football @roskopf_blake @CoachJeddFisch @AdeyanjuJe75083 @zereksidney @Barstoolhuskies @IsaiahLeilua Welcome to our family, go be great!

BREAKING: Class of 2027 IOL Reis Russell has Committed to Washington, he tells me for @Rivals

The 6’3 295 IOL chose the Huskies over Georgia, Miami, and USC “AGTG!! I’m Home Husky Nation☔️” on3.com/rivals/reis-ru…

I may have to do an entire episode/commentary on this Scot McCloughan - Love/Price thing. The sheer number of casuals who have never played, coached or scouted in the league tweeting from their couch about McCloughan's failures as an NFL GM as some sort of argument that he's not entitled to an opinion is laughable enough. But to suggest that the only opinions we should ever read or hear should all be the same is beyond ignorant. Is that really what we want? MORE groupthink? No differing opinions? Yeah, because the NFL draft has such a strong history of being an exact science. (Oh, and then there's the fact Scot was actually a highly-respected evaluator who helped build a Super Bowl roster in between GM gigs - and that his "failures" were due to personal issues - but let's not let facts get in the way of a misguided storyline.) What a joke.

@gbellseattle @thenewstribune Thanks for posting your article. Wonderful writing, as usual.

Five takaways from #Seahawks rookie minicamp: *Jadarian Price’s hands *Guard Beau Stephens, on one side *An Air Force lieutenant wide receiver *One, big undrafted free agent stood out *Their new, 6-5 CB who would make NFL history @thenewstribune thenewstribune.com/sports/nfl/sea…

@ColtonHerta @HitechGP @Cadillac_F1 @Formula2 @TommyHilfiger @GainbridgeLife @f1miami Awesome job, keep it going!

Overall, another positive weekend. Wild conditions in the race, took a swing at strategy, learned a bunch and came home P8… was great to race in front of the home crowd, thanks for all the support! On to 🇨🇦. 🤘 #HitechGP #formula2 #f1

@RefuseToLosePod @Teren_Kowatsch I’m in!

Alright, #Mariners fans: @Teren_Kowatsch and I are making our last push here, and we need your help. We are closing in on 300 Community Members at Mariners Roundtable. JOIN OUR FREE COMMUNITY and be eligible to win this limited edition Cal Raleigh 70's era jersey, right from T-Mobile Park. We will give away once we hit 320 members, which is 50 MORE! Just hit JOIN in the top right-hand corner. roundtable.io/sports/mlb/mar… #TridentsUp #RefuseToLose

Just seen these words on Instagram. The best tribute I have seen to Alex. #Zanardi 💔😢🙏🏻

@JasonJournoDC @ScottJenningsKY Hey Geraldo, go find a hidden vault and let the adults talk.

💥NEW: Geraldo Rivera says Adam Mockler was "D*CK" to @ScottJenningsKY before he snapped💥 "Chris, the kid was a d*ck ... he was really being a d*ck. Shut up. Go out and get some life experience." "There was a freshness about it."

Chip Ganassi Racing and the whole racing community has lost more than a legend — the world has lost one of its most extraordinary human beings. Alex Zanardi was the definition of resilience, courage, and grace. He was integral in shaping Chip Ganassi Racing into what it has become. From the highest levels of motorsport to his incredible achievements beyond it, he showed us all what it truly means to fight, to adapt, and to live with purpose. His strength inspired millions, but it was his humility, kindness, and unwavering positivity that made him unforgettable. He didn’t just overcome adversity — he redefined what was possible. Rest in peace, Alex. Your legacy will continue to push us forward, on and off the track.