Sean Quinton

Unreal.

Our photog @deanrutz is working the game and got shots of the Julio Rodriguez catch in the first inning.

Misleading: Not last night's game Invasive: Duh Insensitive: Suffered a stroke *2 months ago* Irrelevant: Mariners. TV doesn't do walk-off interviews after losses No, this was a stroke victim back at work for the first time -- weeks ago -- trying to regain her bearings.

That’s the kind of loss we might remember five months from now.

The Mariners' decisive victory on Monday completed a rare four-game sweep of the Astros, and helped alleviate concerns over the M's early struggles. st.news/4e4jUH1

Colt Emerson was hardly fazed a day after signing a record contract. The Mariners' top prospect, still in Tacoma, is focused instead on his routine, his work and ultimately, on winning. From @RyanDivish: st.news/4s9ze8u

The Mariners are investing in Colt Emerson before he’s even taken an MLB at-bat. Seattle's top prospect agreed to a massive extension to stay with the club on Tuesday. Via @RyanDivish st.news/3NWUUqm

For the first time in their history, the Seahawks will appear on the HBO series "Hard Knocks." Via @bcondotta st.news/4bIlfBG

Brendan Donovan made as strong of an impression as possible when he homered in his first at-bat on opening day. "That was really cool," he said. From @A_Jude: st.news/4svJAjY

Cal Raleigh admits he should have challenged a call late in Seattle's season-opening loss, but the Mariners also know they have to learn how to best use their ABS challenges. (via @A_Jude) st.news/3Q3A1KE

Given the swirling distractions, opening day was a microcosm for the most anticipated season in recent memory. The question is how the Mariners, now 0-1, will handle all of it. @mikevorel's column: st.news/4sGKEBG

Opening day, for many Mariners fans, was a day of frustration as folks were left scrambling to figure out an answer to a simple question: What channel is the game on? ebx.sh/CYXBHs

Welcome to Seattle, Brendan Donovan. Wow.

Baseball!

Opening day is here for the Mariners — and it's World Series or bust this season. Here's everything you need to know heading into the 2026 season. st.news/4t8QjAj

The Mariners enter this season as legitimate World Series contenders. Here are three reasons why this M’s team will win it all this season and three reasons they won’t, from @A_Jude. st.news/41tYmvA

On the night when a handful of Sonics legends gathered for a ceremony honoring them, the conversation of course revolved around the news of the NBA's potential return to Seattle. “I’m ecstatic,” said former NBA great Xavier McDaniel. From @PercyAllen206: st.news/40WREOF

It's fair for Sonics fans to hold the "I'll believe it when I see it" mentality. But it sure seems like it's time to believe the NBA is coming back to Seattle, columnist @Matt_Calkins writes. st.news/40PNNmx

Josh Naylor could have explored free agency more. But his choice to return to the Mariners was pretty simple: He believes in this team and "winning is everything." From @A_Jude: st.news/4uQZ0Rj

The NBA Board of Governors has voted to explore the formal expansion process with Seattle, bringing the SuperSonics on the doorstep of a return. News from @ByTimBooth: st.news/4sELjnk