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Donovan Solano's resurgence helps Seattle Mariners in 2 ways

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7 months ago

June 23, 2025

Donovan Solano's resurgence helps Seattle Mariners in 2 ways

This is the version of Donovan Solano the Seattle Mariners were patiently waiting for.

The first baseman had another big day at the plate for the M’s in their 14-6 win over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday. Solano hit a pair of home runs – just his fourth multi-homer game in 960 career games – and drove in five runs in a three-hit day at Wrigley Field.

Highlights: Seattle Mariners slug five HRs in series-clinching win vs Cubs

The performance wrapped a scorching series for the once-struggling veteran. Solano went 9 for 14 during the three-game set, collecting three hits in each game while driving in eight runs, which was twice as many as he had all season before Friday.

After Sunday’s game, manager Dan Wilson had a fitting answer about the player nicknamed “Donnie Barrels.”

“He is really swinging, and we talked about it before the game, about finding barrels,” Wilson told reporters, “And today (he) found a ton more barrels and was using the whole park.”

The big series in Chicago was the culmination of a turnaround that Solano has been over the past month.

The 37 year old looked as if he might be nearing the end of what would have been an abbreviated stint with the Mariners in late May.

Entering a May 24 game in Houston, Solano was batting a meager .138 with a .331 OPS and just two extra-base hits in 68 plate appearances. He was among the worst hitters in baseball at the time, posting a minus-8 wRC+ that ranked third-to-last among hitters with at least 60 plate appearances.

Solano went on to have a pair singles and a walk in a 2-1 loss that day to the Astros. It was an otherwise forgettable game for the Mariners, but it marked the start of Solano’s climb out of career-worst start. He’s batting .450 (18 for 40) with a 1.200 OPS, three home runs and 12 RBIs in 14 games since that day in Houston.

How resurgence could change M’s outlook

Solano’s resurgence at the plate has been a positive development for both him and the Mariners. For the M’s in particular, it could help with more than just the results on the field.

First base has been long thought to be the most glaring need for the Mariners to address via trade for a playoff push. The platoon of Solano and Rowdy Tellez (who was designated for assignment Friday) ranked among the league’s least productive, but a platoon of the version of Solano the Mariners thought they were getting and the returning Luke Raley all of the sudden makes first a much less desperate need.

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First base still could be the first place the M’s try to improve, but it doesn’t have to be if Solano is producing. They can shift their focus elsewhere if performance or the trade market dictate it.

The Mariners could focus more on finding offensive punch at third base, where rookie Ben Williamson (.249 average, .593 OPS) has impressed defensively but lacks the slugging abilities traditionally associated with the position.

They could make a stronger push for a second baseman if rookie Cole Young (.236 average, .562 OPS in 17 games), MLB Pipeline’s No. 38 overall prospect, doesn’t do enough over the next few weeks to warrant the role for a playoff push.

They could make impact bullpen arms a higher priority.

They could even be more aggressive in the market for a right fielder since Solano’s career numbers indicate he hits right-handers and left-handers equally well, and Raley could get at-bats in a time split between first base and the outfield.

There’s still another 33 games before the trade deadline that could greatly change all of this, but Solano’s resurgence has a chance to make a real impact on the Mariners’ trade deadline decisions.

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Man injured in road rage shooting in Seattle’s South Lake Union neighborhood

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January 14, 2026

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Man injured in road rage shooting

Seattle police are searching for a suspect after a road rage shooting. It all came to an end around noon near Denny Way and Fairview Avenue.

SEATTLE – Police and state troopers are investigating after an alleged road rage shooting in Seattle’s South Lake Union neighborhood late Wednesday morning.

State and city law enforcement responded to reports of a 43-year-old man shot in the back while driving near Denny Way and Fairview Ave shortly before noon.

Washington State Patrol reports the shooting occurred not far from the I-5 on-ramp. The victim was in his car when he reportedly cut off another driver near Minor Ave, and that driver is believed to have shot the victim’s car, striking him in the back.

Police activity in Seattle’s South Lake Union neighborhood after an alleged road rage shooting. (FOX 13 Seattle)

According to WSP, the victim was alone in the vehicle, but his girlfriend made the 911 call.

The victim was taken to Harborview Medical Center for treatment, where staff say he is in stable condition.

There is currently no suspect in custody.

Washington State Patrol is investigating the incident.

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Game Preview #47: Seattle Kraken @ New Jersey Devils

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January 14, 2026

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Game Preview #47: Seattle Kraken @ New Jersey Devils

The Matchup: Seattle Kraken (21-15-8) @ New Jersey Devils (23-21-2)
The Time: 7:00 pm EST
The Broadcast: MSGSN, Devils Hockey Radio

On Monday night, the Devils defeated the Minnesota Wild 5-2. After a disastrous start to their road trip, which saw the Devils lost the first 3 games in a row, the Devils were able to close out the trip with a victory. The win was their 1st in their last 5 games, and only their 3rd in their last 11 games.

Jacob Markstrom got the start and gave the Devils a chance to win (or as I like to call it, he did his job), only letting up 2 goals. It helped that on the same night, the offense decided to do their job for once too. I would assume that Keefe goes back to Jake Allen for the game tonight, as Markstrom has not started in back to back games since 12/3 and 12/5. However, at this point in the season, crazier things have happened, so we shall have to wait and see.

Dawson Mercer got the Devils on the board at 10:07 of the 1st period to give the good guys a 1-0 lead heading into the 2nd period. Ryan Hartman tied it up for the Wild at 13:41 of the 2nd, before Ondrej Palat scored with 8 seconds left in the period to give the Devils back the lead at 2-1. I assure you, I double checked it. It’s correct. Palat did in fact score a goal. His 3rd of the season. I can’t believe it either.

Jesper “Wait…I don’t HAVE to pass every time I have the puck?” Bratt scored not once, but twice…less than a minute apart in the 3rd period to put the Devils up 4-1. Dougie “I’m confused, do you guys want me or no?” Hamilton had assists on both Bratt goals. In a sure sign that hell is about to freeze over, Palat scored his second goal of the game at 9:39 of the 3rd. Yes folks, Palat matched his goal total, for the entire season so far, in one game. Marcus Foligno added a meaningless PP goal at 19:41 of the 3rd and the Devils won 5-2.

On Monday, the Kraken defeated our hated rivals, the New York Rangers by a score of 4-2. Mika Zibanejad and Sam Carrick gave the ~~rich New Yorkers who pretend to be actual hockey fans, but real hockey fans can’t afford tickets at MSG, so the arena is filled with these people instead~~ Rangers faithful false hope with a 2-1 lead after the 1st period. However, the Kraken would go on to score 2 goals in the 2nd period and 2 more in the 3rd period to send the Rangers crowd home disappointed, which is always a good thing. So in this case, way to go Seattle!

Phillip Grubauer started in net against the Rangers on Monday. Considering that he hasn’t started back to back games since 11/13 and 11/15, I would expect Joe Daccord to get the start in net tonight against the Devils. Their game tonight against the Devils is their 3rd game of a 5 game road trip.

Injuries, Roster for Tonight, Yada, Yada, Yada.

In news which I still find hard to believe, the Devils actually have a healthy roster at the moment. I don’t want to jinx it, so I will not say it out loud, but I believe typing it out is safe. With the win, it is probably safe to assume that Hamilton will stay in the lineup tonight and that Nemec is back to being one of the players on the short list of those that are held accountable. However, it’s possible that the Devils are trying to shop Hamilton, so who knows if and when that happens (a trade) or if and when Nemec gets back into the lineup. As of this writing, I’d expect to see Hamilton play tonight, but we shall see what news comes out before the game tonight.

Grimace’s Prediction and 2025-2026 Record Tracker

Grimace was very pleased to see a win last night. For his mental sanity though, he’s still choosing to stay on his self induced break from predictions for now. His apologies.

Grimace’s 2025-2026 Season Prediction record currently stands at 12-10-0.

It was great to see the Devils get a win in their last game against Minnesota. It was a much needed win, at a minimum, to break the losing streak and the seemingly endless cycle of negativity. I am still of the view though, that it was 1 game. When they start winning, more than they lose, then I will start to have some more confidence. I am confident in this though. With everything that has been going on lately with this team, if the Devils come out flat tonight and/or play a stinker on the level of the 9-0 Islanders game, the home crowd is going to get absolutely brutal. Feel free to leave your thoughts and comments below and thanks for reading!

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How the Seahawks got their name 50 years ago

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January 13, 2026

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How the Seahawks got their name 50 years ago

STEILACOOM, WA – Fifty years ago, the Seattle Seahawks got its name through a radio competition where fans got the chance to choose a name.

“I think it’s the best name ever,” said Tom Barnum.

In 1975, Barnum learned he would have a chance to name the new Seattle NFL team.

He tells FOX 13 Seattle he sent in a few suggestions, including sockeyes, ospreys, mariners (this competition was two years before the Seattle Mariners’ first season), but we all know what came out is the winner: The Seahawks.

According to the Seahawks, the organization received more than 20,000 entries and nearly 1,741 different suggestions.

Barnum was one of about 150 people who entered the name Seahawks.

As acknowledgment for his suggestion, the newly named Seahawks organization sent Barnum a personalized team yearbook/program, as well as two complimentary tickets for the season.

This year, Barnum was recognized again. The Beast Bus Family learned his story and got Barnum, his sons, and his grandson tickets to the Hawks game versus the Colts in December.

Courtesy of the Beast Bus Family

The good, the bad, and the ugly

The Seahawks received nearly 2,000 team name suggestions. Some of them make sense, others have to be satire.

Here is a list alphabetically of all the names the Seahawks listed as other suggestions from the 1975 contest.

A

Aardvarks, Aleuts, Aero-Techs, About Timers, Anchovies, Alkis, Asters Domes, Abominable Snowmen, Alki Ants, Apple Knockers, Aqua-Ducks;

B

Bigfoots, Blue Sounders, Bunyan, Bumbershoots, Buffalo Chips, Belaying Pins, Billy Goats, Buzz Saws, Bronze Bobcats, Bay Hawks;

C

Catamounts, Clouds, Cloudbursts, Clam Diggers, Cool Dudes, City Slickers, Cockatoos, Cumulo Nimbos, Crabs, Cutthroats, Chowderheads, Chinook Passers;

D

Daffy Ducks, Domebusters, Diarrheas, Dogwoods, Drizzlers, Ding Dongs, Dreadnaughts;

E-F

Electric Loggers, Ferrys, Flounders, Frogs, Fruits Pickers, Flying Wedges, Ferrets;

G

Green State Geoducks, Green Giants, Go-E-Ducks, Gnomes;

H

Hammerheads, Harpooners, Halibut Heads, Herman’s Hermits, Hydrofoils;

I

Ichi Ban, Identified Flying Objects, Igloos;

K

Koala Bears, Killer Whales, Kelpers, Kilowatts, King Krabs;

L-M

Lucky Loggers, Microwaves, Mongooses, Major Domos, Montlakes;

N

Nibblers, Nutcrackers, Nordy’s Best, Nanuks;

O

Orangutans, O-Zones;

P

Peckerwoods, Pachyderms, Playwrights, Puget Puffers, Puddle Jumpers, Pacific Crests, Pike Street Misfits, Plimsoll Marks, Peacemakers;

Q

Queen City Quinaults, Quicksands;

R

Rainbirds, Rainy Ramblers, Rain-Dears, Running Salmon, Raining Suns, Rain Gods, Rainbeams, Red Tide, Roaches, Roosters, Royal Broughams, Roostertails, Rain-Beaux, Rain Hawks;

S

Sodbusters, Sounders, Spunkies, Spittoons, Sea Urchins, Salty Dogs, Sheep, 747’s, Silver Sasquatches, Skeletons, Sardines, Sperm Whales, Sleazies, Sonics, Snowflakes, Sourdoughs, Squids, Snorkels, Sinbads, Salamanders, Sun Dodgers, Scoundrels, Shamans, Sky Hawks, Stiletoes, Space Needlers, Scampi, Superscenics, Sawdust Eaters, Spodiodees, Soggies, Saints ‘n Sinners, Shrimps;

T

Ticks, Tremites, Toads, Third Degree;

U & V

Undertow, Vampires;

W

Waumpums, Weather Beaters, Woodpeckers, Water Hawks, Washington Georges, White Roosters;

Y-Z

Yogas, Zonkers, Zodiacs.

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