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ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney Responds to Criticism of Seattle Mariners’ Julio Rodriguez

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12 months ago

April 3, 2025

ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney Responds to Criticism of Seattle Mariners’ Julio Rodriguez

Over the weekend, Athletics’ post-game host Chris Townsend took a shot at Seattle Mariners star Julio Rodriguez, essentially calling him overrated after Rodriguez hit a game-winning home run on Sunday.

You can listen to his comments HERE:

We asked ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney about the comments and asked how Rodriguez is perceived within the game.

“So, Chris Townsend was the host who said that. I know Chris, he’s a good guy. I think he’s reacting to Julio’s numbers the last couple of years. You and I have talked about the slow starts and how they’re trying to get him started better. And we’ll see if his overall numbers are better, and if they are, over the course of the year, then maybe some of that perception will change. I will tell you, ESPN just did a Top 100 list of players…I know that Julio is somewhere in the Top 25. He’s a guy who generates a ton of respect within the industry and I do think, that when it comes to players, hitters that are in Seattle, you have to work in the demerits of being a hitter for the Mariners. His offensive numbers are just not going to be as gaudy…”

You can listen to the full interview with Olney below, and reminder: He’s on every single Thursday edition of the “Refuse to Lose” podcast:

The Mariners are 3-4 on the season and will return to action on Friday at 1:35 p.m. PT. They’ll take on the San Francisco Giants as Justin Verlander (SF) pitches against Bryce Miller (SEA).

NEW PODCAST IS OUT! Brady is back for another episode of “Refuse to Lose,” where he recaps his trip to Seattle and the M’s first five games of the year. What has worked and what hasn’t? And we’re joined by Tacoma Rainiers broadcasters Andy Helwig and Rylee Pay at the outset of the Triple-A season. CLICK HERE:

KIRBY’s ABSENCE ALREADY FELT: The Mariners don’t have George Kirby at the start of the year and they’ve already seen the impact in Monday’s loss against the Tigers. CLICK HERE:

A’s BROADCASTER TAKES SHOT AT JULIO: Chris Townsend from the A’s post-game show took some shots at Rodriguez after Sunday’s M’s win. CLICK HERE:

Continue to follow our Inside the Mariners coverage on social media by liking us on Facebook and by following Teren Kowatsch and Brady Farkas on “X” @Teren_Kowatsch and @RefuseToLosePod. You can subscribe to the “Refuse to Lose” podcast by clicking HERE.

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I-5 blocked near Chehalis, WA due to barricaded suspect

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3 hours ago

April 3, 2026

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I-5 blocked near Chehalis, WA due to barricaded suspect

Standoff blocks I-5 in Chehalis

Washington State Patrol is in a standoff with a barricaded suspect that attempted to flee from troopers in Lewis County on Thursday.

CHEHALIS, Wash. – All lanes of I-5 are fully blocked near Chehalis due to a barricaded suspect on the freeway.

Washington State Patrol and law enforcement engaged in a standoff on I-5 near Chehalis. (Washington State Patrol)

What we know:

Washington State Patrol troopers are currently engaged in a standoff with a suspect that fled from Mason and Thurston County troopers.

Northbound and southbound I-5 are fully blocked just south of Chehalis, near the U.S. Route 12 interchange. Traffic is being diverted just before US-12.

The suspect’s vehicle was reportedly spiked on Rush Road in Chehalis before coming to a stop on southbound I-5. There is only one person in the vehicle, and troopers are still negotiating with the suspect.

Drivers are asked to avoid the area and expect delays.

What we don’t know:

It’s currently unknown what led up to the pursuit.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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Semi overturns onto dump truck, blocks ramp to I-90 in Seattle

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15 hours ago

April 2, 2026

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Semi overturns onto dump truck, blocks ramp to I-90 in Seattle

SEATTLE — All lanes of the eastbound Interstate 90 on-ramp from 4th Ave S in Seattle were blocked after a semi truck rolled onto its side.

Photos from the scene showed the truck’s trailer was tipped over and was being held up by the bed of a tandem dump truck.

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) reported the crash around 6 a.m. on Thursday.

Initially, only the two right lanes were blocked, but later, all four lanes were closed.

A WSDOT incident response team and the Washington State Patrol responded.

Tow crews with two trucks righted the semi.

The ramp reopened around 8:45 a.m.

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No one was hurt.

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Judge upholds Seattle’s record $30.5M verdict in Antonio Mays Jr. CHOP death case

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1 day ago

April 2, 2026

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Judge upholds Seattle’s record .5M verdict in Antonio Mays Jr. CHOP death case

SEATTLE — A King County Superior Court judge has upheld a $30.5 million jury verdict against the City of Seattle in the death of Antonio Mays Jr., rejecting all post-trial motions filed by the city.

Judge Sean P. O’Donnell denied the motions Friday in the case filed by Mays’ family, leaving intact the verdict returned Jan. 29, 2026, the largest in Seattle’s history.

Mays, 16, was shot June 29, 2020, inside the Capitol Hill Organized Protest, or CHOP, zone, where police and emergency services had been withdrawn during protests following the killing of George Floyd.

Jury finds city of Seattle liable for teen’s death in CHOP zone; awards family $30-million

Attorneys for the Mays family argued the teen’s injuries were survivable and that the city’s failure to provide timely emergency response led to his death. A jury deliberated for 12 days before reaching the $30.5 million verdict.

The city challenged multiple aspects of the verdict, including causation, damages and alleged juror misconduct, but the judge rejected those arguments.

This ruling confirms what 12 jurors already told the City of Seattle,” attorneys with Oshan Law, representing the Mays family, said in a statement. “Judge O’Donnell considered every argument the city raised and found none sufficient. The verdict stands.

Antonio Mays Sr., the teen’s father, said the ruling affirms the jury’s findings.

“My son came to this city and this city turned its back on him,” he said in a statement. “Today, the court confirmed what the jury already said — his life mattered.”

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The city has not yet publicly indicated whether it plans to appeal.

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