I’m old enough to remember when fans had already given up on this #Mariners season and were calling for mass firings. Now they’re tied for first. And it’s still too early to make definitive judgments. But their pitching is going to keep them relevant.

Looking at how pitchers are attacking Julio Rodriguez. Also I predict that he will hit his first homer this series and probably another one.

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The Allman Brothers are my all-time favorite rock and roll band, and Dickie Betts was a huge part of their sound. Rest in peace.

To quote the great Bob Stevens of the SFChronicle, writing of Willie Mays, “The only one who could have caught it, hit it.”

Great win last night for the M's. We'll cover it on the Daily Puck Drop at 10am w/ Larry Stone as a special guest PuckSports.com

John Canzano weekly visit. Episode released 1pm.

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I’ve got to say, I’m really enjoying Puck’s new podcast. I’ve listened to every episode so far. I hope he can make this work long term.

That felt like a huge win for April #Mariners

Despite the two errors, all four runs off Castillo are earned

Thanks to the #Mariners for having me throw the first pitch last night. It was a big honor and I’m appreciative. Best of all, I didn’t bounce it!

George Kirby's gem, J.P. Crawford's solo HR lift M's past Red Sox for 1st win of season.

Angry George’s dreamland

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The best part of baseball season: Poring over the box scores in the morning. Call me a dinosaur, but it’s still best in the newspaper, and always will be.

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