Before steroids exploded on to the scene in the 1990s, teams like the 1986 Los Angeles Dodgers often contended for a playoff spot. more ›

Four years ago, Kyle Kendrick was helping Mt. Vernon High advance in the Northwest 4A district playoffs. more ›

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--Brett Tomko, who we'll always love for his terrific relief performance in this critical game, is the Dodgers' fifth starter, beating out Washington State High School Hall of Famer Mark Hendrickson. more ›

The Hall of Fame voting is over, and 6’9” Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Mark Hendrickson is a winner. That’s right, he’ll be inducted into the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association Hall of Fame on April 18. What Hall did you think we meant? more ›

Could Randy Johnson don a Mariners uniform in 2007? Those speculating aren’t entirely convinced floundering GM Bill Bavasi could pull off a (worthwhile) deal to acquire the Yankees’ aging Unit, and although we’re not the most astute of M’s followers, we’re dubious, too. We think it’s more likely the Mariners will trade for another mound giant—the Dodgers’ Mark Hendrickson. Because we saw him downtown last night. more ›

In yesterday's NL Division Series game vs. the Mets, the Dodgers' Jeff Kent and J.D. Drew got tagged out at home on the same play (video available here). more ›

With the playoffs underway we thought it would be fun to look at all of the former Mariners you may come accross more ›

Yes, the M's won yesterday, pulling within 3.5 games of first-place Oakland. But not without another startling managerial gaffe. With runners on the corners, and two outs in the Dodgers fourth, Hargrove had Joel Pineiro pitch to the #8 hitter instead of walking him to get to the pitcher. Of course, the #8 hitter singled, driving in a run, and even Dave Niehaus, who is rarely critical, lamented "I don't understand why you don't walk that guy!" Neither do we, Dave. more ›

JJ Putz's two ninth-inning strikeouts of Barry Bonds (one Friday, looking at a splitter, one Sunday, swinging on a fastball) are the twin highlights of the Mariner season so far. Putz has been terrific this season--11 saves in 12 opportunities. Better yet, the numbers are there--he's struck out 46 this season, and walked only 6. That's Sasaki-esque. more ›

Mariner manager Mike Hargrove said something so unexpectedly candid after yesterday's 14-5 win over Texas that the Times plastered it on the top of this morning's sports section. more ›

Something tells us that the world-beating, intense Ichiro who disliked his relaxed 2005 clubhouse is going to be none-too-pleased when he finally arrives in Peoria. more ›

The Sonics lost their first preseason game last night, 82-75 to Nate McMillan's Portland Trail Blazers. McMillan, you will recall, played 12 years for the Sonics and coached the team for 5. But, after his contract expired last season, he made the admirable decision to test new waters as the coach of the notoriously uncoachable Blazers. more ›

Three B's have killed the Mariners this season--Bavasi, Beltre and Boone. more ›