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Can the K Records Catalog Save the Mariners Season?

Seth Kolloen — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 16:20:12 +0000

You know the music that comes on to inspire every Mariner batter as they walk to the plate? It hasn't been working. Mariner hitters have been dreadful at Safeco Field, saddening Mariner fans like me, you, and music journalist Mark Baumgarten.

A Field (Trip) of Dreams: 30 Baseball Stadiums in Less Than 3 Months

Jay Friedman — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 18:50:17 +0000

College student Kyle Friedman recently rolled through town with his father, taking in a Seattle Mariners game as part of a summertime tour of all 30 baseball stadiums. That's a lot of hours of baseball. I had a chance to interview him to get the inside story of his spectacular trip, and specifically about his stay in Seattle and thoughts about Safeco Field.

Wedge/Hernandez Comedy Team Returns in New Mariners Commercials

Seth Kolloen — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 20:52:24 +0000

The Seattle Mariners and their ad agency, Copacino+Fujikado, are back with a new round of funny commercials highlighting members of the team. The winning combo, once again, comes from the comedy team of Felix Hernandez and Eric Wedge. When last we saw them, straight man Wedge was dealing with Hernandez’ comical attempts to pitch more … Continue reading →

Ichiro in a Nosedive

Seth Kolloen — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 16:11:15 +0000

For most Seattleites--and especially for casual fans--Ichiro is the Mariners. Certainly he has been one of the few seaworthy salts on the ship, with enough Gold Gloves and Silver Sluggers in his 11-year Mariner career to turn a pirate green. Or a Pirate. This season, though, Ichiro has been titanic. I mean, Titanic. After an Ichiro-like April, the hit king’s production has plummeted.

Debate Rages: What Are the Mariners Worst At?

Seth Kolloen — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 16:24:23 +0000

Hitting, fielding, starting pitching, relieving. All bad. The only thing the Mariners are doing right is beyond the fences, at the new "The Pen" food court and patio just over the left-centerfield fence. It's pleasantly lit, spacious, permits close-up views of both bullpens and has a huge variety of beer and food. I recommend the 1/3-lb., grass-fed beef burger and Ethan Stowell's Hamburg and Frites. Just $8.50! And the best part is this: From most of the tables, you can't see the game.

Five Reasons Why Mariners Games Will Suck Less This Year

Seth Kolloen — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:30:18 +0000

Even us serious baseball fans like a home run now and again, and the Mariners failed to homer in 52 of their 81 home games last year. But behold! I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people! That is, five ways in which 2011 Mariner games will be better than 2010 Mariner games.