Matt Calkins

There were two emotions possible for M's fans when Game 7 of the ALCS concluded: euphoria or despair. Unfortunately, they got smacked with the latter. 

If the Mariners make a run to the World Series, it will be because of their starting pitchers, who despite health hiccups remain the deepest rotation in MLB. 

QB Geno Smith recently told ESPN.com that he didn't fit the Seahawks' "aesthetic," but that likely has more to do with his connection to coach Pete Carroll.

The Seahawks' defense was an issue at the end of the Pete Carroll era. Mike Macdonald fixed that side of the ball last season, and it's becoming the key this season.

The Seahawks defense went from getting run over in the first half of 2024 to one of the best in the league in the second half. Carrying that over is the key in 2025.

How the Sounders showed Lionel Messi what Seattle is all about

Seahawks general manager John Schneider called the team's receiving core "really strong," but what about this unit really stands out?

The Storm have a standard and the team hasn't been meeting it. No one person deserves the blame, but head coach Noelle Quinn certainly warrants scrutiny. 

Sue Bird's statue at Climate Pledge Arena was an inevitability, and its presence displays longevity for a Seattle superstar with an unrivaled career.

Yes, they were thumped by the rival Astros on Sunday. But they chased another ace out of the game early and these Mariners proved they are here to stay.