Since 2016, I’ve written features and stories for the Mariners Magazine.
“Catching Up with Willie Bloomquist”
Bremerton, Washington native and longtime M talks about his new business and his memorable good-bye to baseball.
“Triple Play with Cameron Maybin”
The Mariners outfielder talks about moving around a lot, his athletic family tree, and what it was like to win everyone in America a taco.
“Triple Play with Denard Span”
The Mariners outfielder talks about being traded in mid-season, speed, and post-season experience.
“Sugar On Top”
A cover story feature on Mariners reliever Edwin Diaz. Find out why he wanted to quit baseball when he was 15, the voice he can hear above the crowd at any game, and the legend he patterns his game after.
“Catching up with Raul Ibanez”
The former Mariner talks about his early days with the club, how he stays connected to the game, and his love for Pearl Jam.
“Catching up with Ryan Rowland-Smith”
Aussie native Rowland-Smith talks about the culture shock of playing in the minor leagues, his first American car, and what it’s like to eat at an Outback Steakhouse.
“Four Decades of Mariners Baseball”
Part six in a series looking back at the first 40 years of the Seattle Mariners.
“Unsung Heroes”
In this profile of the M’s 2017 bullpen, you’ll learn what the “midnight rule” is and what TV show all relievers want to avoid.
“Catching up with Tom Paciorek”
One of the most popular players in M’s history talks about being one game away from being done with baseball, and then lasting 14 more seasons. He also tells several funny Tommy Lasorda stories.
“Four Decades of Mariners Baseball”
Part five in a series looking back at the first 40 years of the Seattle Mariners.
“Dream Realized”
A profile of Mariners pitcher Ariel Miranda and his harrowing journey from Cuba to the Major Leagues.
“Funny Nose Glasses Live On”
Here is the inside story behind one of the funniest promotions and TV commercials in Mariners history.
“Four Decades of Mariners Baseball”
Part four in a series looking back at the first 40 years of the Seattle Mariners.
“Catching up with Mark Langston”
One of the greatest pitchers in Mariners history discusses being on the wrong end of Luis Sojo’s famous inside-the-park home run and how much fun Dave Henderson had using a nail gun.
“Four Decades of Mariners Baseball”
Part three in a series looking back at the first 40 years of the Seattle Mariners.
“Four Decades of Mariners Baseball”
Part two in a series looking back at the first 40 years of the Seattle Mariners.
“Catching up with Brian Hunter”
The former Mariner player and coach discusses why he never wanted to be a coach (and what changed his mind) and what he did with a check he mistakenly received for $10,000.
“Four Decades of Mariners Baseball”
Part one in a series looking back at the first 40 years of the Seattle Mariners.
“A Fresh Start”
Mariners catcher Mike Zunino talks about confidence, getting through offensive struggles, and the importance of a short memory.
“Catching up with Julio Cruz”
One of the most likable and popular Mariners ever discusses the art of stealing bases and who taught him how to do it against left-hander pitchers.
“Catching up with Alvin Davis”
Mr. Mariner, the M’s first true star on Dave Henderson’s athletic ability, being a grandpa, and life coming full circle for Ken Griffey, Jr.
“Catching up with Dan Wilson”
The best catcher in Mariners history on working with young players, and the difference between catching Randy Johnson and Jamie Moyer.