Mariners News
The Mariners are expected to part ways with two key free agents.
The Seattle Times reported today that industry sources expect the club to move on from both Randy Arozarena and J.P. Crawford.
Arozarena is coming off a career season where he led the Mariners in most every major hitting statistic including batting average, home runs, RBIs and WAR. The 31-year-old All-Star left fielder is expected to receive a $100 million contract this offseason.
Crawford, meanwhile, departs as the Mariners’ longest-tenured shortstop in franchise history. The 32-year-old was named as one of the top 50 players in franchise history this season and had expressed interest in re-signing with Seattle.
Replacements for both players are currently up in the air, as the club decides whether to fill those positions with younger prospects or established veterans via free agency or trade.
NFL News
It was a busy day in football as the NFL trade deadline passed this afternoon.
The Seahawks stood pat after making a big move to acquire star left guard Quenton Nelson from the Colts two weeks ago.
The Vikings headlined the frenzy by reuniting with Kirk Cousins, sending a 2027 third-round pick to Las Vegas. No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza is now poised to take over as the Raiders’ starting quarterback this Sunday against the Seahawks.
Seattle’s division rival 49ers also made a move, sending a sixth-round pick to the Colts in exchange for 6x Pro Bowl receiver Keenan Allen.
The Chiefs added another Colts receiver in Josh Downs.
And the Jaguars made it clear they’re going all-in on this season by shipping a first and two seconds for former Falcons safety Jesse Bates III and former Eagles defensive tackle Jordan Davis.
WWU Vikings News
Western’s men’s basketball team put on a clinic in their home opener last night.
The Vikings clobbered Douglas College 135-53 for an absurd 82-point victory.
Junior forward Trevor White led the way with 30 points as Western shot a scorching 69% from the field. Sehome alum Grant Kepley added 10 points and 11 assists in his return to Carver Gym.
Next up, the Viks are traveling to Chico, CA this weekend for the CCAA/GNAC Crossover Challenge.
Meanwhile, the national college soccer tournament is coming to Bellingham.
Western’s women’s team earned the No. 1 seed in the NCAA D-II West Regional yesterday. That means Harrington Field will serve as a first and second round host for the regional round.
The 7th nationally ranked Vikings open tournament play on Sunday afternoon by hosting the winner of Cal Poly Pomona vs. Simon Fraser.
Prep Girls Soccer News
Speaking of playoff soccer, the state tournament is kicking off tonight for prep girls soccer.
6th-seeded Sehome is hosting 11th-seeded Ellensburg in the opening round of the 2A bracket. The match gets underway at 5:00 from Civic Stadium.
Ferndale and Lynden Christian are also still alive, they’ll each host for their opening matches on Wednesday.
Prep Volleyball News
We also have a bit of prep volleyball action tonight.
Ferndale is hosting Snohomish in the 3A district quarterfinals. The winner advances to the semis and the loser drops to the consolation bracket.
Their match gets underway at 7:00 from Ferndale High School.
Lynden, Sehome, Lynden Christian and Meridian are all gearing up for the 1A and 2A state tournaments at the Yakima Valley SunDome this weekend.
