Could Mariners’ weekend success be a sign of things to come? | Matt Calkins
Things were pretty bleak on the heels of an embarrassing series loss to the Nationals and a blowout defeat to the Rays on Friday. But...
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Matt Calkins
Matt Calkins joined The Seattle Times in August 2015 as a sports columnist after three years at the San Diego Union Tribune. Never afraid to take a stand or go off the beaten path, Matt enjoys writing about the human condition every bit as much as walk-offs or buzzer-beaters. His mom reads the comments so take it easy on him.
The Sonics left 15 years ago today, the darkest day in Seattle sports history | Matt Calkins
It appears there's momentum for the NBA bringing the Sonics back to Seattle. But that doesn't mean the departure of the beloved team doesn't still...
Mariners deserve the boos aimed at them after dismal series loss | Matt Calkins
The boo birds were aimed directly at the Mariners following Seattle's 4-1 defeat Wednesday. And they deserved every one of them, columnist Matt Calkins writes.
Can Bradley Beal trade help boost Kevin Durant’s playoff credentials? | Matt Calkins
With Bradley Beal joining Kevin Durant and Devin Booker in Phoenix, the question is whether KD can win an NBA title that would go relatively...
Could it be as simple as the Mariners just aren’t good enough to return to the playoffs? | Matt Calkins
No one homestand or road trip can define a season, but losing consecutive series while going 2-4 over the past six games was another step...
Why Julio Rodriguez is a longshot to make the AL All-Star team | Matt Calkins
Despite Julio Rodriguez's 12 home runs, 15 steals and smattering of clutch hits, the MLB All-Star Game in Seattle is almost sure to be J-Rod...
Mariners salvage series. Will flight back from East Coast be just as joyous?
After a 5-1 victory over the White Sox, the Mariners now meet the Yankees and Orioles, two teams ahead of them in the chase for...
Back in Seattle with White Sox, Kendall Graveman looks back on surprising trade to Astros | Matt Calkins
Jerry Dipoto has made a lot of trades since he arrived in Seattle, but maybe none were more memorable than when he sent Kendall Graveman...
Why the Mariners might repeat last year’s surge, and why they might not | Matt Calkins
The Mariners had a worse record at this point in the season last year before making a surge to the playoffs. Here's why it could...
Why the NBA’s possible return to Seattle is starting to feel closer | Matt Calkins
Commissioner Adam Silver's recent comments on NBA expansion were perhaps the most substantive response he has given publicly when asked about the topic, writes columnist...