Seattle Mariners

Mariners' slump physical and mental

Kirsten Kendrick and Art Thiel — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:00:00 +0000

The Mariners beat the Angels Thursday night 6-0. A bit of good news, after they hit a new low on the road.

The team's problem is both physical and mental, says KPLU sports commentator Art Thiel.

Young Mariner veterans need to step up this season

Kirsten Kendrick and Art Thiel — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 13:00:00 +0000

The Mariners begin spring training play this weekend in Arizona.

KPLU sports commentator shares his thoughts on the new additions to the team and his concerns about some young returning players.

Lovefest for Felix; M's pitcher now highest paid hurler in baseball

Kirsten Kendrick and Art Thiel — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 13:00:00 +0000

First came the American League Cy Young Award in 2010. Then, last year’s perfect game.

But KPLU sports commentator Art Thiel says nothing compares to the outpouring of emotion he witnessed this week at Safeco Field as the Mariners’ Felix Hernandez signed a contract that makes him the highest-paid pitcher in baseball.

Mariners' Montero bewildered by link to drug scandal, victim of 'Lance Armstrong effect'

Kirsten Kendrick and Art Thiel — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 13:00:00 +0000

Mariner catcher Jesus Montero has been linked to a clinic in Florida that’s under investigation for distributing performance-enhancing drugs. His name was found on a list.

KPLU sports commentator Art Thiel says it’s nothing more than that right now.

Mariners' new scoreboard: hit or miss?

Kirsten Kendrick and Art Thiel — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 13:00:00 +0000

"It's more of a hood ornament when no one is really buying the car."

That's what KPLU sports commentator Art Thiel has to say about the Mariners' plans for a new scoreboard at Safeco Field - at an estimated cost of $10 million.

Former Mariner players continue to haunt Seattle fans

Kevin Kniestedt and Art Thiel — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 20:54:31 +0000

There has been a lot of excitement so far in the early rounds of the Major League Baseball playoffs, and much of that has been provided by former Seattle Mariner players. As sports commentator Art Thiel explains to KPLU’s Kevin Kniestedt, the sight of players leaving Seattle to flourish on other teams has become far too common for fans over the years. To hear the discussion, click the "Listen" button above.

Will Mariners fence changes make big difference next year?

Kirsten Kendrick and Art Thiel — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 12:00:00 +0000

Despite modest improvement this year, the Mariners end the season last in the American League West for the third year in a row.

And that's not the end of the frustration for Mariners fans, according to KPLU sports commentator Art Thiel.

Mariners' streak: different star every game

Kirsten Kendrick and Art Thiel — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 04:00:00 +0000

The Mariners take their eight-game winning streak to Chicago this weekend for a series with the White Sox.

It's their longest winning streak in five years. KPLU sports commentator Art Thiel says it's significant in more ways than one.

Preview: Mariners' streak definitely team effort

Kirsten Kendrick and Art Thiel — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 19:00:00 +0000

The Mariners are on a winning streak the likes of which fans haven't seen since 2007. Eight games and counting.

It's definitely been a team effort. The Mariners' offense has finally come alive to match their stellar pitching and great fielding.

KPLU commentator Art Thiel will talk about the significance of the streak tomorrow morning at 5:35 and 7:35 on 88.5 KPLU. Check back here for a blog of our conversation.

A feeling about Felix: perfect game premonition

Kirsten Kendrick and Art Thiel — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 21:15:00 +0000

KPLU sports commentator Art Thiel had a feeling that Wednesday's Mariners game was going to be special. And that feeling was confirmed once Felix Hernandez started dominating on the mound.

"I tweeted out in the seventh inning 'If you can get off work and get down here, be here...because history is about to happen.' And it sure did."

The perfect game that followed was a first for Felix and the Mariners.

Preview: Breaking down Felix's perfect game

Kirsten Kendrick and Art Thiel — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 19:00:00 +0000

Felix Hernandez and Mariners fans are still savoring the perfect game that he pitched yesterday against the Tampa Bay Rays at Safeco Field.

There are a lot of interesting facts surrounding Felix's perfect game, which was the first in Mariners' history.

KPLU sports commentator Art Thiel will share his thoughts on the milestone tomorrow morning at 5:35 and 7:35 on 88.5 KPLU. Check back here for a blog of our conversation.

27 up, 27 down: Mariners' Felix Hernandez throws perfect game

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 04:19:32 +0000

This is the face of perfection:

The Seattle Mariner's Felix Hernandez is now a part of baseball lore, joining 22 others when he threw a perfect game in a 1-0 win against the Tampa Bay Rays, this afternoon.

That means Hernandez retired 27 batters in a row, throwing 113 pitches, 77 of them strikes. No one got on base.

What's incredible is that this is the third perfect game this season.

Mariners streak leads to 'cautious optimism'

Kirsten Kendrick and Art Thiel — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 04:00:00 +0000

So they CAN hit. That's what a lot fans are saying about the Mariners these days after the team has won seven games in a row - their longest winning streak in five years.

KPLU sports commentator Art Thiel shares his thoughts on the timing of the streak and what it means.

Preview: A positive streak for the Mariners

Kirsten Kendrick and Art Thiel — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 19:00:00 +0000

In a season where fans are used to the opposite trend, the Mariners have now won seven games in a row. That hasn't happened in awhile. The Mariners actually have the second best record in the American League since the All-Star break.

KPLU sports commentator Art Thiel is pleased with the progress. He says the Mariners' young hitters are becoming as consistent as the pitchers.

Find out more of what Art has to say tomorrow morning at 5:35 and 7:35 on 88.5 KPLU. Check back here for a blog of our conversation.

After Ichiro trade, more disappointment for Mariners fans?

Kirsten Kendrick and Art Thiel — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 04:00:00 +0000

For many Mariners fans, the surprising news of Ichiro Suzuki's trade to the Yankees is still sinking in. Now comes word that another big name could be leaving the team next week.

KPLU sports commentator Art Thiel talks about why it wasn't too hard to say goodbye to Ichiro...and who might be next.