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Emerald City Spectrum @emeraldspectrum.bsky.social · 17h

WATCH: The #Sounders will be the MLS Western Conference's fifth seed regardless of the outcome of their regular season finale against New York City FC on Saturday, prompting "rest or rust" discussions within the coaching staff.
https://ow.ly/pOIx50XcbIk

What Will the Sounders Do For Decision Day vs. NYCFC? — Emerald City Spectrum

The Seattle Sounders will be the MLS Western Conference's fifth seed regardless of the outcome of their regular season finale against New York City FC on Saturday, prompting "rest or rust" discussions within the coaching staff.

Emerald City Spectrum @emeraldspectrum.bsky.social · 17h

It all went wrong for the #Mariners on Wednesday night, with the #BlueJays putting up a baker’s dozen runs in a blowout in front of T-Mobile Park’s home fans.

Why did Toronto’s bats wake up in #ALCS Game 3, and what made the M’s response so lackluster? https://ow.ly/gKvG50XcbAl

Blue Jays Obliterate Mariners in Ugly 14-3 Game 3 Rout — Emerald City Spectrum

It all went wrong for the Mariners on Wednesday night, with the Blue Jays putting up a baker’s dozen runs in a blowout in front of T-Mobile Park’s home fans. Why did Toronto’s bats wake up in Game 3, and what made the M’s response so lackluster?

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Corbin K. Smith @emeraldcityspectrum.com · 1d

As the rumor mill starts to heat up with contenders separating from the pretenders, who could the #Seahawks pursue to bolster their roster at the 2025 NFL trade deadline?

12 options from 12 teams with losing records: https://ow.ly/KAYZ50Xc7sk

Analysis: Seahawks Trade Targets For Every NFL Team With Losing Record — Emerald City Spectrum

As the rumor mill starts to heat up with contenders separating from the pretenders, who could the Seahawks pursue to bolster their roster at the 2025 NFL trade deadline?

Emerald City Spectrum @emeraldspectrum.bsky.social · 1d

Kicking off the 2025 #Storm season grades, rookie post Mackenzie Holmes was a small-but-efficient piece to the team in her first WNBA season.

How does she grade out on offense, defense and overall value? https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/home/seattle-storm-2025-season-grades-mackenzie-holmes

Seattle Storm 2025 Season Grades: Mackenzie Holmes — Emerald City Spectrum

Kicking off the 2025 Seattle Storm season grades, rookie post Mackenzie Holmes was a small-but-efficient piece to the team in her first WNBA season.

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Emerald City Spectrum @emeraldspectrum.bsky.social · 1d

Aside from being outclassed by Ohio State at home, the Huskies have posted an unblemished record thus far.

Where has UW excelled thus far and where do they need improvement to push for a top spot in the Big Ten?
https://ow.ly/V2sa50XbYTt via Aaron Coe

WATCH: Have Huskies Met Expectations at Midseason Mark? — Emerald City Spectrum

Aside from being outclassed by Ohio State at home, the Huskies have posted an unblemished record in the Big Ten thus far and remain in the mix to compete for a playoff spot. Where has UW excelled thus far and where do they need improvement to push for a top spot in the Big Ten?

Emerald City Spectrum @emeraldspectrum.bsky.social · 1d

Bucking the odds after a 15-inning win to beat the Tigers, the #Mariners came to Toronto off short rest and shut down the Blue Jays to take a 2-0 lead in the ALCS.

How has the pitching staff gotten it done for Seattle?
https://ow.ly/jsAK50XbY5Y

WATCH: How Mariners Stymied Blue Jays’ Bats to Build 2-0 ALCS Lead — Emerald City Spectrum

Bucking the odds after a 15-inning win in Game 5 of the ALDS to beat the Tigers, the Mariners came to Toronto off of short rest and shut down Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Blue Jays to take a 2-0 lead in the ALCS. How has the pitching staff gotten it done for Seattle?

Emerald City Spectrum @emeraldspectrum.bsky.social · 2d

After three games, the #Cougars made a switch under center, going back to Zevi Eckhaus as their quarterback.

How have Washington State’s two signal callers performed in three starts apiece?
https://ow.ly/2ZNf50XbnMY

Comparing Washington State’s Quarterbacks Threw Six Games — Emerald City Spectrum

After three games how does Zevi Eckhaus and Jaxon Potter Compare?

Emerald City Spectrum @emeraldspectrum.bsky.social · 2d

#Gonzaga women’s soccer's three-game win streak was snapped in a physical battle with Pepperdine.

What proved to be the separator in a match with pristine defense on both sides?
https://ow.ly/crmk50XbkS1

Gonzaga Women's Soccer Falls in Physical Match to Pepperdine 1-0; Can't Respond After Penalty Kick — Emerald City Spectrum

Gonzaga women’s soccer's three-game win streak was snapped in a physical battle with Pepperdine, with a penalty kick being the separator in a match with pristine defense on both sides.

Emerald City Spectrum @emeraldspectrum.bsky.social · 2d

Replacing Geno Smith, plenty of skeptics wondered if Sam Darnold could continue his breakout play from 2024 with the #Seahawks.

As demonstrated again in Jacksonville, Seattle appears to be getting even more than that.
https://ow.ly/AT9I50Xbh7S via Corbin K. Smith

Sam The Franchise? Darnold Ignites Seahawks 4-2 Start, Push For NFC West Title — Emerald City Spectrum

Though he didn’t have his best game overall, Sam Darnold continued to elevate his teammates with explosive downfield passes in Jacksonville, once again looking the part of a long term answer at quarterback in the Seahawks latest road win.

Emerald City Spectrum @emeraldspectrum.bsky.social · 2d

After a down 2024 and a pedestrian playoff history in Minnesota, few might have expected Jorge Polanco to headline the #Mariners October run in 2025.

But the switch-hitting infielder had given months’ worth of signs that he was primed for the postseason.
https://ow.ly/fzYn50Xbh1Y

Baseball’s Genuine ‘Playoff P’: Jorge Polanco Stakes Claim to October Greatness — Emerald City Spectrum

After a down 2024 and a pedestrian playoff history in Minnesota, few might have expected Jorge Polanco to headline Seattle’s October run in 2025. But the switch-hitting infielder had given months’ worth of signs that he was primed for the postseason.

Emerald City Spectrum @emeraldspectrum.bsky.social · 2d

Despite some early uncertainty, the #Mariners delivered a statement Game 2 win in Rogers Centre, tapping a variety of heroes as they return home with a 2-0 series lead.

How did the Ms get it done on Monday against the Blue Jays?
https://ow.ly/89Be50XaPRh

Rapid Reaction: Mariners Stuff Blue Jays 10-3 in Statement Win on Canadian Thanksgiving — Emerald City Spectrum

Despite some early uncertainty, the Mariners delivered a statement Game 2 win in Rogers Centre, tapping a variety of heroes as they return home with a big advantage for Game 3.

Emerald City Spectrum @emeraldspectrum.bsky.social · 2d

Looking for a third straight Big Ten win, the #Huskies head east to face Michigan in the Big Noon game this week, which will be a 9 AM PT start.

How is UW learning from the #Seahawks to avoid early start letdowns this season?
https://ow.ly/CRB750XaPQS

Huskies Prepare For Trip to Michigan and Big Noon Kickoff — Emerald City Spectrum

The Washington Huskies football team travels east to face Michigan in the Big Noon game this week. What is UW doing to avoid early start letdowns this season?

Emerald City Spectrum @emeraldspectrum.bsky.social · 3d

A Seattle legend is calling it a career after 13 seasons.

Emerald City Spectrum @emeraldspectrum.bsky.social · 3d

For four quarters, while moral victories do not exist, the Cougars gave the fourth-ranked Rebels everything they could handle, a positive development for Jimmy Rogers’ program.

Monday musings from a valiant effort in Oxford:
https://ow.ly/mHcN50XaI5C

Monday Musings: Washington State Makes Ole Miss Sweat, But Comes Up Short — Emerald City Spectrum

For four quarters, while moral victories do not exist, the Cougars gave the fourth-ranked Rebels everything they could handle, a positive development for Jimmy Rogers’ program.

Emerald City Spectrum @emeraldspectrum.bsky.social · 3d

Not long ago, the #Seahawks had a major problem on their hands with an underachieving defensive line holding the defense back.

As evidenced again on Sunday in Jacksonville, however, what a difference a few seasons can make.
https://ow.ly/tThZ50XaHhV

From Liability to Luxury: Seahawks’ Defensive Line Now Among Best in NFL — Emerald City Spectrum

Not long ago, the Seahawks had a major problem on their hands with an underachieving defensive line holding the defense back. As evidenced again on Sunday in Jacksonville, however, what a difference a few seasons can make.

Emerald City Spectrum @emeraldspectrum.bsky.social · 3d

WATCH: Overcoming a sluggish first half, the #Huskies avenged one of their worst losses from Jedd Fisch’s first season behind a star turning performance by Demond Williams Jr.

How did UW get the job done vs. Rutgers?
https://ow.ly/UkaQ50Xal8o

Takeaways: Demond Williams Makes History as Huskies Enact Revenge vs. Rutgers — Emerald City Spectrum

Emerald City Spectrum reporter Aaron Coe breaks down how the Washington Huskies enacted revenge against Rutgers at Husky Stadium behind a historic performance under center by dual-threat quarterback Demond Williams and what it means for Jedd Fisch's team heading towards the second half of the 2025 s

Emerald City Spectrum @emeraldspectrum.bsky.social · 3d

Few expected that a Blue Jays team coming off an offensive firestorm would be all but shut down, but that’s what Bryce Miller and the #Mariners did on Sunday night’s opener.

How did Seattle strike ahead in Game 1?
https://ow.ly/vczQ50XakCy

Rapid Reaction: M’s Arms Excel Again; Raleigh, Polanco Produce Enough for 3-1 ALCS Game 1 Win — Emerald City Spectrum

Few expected that a Blue Jays team coming off an offensive firestorm would be all but shut down, but that’s what Bryce Miller and the Mariners did on Sunday night’s opener. How did Seattle strike ahead in Game 1?

Emerald City Spectrum @emeraldspectrum.bsky.social · 4d

In a game where offense was optional most of the afternoon, the #Seahawks made just enough explosive plays paired with a ferocious pass rush to turn away the Jaguars for a signature win.

Takeaways: https://ow.ly/cPpa50Xai16 via Corbin K. Smith

Rapid Reaction: Byron Murphy II, Seahawks Eek Out 20-12 Road Win in Jacksonville — Emerald City Spectrum

In an otherwise sleep-inducing punt fest, the Seahawks received just enough explosives from Sam Darnold and the offense coupled with a feisty pass rush to fend off the Jaguars for a satisfying eight-point road victory.

Emerald City Spectrum @emeraldspectrum.bsky.social · 4d

The #Sounders took down Real Salt Lake 1-0 at home on Saturday night despite generating nearly three expected goals with a short-handed squad.
https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/home/short-handed-sounders-narrow-win-salt-late-missed-chances

Sounders Pull Out 1-0 Win Over Salt Lake Despite 11 Absences — Emerald City Spectrum

The Seattle Sounders took down Real Salt Lake 1-0 at home on Saturday night despite generating nearly three expected goals with a short-handed squad.

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Emerald City Spectrum @emeraldspectrum.bsky.social · 4d

It wasn't the prettiest of victories, but after losing a one-goal lead late in regulation, Jared McCann scored with 3.8 seconds left in overtime to lift the #Kraken to their second straight win.

How did Seattle get it done to move to 2-0?
https://ow.ly/VW3N50Xaezm

Seattle Kraken Survive Tight Game vs. Vegas Golden Knights, Score Late OT Winner — Emerald City Spectrum

Jared McCann scored with 3.8 seconds left in overtime to lift the Seattle Kraken to a 2-1 overtime win against the Vegas Golden Knights at Climate Pledge Arena on Saturday, improving to 2-0-0 in a low-event game.

Emerald City Spectrum @emeraldspectrum.bsky.social · 4d

Many of the memorable moments of ALDS Game 5 came from the players on the field, but some of the biggest keys of the game came from the battle of wits between A. J. Hinch and Dan Wilson.

How did Wilson and the #Mariners triumph on the managing front? https://ow.ly/Z5vx50Xaev0

Three Massive Managerial Moments that Decided ALDS Game 5 — Emerald City Spectrum

Many of the memorable moments of ALDS Game 5 came from the players on the field, but some of the biggest keys of the game resulted from the battle of wits between A. J. Hinch and Dan Wilson. How did Wilson and the Mariners triumph on the managing front?

Emerald City Spectrum @emeraldspectrum.bsky.social · 4d

For a second straight week, the #Huskies came out flat, allowing Rutgers to race out to an early lead and start thinking upset on Montlake.

Then, Demond Williams Jr. happened.
https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/home/demond-williams-jr-historic-show-washington-huskies-comeback-rutgers

Demond Williams Jr. Puts On Historic Show in Huskies’ Comeback Win vs. Rutgers — Emerald City Spectrum

Falling behind for the second straight week, the Huskies came back behind a record-setting performance by quarterback Demond Williams Jr.

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Emerald City Spectrum @emeraldspectrum.bsky.social · 4d

ALCS PREVIEW!

-Who has the edge in Game 1 pitching matchup?
-Which team has a better corner infield combo?
-Who are the X-Factors to watch for #Mariners and Blue Jays?

Watch here! ->
https://youtu.be/V5Y5tzwbqvo

Emerald City Spectrum @emeraldspectrum.bsky.social · 5d

UPDATE: #Seahawks downgrade cornerback Riq Woolen (concussion) to OUT vs. Jaguars.

Team elevated cornerback Shaquill Griffin, safety Jerrick Reed II from practice squad.

Emerald City Spectrum @emeraldspectrum.bsky.social · 5d

The #Kraken host the Vegas Golden Knights at Climate Pledge Arena on Saturday.

What should fans expect tonight coming out of the team’s morning skate?
https://ow.ly/n92F50Xabtj

Seattle Kraken Morning Skate: Examining Top Lines in Vegas Golden Knights Matchup — Emerald City Spectrum

The Seattle Kraken host the Vegas Golden Knights at Climate Pledge Arena on Saturday. What should fans expect coming out of the team’s morning skate?