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Brandon Willman

Brandon Willman is a native of Washington and currently attending Washington State University. A fan of competition, Brandon will watch anything put on the TV from the NBA to World Series of Poker. Brandon can be found on Twitter @BrandonWillmann

Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel sarcastically responds to breaking record

The comment is an extension of McDaniel's personality that has been on display since he took over. From every mic’d-up moment to postgame press conference, he continues to become of the most popular coaches across the country.

Astros-Mariners finale takes an ugly turn

During Wednesday’s rubber match of a three-game series between Houston and Seattle, benches cleared in the sixth inning after Hector Neris struck out Mariners star CF Julio Rodríquez and then taunted him. 

Should the Patriots panic over team's first 0-2 start since 2001?

The losses, by a combined total of 12 points and both at home, have come down to the final minute of each game.

Julio Rodríguez firmly in MVP conversation with recent play

Since July 1, Seattle Mariners young star outfielder Julio Rodríguez has completely transformed a down season into an MVP-caliber year.

Mariners manager Scott Servais has high praise for Cal Raleigh

Since the start of 2022, Cal Raleigh has been the primary catcher for the Seattle Mariners, posting a .774 OPS in 119 games in 2022 and a .788 OPS in 123 thus far in 2023. 

MLB's No. 1 prospect Jackson Holliday makes Triple-A debut at 19 years old

On Sunday, Sep. 3, at 19 years old, SS/2B and Baltimore Orioles and MLB’s No. 1 prospect Jackson Holliday got promoted to Triple-A. Two days later, Tuesday, Sept. 5, he debuted with the team. 

Ronald Acuna Jr. vs. Mookie Betts: The battle for NL MVP

The 2023 NL MVP race is heating up as the top two contenders for the award have stood out above the rest. So, who has a better case with a month to play?

Predicting the NL Central race as contenders head into home stretch

With less than 20% of the regular season remaining, the Milwaukee Brewers hold a four-game lead over the second-place Chicago Cubs for first place in the NL Central, but it is a three-team race.

Four reasons why Seattle Mariners can win AL West

The Astros are the favorite to win the division, followed by the Rangers. But the red-hot Mariners may have an even stronger case.

Anthony Edwards receiving high praise for Team USA performance

Anthony Edwards, the three-year guard for the Minnesota Timberwolves, is turning heads during his Team USA performances.

Braves' Spencer Strider shares interesting stat with MLB legend

When Spencer Strider took the mound for Friday’s matchup against the San Francisco Giants, it was the 45th start of his career. He went seven innings, allowed one run on one hit and struck out 10 batters.

Guardians, Braves pacing league stats post-break

The pitching and offense of the Cleveland Guardians and Atlanta Braves have been statistically head and shoulders ahead of their league counterparts since returning from Seattle for the 2023 All-Star Break.

Orioles' Jack Flaherty has season outlier in big loss

In the Baltimore Orioles' 10-3 loss to the San Diego Padres Tuesday, O's starting pitcher Jack Flaherty made rounds despite only throwing a third of the game.

Diamondbacks announce first players to be in team Hall of Fame

Before Saturday's game, the Arizona Diamondbacks celebrated their 25th anniversary season, and play-by-play broadcaster Greg Schulte announced that the team will be introducing a Hall of Fame during the 2024 season.

How rookies are fueling a surge by Mariners

On Wednesday, Emerson Hancock debuted on the mound for the Seattle Mariners against the San Diego Padres, the fifth rookie to have a noticeable impact on the big-league roster this season.

Padres' surprising 'best player' keeps getting better

The San Diego Padres are 55-58 and on the fringe of the playoff picture, but one bright spot has been infielder Ha-Seong Kim's breakout season.

Washington State receives a little preseason love in coaches poll

Amidst the collapse of the Pac-12 Conference, Washington State was one of many teams that received votes in the preseason USA Today AFCA Coaches Poll.