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Shane Lantz

@shanelantz.bsky.social

Seattle Times sports writer, teacher in training. Fan of country music, baseball, and dive bars. Former: @sjc, @globegazette.

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Cal Raleigh hit 2 HR & grand slam on 4️⃣ year anniversary of MLB debut (July 11, 2021). Cal also became seventh player with 38+ HR in team’s first 94 G. The first: Babe Ruth.

What else do Cal & Babe have in common? Both made MLB debut on July 11! 🀯 (July 11, 1914). #TheMayerGWS

12.07.2025 04:52 β€” πŸ‘ 102    πŸ” 19    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1
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Mariners top prospect Colt Emerson is 'obsessed' with getting better Colt Emerson, the Mariners top prospect, has big dreams for his future on the baseball diamond, and he's well on his way to accomplishing them.

Today's story for @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social

#Mariners top prospect Colt Emerson, already excelling in Everett, has lofty goals

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10.07.2025 17:23 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Cal Raleigh's career OPS ...

as LH .789
as RH .789

... is absolutely incredible to me

10.07.2025 14:48 β€” πŸ‘ 102    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 4

I’m convinced that other than TO, none of these people actually exist

02.07.2025 22:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Why this Kraken draft pick has head start on getting to the NHL Blake Fiddler, the Kraken's second-round draft pick, grew up in NHL locker rooms and learned the game from his father Vern, who played 14 years in the NHL.

Today for @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social

Blake Fiddler is no wide-eyed, nervous 17-year-old-kid hockey player. The Kraken’s second-round pick knows what it takes to succeed in the NHL.

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02.07.2025 17:54 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Seeing Julio Rodriguez 12th in OPS among CFs only reinforces that while his other numbers are better he’s not hitting the ball hard at all.

19.06.2025 19:08 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mariners, J.P. Crawford celebrate Father's Day in grand fashion Shortstop J.P. Crawford followed up a big night in grand fashion Sunday with a second-inning grand slam to power the Mariners to a 6-0 win on Father’s Day.

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16.06.2025 01:08 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What to know about changes to WA's transfer rules for high-school athletes The WIAA made a major change to its transfer rules, giving student-athletes greater flexibility. The move has earned cautious optimism and concerns about unintended consequences.

This week for @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social

What the #WIAA’s new transfer rule means for Washington's student-athletes.

www.seattletimes.com/sports/high-...

28.05.2025 17:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Cal Raleigh hits ’em out, Logan Evans mows ’em down as Mariners crush Nationals Cal Raleigh hits two more home runs to set a MLB record and rookie Logan Evans pitches eight dominant innings as Seattle knocks off Washington.

Today for @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social

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28.05.2025 05:38 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

They opened for Sturgill at the Gorge last year. They were AWESOME

26.05.2025 03:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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these guys share the American League home run lead

21.05.2025 20:03 β€” πŸ‘ 77    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 2

Similarly, there’s a store at my local mall called β€œBox Lunch” that doesn’t sell lunches or boxes or anything of the sort. A baffling name for a store.

20.05.2025 19:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Do you ever wake up and think wow Cal Raleigh is top 5 league-wide in WAR despite a sub .270 BABIP?

18.05.2025 15:10 β€” πŸ‘ 656    πŸ” 20    πŸ’¬ 88    πŸ“Œ 6
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Cal Raleigh homers (15) on a fly ball to left center field.

SEA vs. SD at Petco Park

18.05.2025 02:31 β€” πŸ‘ 27    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
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Girlfriend and I have been wanting to visit the D.B. Cooper brewery for awhile. Highly recommend the Puddle Jumper beer and the Bianco pizza.

17.05.2025 01:56 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

From the stuff I see when he’s at his best, its the most natural talent of anyone since the height of FelixMania.

Gilbert and Kirby are both close, but Woo at his best is better than anybody I can think of.

15.05.2025 03:25 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Bryan Woo might be the most talented pitcher the #Mariners have had since peak Felix Hernandez.

He is an absolute force every five days.

14.05.2025 03:43 β€” πŸ‘ 25    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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I’m covering the #BlueJays vs. #Mariners game today for
@seattletimes-rss.bsky.social
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Bryce Miller is on the mound for Seattle against Toronto RHP JosΓ© UreΓ±a.

In the words of the great Ralph Kiner- β€œIt’s Mother’s Day, so to all you mothers out there… Happy Birthday!”

11.05.2025 19:06 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Community rallies around UW goalie Mia Hamant during cancer battle Mia Hamant, a goalie for the Washington women's soccer team, has seen a generous outpouring of support while she battles a rare form of kidney cancer.

Today for @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social

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08.05.2025 22:30 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

I met Conan O’ Brien at Logan airport, and he was super nice and cool.

04.05.2025 23:50 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Could this first base prospect be joining Mariners soon? After a brief stint with the M's last season, first base prospect Tyler Locklear is waiting on his shot once again. Will he be the next player to get the call to the big leagues?

Today for @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social

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01.05.2025 17:39 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mariners have placed Luke Raley on the 10 day IL with an oblique strain.

Rhylan Thomas selected from Tacoma.

30.04.2025 17:22 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 5
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The Fly Boy & The Kid Willie Nelson Β· Oh What A Beautiful World Β· Song Β· 2025

Today is #WillieNelson’s 92nd birthday. In honor of the legend, here is a special #WillieTuesday song to enjoy.

A new Willie song that I love is a Rodney Crowell cover off β€œOh, What a Beautiful World” which Willie released last week. It’s a treat.

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30.04.2025 06:04 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What the Mariners can expect from newly promoted third base prospect Mariners third base prospect Ben Williamson was promoted on Sunday. Here's how he got his reputation as a defensive wizard, and what Seattle fans can expect.

Today’s story for @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social

Ben Williamson didn’t have to wait very long to get the call every minor league player dreams about. The 24-year old third baseman is now a Seattle Mariner.

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14.04.2025 19:32 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I visited an old friend today for the first time in nearly three years. I haven’t had a Potato Ole since my road trip home from Iowa in 2022.

My god, how I missed you @tacojohns.bsky.social

13.04.2025 21:55 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Skubal's Seattle homecoming complete with friendly wager, reunions & taco spread SEATTLE – The day before his Wednesday start, Tarik Skubal went east from T-Mobile Park to Bannerwood Park in Bellevue to watch Seattle University, his old college team, get ready for its midweek game...

One last story on Tigers coverage this week, on Tarik Skubal, who got his college team out of practice to come watch him pitch today.

"It’s definitely incredibly inspiring, just being able to look at the TV and see a guy who won an AL Cy Young, who’s from a small school like Seattle U."

02.04.2025 23:33 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Casey Mize stars as the Detroit Tigers beat the Seattle Mariners 4-1 Casey Mize combined with three relievers on a one-hitter, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Seattle Mariners 4-1.

Story for @apnews.com from tonight's 4-1 #Tigers victory over the #Mariners

02.04.2025 04:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Greene homers as the Tigers use fast start to beat Mariners 9-6 for 1st win of the season Riley Greene homered and Javier BΓ‘ez hit a two-run double in Detroit’s six-run first inning, helping the Tigers beat the Seattle Mariners 9-6 for their first victory of the season.

Story from tonight's 9-6 #Tigers win over the #Mariners

01.04.2025 05:11 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Back for @apnews.com today as the Detroit #Tigers come to town.

Emerson Hancock is pitching for the #Mariners tonight against Detroit’s top prospect, Jackson Jobe. Jobe is making his first career start.

First pitch is at 6:40.

31.03.2025 21:37 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Julio Rodriguez's 2-run HR lifts Mariners over Athletics 2-1 Julio RodrΓ­guez hit a towering 438-foot, two-run homer in the sixth to give Seattle the lead, and Bryan Woo pitched six dominant innings and the Mariners beat the Athletics 2-1.

Story from today's game for @apnews.com

30.03.2025 23:07 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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