The Mariners are back in action tonight.

They’re facing the Padres in San Diego for the first of a brief two game series.

The M’s are coming off their sixth straight series loss over the weekend to the Blue Jays.

They’re 5-12 over their last 17 games and their lead in the AL West has shrunk to two games over the Astros.

They’re facing a Padres club that is 12-5 over its last 17, owning the last wildcard spot in the National League.

Newly-minted All-Star Logan Gilbert is on the mound for the M’s tonight.

Coverage begins at 5:30 and first pitch is at 6:40 on KPUG.

 

The Mariners could be getting reinforcement for their bullpen.

The team activated offseason trade addition Gregory Santos from the injury list yesterday.

It marks the final step in his recovery from a lat strain that he suffered in spring training.

Santos posted a 3.39 ERA with 66 strikeouts and 17 walks in just over 66 innings with the White Sox last year in his first full season in the majors.

He’ll help a Seattle bullpen that is already dealing with injuries to relievers Matt Brash and Gabe Speier.

 

A former University of Washington star could soon be at your fingertips.

EA Sports announced today that Michael Penix will be one of the recent legends that gamers will be able to play with in their new College Football 25 video game.

But he’ll only be available for those who pre-order the game’s deluxe edition.

The game, which features a full Huskies roster for the upcoming season, is set to be released on July 15.

 

The Bellingham Bells are back in town.

The Bells are starting their three-game stretch of non-league matches tonight against the Cascade Collegiate League Showcase team.

They’ll continue on Wednesday and Thursday against the NW Star Nighthawks.

First pitch tonight is at 6:35 from Joe Martin Field.

It comes as the West Coast League All Star Game is just one week away from coming to Bellingham.

 

And a familiar face is coming to the Vikings’ basketball coaching staff.

Western Washington University announced that former Vikings standout Katrina Gimmaka will be joining the team as an assistant coach.

Gimmaka played in 125 games over five years with the Vikings, the third most in program history.

She was an All-GNAC selection in her senior season before graduating in 2023.

You might also remember her from her early playing days as an All-State star for Nooksack Valley.

Gimmaka joins a coaching staff with over 45 years of experience between Head Coach Carmen Dolfo and Head Assistant Coach Stacey Turrell.