Author: SPNW Staff

The Seahawks Tuesday released QB/WR B.J. Daniels in order to make room on the 53-man roster for RB Bryce Brown, waived by the Buffalo Bills in mid-September. Seattle made the move after RB Thomas Rawls had a calf contusion in the 20-3 victory over the San Francisco 49ers Thursday, making his status questionable for Sunday’s

The Pac-12 Conference Monday selected Washington State quarterback Luke Falk as its offensive player of the week for the second time this season, following his season-high 514 passing yards and five touchdowns with no interceptions in the Cougars’ 45-42 victory over Arizona Saturday in Tucson. Falk has thrown 16 TDs in his past three games

In addition to introducing Scott Servais, the Mariners announced four coaching staff additions, including newcomers Mel Stottlemyre Jr.and Tim Bogar.

Takeaway Luke Falk continued his rampage through the Pac-12, throwing for 514 yards and five touchdowns, including a school-record four to Gabe Marks, in leading Washington State to a 45-42 victory over Arizona Saturday in Tucson, AZ., that wasn’t decided until WSU recovered an onside kick with 44 seconds to play (box). The Cougars (5-2,

Scott Servais, who has no previous managerial experience but a long history with GM Jerry Dipoto, replaces Lloyd McClendon and becomes the 17th full-time Mariners manager.

The Seahawks (3-4) rolled to a 20-3 lead early in the fourth quarter at San Francisco Thursday night and — for once — didn’t blow it, snapping a two-game losing streak.

According to a report by Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports, Los Angeles Angels assistant general manager Scott Servais has emerged as the “strong front runner” to replace Lloyd McClendon as manager of the Seattle Mariners. Servais, who has no managing experience, played in the major leagues from 1991-2001 with six teams and has worked in

Seattle Sounders broadcaster Ross Fletcher will depart the franchise at the end of this season, bringing to an end his four-year stint with the club. Neither Fletcher nor the Sounders provided a reason for the separation, and Fletcher did not say in his statement released by the club where he will work next.

The Mariners Wednesday hired Andy McKay to serve as director of player development. McKay has worked in the Colorado Rockies minor league system since 2012 as a peak performance coordinator, or principal psychologist. He replaces Chris Gwynn, who resigned as farm director Oct. 8.

According to a CBSsports.com report, the Mariners have interviewed former major league catcher and one-time Seattle farmhand Jason Varitek for their vacant managerial opening. Varitek has worked as a special assistant to the general manager of the Boston Red Sox since late 2012.