Author: SPNW Staff

University of Washington basketball coach Lorenzo Romar, who Thursday hired former Husky guard Will Conroy as an assistant coach, Friday announced four-star prospect Noah Dickerson (video here) will join the this fall. Ranked 83rd nationally by Scout, Dickerson is the fifth Top 100 recruit to sign with Washington, most of any school in the nation.

Takeaway Six in a row was even more painful when considering who started for the Rays. Former Seattle pitcher Erasmo Ramirez was the latest starter to keep the Mariners helpless,  2-1 (box score) Thursday night at Safeco Field.

Will Conroy, who helped lead Washington to back-to-back appearances in the NCAA Tournament, as well as a No. 1 seed, has joined Lorenzo Romar’s staff.

Desperate for a hit or two, GM Jack Zduriencik pulled the trigger on a six-player trade, acquiring INF/OF Mark Trumbo and a young pitcher for Castillo, Leone and 2 prospects.

Takwaway Lloyd McClendon conceded Wednesday that his offense is in a “funk,” and that seems like an outlandish understatement. Ranked last in the AL in batting average (.237), the Mariners scratched out five hits, twice came up empty with the bases loaded, and lost to the Yankees 3-1 in front of 32,701 at Safeco Field

Takeaway Fernando Rodney’s third blown save of the season – it feels like more, doesn’t it? – helped the Yankees extend the game Tuesday night before Garrett Jones put away the Mariners  (24-28) with a three-run homer in the top of the 12th. The 5-3 loss (box score) was Seattle’s fourth in a row.

The Mariners Tuesday optioned RHP Mayckol Guaipe, who made his MLB debut Monday night against the New York Yankees, back to the AAA Tacoma Rainiers in order to make room for LHP Mike Montgomery, who makes his big league starting debut Tuesday night at Safeco Field. Both moves were anticipated.

MLS determined Monday that Seattle’s Ozzie Alonso “endangered the safety” of a New York player when he tried to kick him last Saturday in the 83rd minute.

The Sounders Monday announced the signing of Brazilian Thomás Jaguaribe Bedinelli, who plays professionally under the name Thomás. A midfielder with four pro seasons of experience in his native country, the 22-year-old is eligible to suit up for Seattle immediately.

The Pac-12 Conference Monday announced the starting times and television affiliations for four University of Washington football games, including the Huskies’ home opener Sept. 12 against Sacramento State, as well as for weekday games later in the season.