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John McGrath

John McGrath

John McGrath is a News Tribune sports columnist

This Mariners pitcher’s dream turned into a nightmare. After getting help for depression, Whalen is back on track

John McGrath

This Mariners pitcher’s dream turned into a nightmare. After getting help for depression, Whalen is back on track

April 05, 2018 11:43 AM

Purple uniforms, surprise hurdles and My Boy Jack. What a career it’s been for this sports columnist

John McGrath

Purple uniforms, surprise hurdles and My Boy Jack. What a career it’s been for this sports columnist

May 04, 2018 10:45 AM

Ichiro vs. Ohtani. It’s a made for TV moment that is a worthy send off for the Mariners legend

John McGrath

Ichiro vs. Ohtani. It’s a made for TV moment that is a worthy send off for the Mariners legend

May 02, 2018 05:39 PM

Not to be lost in the jubilation, Shaquem Griffin is a really good player

John McGrath

Not to be lost in the jubilation, Shaquem Griffin is a really good player

April 28, 2018 06:51 PM

Yeah, the Seahawks drafted a punter; but he is no ordinary kicker

John McGrath

Yeah, the Seahawks drafted a punter; but he is no ordinary kicker

April 29, 2018 05:49 PM

Penny for the Hawks? Experts grade it a D but he’s done nothing but earn high marks

John McGrath

Penny for the Hawks? Experts grade it a D but he’s done nothing but earn high marks

April 27, 2018 05:44 PM

Farquhar’s time in Tacoma was short, but he made an impression, and a friend, with Rainiers manager Listach

John McGrath

Farquhar’s time in Tacoma was short, but he made an impression, and a friend, with Rainiers manager Listach

April 23, 2018 05:56 PM

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May 17, 2019 10:55 PM

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Keeping Ichiro over Heredia a baffling choice that does not make the Mariners better

John McGrath

Keeping Ichiro over Heredia a baffling choice that does not make the Mariners better

April 22, 2018 06:29 PM

Boring? Cautious? Huskies’ ho-hum spring ‘preview’ just what the coaches wanted

John McGrath

Boring? Cautious? Huskies’ ho-hum spring ‘preview’ just what the coaches wanted

April 21, 2018 06:27 PM

No hitting, no defense.... Mariners showdown with Astros became a beat down

John McGrath

No hitting, no defense.... Mariners showdown with Astros became a beat down

April 19, 2018 06:33 PM

This Seahawks draft pick was a bust, and quite possibly the worst in Seattle pro sports history

John McGrath

This Seahawks draft pick was a bust, and quite possibly the worst in Seattle pro sports history

April 17, 2018 06:01 PM

Astros provide the Mariners an early measuring stick

John McGrath

Astros provide the Mariners an early measuring stick

April 15, 2018 07:53 PM

Seahawks fans: How valuable is a good back up quarterback? Ask the Philadelphia Eagles

John McGrath

Seahawks fans: How valuable is a good back up quarterback? Ask the Philadelphia Eagles

April 13, 2018 05:18 PM

Stick to running the Seahawks offense, Russell. Let Schneider handle the draft and scouting

John McGrath

Stick to running the Seahawks offense, Russell. Let Schneider handle the draft and scouting

April 10, 2018 06:06 PM

‘Run of freak injuries’ doesn’t do the Mariners’ past two weeks justice

John McGrath

‘Run of freak injuries’ doesn’t do the Mariners’ past two weeks justice

April 08, 2018 05:21 PM

Time for James Paxton to soar like me — an eagle

John McGrath

Time for James Paxton to soar like me — an eagle

April 07, 2018 05:45 PM

Been-there, done-that: Chilly Rainiers home openers and a Triple-A roster with experience

John McGrath

Been-there, done-that: Chilly Rainiers home openers and a Triple-A roster with experience

April 06, 2018 10:35 AM

A good end to March Madness. Now comes the heavy lifting for college basketball

John McGrath

A good end to March Madness. Now comes the heavy lifting for college basketball

April 03, 2018 06:09 PM

Yes, it was just three games, but it was a very good three games

John McGrath

Yes, it was just three games, but it was a very good three games

April 01, 2018 07:25 PM

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