The Seattle Seahawks were sold for $9.6 billion to Vinod Khosla, a now former limited partner of the San Francisco 49ers, yesterday afternoon, according to reports from Seth Wickersham and Adam Schefter. This is a massive shake-up for our franchise and the entire league!
Mariners Take a Stinker in Tampa, But Grab a Slew of College Talent
Man, did the Mariners just drop a stinker yesterday! A truly deflating 6-1 loss to the Rays in Tampa? Seriously, that one stung, especially with the break coming up. They've got one more shot this morning at 10:40 am PST before the break to try and salvage some dignity. Can they pull it off? We're holding our breath here in the Emerald City. But hey, at least our future is looking bright! The first four rounds of the 2026 MLB Amateur Draft went down yesterday, and our M's made some big moves! With the 26th pick in the first round, the M's grabbed Mississippi State infielder Ace Reese, a dude who brings a big bat to the plate and an 80-grade baseball name that just sounds like a future star. They didn't stop there, going back-to-back with college hitters, snatching Louisiana State outfielder Jake Brown in the second round. Then, round three brought us University of Cincinnati RHP Nathan Taylor, adding some arm talent. They wrapped up the day strong, picking UNC-Wilmington infielder Trevor Lucas in the fourth. The rest of the draft action kicks off today at 8:30 am PST, so we'll be glued to it!Across the Diamond: All-Star Drama, Injury Woes, and Our Boys' Social Game
Around the big leagues, it's been a busy and wild weekend. The Athletics officially shelved their All-Star first baseman Nick Kurtz, placing him on the 10-day IL with a right thumb strain. Big blow for them. But good news for the White Sox: their first baseman Tristan Peters, fresh off hitting for the cycle Friday night, got the nod as Kurtz's All-Star replacement. Talk about earning your stripes! Then there's the ongoing saga with the Phillies. Another one of their pitchers is apparently fuming about not making the All-Star roster, all because of a scheduled Sunday start. If I had a nickel for every time that excuse kept a Phillies pitcher out, I'd have two nickels. Which isn't a lot, but it's totally weird that it's happened twice! More injury news: Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen is skipping his scheduled start against the Dodgers today and is expected to hit the IL himself with elbow inflammation. Tough break for Arizona. On the brighter side, though, major relief for the Orioles. They found out yesterday that their closer Ryan Helsley will not need UCL surgery, which is huge! The ligament is intact, just some inflammation around it. Phew, a bullet dodged there. And speaking of things that caught our eye, did you see the M's social team's Meccha Chameleon post the other day? Seriously, don't even try playing that friendslop game with them, because they are legit artists. My paint skills are nowhere near that level! So, while the Mariners try to make up for yesterday's mess against the Rays this morning, we're all buzzing about the future of our Seahawks. Vinod Khosla at the helm, a former 49ers limited partner? You know the NFC West is watching. And let's keep a close eye on those new M's draft picks. This season is just getting started, Emerald City, and it's already a rollercoaster!This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.