Sun., July 31, 2016
The Spokane Indians have been directed by the Texas Rangers to use CD Pelham as a starting pitcher, according to pitching coach Joey Seaver. Pelham had worked out of the bullpen in his first eight starts to the season.
Sun., July 31, 2016
A GRIP ON SPORTS • A cool wind blew through our area last night, dropping temperatures down and taking the edge off summer. It’s sure a lot better than thundershowers, tornadoes and golf delays. Read on.
Sat., July 30, 2016
A GRIP ON SPORTS • A weekend in late July. It’s more than 90 degrees outside. Are these the proverbial “dog days of summer?” Read on.
Fri., July 29, 2016
As alluded to in our previous update on Matuella, the Indians’ opening day starter was in Spokane for the Indians’ recent series with Tri-City to take a break from rehabbing his sprained ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) at the Texas Rangers' facility in Surprise, Arizona.
Fri., July 29, 2016
A GRIP ON SPORTS • A couple things happened yesterday that made me realize something. The MLS may be the worst run professional league in America. But why should we care? Read on.
Thu., July 28, 2016
While there aren’t any new additions to the Spokane Indians weekly prospect rankings, there is a new No. 1. And a great deal of movement. Six of last week’s 10 prospects are in different spots in this in week’s edition.
Thu., July 28, 2016
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Of all the major golf tournaments, the PGA is the one with the least cachet. The Masters has its course, Augusta National. The U.S. Open has its reputation, the toughest test in golf. The British Open, or “The Open,” has its history, inexorably tied with the history of the game. But the PGA? Read on.
Wed., July 27, 2016
It’s business as usual for former Spokane Indians groundskeeper David Yearout in his return to Avista Stadium.
Wed., July 27, 2016
A GRIP ON SPORTS • One professional era came to end yesterday in Seattle. And another continued. Odd, isn’t it, both came on the same day? Read on.
Tue., July 26, 2016
Normally division championships are celebrated with champagne showers in the locker room. The Spokane Indians settled for cheering and high fives on a crowded bus.
Tue., July 26, 2016
The Cougars open the Pac-12 season with a game against the Huskies in Seattle.
Tue., July 26, 2016
Catcher Seth Spivey, third baseman Xavier Turner, right-handed pitcher Tyler Ferguson and outfielder Chad Smith were named Northwest League All-Stars on Tuesday, the league announced in a press release.
Tue., July 26, 2016
A GRIP ON SPORTS • It’s great to be back home. To sleep in the correct bed, to awake at 5 in the morning to the singing of birds, to hear the neighbors’ sprinklers. And to reflect on what’s good about the Inland Northwest. Read on.
Mon., July 25, 2016
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Where were we? Oh ya. Choking up along with the rest of the Northwest's baseball fans. Yesterday was truly special. Read on.
Sat., July 23, 2016
The full transcript of the interview at the center of our recent Gabe Marks profile.
Sat., July 23, 2016
A GRIP ON SPORTS • It's Ken Griffey Jr.'s weekend in Cooperstown, N.Y. The Hall of Fame. The Mariners' first player. What does it mean? More importantly, what did he mean to our area? Read on.
Fri., July 22, 2016
A GRIP ON SPORTS • You think the NFL is the only league that values parity? You should check out the Northwest League's North Division standings. The only surprising thing is that all four teams aren't tied. Read on.
Thu., July 21, 2016
The Spokane Indians, with a 16-17 record, are in a playoff race. Yes, you read that right.
Thu., July 21, 2016
A GRIP ON SPORTS • In another day of excitement, the Mariners did something that may have signaled the end of their 2016 hopes. Even if they deny it. Read on.
Wed., July 20, 2016
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Are we seeing the end of an era in golf? Is it true Tiger Woods will never play again? Or is a miracle comeback on the way? Read on.
Wed., July 20, 2016
The commitments are coming fast and furious for the Cougars.
Tue., July 19, 2016
Wins are good and all, but the minor leagues are really about developing prospects.
Tue., July 19, 2016
A GRIP ON SPORTS • The Olympics are not that far away. Yet, we're not even sure which athletes will be there, whether the facilities will be done or, now, even if one of the major players on the international scene, Russia, will be allowed to compete. Read on.
Mon., July 18, 2016
The Indians can now only imagine what it would have been like for Michael Matuella to pitch a full season in Spokane.
Mon., July 18, 2016
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Watching two great athletes at the top of their game compete one-on-one is about as good as it gets. But that's only part of why yesterday's British Open final round was so special. Read on.
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