Lee Vowell

Lee Vowell

Lee Vowell covers the Seattle Seahawks, music, and tennis for FanSided and has been a part of FanSided since 2017. He has written about sports and music since before the Earth cooled. You can catch Lee's writing at 12thManRising.com, AudioPhix.com, and LobandSmash.com. Lee was also poet of the month for the Free Verse Poetry Journal in 2001.

Apr 18, 2021; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners catcher Tom Murphy (2) and relief pitcher Drew Steckenrider (16) slap hands after a win against the Houston Astros at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports

Mariners vs. Astros preview: Round 2 against the hated Astros

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Apr 7, 2021; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford (3) celebrates in the dugout after scoring a run against the Chicago White Sox. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

Predicting the teams the Mariners will be battling in future playoffs

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SEATTLE, WA - AUGUST 12: Former Seattle Mariner and current hitting coach Edgar Martinez acknowledges the crowd as he walks out during a ceremony to retire his number before a game between the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field on August 12, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images)

11 days until Seattle Mariners Opening Day: The great Edgar Martinez

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SEATTLE, WA - OCTOBER 6: Seattle Mariner Jay Buhner celebrates his team's 2-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox 06 October, 2000 in Seattle. Seattle swept the White Sox 3 games to 0 to advance to the league championships. (Photo credit should read STEVE MCKINLEY/AFP via Getty Images)

19 days until Seattle Mariners Opening Day: Jay Buhner

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Sep 13, 2020; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Seattle Mariners pitcher Casey Sadler against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

37 days until Mariners Opening Day! History of #37

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ANAHEIM, CA - AUGUST 30: Yohan Ramirez #42 of the Seattle Mariners gets ready to pitch in the tenth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on August 30, 2020 in Anaheim, California. The Seattle Mariners are wearing #42 in honor of Jackie Robinson Day. The day honoring Jackie Robinson, traditionally held on April 15, was rescheduled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.(Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images)

42 days until Mariners Opening Day! Remembering Jackie Robinson

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Aug 20, 2018; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Mariners first baseman Robinson Cano (22) hits a three-run homer against the Houston Astros during the eighth inning at Safeco Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

Ranking the Seattle Mariners best three second basemen ever

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SEATTLE, WA - JUNE 11: Seattle Mariners 2016 first round draft pick Kyle Lewis walks past scouts during batting practice before a game between the Texas Rangers and the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field on June 11, 2016 in Seattle, Washington. The Rangers won the game 2-1 in eleven innings. (Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images)

MLB releases top 100 2021 draft prospects and what it means for Mariners

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MESA, AZ - OCTOBER 14: Will Vest #22 of the Mesa Solar Sox (Detroit Tigers) pitches during an Arizona Fall League game against the Glendale Desert Dogs at Sloan Park on October 14, 2019 in Mesa, Arizona. Glendale defeated Mesa 9-5. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

What the Seattle Mariners should expect from Rule 5 draftee Will Vest

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Sep 25, 2020; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Cincinnati Reds closer Raisel Iglesias delivers a pitch. He just joined the Mariners' rival. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

How the Seattle Mariners are affected by Angels trading for Raisel Iglesias

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Aug 12, 2020; Arlington, Texas, USA; Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Taijuan Walker throws against the Texas Rangers in the first inning at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-USA TODAY Sports

Mariners should bring Taijuan Walker back because third time’s the charm

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Oct 27, 2020; Arlington, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner strikes out. The Mariner should not pursue him. Mandatory credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Seattle Mariners should pass on adding Justin Turner in 2021

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Jul 12, 2020; Flushing Meadows, New York, United States; New York Mets starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (0) pitches during a simulated game during summer camp workouts at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Seattle Mariners free agent target: Pitcher Marcus Stroman

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Oct 20, 2020; Arlington, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Joc Pederson (31) reacts after striking out in the 2nd inning against the Tampa Bay Rays during game one of the 2020 World Series at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

Seattle Mariners free agent target: Outfielder Joc Pederson

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OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 25: Kyle Seager #15 of the Seattle Mariners throw off balance to first base throwing out Jake Lamb #4 of the Oakland Athletics in the bottom of the ninth inning at RingCentral Coliseum on September 25, 2020 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Mariners will likely keep Kyle Seager through the 2021 season

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Sep 14, 2020; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners center fielder Kyle Lewis hits a double against the Oakland Athletics. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

Mariners farm system could be reason for 2021 playoff expectations

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