The Mariners are hosting the Texas Rangers this weekend. The M's had three games postponed this week, due to a positive COVID-19 test in the Oakland A's traveling staff. The Mariners are not in playoff contention, so they will be done at the end of this month. KNKX sports commentator Art Thiel talked about the highs and lows of the season with Morning Editon host Kirsten Kendrick.

Reaction continues in the sports world in response to police violence against Black people in America. Games were postponed in the NBA, WNBA and the NHL Thursday night following similar actions in the NBA, WNBA, MLB and MLS on Wednesday night. KNKX sports commentator Art Thiel told Morning Edition host Kirsten Kendrick that the anger also extends to the NFL.

The Seattle Mariners might not be doing great in the win-loss column during this shortened 60-game season, but KNKX sports commentator Art Thiel says don't pay too much attention to that. Thiel says there weren't a ton of expectations going into this season, be it full or shortened. So consider this season an "extended spring training." Thiel says it's best to not rush our younger prospects, and to look forward to, hopefully, a full 2021 season.

We're learning more about what went into the decision by the Pac-12 Conference to cancel all sports through the end of the year due to the coronavirus pandemic. KNKX sports commentator Art Thiel talked with Morning Edition host Kirsten Kendrick about that, and what he thinks should happen in the spring.

Several Pac-12 football players who threatened to opt out of the 2020 season are still waiting for their concerns to be addressed. The clock is ticking, as practice is scheduled to begin in the next few weeks. More from KNKX sports commentator Art Thiel and Morning Edition host Kirsten Kendrick.

The Seattle Seahawks are wrapping up their first week of training camp at their headquarters in Renton. The focus is on the regular season now that the NFL has canceled all preseason games due to the pandemic. KNKX sports commentator Art Thiel talked about it all with Morning Edition host Kirsten Kendrick.

What's in a name? It turns out, a lot. We find out what went into naming Seattle's new professional hockey team the Kraken — and we get a history lesson in the process — from KNKX sports commentator Art Thiel. He talked with Morning Edition host Kirsten Kendrick. Never miss an episode again. Subscribe to Sports With Art Thiel with iTunes or Google Play now. You can find Art Thiel's work at Sportspress Northwest .

Now that Washington, D.C.'s NFL team has announced that it's going to change its controversial name, we are taking a closer look at the use of Native American references in sports. KNKX sports commentator Art Thiel shared his thoughts with Morning Edition host Kirsten Kendrick.

With more than 140 cases of COVID-19 confirmed among students on the University of Washington's Greek Row, there are a lot of questions about how this will affect school and sports. More from KNKX sports commentator Art Thiel and Morning Edition host Kirsten Kendrick.

A Major League Baseball season is going to happen after all...sort of. Players are reporting to their teams' home cities in preparation of a 60-game season. KNKX's Kevin Kniestedt spoke with sports commentator Art Thiel to get more details on what this season will look like. Never miss an episode again. Subscribe to Sports With Art Thiel with iTunes or Google Play now. You can find Art Thiel's work at Sportspress Northwest .