A sampling of national-media reaction to the Mariners, who remain one of MLB's biggest early-season surprises. They have climbed into first place by going 18-7 on the road thus far.
Seahawks coach Pete Carroll reminded his team after their wild-card win over the Vikings last season you don’t win games in the first quarter (or the second or third quarters, for that matter).
About a quarter of the way into baseball season, it feels like a relevant reminder for the Mariners, who are off to a 26-17 start and are an MLB-best 18-7 on the road after finishing off a sweep of the Reds in Cincinnati on Sunday.