In Seattle, a shooting left two passers-by injured, the Mariners suffered a fourth straight loss, and the Seahawks began training camp with the return of players recovering from injuries.
Shooting in Seattle’s Capitol Hill area: two injured, more than 50 shell casings found at the scene
Late on Saturday night, a shooting broke out in Seattle’s upscale Capitol Hill neighborhood, injuring two random bystanders. Police responding to a call at around 11:30 p.m. found numerous shell casings at the intersection of East Pike Street and 11th Avenue—preliminarily, more than 50 were collected. As Detective Brian Pritchard said, officers heard gunfire and quickly arrived, where they found an injured man with multiple gunshot wounds to his leg and a woman with an ankle injury. Both were taken to Harborview Medical Center; neither is in life-threatening condition.
According to police, surveillance footage captured a group of suspects on the southeast corner of the intersection opening fire on a man walking along the opposite, southwest corner. The man then returned fire as well. It was this crossfire in which the two bystanders were hit. In addition, bullets damaged several vehicles and buildings. As Detective Pritchard noted, more than 50 shell casings were collected at the scene. The Gun Violence Reduction Unit will now determine the cause of the incident. A Seattle Times report highlights that the number of shell casings found points to an intense shootout, though the precise motives of those involved are still unknown. For readers unfamiliar with the area: Capitol Hill is one of Seattle’s most popular and lively neighborhoods, known for its bars, restaurants and nightlife—and incidents like this are especially alarming for local residents.
It is important to note that the injuries were sustained by bystanders—people not involved in the conflict who ended up in the line of fire. Police have not yet released details about the identities of the shooters or the person who fired back, nor have they disclosed any possible connection between the participants. This is a typical street-dispute scenario, when random people become victims because of the use of automatic weapons or a large quantity of ammunition. The key takeaway: the problem of uncontrolled gun trafficking and spontaneous conflicts in public places remains acute for Seattle, despite the efforts of city authorities. The fact that more than half a hundred spent shell casings were found on the street underscores the extreme danger to others. Consequences for the neighborhood may include increased police patrols and new public discussions about measures to curb violence.
Mariners lose ground: a lopsided defeat to the Texas Rangers sends Seattle down to third in the division
The Seattle Mariners are continuing their slide in the American League West standings. Another loss, 7-1 to the Texas Rangers, was their fourth straight and dropped the team to third place in the division. The game played in Arlington exposed serious problems for the Seattle club, especially on the road, where the pitchers have been unable to find their rhythm.
The Rangers’ right fielder Wyatt Langford recorded three hits, including two doubles, helping his team quickly take the lead. In the first inning already, the home team scored three runs thanks to three extra-base hits and a walk. Texas pitcher Nathan Eovaldi worked seven innings, allowing just three hits and one run, with eight strikeouts. For him, it was his fifth start of the season featuring seven-plus innings—second-best in the league after Cristopher Sánchez of the Philadelphia Phillies.
Seattle’s starting pitcher, Bryan Woo (7-7), couldn’t handle the pressure: over five innings he allowed five runs on nine hits, matching his season-high in runs allowed. An especially worrying sign was his road performance: Woo is 1-7 with a 6.52 ERA away from home, while at home he is unbeaten (6-0, 2.20). The second inning brought two more runs for the Rangers: Langford’s double scored a run for J.P. Pederson, and then an Ezequiel Duran single sent Langford himself to base. Later, Nicky Lopez added a double with two RBI in the seventh inning.
Seattle’s only run came in the fifth inning: shortstop J.P. Crawford, returning after four missed games due to left wrist pain, hit a double and brought Luke Raley on base. Crawford finished with two hits, but it was not enough. Josh Naylor extended his on-base streak to 16 games with a walk in the second inning.
After the win, the Texas Rangers (53-51) pulled ahead of second place for the first time this season—by two games (Houston Astros, 52-54). Meanwhile, the Mariners (51-54) fell 2.5 games behind the division leader. A fourth straight loss puts the team’s playoff hopes in doubt. On Sunday, the series’ fourth game will be played: Stetson University pitchers—Jacob deGrom (7-6, 3.76) against Logan Gilbert (8-6, 3.38). It’s also interesting that on the Seattle Sports site, possible deadline trades are being discussed: the team could strengthen its bullpen, and rumor has it they may even consider trading one of their starting pitchers—something that had not been expected earlier.
To provide context: ERA is the average number of earned runs allowed per nine innings, a measure of a pitcher’s effectiveness. An extra-base hit is any hit that allows the batter to reach at least second base (a double, triple or home run). A walk is a first-base walk after four bad pitches. A double and a single are two-base and one-base hits, respectively. Division standings are determined by winning percentage: the Rangers are ahead of the Mariners by 2.5 games—meaning the difference between wins and losses, taking into account games not played.
Champions back on the field: first impressions from Seahawks training camp
The reigning Super Bowl champions, the Seattle Seahawks, officially opened training camp at their scenic complex in Renton. The first day brought plenty of notable news, from the long-awaited return of receiver Tory Horton to talks about a new contract with cornerback Devon Witherspoon, as well as a lack of clarity on when running back Zach Charbonnet will be able to return. The team is back at work, and the atmosphere on the field was full of energy—but also questions.
The most touching moment was Horton’s return from injury. Selected in the fifth round of the 2025 draft, he had a bright but short rookie season, totaling 161 receiving yards and five touchdown catches before a calf injury sidelined him in Week 9. His franchise-record 95-yard punt return for a touchdown stood out especially. Horton had surgery and spent the spring recovering. As head coach Mike Macdonald said in a Seattle Sports piece, it was good to see him back on the field again. However, on the first day they held him back—he did not participate in team 11-on-11 periods, which was expected. Horton worked on returns and in individual drills, gradually building up.
Devon Witherspoon, a three-time Pro Bowl selection who is reportedly negotiating a record extension, practiced at full speed. He came onto the field with his familiar smile, handing out “high fives” to kids along the fence. Macdonald expressed full confidence in the contract talks, emphasizing that Witherspoon continues to work at maximum effort and isn’t letting the negotiations affect his play. This situation is a classic example of the tense financial decisions in today’s NFL—when a club has to balance the salary cap without losing a key player.
As for running back Zach Charbonnet, who tore a knee ligament in the Super Bowl playoff win over San Francisco in January, the coach didn’t name specific return timelines. Given that the average recovery takes around nine months, the logical step was to place him on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list. Players on such a list can’t practice, but they continue to be paid and to undergo rehabilitation. Typically, that means they will miss at least the first four games of the season. Macdonald praised Charbonnet for his commitment to rehab, but noted that there is still no schedule.
Another twist: this year, HBO cameras are working at the Seahawks camp for the legendary series Hard Knocks. That alone adds pressure, though the coach urged players to stay themselves: “Let them film—we have nothing to hide.” And indeed, on day one, the production crew followed quarterback Sam Darnold as he ran out onto the field. Extra attention could be distracting, but according to Macdonald, they’ll get used to it after a day.
Other observations: on offense, the No. 1 running back reps went to first-round rookie Jadarian Price and George Holani. Price showed good field vision and a sharp burst. On defense, safety Julian Love made possibly the best moment of the day—he dove and broke up Darnold’s pass intended for tight end Elijah Arroyo. It’s also worth noting that Tai Okada subbed for the starting safety, Love, in the first defensive unit, while second-round rookie Bad Clark worked with the second and third units. That’s an important signal about how the coaching staff views the depth of the roster.
In terms of injuries: tight ends A.J. Barner and Eric Soberte, as well as reserve offensive tackle Josh Jones, returned after missing spring practices. But veteran pass rusher Dante Fowler Jr., who signed a one-year deal in May, missed the session due to “precautionary measures.” A more serious situation involves running back Kenny McIntosh—he is recovering from a knee ligament tear suffered in early last year’s training camp, and he too was placed on the PUP list. Macdonald said McIntosh is working hard, but there is no exact timeline.
So the first day of camp offered plenty to think about: key players are returning, complex contract talks are underway, and injuries continue to shape the roster. The Seahawks are clearly trying to maintain a balance between workload and caution, remembering their Super Bowl victory. How well that will work will be shown in the coming weeks. But one thing is certain: the champions are not planning to slow down.
