Shane Lantz

Sports Reporter, Seattle Times Sports at Seattle Times

Seattle Times Sports Reporter. @UW 2016. Past —, @scj, @globegazette. Lover of country music, old ballparks, and dive bars. Email: [email protected].

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Shane Lantz: How ex-MLB player Travis Snider, from WA, is trying to change youth sports

5 days ago | tri-cityherald.com | Shane Lantz

May 30-Travis Snider wants to change youth sports for the better. As a former Major League Baseball player with the Toronto Blue Jays, Pittsburgh Pirates and Baltimore Orioles, Snider experienced the game at its highest level. But he also got to see firsthand the emotional costs that came with it. Snider was bound for baseball stardom.
Luis Castillo gives tired Mariners bullpen exactly what it needs | Notebook

5 days ago | seattletimes.com | Shane Lantz

Luis Castillo might not have been the flashiest hero in the Mariners’ 2-1 win over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday, as Cal Raleigh hit his 23rd home run of the season and Randy Arozarena drove in Julio Rodriguez with a walkoff single, but “The Rock” quietly gave Seattle the strong start it desperately needed.
Randy Arozarena sends Mariners to another walk-off win vs. Twins

5 days ago | gazettextra.com | Shane Lantz

By Shane Lantz - The Seattle Times (TNS) SEATTLE - It was the spark the Mariners needed, at the moment they needed it most. One inning after losing their grasp on a seemingly sure-bet victory when lockdown closer Andrés Muñoz blew the save on a sacrifice fly from Twins center fielder Harrison Bader, Julio Rodríguez and Randy Arozarena combined to bring some magic to the 39,003 fans gathered at T-Mobile Park. Copyright 2025 Tribune Content Agency.
Randy Arozarena sends Mariners to another walkoff win

5 days ago | seattletimes.com | Shane Lantz

It was the spark the Mariners needed, at the moment they needed it most. One inning after losing their grasp on a seemingly sure-bet victory when lockdown closer Andrés Muñoz blew the save on a sacrifice fly from Twins center fielder Harrison Bader, Julio Rodríguez and Randy Arozarena combined to bring some magic to the 39,003 fans gathered at T-Mobile Park.
Randy Arozarena sends Mariners to another walk-off win vs. Twins

6 days ago | dailygazette.com | Shane Lantz

SEATTLE — It was the spark the Mariners needed, at the moment they needed it most. One inning after losing their grasp on a seemingly sure-bet victory when lockdown closer Andrés Muñoz blew the save on a sacrifice fly from Twins center fielder Harrison Bader, Julio Rodríguez and Randy Arozarena combined to bring some magic to the 39,003 fans gathered at T-Mobile Park.
UW commit Owen Powell sets records, plus more results from state track-and-field

6 days ago | seattletimes.com | Shane Lantz

This weekend was one Mercer Island senior Owen Powell will remember. After starting off the weekend with a state championship in the Class 3A 1,600-meter run on Thursday with a state record time of 4:03.68, Powell made more history Saturday. Powell set a state meet record with his state championship-winning time of 1:49.28 in the Class 3A 800-meter run, which was more than two seconds ahead of second-place finisher Zach Voss of Central Kitsap.
WA's first transgender high school champion ignores the boos, repeats at state track

6 days ago | seattletimes.com | Shane Lantz

When East Valley of Spokane runner Verónica Garcia crossed the finish line at Mount Tahoma High School after winning the Class 2A 400-meter dash on Saturday, she looked over at the scoreboard, saw her time of 55.70, and smiled. Ignoring the boos she heard from the crowd, Garcia took a moment to bask in her accomplishment of winning her second consecutive Class 2A 400-meter state title. As a transgender person, Garcia has heard the boos before.
How ex-MLB player Travis Snider is trying to change youth sports

1 week ago | gazettextra.com | Shane Lantz

By Shane Lantz - The Seattle Times (TNS) SEATTLE - Travis Snider wants to change youth sports for the better. As a former Major League Baseball player with the Toronto Blue Jays, Pittsburgh Pirates and Baltimore Orioles, Snider experienced the game at its highest level. But he also got to see first-hand the emotional costs that came with it. Copyright 2025 Tribune Content Agency.
Anger of Sonics fans reawakened by Thunder's trip to NBA Finals

1 week ago | orlandosentinel.com | Shane Lantz

By Shane LantzThe Seattle TimesSEATTLE - One of the biggest nightmares for Seattle SuperSonics fans is one step closer to becoming reality. On Wednesday night, the Oklahoma City Thunder demolished the Minnesota Timberwolves, 124-94, in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals, clinching the team's spot in the NBA Finals for the first time since 2012.
How ex-MLB player Travis Snider is trying to change youth sports

1 week ago | thederrick.com | Shane Lantz

SEATTLE — Travis Snider wants to change youth sports for the better. As a former Major League Baseball player with the Toronto Blue Jays, Pittsburgh Pirates and Baltimore Orioles, Snider experienced the game at its highest level. But he also got to see first-hand the emotional costs that came with it. Thank you for reading! Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading.