Northwest Sports Update Ms lose assistant GM, injury on Seahawks o-line, prep girls soccer state tourney kicks off and more

Andy McKay, who has been with the Seattle Mariners for ten seasons, is leaving the team to become the field coordinator for the Cleveland Guardians, reuniting with former bullpen coach Stephen Vogt. McKay has held key positions, including director of player development, and was instrumental in the Mariners' recent drafts, according to insider Shannon Drayer. In the NBA, the Dallas Mavericks dismissed GM Nico Harrison after a rocky start to the season and criticism over a trade that sent star Luka Doncic to the Lakers. The Mavericks reached the NBA Finals in 2024 under Harrison's leadership but struggled last season and began this season with a 3-8 record. Meanwhile, the Seattle Kraken host the Columbus Blue Jackets at Climate Pledge Arena, looking to recover from a mixed weekend road trip.

The game will be covered live, with pre-game coverage starting at 6:30 PM. Additionally, the high school girls soccer state tournament kicked off today, with Lynden Christian achieving a dominant 8-0 victory. Ferndale is also set to host Mount Vernon in the 3A district volleyball quarterfinals tonight.