Josh Kirshenbaum, Tacoma News Tribune

Josh Kirshenbaum

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Past articles by Josh:

A year older, Rainiers’ Miller is focused on putting together a complete season

Ian Miller had a big first half last season for the Tacoma Rainiers but trailed off after the Triple-A all-star break. He’s surging again, and looking to put together a complete 2019 season. → Read More

Finally healthy, side-armer Aaron Northcraft bolsters Tacoma Rainiers bullpen

Finally healthy, side-armer Aaron Northcraft is getting chance to help out the Tacoma Rainiers bullpen. He made his first appearance at Cheney Stadium on Saturday after landing on the IL back on May 19. → Read More

Rainiers postpone their Monday game with Angels’ Triple-A affiliate following Tyler Skagg’s death

Monday’s game between the Tacoma Rainiers and the Salt Lake Bees, the Triple-A affiliate of the Angels, was postponed to Tuesday following the news of the death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs. → Read More

Long day for Rainiers ends in a blowout as Negron, Long lead rout of Salt Lake

Kristopher Negron went 5-for-5 and Shed Long hit an inside-the-park-grand slam to fuel an nine-run eighth inning in the Tacoma Rainiers 12-3 win over Salt Lake Saturday at Cheney Stadium. → Read More

After missing 3 games with a shoulder injury, Shed Long shows Rainiers he’s ready to go

Rainiers infielder Shed Long missed three games with a shoulder injury but is healthy again. In the three games since returing to the lineup, he has seven hits, a walk, two runs scored, and three RBIs. → Read More

At a record pace, Rainiers are running wild on the bases

Halfway through the year, Rainiers are running at nearly unprecedented rate. They’ve swiped 90 bases in 79 games. → Read More

At a record pace, Rainiers are running wild on the bases

Halfway through the year, Rainiers are running at nearly unprecedented rate. They’ve swiped 90 bases in 79 games. → Read More

Now armed with big-league experience, McKay working on his craft with the Rainiers

Reliever David McKay got his first taste of the majors with a five-game stint with Seattle earlier this year. Now he’s back in Triple-A, and excelling for Tacoma. → Read More

Rainiers bullpen not up to challenge after Niese’s sharp outing

Jon Niese threw four no-hit innings but the Tacoma Rainiers could not hold a one-run in the eighth inning, eventually losing, 6-1, to the El Paso Chihuahuas on Saturday. → Read More

Late grand slam wastes call-up’s good start in Rainiers’ loss

Called up from Single-A to make a spot start on Sunday, Ljay Newsome struck out 10 and left with a lead in the sixth. No matter; the Rainiers lost to El Paso, 8-7, on a grand slam by Ty France at Cheney Stadium. → Read More

Mariners prospect Fraley making a good first impression in Triple-A

Mariners prospect Jake Fraley had quite a night for Tacoma in his Triple-A debut, collecting two hits, including a three-run homer, four RBI and a stolen base on Friday. → Read More

Mariners prospect Fraley making a good first impression in Triple-A

Mariners prospect Jake Fraley had quite a night for Tacoma in his Triple-A debut, collecting two hits, including a three-run homer, four RBI and a stolen base on Friday. → Read More

Five key storylines midway through UW Huskies fall football camp

Here’s what we know after 12 days of practice for the Washington football team. → Read More

Five numbers to know as UW fall football camp opens

Washington football opens up fall camp on Friday. Here are five numbers to know about the Huskies. → Read More

From sixth overall pick to seventh franchise: Pitcher Ross Detwiler’s journey comes to Tacoma

In 12 years in professional baseball, Ross Detwiler has had to reinvent himself as a pitcher multiple times. Now he’s with the Rainiers, and eying a return to the big leagues. → Read More

Rainiers catching situation gets shaken up when Marjama lands on disabled list

Mike Marjama was placed on the disabled list after taking a foul ball to the mask in the ninth inning of Monday's game between the Tacoma Rainiers and the Iowa Cubs. → Read More

There and back again: After being sent down by Mariners, Vogelbach doesn't waste time coming back to Tacoma

Daniel Vogelbach is back with the Tacoma Rainiers after being optioned from the Mariners. His last stint in the majors didn't last long, and now he's getting as many swings in as he can to prove he belongs back there. → Read More