I've been in the Valley since 1988. Grew up in Tacoma, went to high school and college in Oregon. Started my radio career in Raymond, Wash., in 1981, then moved to Texas and Pennsylvania before coming back to my home state. I love the Yakima Valley with its four seasons and lots of sunshine, and I love being a cheerleader for all of the good stuff we have in the valley. I've been married to my beautiful wife Kim for 31 years and I have three amazing daughters -- Brooke, Melissa and Brianne -- and two loyal four-legged sons, Leo and Shadow. In my free time I love to work out or head to the mountains or my favorite winery. At home I love watching my Hawks, Mariners and Huskies or cooking my favorite pasta dish. Oh, by the way I do own a pasta sauce business called "Bastinelli's Best." Shameless plug!
Mike Bastinelli
Same Old Story, No Support For King Felix
Felix Hernandez pitched another gem, giving up 1 run on three-hits, striking out 10 with no walks in seven innings. The only run he gave up was on a wild pitch, unfortunately the Seattle Mariners only scored one-run as the Mariners lost to the San Diego Padres 2-1...
Firefighters Gain Upper Hand on Selah Area Fire
The Cottonwood 2 Fire burning in the Wenas Valley did not grow overnight. Janet Pearce with the state Department of Natural Resources says the fire had burned 9,500 acres and as of Wednesday morning and was 15 percent contained. Pearce says no homes or structures are threatened now, and firefighters are using the Yakima River to help create a firebreak...
Cano and Montero Lead Mariners Past Padres
Jesus Montero hit his first home-run of the year and Robinson Cano hit his fourth home-run to lead the Seattle Mariners to their 3rd straight win, 6-1 over the San Deigo Padres. Montero, making his first start ever at first base in the major leagues hit a two run shot in the second inning and Cano belted a two-run homer in the fifth inning...
Beast Mode Reports
Marshawn Lynch reported to the Seattle Seahawks mandatory three-day mini-camp in Renton.
ESPN reports that his arrival comes as the team tries to work something out on his desired changes to his contract, sources confirmed.
Neither Lynch, who did not participate in any of the voluntary OTAs earlier this month, nor the Seahawks has commented publicly on his plans...
US Soccer Fans go Bonkers
Watch These U.S. Fans Going Bonkers After Game-Winning Goal Over Ghana
Seager Leads Mariners Past Padres
Kyle Seager had four hits and three RBIs, and the Seattle Mariners stopped a five-game losing streak with a 5-1 win over the Texas Rangers on Sunday.
Hisashi Iwakuma pitched eight sharp innings for Seattle, allowing one run on Brad Snyder's first career homer in the second and six hits...
Pippins Fall in K-Falls
The Klamath Falls Gems scored three-runs in the bottom of the eighth inning for a come from behind 10-9 win over the Yakima Valley Pippins. The loss at Kiger Stadium at K-Falls dropped the Pippins league record to 3-5.
Defense was the issue again for the Pippins...
Mariners Snap Losing Streak
Kyle Seager had four hits and three RBIs, and the Seattle Mariners stopped a five-game losing streak with a 5-1 win over the Texas Rangers on Sunday.
Hisashi Iwakuma pitched eight sharp innings for Seattle, allowing one run on Brad Snyder's first career homer in the second and six hits...
Pippins Fall in Corvallis
A tough loss for the Yakima Valley Pippins in Corvallis, Oregon last night. The Knights used a 3-run 8th inning for 5-4 come from behind win at Goss Stadium in the Willamette Valley..
Yakima Valley’s Andrew Woods did not allow a hit until the fourth inning...
Work is Underway at Zaepfel Stadium
Renovation work is underway at the Yakima School District's Zaepfel Stadium. The grass football field is all but torn up in preparation for new field turf going in. Also a new track will go in along with new lights. The total cost for the project is $4...