Nobody loves extra innings more than Mariners beat writer Ryan Divish. Join him and guests from around baseball to go to the 10th inning and beyond in Mariners news, discussion and more.
The Extra Innings: A Seattle Times baseball podcast is a must-listen for any baseball fan in the Seattle area. This podcast stands out from others in its genre by offering insightful analysis and stories without shilling for the home team. Divish, the host, brings a refreshing perspective to the table, not afraid to be critical when necessary. As a baseball fan, I appreciate his no-nonsense approach and his willingness to cover all angles of the game.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is Divish's experience with interviewing baseball personalities. His recent interviews with Ichiro, Wakamatsu, Griffey, Gordon, and Seager have been particularly intriguing. These interviews provide unique insights into the minds of these players and offer fans a behind-the-scenes look at their careers. Divish's ability to get these high-profile guests on his show speaks volumes about his reputation as a journalist and his commitment to delivering quality content.
Moreover, The Extra Innings covers all aspects of the game in great detail. From game analysis to player profiles to team strategies, this podcast leaves no stone unturned. As an M's fan myself, I appreciate how they tackle even the most controversial topics with a mildly skeptical point of view. They don't shy away from discussing potential challenges or shortcomings faced by the team but also highlight their strengths. It's this balanced approach that keeps me coming back for more each week.
However, one downside of The Extra Innings is its occasional failure to stay on schedule. While I understand that sometimes episodes may need to run longer due to important discussions or breaking news, it would be beneficial if they could find a way to consistently stick to their intended time frames. Perhaps shorter episodes could be considered as an alternative solution so that fans can still hear Divish's take on the Mariners without feeling rushed or having limited time for other activities.
In conclusion, The Extra Innings: A Seattle Times baseball podcast is a high-quality, professional journalism podcast that provides a fundamental public good for baseball fans. Divish's expertise and interviewing skills shine through in each episode, making it a captivating listen for anyone interested in the sport. While there might be some room for improvement in terms of sticking to schedules, the overall content and analysis provided more than make up for it. I highly recommend this podcast to all Seattle Mariners fans and baseball enthusiasts alike.
The Extra Innings podcast finally returns after a lengthy hiatus. Times beat writers Ryan Divish and Adam Jude take a look back at the 2024 season and start discussing the offseason, which officially started last week.
Times beat writers Ryan Divish and Adam Jude discuss their interview with Mariners chairman John Stanton and subsequent story that followed. How much is to be believed? What is the future of the Mariners in respect to broadcasts? Will they make a move at the deadline?
Times beat writers Ryan Divish and Adam Jude and former columnist Larry Stone discuss what they've seen from the Mariners in their first 50 games of the 2024 season. Can this team ride the pitching to the finish line? Will the Mariners offense ever get going? What's wrong with Julio Rodriguez? What will the Mariners add at the deadline?
Times beat writers Ryan Divish and Adam Jude and columnist emeritus Larry Stone discuss the upcoming 2024 season for the Seattle Mariners. How good can this team be? Can it win the division. What are the strengths? What are the weaknesses? And more baseball stuff.
The Extra Innings podcast, well, at least part of it, has reported to spring training. With the first official workout for pitchers and catchers starting on Thursday morning, Times beat writers Ryan Divish and Adam Jude and retired columnist Larry Stone preview the Mariners spring training.
Times beat writers Ryan Divish and Adam Jude discuss the Mariners recent trade activity that brought in Mitch Haniger, Luke Raley and most recently Jorge Polanco. Does it make the team better? How much of a risk is the players injury history. Also audio from Mariners GM Justin Hollander
Times baseball writer Ryan Divish and Adam Jude are joined by recently retired columnist Larry Stone to discuss the Mariners issues surrounding Root Sports NW and the uncertainty with the regional sports network and how it relates to the team's payroll. They also analyze the signing of Mitch Garver and what the Mariners will do next.
Seattle Times baseballl writers Ryan Divish and Adam Jude discuss the Mariners decision to trade Jarred Kelenic and the reasons why, which is a limited payroll to work with this season. They get into the responsibility of ownership as well as the need for them to offer some transparency into what is happening. They also discuss the Shohei Ohtani signing and possible Mariners moves.
Times beat writers Ryan Divish and Adam Jude discuss the two trades made by the Mariners thus far into the offseason. What do they mean in terms of assessing the Mariners' offseason plan? What about Shohei Othani? And are there any other trades the Mariners could make.
Times beat writers Ryan Divish and Adam Jude and longtime columnist Larry Stone are joined by Jordan Shusterman of Fox Sports and the Cespedes Family BBQ podcast to discuss the upcoming World Series between the Rangers and D'Backs and why the Mariners are spectators for yet another season.
Times beat writers Ryan Divish and Adam Jude and columnist Larry Stone discuss all that went wrong (and there was a lot of it) in the Mariners end of season press conference on Tuesday.
Times beat writers Ryan Divish and Adam Jude and columnist Larry Stone discuss the Mariners impressive run since July 1, which has included two eight-game winning streaks. Other topics include: The bullpen usage and leverage situations/failures, Julio Rodriguez's heater at the plate, the injury to Shohei Ohtani and more.
Times beat writers Ryan Divish and Adam Jude and venerable columnist Larry Stone discuss the what the Mariners did and didn't do at the trade deadline and the recent stretch of baseball that has them 1.5 games back for the third wild card spot.
Times beat writers Ryan Divish and Adam Jude and longtime columnist Larry Stone discuss the current state of the Seattle Mariners, including the injury to Jarred Kelenic, the underachieving performance by the team, the failed offseason acquisition, trade deadline philosophy, Shohei Ohtani, Julio Rodriguez and more.
Times beat writer Ryan Divish talks with Angels beat writer Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register about a variety of topics, including a preview of the 2023 Angels as they arrive in Seattle on Monday for a three-game series. They also discuss all things Shohei Ohtani, including his pending free agency and Fletch's new book: Sho-Time: The Inside Story of Shohei Ohtani and the Greatest Baseball Season Ever Played.
Times beat writer Ryan Divish is joined by baseball writer Adam Jude and venerable columnist Larry Stone to wrap up the Mariners spring training and preview the 2023 season. They discuss the opening day roster and expectations for several players, including Jarred Kelenic.
Seattle Times beat writer Ryan Divish and columnist Larry Stone record the first show of spring training live from a rainy Peoria, Arizona. The two veteran baseball scribes discuss Jarred Kelenic's torrid start to spring training, his swing changes and what is a solid year for the once top prospect. Other subjects include Evan White, Robbie Ray, Julio Rodriguez and the WBC, bananas and lack of camp competition.
Times beat writer Ryan Divish, baseball writer Adam Jude and columnist Larry Stone discuss the stunning events that led Carlos Correa going to the Mets instead of the Giants. Also why are the Mariners sitting out this free agent frenzy and why might free agents not sign here?
Times beat writer Ryan Divish, baseball writer Adam Jude and venerable columnist Larry Ston discuss what the Mariners have done and not done to this point in the offseason. They analyze Jerry Dipoto's comments on payroll and the philosophy when it comes to free agency.
Times beat writers Ryan Divish and Adam Jude and columnist Larry Stone wrap up the postseason run by the Mariners and 2022 season as a whole. They start to look at the offseason needs and possible acquisitions and breakdown what was said at the Mariners end-of-the-season press conference
Times beat writers Ryan Divish and Adam Jude and columnist Larry Stone have a roundtable at T-Mobile Park hours before the Mariners open their final homestand of the season. They discuss the recent poor showing on the road trip, the injuries to Julio Rodriguez and Eugenio Suarez, the emergence of Jarred Kelenic, the Luis Castillo contract extension and more.
Times beat writer Ryan Divish and columnist Larry Stone return to analyze the Mariners minimal activity leading up to the trade deadline after the Luis Castillo acquisition. Could they have added a bat? They also discuss the Mariners 10-10 record through the first 20 games after the All-Star break and look ahead.
Times beat writer Ryan Divish and columnist Larry Stone discuss Julio Rodriguez emerging as baseball's next super star following the All-Star festivities. They talk about adding Juan Soto via trade and how the Mariners have put together a 14-game streak.
Times beat writer Ryan Divish and columnist Larry Stone discuss the Mariners recent run of good baseball that has pushed them back into the postseason race. How have they done it? What do they need to do to keep it going? Other topics include: roster clog, All-Star selections and snubs and trade talk.
Times beat writer Ryan Divish and columnist Larry Stone discuss Sunday's brawl between the Mariners and Angels. Who was right? Who was wrong? What could've been done? Who will be suspended? What will be the repercussions?
Times beat writer Ryan Divish and Larry Stone discuss the recent success the Mariners have displayed over the last week and a half, including back-to-back road series.
Times beat writer Ryan Divish and columnist Larry Stone discuss the struggles of once top prospect Jarred Kelenic, which led to him being sent down to Class AAA Tacoma. They also analyze the current stretch of bad baseball being played by. the Mariners, why Steven Souza Jr. is on the roster, the possibility of Kyle Lewis helping the team soon and more.
Times beat writer Ryan Divish and columnist Larry Stone discuss what they've seen from the Mariners in the first month of the season. What has been good, what has been bad and what has been unexpected. They also get into how umpires have treated Julio Rodriguez this season.
Times beat writer Ryan Divish and Larry Stone discuss Julio Rodriguez making the opening day roster, plus season predictions.
Times beat writer Ryan Divish and columnist Larry Stone discuss all things Julio Rodriguez. They also delve into the decision to go with Matt Brash as the No. 5 starter and some free agency talk
Times beat writer Ryan Divish and columnist Larry Stone discuss the end of the MLB lockout and how each sides fared. They also analyze the Mariners trade with the Reds, acquiring Jesse Winker and Eugenio Suarez. They debate on whether Seattle is done or should be done shopping.
Times beat writer Ryan Divish and columnist Larry Stone discuss the current labor strife in Major League Baseball and commissioner Rob Manfred's decision to cancel the first two series of the regular season. When will this end? Who is at fault?
Times beat writer Ryan Divish and columnist Larry Stone mark what was supposed to be the first official day of spring training with a podcast discussing the MLB lockout and the possibility of the regular season being delayed.
Times beat writer Ryan Divish and columnist Larry Stone discuss their respective Hall of Fame ballots and the thinking behind their voting process, particularly when it comes to players accused of PED use. they also discuss the latest news on the MLB-MLBPA negotiations.
Times beat writer Ryan Divish and columnist Larry Stone discuss Kyle Seager's surprising and unexpected announcement that he is retiring from baseball. Why leave now? Where does he rank in Mariners team history? And what will his legacy be?
Times beat writer Ryan Divish and columnist Larry Stone discuss the recent wave of free agent signings over the last few days, including the Mariners signing reigning AL Cy Young winner Robbie Ray to a five-year, $115 million contract.
Daniel Kramer of MLB.com joins Times beat writer Ryan Divish to discuss his first full season on the Mariners beat, the difficulties of the transition, what he tries to bring to the job and also discuss the Mariners season and upcoming offseason.
After a couple of weeks to recover from the 2021 season, the Extra Innings podcast returns to wrap up what the Mariners did and did not accomplish in a season where they exceeded expectations. Times beat writer Ryan Divish and columnist Larry Stone discuss the season as a whole, the last three games of sold-out crowds at T-Mobile Park, the idea of it being a successful season, Kyle Seager's farewell and the responsibility of ownership to build on it and more.
Times beat writer Ryan Divish and columnist Larry Stone discuss the Mariners current situation -- two games back for the second wild card with nine left to play. This wasn't expected. Can Seattle do the improbable and snap a 20 year postseason drought? Will Yusei Kikuchi make his next start? Plus convos on the extensions of Jerry Dipoto and Scott Servais, Kyle Seager's future and the 2023 All-Star game
Times beat writer Ryan Divish and columnist Larry Stone discuss the Mariners recent stretch of games -- the highs of the road trip and low of losing three of four from the Royals. Where does it leave their hopes of the AL Wild Card? Also discussed: the struggles of Yusei Kikuchi and Logan Gilbert, the future of Kyle Seager and Mitch Haniger, extensions for Scott Servais and Jerry Dipoto and more.
Times beat writer Ryan Divish and columnist Larry Stone discuss the Mariners activity or perceived inactivity at the Major League Baseball trade deadline. Are they better than before the deadline? What was it like the day of the Kendall Graveman trade? Will that have ramifications for the rest of the season. Other topics include Abraham Toro's future and potential. The Mariners postseason hopes. And the possibility for next season.
Times beat writer Ryan Divish and columnist Larry Stone discuss the surprising success of the Mariners and their current status as wild card contenders. With the trade deadline looming, they breakdown what the Mariners should do as buyers -- something that hasn't happened in quite a while.
Times beat writer Ryan Divish and columnist Larry Stone discuss the Mariners return to Seattle with a 43-39 record and the re-opening of T-Mobile Park to fans. Are they for real? How have they had this success? Will it continue? Also trade deadline discussion, when to call-up Cal Raleigh and more.
Times beat writer Ryan Divish and venerable columnist Larry Stone analyze the Mariners' decision to option struggling rookie Jarred Kelenic to Triple-A Tacoma on Monday. What went wrong? When will he be back? Is he another doomed Mariners prospect. Also discussion on the injury to Kyle Lewis, the idea of trading Mitch Haniger and the status of the stepback.
Times beat writer Ryan Divish and columnist Larry Stone discuss the first game for Logan Gilbert and Jarred Kelenic and what it means to the Mariners rebuild. They analyze what to expect from them going forward. Also audio from both prospects press conferences and audio from Jerry Dipoto and Scott Servais.
Times beat writer Ryan Divish and columnist Larry Stone discuss the Mariners recent hitting struggles, including being no-hit by Baltimore's John Means. They also look at hitting as a whole in baseball and its downward trend. They also talk about Jarred Kelenic's debut with the Tacoma Rainiers, which included two home runs.
Times beat writer Ryan Divish and columnist Larry Stone discuss the Mariners 10-6 start to the season, they break down the offense and lineup, including the struggles of the bottom of the order. They talk about the rotation and surprising bullpen. There's also talk about when Jarred Kelenic and Logan Gilbert might get called up and the Mariners getting the COVID vaccine
Times beat writer Ryan Divish and venerable columnist Larry Stone offer predictions, analyze the Mariners opening day roster and discuss the upcoming 2021 baseball season. There is also a special unexpected appearance from Kevin Shockey
Times beat writer Ryan Divish and columnist Larry Stone discuss the past few weeks of Mariners spring training. They delve into the battle for the left field spot. The injury, recovery and push for an opening day roster spot from Jarred Kelenic. There is also discussion about Kelenic's service time -- like always -- and what the Mariners should do moving forward. Other topics include Taylor Trammell's readiness for opening day, the idea of adding another outfielder as a stopgap, signing James Paxton to an extension and more.
The Extra Innings Podcast returns a week after Kevin Mather's comments and video to the Bellevue Breakfast Rotary Club went viral, eventually forcing him to resign a day later. Times beat writer Ryan Divish and columnist Larry Stone recap the week that was with the Mather news breaking and the fallout that occurred.
It's an emergency episode with beat writer Ryan Divish and columnist Larry Stone discussing the controversial comments made by Mariners president and CEO Kevin Mather to the Bellevue Breakfast Rotary Club on a zoom call. Video of the call and Mather's obtuse comments went viral on Sunday. Full audio of that interview is on the podcast.