Refuse to Lose - a Seattle Mariners Podcast

Brady sits down with ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney for their weekly conversation.How much does the blowout in Game 3 of the ALCS matter to the Mariners? And how about Luis Castillo's gameplan for Game 4? Who exactly is Max Scherzer at this point in his career and what can we expect?And how does this run influence the Mariners offseason ahead?

Brady is back for a live edition of the Refuse to Lose podcast, talking about the M's first two wins in the ALCS and how they need to capitalize on this opportunity, because it may never come around again.Then, he talks about the business-like approach from Cal Raleigh and how it's filtered to the team, and he's joined for a special interview with Joe Doyle of Overslot Baseball and Mitch Levy of "Mitch Unfiltered."Also, has Jorge Polanco's hot October changed the thoughts on bringing him back next year? And how has being homer-happy helped the M's? 

Brady is back on a Saturday for a quick conversation about the Mariners advancing to the American League Championship Series! He discusses the heroes that came to play in Friday's Game 5, the great job by Dan Wilson, his happiness for the players and fans and much more, including how he almost had to leave the game to make a flight - or miss the flight.Then, we lay out some of the questions regarding the roster and decisions for the matchup with Toronto.

Brady has continued his cross-country journey and is back in Seattle for a nervous and anxious Game 5.George Kirby is starting, but Brady would have gone with Luis Castillo. How is he ultimately feeling about the decision? And what questions does Brady have for Dan Wilson in the matchup?Furthermore, we're joined by ESPN's Buster Olney and we talk about the gameplan against Tarik Skubal, and how much his struggles against the M's actually matter. 

Brady is back on a Monday night, LIVE from Detroit for Games 3 and 4 of the American League Division Series! He talks about the environment in Seattle for Games 1 and 2, his gratitude at being there in person, the awesome send-off flight from the Seattle airport and much more, including the questioning of both Dan Wilson and AJ Hinch in this series.Then, we're joined by Adam Amin, who is calling the series for FOX Sports and FS1, and what should the M's do if Josh Naylor misses time?

Brady is back on a Thursday and he's about to head to Seattle for the ALDS! The Mariners are playing the Tigers, so what's good and bad about that? What's going on with Bryan Woo's health, and how worried are we about the bullpen?What's the biggest question we have for Dan Wilson moving forward? And Buster Olney of ESPN stops by to get ready for the ALDS, and he says the M's have some real expectations in front of them.

Brady is back on a Monday night for a live podcast, talking about what we can learn, if anything, out of the M's getting swept by the Dodgers this past weekend.Do the results matter? Does the process matter? And what stood out, positively and negatively?Furthermore, Justin Hollander spoke on the possible roster construction for the playoffs, so Brady takes a stab at his 26-man roster, and Brady gives a thank you to the ROOT Sports crew, as they sign off the air for the last time.

Brady is back on a Thursday, talking about the Mariners' clinching a playoff spot and the American League West title, and why it matters so much to so many people. Furthermore, he talks about why this group of players was the right group to break the divisional drought.Buster Olney of ESPN stops by to talk about the idea of the M's getting a first-round bye, the playoff prognosis for Bryan Woo, how he sees the M's in the playoffs and much more.And finally, what does Brady want to see in the final weekend of the season?

Brady is stuck in Houston for another day, but after the Mariners sweep the Astros, he doesn't mind! What was it like to watch this series in person, and what does it mean to the fans and players?Furthermore, we talk about how big Saturday night was in terms of what Gabe Speier and Victor Robles did, and Speier joins us from the M's clubhouse.Also, Brady is joined on the infield by former MLB outfielder Doug Glanville, who was calling the game for ESPN Radio. What does he think about the M's being so homer-dependent?And, what do we think happens with Bryan Woo and is there a bullpen controversy brewing?

Brady is back for a special edition of the podcast LIVE from Houston after the Mariners take Game 1 of the critical series with the Astros. We talk about the game itself, and Brady tells us everything he knows about Bryan Woo's injury, with audio from Woo and manager Dan Wilson.Also, Dominic Canzone stops by from the clubhouse.

I apologize in advance for the shortest episode of the season. Sure, my super early flight has something to do with it, but you know what else? There's just not much else to say right now.Nine games separate the Mariners from their first AL West title since 2001 and the Astros stand in their way for three games in Houston. Which team has more pressure? And how big is Game 1? Furthermore, this series doesn't mean everything in the standings, but it means everything to this fanbase. Why?

Brady is joined by ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney to talk about the series finale in Kansas City, the upcoming series with the Astros and which team has more pressure on them. Then, how does he see the MVP race shaping up between Cal Raleigh and Aaron Judge?And how will the Dodgers impact the Mariners in the final series of the season?

Brady is back on a Tuesday, talking about the major week - and the major opportunity - ahead for the Mariners. Brady is headed to Houston for the three-game series with the Astros, but what challenges do the Royals present before that series?We recap the 7-0 homestand and discuss how things we've talked about all year came circle, and we talk about why homestand was so special in general. Then, we're joined by ROOT Sports and Seattle Sports analyst Angie Mentink, who talks about George Kirby's big day, her new role this season, hitting, Jorge Polanco and..... getting paid in Coors Lite when she was a player?

Brady is back on a Friday after two wild wins have the Mariners tied for first place in the American League West. What has even happened the last two nights and we're giving out a long list of praises.Furthermore, Luke Raley deserves praise for how he's handled a very tough situation this season, and the team needs a big performance from Luis Castillo tonight.Also, what to make of Jorge Polanco heading into the offseason? 

Brady is back for a Thursday edition of the Buster Olney podcast, talking about the battle for the American League West title, Jorge Polanco's impact on the roster and his future, plus the future for Josh Naylor with the M's. Furthermore, what's up with the Mariners pitching and just how special has Bryan Woo been? 

BONUS: Brady recently spoke with Adam Jacobson of Grand Salami Time, a new-ish Mariners blog focused on data and analytics. but he had an issue with the upload process.We're back now, and Adam spoke about how many home runs Cal Raleigh would hit if he played all his home games at Yankee Stadium and much more. 

Brady is back on a Tuesday, talking about the Mariners big win over the Cardinals and what it does for the M's in the standings heading into Tuesday. Furthermore, Brady praises the M's for doing most of the little things well, which is what Dan Wilson has wanted all along.Then, he talks about Dan Wilson's use of an unexpected and new-look lineup moving forward, and how Jorge Polanco has drastically changed the M's plans for 2026.Also, why did Brady and Teren Kowatsch move to "Mariners on Roundtable?" And, we're joined by Gavin Hite of Up West Sports, who played in college and coached collegiately, just like Brady did.

Brady just spent three horrible days watching the Mariners get pummeled in Tampa Bay, and he talks about what he saw, but more importantly, about what's happened to the Mariners and what's coming.Just why are they playing so poorly? Can we blame the travel on any of it? Is that just an excuse? Furthermore, what about the Harry Ford situation? And how about Dan Wilson's temperament?And we're joined by ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney, and M's pitchers Matt Brash, Emerson Hancock and Eduard Bazardo. 

Brady is going to Tampa on Monday for Mariners-Rays and can't record on Monday night, so he's doing something a little different!He goes live right after the M's beat the Guardians on Sunday to talk about what the win meant and how it changes the M's position in the playoff picture.Furthermore, Andres Munoz and Matt Brash bounce back, and is Cal Raleigh pressing?Also, Justin Barnes of the Seattle Sports 710 team and the Mariners in-game entertainment crew stops by for an enlightening talk about his career and, Brady shares some entertaining stories about his own career.

Brady is joined for a special second Friday episode by Mario Ramos, the broadcaster for the Single-A Modesto Nuts.Modesto is in the midst of its final homestand as a minor league baseball affiliate, as they will lose their team next year. The M's will gain a new Single-A affiliate in the Inland Empire 66ers.We talk with Ramos about his memories, this season, and his impressions of guys like Colt Emerson, Lazaro Montes, Ryan Sloan and Felnin Celesten.

Brady is back on a Friday, talking about 'scoreboard watching' and how the Mariners have all they want to do in front of them. Furthermore, he talks about Emerson Hancock's possible role in the bullpen, Andres Munoz's issues in the ninth inning in the second half of the season, Ryan Bliss's possible spot on the roster in September and Luis Castillo's problems of late.*Note: There's no guest on this episode, but we will be dropping a special follow-up guest on Friday afternoon.*

Brady is back on a Thursday with ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney. They talk about the series win over the Padres, the impact of Eugenio Suarez, Luis Castillo's recent issues, Cal Raleigh's MVP chances and much more.

Brady is back on a Tuesday after the Mariners beat the Padres 9-6 to take the Vedder Cup. He talks about Dan Wilson's aggressive managering in Monday's win, the nice performances of Andres Munoz and Jorge Polanco, and he talks about the wild online discourse surrounding Bryce Miller. Furthermore, he talks about Emerson Hancock's bullpen experiment, Dylan Moore's career and he's joined by Joe Doyle of OverslotBaseball.com for his record-setting fourth appearances, as they talk about the roster questions facing the organization now, and in the future.

Brady is back on a Friday after a much-needed off day. He talks about the death wishes sent to Tayler Saucedo, the criticism that he's received for being too "soft" on the Mariners, the criticism of Dan Wilson and some interesting developments regarding Victor Robles and Emerson Hancock.Also, Jordan Shusterman, who is 1/2 of the famed Cespedes Family BBQ twitter account, and a baseball insider at Yahoo! Sports, stops by.

Brady is joined on a Thursday by ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney, who talks about the M's and their 2-7 road trip, the worries about the rotation away from T-Mobile Park, Emerson Hancock's sudden role change and much more, including his impression of the Mariners at the Little League Classic over the weekend.

Brady is back on a Tuesday talking about the M's disastrous road trip so far and if there are any silver linings right now.Furthermore, Brady was in New York over the weekend and had a nice conversation with Bryce Miller about his mechanical changes as he gets ready for a return from the injured list. And Brady talks with former M's INF, and current Tacoma Rainiers' hitting coach Shawn O'Malley about his career, his memories, and adjustments for both Dominic Canzone and Ben Williamson.

Brady is back on a Friday before he heads to Citi Field for Mariners and Mets.What happened against the Orioles? And should Mitch Garver and Dylan Moore still be on the roster? Why are they? Brady has the honest conversation from all sides, and he answers back at those mad at Dan Wilson for playing Moore, and those who are mad at the media for not asking the tough questions.And, Mariners on SI reporter Teren Kowatsch stops by to talk about the previous homestand, Ichiro weekend, the Little League Classic and more.

Brady is back on a Thursday with ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney, talking about his feelings on the M's as they are one game back of the Astros. Furthermore, how much does Bryce Miller's looming return mean for the rotation? And what can the Mariners expect when they take the field in Williamsport this Sunday?And how much does the Josh Hader injury affect the Astros? 

The Mariners just went 9-1 on a 10-game homestand and are sitting in excellent playoff position with 43 games to play. The M's did exactly what Brady has asked for all season and they met the moment when it came to fan attention this weekend.As good as it's been, what are the concerns moving forward though? And how will the roster shake out when Luke Raley returns? What happens on Sept. 1? Also, Eugenio Suarez told KJR he wants to stay in Seattle - can the M's do it? And we're joined by Brad Adam of ROOT Sports who talks Fairways & Fastballs, his play-by-play role this week and much more.

Brady is back on a Friday, talking about the M's sweep of the White Sox and how he's energized to win the American League West now. Furthermore, what do we make of the team's bench usage, or lack thereof?Can/should the Mariners extend Randy Arozarena, and how does the impending CBA strife impact things? Then, has Trent Thornton thrown his last pitch as a Mariner?And we're joined by Everett AquaSox manager Zach Vincej for a great conversation as his team readies for a playoff run down on the farm.

Brady is back for his weekly conversation with ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney.Can the Mariners catch the Astros? How does Buster feel about Bryan Woo's Cy Young conversation? And how special is Julio Rodriguez? Furthermore, what can the team expect when Victor Robles comes back? And could the team look at extending Josh Naylor and/or Randy Arozarena? 

Brady is back on a Tuesday as the Mariners take three-of-four from the Texas Rangers! He talks about how the series had a little bit of everything and much more, including Julio Rodriguez making even more history and Randy Arozarena getting his due.Furthermore, Carlos Vargas is owed a round of applause and the team - and the fans - feel energized for a special run.Also, Brady is a little concerned about the looming White Sox series, but why? And we're joined by World Baseball Classic expert Shawn Spradling to talk about the potential for TEN or so Mariners to leave the team next spring training.

After an action-packed trade deadline, Brady is joined by ESPN MLB Insider to discuss what the Mariners did - and didn't do - to supplement the roster. What does he think of the offensive upgrades? How about the inability to add a bullpen arm on Thursday?And how does Seattle stack up to its competitors in the playoff races?

Brady is back on a Friday talking about the Mariners big win over the Rangers on Thursday, the welcoming back of Eugenio Suarez and how the M's stack up in the rest of the American League.Furthermore, Brady defends Jerry Dipoto and Justin Hollander at the trade deadline, and finds interesting that Dipoto seemingly took a little dig at John Stanton in the media. Furthermore, Brady wonders why Dipoto isn't able to take big swings on players in the offseasons and instead has to pull a rabit out of his hat at the deadline each year.Then, Brady is joined briefly by Nic from the Albany, NY men's baseball league, who has fired off a take that Brady wants to quickly respond to.***Note*** Buster Olney will join us for a separate episode on Friday as well. 

Brady is back on a Tuesday recapping his trip to Cooperstown to see Ichiro's induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame. He gives you a little behind the scenes of what it's like to be at Induction Weekend and he talks about what made Ichiro's speech so special.Furthermore, Mariners Insider Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports stops by, also live in Cooperstown, to talk about Ichiro, Bryce Miller, Victor Robles, Julio and much more.And how we have the Ben Williamson conversation as the trade deadline nears?

Brady is back on a Friday talking about the Mariners win against the Angels and the big trade for Josh Naylor. Does he like the move? Does he regret the prospects that were moved? And what questions still need to be answered?Then, we talk about Julio Rodriguez making history in a multitude of ways and the appreciation we should have for him, and we're joined by Evan from Gaijin Baseball in Tokyo to talk about Ichiro's impact and legacy as he gets ready for the Hall of Fame.

Brady is joined once again by ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney, who talks about the M's 3-3 homestand against the Astros and Brewers, as well as the missed opportunities in the playoff race. Furthermore, how hard are the conversations around Dylan Moore right now? And, what is he hearing in advance of the trade deadline? 

The Mariners have lost two straight games in ugly fashion, but I'm not as mad as I usually am - why?Furthermore, the M's need to acquire bullpen help, but the mainstream media doesn't seem to get it, why?Randy Arozarena says he'll play in the WBC, Brandyn Garcia gets called up and Taylor Trammell catches unncessariy flack.Also, TJ and Lyle from the 'Marine Layer Podcast' stops by after a successful trip to All-Star Week in Atlanta. 

The Mariners are back for the second half of the season and we are ready for M's-Astros! Brady tells you why this series matters, but it might not matter for the same reasons you think it does... He talks about the pitching matchups and why both sides are angry, and he examines the question.... presuming someone gets it, who deserves the credit between Jerry Dipoto and Dan Wilson?Also, we're joined by former Mariners' 1B and current KJR host Bucky Jacobsen to talk about all aspects of the group, and Brady looks at three underrated storylines for the second half.

After a well-deserved week off, ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney is back! He talks with us about the Mariners playoff chances as we hit the second-half of the season, changes to Julio Rodriguez's approach, the season of Cal Raleigh, and any potential concerns about so many Mariners players leaving for the World Baseball Classic. Also, how important is the series with the Astros, and how expensive will some of the M's trade targets be? 

Brady is back on a Tuesday talking about Cal Raleigh's Home Run Derby win and his overall impact on the fanbase. Brady was taken back to a place on Monday night that reminded him why loved the sport in the first place.Also, Cal is going to the World Baseball Classic, and we're thrilled, but there is a worry that's non-injury related.We talk about Julio's resurgence and change in approach, as well as the M's overall resilience, and we catch up with our own Teren Kowatsch after the MLB Draft. What does this draft tell us about the M's future?And finally, we talk with Mariners' bullpen catcher Justin Novak, who tells us his crazy story, including how he went from team interpreter to vital on-field team member.

Brady is live in the Bronx for the Mariners and Yankees series, and he's giving you the full guest list treatment.First, he talks about the M's continued frustrations with the Yankees and why there's now big pressure on Thursday's game. He says his head doesn't fear the Red Sox, who have tied the M's in the playoff race, but his heart does.He focuses on the word "identity" as it relates to Julio Rodriguez and he talks with Joe Doyle of Overslot about the M's picking No. 3 in the draft this weekend, prospects he wouldn't want to trade and more. And then, he's joined by Ben Williamson from the clubhouse and George Kirby's HS coach stops by as Kirby returns to his home area. 

Brady is back after a long holiday weekend to talk about why you should be happy with the Mariners after a 5-2 homestand and 11-6 stretch over their last 17 games.He talks about the team's playoff odds, the up-and-down roster contributions and what's coming next in New York.Also, Julio Rodriguez is an All-Star, and fans are mad? Why? And how poor was Julio's All-Star inclusion?Also, Dr. Carl Cirino from the Hospital For Special Surgery talks about Bryce Miller's elbow, Victor Robles's shoulder, and how the All-Star week will affect Cal Raleigh.

Brady talks with ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney for a special Tuesday conversation this week about the draft, the trade deadline, Cal Raleigh and the Home Run Derby, and more, including Buster saying that he thinks the M's are ready to separate from the pack in the wild card race.

The Mariners have finished off a 10-game road trip with a 6-4 record, and Brady is pumped, despite how ugly the series with the Rangers was. Also, it must be very gratifying for Trent Thornton and Mitch Garver to play such big roles in the Sunday win after all the questions about their fits on this roster.Furthermore, what has happened to Dylan Moore and what are the options? And does Cal Raleigh need to start saying "no" to appearances and requests?And Brady is joined by M's top prospect Colt Emerson, who is the No. 16 prospect in the sport, per MLB Pipeline. 

Brady is back for a full episode on a Friday after the Mariners split a series with the Twins in Minnesota. He says the offensive regression on Thursday was quite predictable, and he discusses the possibilities for Harry Ford if he is promoted.Furthermore, there was an at-bat from Julio Rodriguez that just made him sad, not angry or frustrated. Why? And, the M's have good playoffs odds, but the avenues to the playoffs might be shrinking.And finally, what are we thinking about the M's trade deadline? And why won't the ownership invest in the roster in the offseason, but they will at the deadline?***I want to issue an addendum: When discussing the playoff odds, I accidentally misquoted the odds for the Tampa Bay Rays and the Toronto Blue Jays. The Blue Jays wild card odds are 47 percent, which is worse than the Mariners, but the overall playoff odds are 56.1, which is just higher. The Rays have wild card odds of 56 percent, but overall playoff odds of 79.***

Brady is joined by ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney for their weekly conversation. They talk about the M's recent run of good play, if the Angels and Rangers are for real, the M's trade deadline thoughts and plans, and they talk about Cal Raleigh's increased attention and if he can win the MVP Award.

The Mariners have won seven of their last 10 games after a surprising series win in Chicago and a great win in Minnesota on Monday.Brady talks about the impact of Cal Raleigh's historic season, and it's much greater than just his impact on the M's position in the standings. Julio homered and doubled on Monday, but Brady still wants to see Julio make a necessary adjustment.Is Cal going to be able to handle all the added attention and pressure as this season goes on? Brady thinks so, and we're joined by former M's infielder Jeff Schaefer, who was with Seattle from 1990-1992. He had great stories on Edgar Martinez, Ken Griffey Jr., and he had some great opinions on Julio and Cal, too.

Brady is back on a Friday before the Mariners start an early afternoon game with the Chicago Cubs, and he's talking about the fact that the M's actually had a chance to acquire Rafael Devers, and now he's mad. Then, is Dominic Canzone getting sent down for Luke Raley? And could he actually get traded? And we talk with Hunt Palmer, LSU baseball expert about the M's being linked to Tigers' lefty Kade Anderson in the draft, and we dive deeper into Julio Rodriguez's approach and issues.

We sit down with ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney for our weekly conversation to discuss many things, including the Mariners' loss to the Boston Red Sox in a series this week, if the M's could have traded for Rafael Devers, and more, including if J.P. Crawford is an All-Star and if Cal Raleigh is now the Face of the Mariners.

Brady is back on a Tuesday talking about the disappointing loss to the Red Sox on Monday. The loss was disappointing for many reasons, including that the M's need to beat Boston for tiebreaking purposes.Could Seattle have beaten the package the Red Sox got for Rafael Devers? Brady suggests the two teams don't match up well on a trade right now.And Sox Insider Tom Caron of NESN joins the show, as does former Mariners infielder Jose Caballero, who Brady caught up with in New York!