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K&C analyze the Texas Rangers' position in the AL West standings and the team's upcoming home-heavy schedule. The discussion highlights the hitting struggles of Evan Carter and Wyatt Langford, along with injuries to Jack Leiter and potential bullpen reinforcements.

In the third hour, Chuck Powell sits down with Softy at Cheney Stadium and talks about Bryce Miller being moved to the bullpen, addressing why the Mariners didn't bring back Geno Suarez, looking for consistency at third base and whether Cal Raleigh has turned the corner. Then more Mariners discussion and looking at how abysmal the AL West division is.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Bump & Stacy are joined by Mariners broadcaster Ryan Rowland-Smith to break down George Kirby's recent success, Bryan Woo's recent struggles, the upcoming series against the Toronto Blue Jays, count down to the Seahawks preseason finale in Four Down Territory, and explore a crazy romance scam involving a man who posed as a San Francisco 49ers player in The Timeline.

10am hour of The K&C Masterpiece! Dallas Cowboys News and Questions of the Day on a preseason gameday (What roster decisions remain? / Would you trade any of these guys for a swing tackle? / Ranking the divisional RBs). What's one NFL take you think will be proven right this season, even if everyone disagrees with you today? Baseball Nuggets: How many of these ballparks have you been to? And does anyone really wanna win the AL West?

Adnan Virk is along for his latest appearance on the Pitch Clock to discuss the wild playoff race in the American League. Does anybody want that final Wild Card spot? Does anybody actually want to win the AL West? Which team has the best chance of winning the World Series from the AL? In this week's game, Jeremy and Chris put together their best power/speed combo teams and Jeremy makes a legendary flub that will go down in Pitch Clock history.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The K&C Masterpiece break down a frustrating Texas Rangers series loss highlighted by poor situational hitting and baserunning blunders. They discuss the AL West potentially being the worst division in baseball history as the Rangers struggle through six straight road series losses.

Ross Bolen discusses the Houston Astros parting ways with general manager Dana Brown despite remaining atop the AL West in yet another confusing season chock full of frustration. Video Produced by Kade Orris Subscribe on YouTube: YouTube.com/@BangingTheCan  Presented by Bolen Media:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BolenMedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest - Standley Brady - A ghost from John's past tracks him down // The Mariners still have a real shot to win the AL West. Yes, really. Aaron’s seesaw of hope is still alive // NYPD probes fresh video of people climbing out of Manhattan manhole

Guest - Standley Brady - A ghost from John's past tracks him down // The Mariners still have a real shot to win the AL West. Yes, really. Aaron’s seesaw of hope is still alive // NYPD probes fresh video of people climbing out of Manhattan manhole

Wyman & Bob are joined by Ryan "The Megladon" Rowland-Smith to discuss a possible injury for Mariners pitcher Bryce Miller, the upcoming series against the red hot Phillies, and the chaos of the AL West, and begin their countdown to the Seahawks season opener by highlighting the 12 most important players on the Seahawks this year.

K&C analyze the Texas Rangers' offensive explosion against the White Sox, featuring standout performances from Corey Seager and Wyatt Langford. The discussion also highlights Kumar Rocker's development on the mound, a crucial home-run-robbing catch by Brandon Nimmo, and the team's standing in the AL West.

Taylor has a 5-pack of topics that Stugotz and Mikey A have to discuss including the Cleveland Browns, Giancarlo Stanton, the AL West, the Little League World Series and Tennessee football. Plus, Mikey may have found a new countdown list, which Stugotz is not so excited about. And we update the polls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bump & Stacy are joined by ESPN reporter Jesse Rogers to unpack the chaos of the AL West playoff chase, try their best to understand San Francisco 49ers CEO Jed York's shocking arrest in Headline Rewrites, catch up on major injuries from the weekend in NFL Headlines, and preview the Mariners upcoming series against the scorching hot Philadelphia Phillies.

As the baseball world enters the final month of the regular season, teams are all ready to make their final push to try and lock in their spot for the postseason. While the Wild Card spots have allowed more teams into the dance, some are still eyeing a possible division championship. With the Atlanta Braves being a mainstay at the top of the NL East, the Philadelphia Phillies, on their hot streak, look ready to make a move to the top of the division. On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman talk about the Phillies' nine-game win streak after sweeping the St. Louis Cardinals and completing an incredible ninth-inning comeback on Sunday. Even though the Phillies and Braves will face off six more times before the season ends, there's a real reason to believe that the City of Brotherly Love is not ready to settle for an NL Wild Card spot just yet. Later in the show, Jake and Jordan talk about the incredible game from Randy Arozarena on Saturday, as well as Kade Anderson's debut in the same game and why the Seattle Mariners still have a good chance to possibly snag the AL West with their schedule the rest of the way. The guys then react to the breaking news that the Houston Astros are parting ways with GM Dana Brown, Shohei Ohtani getting closer to being back on the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers and recap all the other action from this weekend in baseball. 2:15 - The Opener: Phillies on Fire 14:51 - We Need To Talk About: Randy Arozarena 27:38 - How Sweep It Is: Encouraging News for Dodgers 37:39 - Sweeps from the Weekend Recap 49:26 - Astros Part Ways with GM 1:00:02 - Turbo Mode: Weekend Recap Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Dylan Campione is joined by a returning Nicho Fernandez & Dovid Halpert on this week's Weekend Recap to discuss all the latest around the league. Will an AL West team finish above .500? Can the Phillies catch the Braves? Will Pete Crow-Armstrong finally dethrone Shohei Ohtani as the National League MVP? All that and more packed into today's episode! 

The Texas Rangers move into a tie for first place in a weak AL West. They examine the team's ongoing offensive inconsistencies and highlight a historic stretch of dominant performance by the starting rotation.

The Texas Rangers have moved back into first place in the AL West, prompting a breakdown of their playoff rotation and the Angels' recent coaching changes. Discussion also covers the Dallas Cowboys' preseason, focusing on the emergence of Ja'shon Barham and the backup quarterback battle.

Wyman, Bob, and Ryan "The Megladon" Rowland-Smith are joined by Mariners broadcaster Gary Hill for a closer look at the Mariners schedule in the final five weeks of the season, throw it back to spring training when Kade Anderson shared his excitement to be part of the Mariners organization, and go around the NFL in Sweeping the Dial.

Bump & Stacy are joined by Baseball America's JJ Cooper to learn more about the Mariners farm system and who could be joining Kade Anderson on the big league roster in September, examine the all-around struggle fest that is the AL West in Headline Rewrites, and hear from Mariners TV & Radio Analyst Ryan Rowland-Smith as the team returns to T-Mobile Park for a six game stretch.

Heidi Watney discusses the Texas Rangers' postseason potential and the competitive drive of General Manager Chris Young. She breaks down the AL West race, the impact of returning stars like Corey Seager, and the viral success of Pete Crow-Armstrong. Additionally, she shares behind-the-scenes stories from the Apple TV broadcast, including dodging Gatorade showers.

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Wyman & Bob take stock of the Mariners' playoff chances amid a crowded field in the wild card race, and hear from Jeff Passan ahead of 3-game series versus the Milwaukee Brewers, debate the possibility of a Super Bowl outside the United States, share their biggest observations from Seahawks training camp, and the impact of Cornerback Devon Witherspoon's extension.

The San Diego Padres have surged into the third NL Wild Card spot and the verdict is coming: contender or pretender? Meanwhile the Seattle Mariners are on the brink, one more bad road trip away from getting knocked out of both the AL West and the Wild Card race entirely. We're also breaking down the Las Vegas Raiders' Week 1 quarterback battle. Fernando Mendoza or Kirk Cousins, who's under center when the season kicks off? Then we shift to the rookie debate that's splitting the show: Ty Simpson or De'Zhaun Stribling, who builds the better NFL career from here? Padres playoff push. Mariners on the ropes. Raiders QB battle. Rookie legacy debate. All the West Coast storylines that matter this week, backed by the stats and delivered with the takes national media won't give you. Subscribe so you never miss an episode. Your West Coast Source For Sports. 0:00 Padres Streaking 4:54 Mariners Season On The Brink 9:55 Mendoza Or Cousins Week 1? 14:45 De'Zhaun Stribling vs Ty Simpson Debate 20:00 NFL Hard Knocks with Seahawks 23:26 CFB Rankings & Playoff Predictions 30:20 Washington State's New Rival

On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett and the Go2 Guy Jim Moore open the show discussing the Mariners series win, does Jim want the team to lose?   Plus, they discuss the comments from Jerry Dipoto on Colt Emerson and whether or not they crossed the line. Lastly, Jim wonders if it's ok to bet on the Little League World Series. Bill Krueger, “Old School Baseball”  and Puck chat about the series win against the Houston Astros and is there signs of life?  They also chat about Jerry Dipoto's comments in regards to Colt Emerson, Brendan Donovan's return to the lineup and the fact the AL West is winnable.  Kyle Yarbrough, the head coach of the Soundview Little League All-Star baseball team that is headed to the Little League World Series joins Puck to discuss the journey, the fun and chaos of the last month.  Plus, Kyle gives a breakdown of the entire roster which includes his son! “On This Day…”  Olympic history and a MLB legend goes yard for the final time “Hey, What the Puck!”  It's beyond time to put Tommy John into the Hall of Fame  (1:00) Puck opens the show on Castillo, M's series win and his Griswold Lampoon's Baseball Road Trip  (35:19) Bill Krueger (56:58) Kyle Yarbrough, Soundview LL Head Coach (1:14:36) “On This Day...” (1:15:59) “Hey, What the Puck!”

The Astros sit atop a tight AL West, but ITL asks how much winning a struggling division would actually change how you feel about the organization and where it stands going forward.

ITL kicks off the show by reacting to another weekend of Texans Training Camp, where the offense and defense once again exchanged blows during practice. With Houston's defense expected to be one of the NFL's best, the guys ask whether the offense consistently holding its own against that group is enough evidence to say this Texans offense is legitimately better. The conversation then shifts to the Astros and the AL West, as ITL debates what winning one of baseball's weakest and most tightly contested divisions would actually say about where the Astros are as an organization. The first hour wraps with the Question of the Day: What endeavor or project would you take on if you were rich? ITL then goes Around The NFL, reacting to the biggest news and storylines from across the league before asking whether the Texans could be headed for another slow start to the regular season and what needs to happen to prevent it. What's Popping closes the hour with the biggest stories from sports and entertainment. Later, Reggie shares what he learned from conversations with several Texans assistant coaches at practice, giving the crew insight into different players, position groups, and developments taking shape as camp continues. The guys and listeners then come clean during another edition of ITL Lunch-Time Confessions before handing out their Winners & Losers of the Weekend. The final hour begins with Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans speaking to the media, as ITL listens in and reacts to his biggest comments with Houston preparing for another important week of camp. The show wraps with Figgy's Mixtape, featuring a Houston man accused of threatening the Texas Governor's Office over issues accessing an anime website, another Houstonian going viral for helping move traffic on the Northwest side, the growing back-and-forth between Stephen A. Smith and the National Association of Black Journalists, and more.

ITL kicks off the show by reacting to another weekend of Texans Training Camp, where the offense and defense once again exchanged blows during practice. With Houston's defense expected to be one of the best units in football, the guys ask whether the offense consistently holding its own against that group is enough evidence to say this Texans offense is legitimately better. The conversation then shifts to the Astros and the AL West, where Houston remains in first place despite sitting barely above .500 in a tightly packed division. ITL debates what winning a division that may be baseball's weakest would actually say about where the Astros are as an organization and whether an AL West title would truly make you feel better about the franchise's direction. The hour wraps with today's Question of the Day: What endeavor or project would you take on if you were rich?

The Astros LOST the weekend series to Seattle--still up 2.0 Games in the AL West;

Hunter Brown has to be better… He's not pitching like an Ace, 'Stros fans..!

The Seahawks sure did have a busy weekend, so let's talk preseason football and contract extensions. Saturday's preseason game #1 didn't go great and Mike MacDonald wasn't impressed post-game. Devon Witherspoon has a new contract, FINALLY! Terrion Arnold is also a Seahawk. :30- Mariners Morning After The Mariners lost a heart-breaker on Friday, but won a blow out on Saturday and a close one on Sunday as Andres Munoz got a chance at redemption. It was a series win, a much-needed series win and this team showed some fight. Can they keep it up? :45- Where do the Mariners stand now? Yes, they're 7 games under .500, but still well within reach of the AL West title and a wildcard spot. Can they maintain what we saw over the weekend?

Astros Return To Action With 2-Game Lead In AL West full 596 Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:42:04 +0000 ScbFNrtAkTuIkbQGysdIaMUdzERhCZFx mlb,houston astros,sports The Drive with Stoerner and Hughley mlb,houston astros,sports Astros Return To Action With 2-Game Lead In AL West The Drive with Stoerner & Hughley delivers high-energy Houston sports talk built for H-Town fans who want insight with edge. Former NFL quarterback Clint Stoerner teams up with Ron “The Show” Hughley to break down everything that matters in Houston sports — from Texans training camp storylines and NFL playoff races to Astros postseason pushes and Rockets rebuild updates. A must-listen for Houston sports talk, the show blends locker-room perspective, strong opinions and authentic fan energy while covering SEC football, UH hoops, college sports across Texas and the biggest headlines shaping the NFL and MLB. For passionate, informed and locally-focused Houston sports analysis, The Drive with Stoerner & Hughley keeps fans connected to the teams and stories that define the city. © 2026 Audacy, Inc. Sports https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed

AL West Battle Begins Between Astros & Mariners full 566 Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:47:07 +0000 1ILMNoXUtkU9SsISMhSpKgMSohpCmSkG mlb,houston astros,mlb news,mariners,houston astros news,sports The Drive with Stoerner and Hughley mlb,houston astros,mlb news,mariners,houston astros news,sports AL West Battle Begins Between Astros & Mariners The Drive with Stoerner & Hughley delivers high-energy Houston sports talk built for H-Town fans who want insight with edge. Former NFL quarterback Clint Stoerner teams up with Ron “The Show” Hughley to break down everything that matters in Houston sports — from Texans training camp storylines and NFL playoff races to Astros postseason pushes and Rockets rebuild updates. A must-listen for Houston sports talk, the show blends locker-room perspective, strong opinions and authentic fan energy while covering SEC football, UH hoops, college sports across Texas and the biggest headlines shaping the NFL and MLB. For passionate, informed and locally-focused Houston sports analysis, The Drive with Stoerner & Hughley keeps fans connected to the teams and stories that define the city. © 2026 Audacy, Inc. Sports https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-lin

Bump and Stacy react to the Seahawks signing cornerback Terrion Arnold after the Lions released him amid major legal issues, they give you their thoughts on Mariners sending Colt Emerson to Tacoma and the Seahawks preseason opener in Headline Rewrites, they get you ready for the Mariners massive series against the AL West leading Astros, and they break down what you should be watching for in the Seahawks preseason game vs the Cowboys. 

Bump and Stacy have their weekly conversation with Mariners broadcaster Ryan Rowland-Smith to get you ready for the massive series against the AL West leading Astros, they answer your questions about who will play in the Seahawks preseason opener against the Cowboys in Four Down Territory, and they hear what Rams WR Puka Nacua said about the Seahawks and Julian Love in The Timeline. 

ITL continues reacting to the Texans preseason opener as Lopez delivers another edition of OG Passing Thoughts, giving his biggest takeaways, observations, and opinions after finally getting to see the team in game action. The crew then opens the floor for another edition of ITL Lunch-Time Confessions, with the guys and listeners sharing their latest funny and unexpected admissions. The hour wraps with the Astros beginning an important weekend series against the Seattle Mariners, as ITL asks what could get right for the Astros this weekend and whether Houston can take advantage of an opportunity to strengthen its position atop the AL West.

GBAG Nation discusses the Texas Rangers' recent loss to the Angels and the mediocrity of the AL West before evaluating record-breaking NFL and NBA franchise valuations. They also explore a list of history's most successful middle children and analyze the most expensive rosters in college football based on NIL valuations. 02:14 - Bryan Broaddus Health Update 05:26 - Rangers And AL West 13:22 - Sports Franchise Valuations 21:05 - Chick-fil-A Menu News 26:23 - DFW Sports Radio Dynamics 30:11 - Famous Middle Children List 36:41 - College Football NIL Rosters 42:11 - State Fair Of Texas

The guys evaluate the Texas Rangers' offensive woes and the potential return of Mike Maddux to the coaching staff. They also discuss the Dallas Cowboys' record $15.5 billion valuation and break down the viral video of Chris Berman's unique attire at the Hall of Fame. The segment concludes with a look at NFL power rankings and the mysterious death of an alleged league scammer.

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The Good: Wesneski: 7 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, 4K, 2 BB, 2 HR The Bad: Drew Gilbert, your 2022 1st round pick (outfielder) you traded, HR to take the lead and good defense in CF all night The Baseball Horny: Cam Smith: 3-4, HR, 2 RBI (2 out, 2 strike game tying single)

Welcome to Episode 181 of Tablesetters! The trade deadline is behind us, but the baseball conversation is only getting more interesting as August starts separating the contenders from the teams beginning to run out of time. We begin with the Los Angeles Dodgers, who have suddenly lost eight of their last nine games and 15 of their last 24. Despite sitting at 70-48 and adding Tarik Skubal at the deadline, the Dodgers have shown some legitimate cracks. We break down an offense that has fallen to a 93 wRC+ since July 1, their struggles against fastballs, the recent production from Mookie Betts, Kyle Tucker and Teoscar Hernández, and whether Edwin Díaz's 10.80 ERA and 2.50 WHIP should create real concern about the bullpen. From there, we revisit the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline one week later. The Dodgers remain our biggest winner after landing Skubal, but San Diego, Chicago, Boston, Toronto and several others made moves that could reshape October. We also look at the teams that left us wanting more, including Atlanta, Cincinnati, Texas, Milwaukee and the Yankees. Then we get into what has become a legitimate NL MVP debate between Pete Crow-Armstrong and Shohei Ohtani. PCA has 26 home runs, 30 stolen bases, a 155 wRC+ and 8.0 WAR while providing elite defense and baserunning. Ohtani continues producing elite offense and also gave the Dodgers 85.2 innings with a 1.79 ERA before his injury. Has PCA actually done enough to take the MVP away from Ohtani? Plus: George Lombard Jr. or Kaelen Culpepper: Which young shortstop ultimately has the better career? • Take a Pitch or Swing Away: Are the Red Sox the most dangerous team in the American League? • Are the Mariners and Pirates officially finished? • Who's Hot and Who's Cold around baseball • Postseason implications headline Coming Around 3rd We close by looking ahead to a weekend that could tell us plenty about the American League playoff picture, particularly for a Seattle team sitting seven games under .500 but somehow still within striking distance of the AL West. Follow us on Instagram and X @TablesettersPod for bonus content, updates and more. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and join us every week. Tablesetters is where stories shape the season.

Bump and Stacy are joined by Adam Jude of The Seattle Times to get his thoughts on where the Mariners stand in the AL West, how Dan Wilson is reacting to the tough stretch, and whether Cal Raleigh can still turn his season around, they answer your questions about Terrion Arnold’s visit and the first Seahawks preseason game in Four Down Territory, they deliver their takeaways from the Seahawks’ scrimmage game, and they wrap up the show by telling you what you need to know! 

Munaf Manji talks betting for Monday. Munaf Manji runs the Monday, August 10 edition of Cash That Ticket on his own, with Dave Essler away handling personal matters and expected back Tuesday, when the show will also tackle the next NFL win total as preseason opens this week. Munaf opens with an honest look at a rough recent stretch for baseball wagering, both on the podcast and for his clients on Pregame.com, pointing to Sunday's setback as the latest example. He had backed the Brewers at minus one and a half with Jacob Misiorowski on the mound, only to watch Kody Clemens hit a two run home run that tied the game and forced extra innings. Milwaukee won outright but the run line ticket fell short. Friday's Best Bet podcast fared better, cashing on the Cleveland Guardians moneyline with Parker Messick starting. Munaf also touches on the Dodgers, who snapped a losing streak over the weekend only to fall again on Sunday against the Diamondbacks, where Eduardo Rodriguez worked seven strong innings against a Los Angeles offense he calls shockingly quiet given the roster's talent. From there, Munaf runs his weekly standings check, noting the Rays hold a five and a half game lead over the Yankees in the American League East while the Red Sox slide to seven games back after dropping their weekend series to the Athletics. The White Sox lead the Tigers by three and a half games in the AL Central, and the AL West sits as the league's tightest race, with the Astros up half a game on the Rangers and the Mariners four back in a division where every team carries a negative run differential. In the National League, the Braves hold an eight and a half game lead over the Phillies, the Brewers are up five and a half on the Cubs, and the Dodgers remain seven and a half games clear of the Diamondbacks despite their recent stumble. Munaf then works through five matchups on the Monday card. Sonny Gray and the Red Sox visit Jameson Taillon and the Blue Jays, with Gray's strong road and night splits pushing Munaf toward Boston on the moneyline despite a rocky recent history against this Toronto lineup. Christian Scott and Bryce Elder headline Mets at Braves, where a surging Mets offense and warm, carrying conditions in Atlanta have Munaf leaning to the over. Andrew Painter continues to scuffle for the Phillies against Hunter Dobbins and the Cardinals, and with a bullpen Munaf calls putrid over the last month, he leans to the over, whether through the first five innings or the full game. Logan Henderson gets the assignment for the Brewers against Casey Mize and the Padres, and between Henderson's dominant recent form and a Sunday Night Baseball fade trend that favors Milwaukee, Munaf names this his best bet of the show, the Brewers moneyline at minus 115. Blade Tidwell makes just his second career start for the Giants opposite Hayden Wesneski and the Astros, and rather than lay heavy juice on a shorthanded Houston lineup, Munaf leans to the over. He credits Yordan Alvarez with carrying the top of the Astros order while Jose Altuve works through a down year, with Jeremy Peña, Cam Smith, and Daulton Varsho all contributing. Before wrapping, Munaf previews tonight's marquee pitching matchup, Tarik Skubal for the Dodgers against Noah Cameron and the Royals, calling it the best chance yet for a struggling Los Angeles offense to turn things around given Skubal's strong recent history against Kansas City. Munaf closes with a reminder about the Pregame.com Bulk Dollars promotion, twenty dollars for one hundred Bulk Dollars that can be spent like cash across any best bet package and never expires, even though the promotion window itself closes at midnight tonight. He signs off hoping Dave Essler returns Tuesday and that the next episode arrives with a winning best bet already in hand, wishing listeners good luck with their bets and encouraging them to enjoy the games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben, Woods, and Paul are here for you on a Victory Monday! We start the show with a little foreplay as the guys talk about their weekend, and Woodsy tells us how things went yesterday while he was coaching his son's baseball team against our boss Adam's son! Then we talk about a move made by the Padres yesterday before we set the menu and get to our Padres Wrap-Up and discuss the Padres taking 2 out of 3 from the AL West leading Houston Astros! Listen here!

The Astros, lose 2 of 3 in San Diego

MONDAY's picks for The Drive Family's BEST BETS! Are you TAILING or FADING our guy Milner?!?!

Dave and Lefko react to the whiplash of last night’s inspiring Mariners win being followed by one of the worst losses in the season, they discuss the Bryan Woo’s extreme splits after last night’s dominant outing, they try to predict where the Mariners will stand in the AL West following the next two series, and they discuss what we learned about Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald and Safety Nick Emmanwori on the first episode of Hard Knocks. 

Dave and Lefko look at where the Mariners’ chances of winning the AL West stand following their trade deadline moves, they look at some of the biggest position battles taking place at Seahawks training camp, and they hear new Seahawks RB coach Thomas Hammock motivating his players in Sweeping the Dial. 

Bob and Dave break down whether the Mariners are a better team after acquiring Taylor Ward and dealing Luis Castillo, they look at what the moves did to their chances of winning the AL West, they discuss some of the biggest position battles on the Seahawks roster as they enter the second week of training camp, and they break down what this version of Cole Young means for the Mariners.