Podcast appearances and mentions of bill krueger

In the second hour, Dick Fain and Hugh Millen chat with baseball expert Bill Krueger about the upcoming Mariners-Astros series, George Kirby's return, and Bryan Woo's dominance, then the guys discuss HBO's Hard Knocks going to Buffalo later this year.

Baseball expert and former Seattle pitcher Bill Krueger joins Dick Fain and Hugh Millen to talk about the upcoming Mariners series in Houston, George Kirby returning to the mound tonight, Bryan Woo's dominance so far, and the options at their infield spots.

On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett is joined by by the Go-2-Guy, Jim Moore and former Mariners pitcher and host of the “Old School Baseball” podcast Bill Krueger. Puck starts off the show busting Jim's chops because he can't figure out his microphone settings and Puck is begging him to take it to a computer store.  Jim and Puck spend much of their show discussing the Mariners and their sweep of the San Diego Padres.  Jim argues and for good reason that Bryan Woo is now pitching like the ace of the staff and what makes the Mariners so dangerous is if they can get into the postseason their pitching can be so dominant.  Puck is heading down to Bend this weekend for a baseball tournament and is annoyed with Jim that he won't be there this weekend.  They react to Scottie Scheffler winning the PGA Championship and what makes him so likable.   Puck celebrates the Ballard High School baseball and softball team for winning the Metro Championships in the same year!  The Denver Nuggets couldn't help out Seattle and take out Oklahoma City.  Puck feels it's inevitable that OKC wins the NBA championship and he can't stand to think of the reality of that happening.  Bill Krueger, host of the “Old School Baseball” podcast joins Puck for his weekly visit talking Mariners baseball.  How did the M's go from going 1-5 on their last home stand to sweeping the Padres in San Diego?  Bill spends a lot of time talking about the Sunday performance of Bryan Woo and the overall performance of Woo for the season.  Why his mechanics and delivery make him so consistent and talented.   Puck wraps up the show with “Hey, What the Puck?!”  The Mariners proved this weekend they could be dangerous in the playoffs (1:00) Puck and Jim (56:22) Bill Krueger (1:22:51) “Hey, What the Puck!?” 

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Bill Krueger about the Mariners recent stretch and poor offense, the pitching injuries and AL West, then head down to Denver to preview game six for the Nuggets facing OKC with Mark Bertagnolli.

Former Mariners pitcher and analyst Bill Krueger joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the M's recent stretch including the offensive numbers of late, the injuries to the pitching staff and young arms who have come up, plus the state of the AL West.

On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett is joined by Jim Moore and Bill Krueger.  Jim starts off the show detailing a parking incident with his neighbor that has led to a neighborhood dispute that has left Jim and his family on the outside looking in and has created conflict within the Bend neighborhood.  Jim has also once again found himself in hot water with his dogs off leash while walking on a Bend trail, however, instead of being scolded by a fellow walker, Jim's dogs were threatened with violence! Jim was in Seattle this weekend for Mothers Day and spent the time watching the M's with his mom. They discuss the Blue Jays sweep and they talk about Bryce Miller and why he can't make another start in the near future for the M's. Bill Krueger is back with Puck talking Mariners baseball!  Bill is no longer a part of the Mariners broadcast team and shares his feelings about their decision not to bring him back and how hurtful it was to not have their decision properly communicated to him.  As they jump into baseball they discuss the offensive turnaround and the direct correlation to Edgar Martinez and Dan Wilson.  Bill describes what happened this past weekend vs. the Blue Jays and how concerned we need to be about the health and play of Bryce Miller.  Bill also has a brand new podcast, “Old School Baseball, “ where you can find on all podcast platforms and you can follow him on social media @oldschool_MLB where he posts short video clips every day discussing the Mariners. After Puck says goodbye to Bill, Puck promotes “Puck the Picker Majors Pool, “ which is back for this weeks PGA Championship, all brought to you by Synthetic Turf Northwest. Puck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!?”   Another attack on a local golf course for more homes. (1:00) Puck and Jim (47:00) Bill Krueger, “Old School Baseball” Podcast (1:25:52) Puck promotes “Puck the Picker Majors Pool” (1:30:39) “Hey, What the Puck!?”  

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen chat with Bill Krueger about the Mariners, their offense so far, pitching injuries, and Andres Munoz, then Bobby Wagner was at the UW Spring Game for his nephew Isaiah Ward, and they discuss Jalen Milroe.

Former Mariners pitcher Bill Krueger, of the Old School Baseball podcast, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to talk about the M's and their on-fire offense, Leo Rivas and Jorge Polanco doing so well, what's wrong with Julio, and all the pitching injuries.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen chat with Bill Krueger about the Mariners continued struggles as the season is 10 games in, then talk to Matt Thomas in San Antonio before hitting on why Hugh is a Duke fan, having loyalty to a second team.

Bill Krueger joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to talk about the Mariners moves over the offseason, or lack thereof, and what they could have done, the 3-7 starts to the 2025 season and what hasn't worked, the pitching staff, and the injury to Victor Robles.

Enjoy this preview of Jason "Puck" Puckett, Mariners Offseason DiamondTable Show with his regular baseball guests that include:  Ryan Divish and Adam Jude of the Seattle Times. Jim Duquette, MLB Network Radio. Bill Krueger and Brad Adam, ROOT Sports. The is a 16 minute excerpt from the full 2.5 hour show discussing the 2024 season and a look ahead to the 2025 season. If you would like to watch or listen to the FULL show, head to PuckSports.com and JOIN Puck's Posse.  Or, head to Patreon.com/PuckSports https://patreon.com/PuckSports2040?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=join_linkBy joining the Puck's Posse Community, you get FULL access to all of content at PuckSports, including ALL VIP content. Join now and don't miss out on being a member! The Daily Puck Drop is off for Thanksgiving week and will be back on Monday, Dec. 2.  Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! 

On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett is joined by his weekly guests, Mike Garafolo, NFL Network and new weekly guest, Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic.  Puck starts off the show promoting his Mariners Offseason DiamondTable Show that features his regular baseball guests: Ryan Divish and Adam Jude, Seattle Times. Jim Duquetee, MLB Network Radio. Bill Krueger and Brad Adam, ROOT Sports.  The full two-plus hour show is available to Puck's Posse Community Members. If you want FULL ACCESS to all of Puck's content sign up today. Visit PuckSports.com for information and how to sign up.  You can also visit Patreon.com/PuckSports.  Puck turns his attention to the Seahawks before Garafolo comes on and touches in on how the expectations have now changed since the Seahawks defeated the 49ers. Mike Garafolo, NFL Network, joins Jason “Puck” Puckett for his weekly chat about all the news and notes around the NFL.  Puck and Mike get temporarily distracted because they start talking about golf and who they would like to play if they could choose anyone in the golf world! Once they stop talking about golf, they get into the Seahawks win over the 49ers and how important that was for Seattle and how crushing it was for San Francisco.  Amazingly the Seahawks will be playing for first place in the NFC West on Sunday.  They react to Geno Smith's appearance on the Richard Sherman Podcast. How much do the Seahawks need Smith and how much does Geno need the Seahawks?Where will Aaron Rogers end up next season?  Any chance he could land in San Francisco?  Will there be a number of suitors for him?Are Deion Sanders and his son a package deal to the NFL?  If they are, where?  Was the Bills win over the Chiefs important?  Did the Steelers once again offer the blueprint how to beat Lamar Jackson and the Ravens?The “Dugar Report” with Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic as he joins Jason “Puck” Puckett for his brand new weekly appearance taking the latest with the Seattle Seahawks.  Mike and Puck get right into the win over the 49ers and what was the single biggest reason for the win. Mike told Puck that Mike Macdonald offered a different tone than what Pete Carroll would always preach.  It was great to have Abe Lucas back on the field and you could tell immediately that he was a difference maker and he raised the play of the entire offensive line. Geno Smith continues to be hot topic with fans and media and showed again with his last second drive why he continues to be such a polarizing topic and player. Mike gets into a very interesting discussion with Puck on the team building philosophy of Mike Macdonald and how it's different than the rest of the league thinking  and how it harkens back to an older style of football. They also discuss the 49ers window and look ahead to the Seahawks matchup with the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.  Lastly, Puck wraps up the Thursday show with, “Hey, What the Puck!?”   Money is not everything for everyone.  Washington State defensive tackle David Gusta illustrated that this week with Puck. Happiness is being where you are and in the present. 

On Wednesday's Daily Puck Drop with Jason “Puck” Puckett, he's joined by Jim Moore, the Go-2-Guy and his weekly Seahawks guest, Rob Staton, SeahawksDraftBlog.com.  Puck gave Ryan Divish, Seattle Times the week off because coming out on Thursday is Puck's Mariners Offseason DiamondTable Show with Divish, Adam Jude of the Seattle Times, Jim Duquette, MLB Network Radio and Bill Krueger and Brad Adam from ROOT Sports. Puck and Jim open up the show discussing the Jake Dickert comments about Oregon State where he doesn't consider the Beavers his buddies.  That led to a conversation about the changing landscape of college football and will there be a day where all the West coast teams play in one conference again.  Puck plays a soundbite from WSU defensive tackle David Gusta about the world of the transfer portal and the world of tampering by other college coaches.  Gusta is Puck's guest this week on Coug's Corner, which you can find on YouTube, Apple, Spotify and up at PuckSports.com.  The NCAA and college football need to get a handle on tampering and the NIL before it truly gets out of hand. Before Jim leaves, both discuss the top of Ernest Jones and why so many people after just three games want to sign him up immediately.  Also, the boys had a good laugh at the decision looming for Jedd Fisch with who he's going to start at quarterback against Oregon.  Rob Staton, SeahawksDraftBlog.comjoins Jason “Puck” Puckett to discuss the Seahawks remarkable win over San Francisco.  Rob proclaims the 49ers finished and their window closed to make a run at the Super Bowl.  They discuss the up and down play of Geno Smith and get into the discussion of whether to pay him or not pay him.  It's a subject that is driving Rob mad! Should the Seahawks drop everything and sign Ernest Jones to a contract?  Rob and Puck are both an agreement that it's way too early and let the season play out before you come to any conclusion.  They also can't figure out why Pro Football Focus (PFF) does not like Jones.  Can you believe the Seahawks have a shot at first place in the NFC West?!  Puck and Rob can't and that's what makes sports fun. Puck than transitions to baseball and plays a preview of his Mariners Offseason DiamondTable Show with Ryan Divish and Adam Jude of the Seattle Times. Also on the show, Jim Duquette of MLB Network Radio and Bill Krueger and Brad Adam of ROOT Sports.  The full show is two-plus hours and will come out on Thursday, November 21 and is exclusively available to  Puck's Posse Community Members. You can visit PuckSports.com to sign up or head to Patreon.com and search PuckSports. The show covers the 2024 season and what lies ahead for the 2025 season and discusses if ownership is truly all in on investing in a World Series contender. Lastly, Puck wraps up with “Hey, What the Puck!?” It's time for the Mariners to jump into the deep end of the pool and play with the big boys. No more talking about championships. Prove it. 

Today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett jumps right into various topics the Seahawks loss to Detroit loss with the latest edition of “HawksNest” with Tim Booth and Curtis Crabtree.   What led to the loss?  All agree they feel much better about the team despite the loss to the Lions.  Geno Smith was excellent Defense was poor, but expected with all the losses on the defensive line. John Canzano, JohnCanzano.com stops by to give the latest on the breaking news that Gonzaga is joining the conference. Who will they add next?  How flawed of a football team is Washington or is Jedd Fisch just adjusting? How do the Cougs avoid a letdown after Boise loss.  Will Oregon overlook Michigan State in anticipation for their game against Ohio State?Bill Krueger, Root Sports, puts the finishing touches on the season for the Mariners. What led to them missing the playoffs again. If ownership won't pay for players how will they improve?   Core of young pitchers will stay together, but about Luis Castillo.  Lastly, should Mariners fans feel good about their team moving forward?Finally, “Hey, What the Puck?!” Time to let Pete Rose into the Hall of Fame. Rundown00:00 “HawksNest” with Curtis Crabtree & Tim Booth on the Seahawks loss to Detroit. Lots to like about the game despite the outcome. Defense was crushed, but probably expected. One of Geno Smith's finest games at QB 48:14 John Canzano, joins to discuss Gonzaga joining the Pac-12…Jedd Fisch struggling…WSU gets boat raced in Boise…Oregon looking ahead to Ohio State 01:17:00 Bill Krueger, wrapping up the Mariners season…What's next…ownership doesn't want to spend money…Jerry Dipoto hiding out…do you trade young arms to get bats…Confidence level for the offseason 01:40:10 “Hey, What the Puck!?” Pete Rose in the Hall of Fame 

Bill Krueger, Root Sports, puts the finishing touches on the season for the Mariners. What led to them missing the playoffs again. If ownership won't pay for players how will they improve?   Core of young pitchers will stay together, but about Luis Castillo.  Lastly, should Mariners fans feel good about their team moving forward?

On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett is joined by Rob Staton, SeahawksDraftblog.com, John Canzano, JohnCanzano.com and Bill Krueger, ROOT Sports. Rob Staton, SeahawksDraftBlog.comjoins the show from the start to chat about the Seahawks win over Miami and the play of the defense.  Is the defense good or is it a result of the opponents they have faced?  Also, you are seeing a trend in the NFL with teams running the football more and it's a trend that will likely continue as the season moves forward.  So, as Puck and Rob discuss, old school football is back!   With all the compliments being thrown the way of the Seahawks, they still have issues on the offensive line, in particular Anthony Bradford. Puck and Rob can't figure out why they continue to play him and not give Christian Haynes a shot, but Rob does have a theory that he ran by Puck on why Bradford may be staying in there for now. Rob continues to gush over the play of Geno Smith and the offense despite them struggling in the middle of the game. D.K. Metcalf continues to be a force in the passing game and the running game looked much better with Zach Charbonnet this past weekend. Both Rob and Puck agreed that Charbonnet is a much better back than people give him credit for.  They wrap up their conversation  with thoughts on the rest of the NFC West and NFC and ask who is really better than Seattle right now?  Seattle is playing some really good football despite the opponents. John Canzano, JohnCanzano.com, is next up and they touch in on  the PAC-12's legal maneuvers, Gonzaga's potential addition to the conference, and how legitimate is John Mateer as a Heisman Trophy candidate?  They touch on Wazzu's chances of running the table and creating chaos in the college football playoffs, the impact of media on what teams get the chance to play in the playoffs, and what happens if the Pac-12 can't land UNLV and Air Force.  Where do they turn next?Lastly, Bill Krueger, ROOT Sports, joins Puck to talk Mariners baseball. They immediately jump into the performance of Bryce Miller and Bill suggests he's the best pitcher on the Mariners staff.  Julio Rodriguez is finishing the season strong and Puck asks Bill what he could do to get off to a better start at the beginning of the season.   Bill reminds Puck that the Mariners still have a shot at the playoffs and tells him not to give up hope.  They wrap up their chat with Bill reflecting on his time playing for the Oakland A's and how much that city and organization meant to him and how sad he is that they are leaving Oakland and that Major League baseball should be ashamed of themselves. Finally, “Hey, What the Puck!?”, Puck wonders why Joel Klatt of FOX has a problem with what Oregon State and Washington State are doing in rebuilding the conference?Rundown00:00 PuckSports Mobile App launch…Pac-12 news…NFL running game not dead 12:32 Rob Staton, SeahawksDraftblog.comjoins the show to talk Seahawks win over the Dolphins.  Play of the defense. Is it really good or bad offenses? 46:03 John Canzano joins the show and gives us the latest with the Pac-12 and Mountain West drama. Does Gonzaga have a future? Mateer for Heisman?01:21:00 Bill Krueger stops by to talk some baseball…Bryce Miller the best starter on the staff?  What can Julio do in the offseason to be more prepared at the beginning of the season?  M's still have a shot..long, but still alive! Bill shares thoughts on the A's leaving Oakland. 01:39:05 “Hey, What the Puck!?” FOX's Joel Klatt's comments about the Pac-12, Oregon State and Washington State. Why?

 Bill Krueger, ROOT Sports, joins Puck to talk Mariners baseball. They immediately jump into the performance of Bryce Miller and Bill suggests he's the best pitcher on the Mariners staff.  Julio Rodriguez is finishing the season strong and Puck asks Bill what he could do to get off to a better start at the beginning of the season.   Bill reminds Puck that the Mariners still have a shot at the playoffs and tells him not to give up hope.  They wrap up their chat with Bill reflecting on his time playing for the Oakland A's and how much that city and organization meant to him and how sad he is that they are leaving Oakland and that Major League baseball should be ashamed of themselves. 

On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett is joined by Rob Staton, SeahawksDraftblog.com, John Canzano, JohnCanzano.com and Bill Krueger, ROOT Sports. Rob Staton, SeahawksDraftBlog.comjoins the show from the start to chat about the Seahawks win over Miami and the play of the defense.  Is the defense good or is it a result of the opponents they have faced?  Also, you are seeing a trend in the NFL with teams running the football more and it's a trend that will likely continue as the season moves forward.  So, as Puck and Rob discuss, old school football is back!   With all the compliments being thrown the way of the Seahawks, they still have issues on the offensive line, in particular Anthony Bradford. Puck and Rob can't figure out why they continue to play him and not give Christian Haynes a shot, but Rob does have a theory that he ran by Puck on why Bradford may be staying in there for now. Rob continues to gush over the play of Geno Smith and the offense despite them struggling in the middle of the game. D.K. Metcalf continues to be a force in the passing game and the running game looked much better with Zach Charbonnet this past weekend. Both Rob and Puck agreed that Charbonnet is a much better back than people give him credit for.  They wrap up their conversation  with thoughts on the rest of the NFC West and NFC and ask who is really better than Seattle right now?  Seattle is playing some really good football despite the opponents. John Canzano, JohnCanzano.com, is next up and they touch in on  the PAC-12's legal maneuvers, Gonzaga's potential addition to the conference, and how legitimate is John Mateer as a Heisman Trophy candidate?  They touch on Wazzu's chances of running the table and creating chaos in the college football playoffs, the impact of media on what teams get the chance to play in the playoffs, and what happens if the Pac-12 can't land UNLV and Air Force.  Where do they turn next?Lastly, Bill Krueger, ROOT Sports, joins Puck to talk Mariners baseball. They immediately jump into the performance of Bryce Miller and Bill suggests he's the best pitcher on the Mariners staff.  Julio Rodriguez is finishing the season strong and Puck asks Bill what he could do to get off to a better start at the beginning of the season.   Bill reminds Puck that the Mariners still have a shot at the playoffs and tells him not to give up hope.  They wrap up their chat with Bill reflecting on his time playing for the Oakland A's and how much that city and organization meant to him and how sad he is that they are leaving Oakland and that Major League baseball should be ashamed of themselves. Finally, “Hey, What the Puck!?”, Puck wonders why Joel Klatt of FOX has a problem with what Oregon State and Washington State are doing in rebuilding the conference?Rundown00:00 PuckSports Mobile App launch…Pac-12 news…NFL running game not dead 12:32 Rob Staton, SeahawksDraftblog.comjoins the show to talk Seahawks win over the Dolphins.  Play of the defense. Is it really good or bad offenses? 46:03 John Canzano joins the show and gives us the latest with the Pac-12 and Mountain West drama. Does Gonzaga have a future? Mateer for Heisman?01:21:00 Bill Krueger stops by to talk some baseball…Bryce Miller the best starter on the staff?  What can Julio do in the offseason to be more prepared at the beginning of the season?  M's still have a shot..long, but still alive! Bill shares thoughts on the A's leaving Oakland. 01:39:05 “Hey, What the Puck!?” FOX's Joel Klatt's comments about the Pac-12, Oregon State and Washington State. Why?

Today's Daily Puck Drop with Jason “Puck” Puckett and Jim Moore start off with each other taking shots at one another. Puck attacking Jim's age and Jim attacking Puck's weight! They switch gears to the Mariners and can't believe what Victor Robles did last night by stealing home with the bases loaded.  Jim reacts to a soundbite that Puck played from yesterday's show with Bill Krueger, who does not want Randy Arozarena back next season Tulane and Memphis are rumored to be headed to the Pac-12, the moves don't excite Puck and Jim. Ryan Divish, Seattle Times joins Puck for his weekly visit and they touch in on the Robles mistake, plus whether or not the club wants to bring Randy Arozarena back.  Divish tells Puck that being around Randy, sometimes you get the feel that he doesn't want to be in Seattle.  The offense and Julio have turned it around lately, lots of the credit has been given to hitting coach Edgar Martinez, but Divish doesn't think he'll be back next season. If he's not back what do they do?  The Mariners playoff chances are nearly over, Puck and Divish chat about what's ahead in the offseason. Finally, Danny Kelly from The Ringer enters the show to talk about week two of the NFL season and he and Puck talk about why offense is down so far during the first two weeks of the season.  What is the reason?  Geno Smith has been sensational to start the season and Danny and Puck rave about the play calling of Ryan Grubb and the usage of JSN and DK.  The Seahawks getting set for the Dolphins on Sunday and they will be without Tua.  Is his career over?  Also, will Russell Wilson make another start in the NFL?  Does Bill Belichick want to coach the Cowboys or Eagles?Lastly, “Hey, what the Puck!?”   Puck says goodbye to a legendary Seattle institute, the Wedgewood Broiler. Rundown00:00 Jim Moore starts off the Daily Puck with fat shaming Puck and Puck age shames Jim! 07:00 Jim announces his crush on ESPN's Kimberley Martin 09:56 What was Victor Robles thinking??14:03 Mariners Tuesday loss was a low point, even for them 19:05 What excuses will Jerry Dipoto come up with when they miss the playoffs?21:02 Update from Jim's neighbor who hates him and his dogs! 29:50 Jim and Puck not excited about Tulane and Memphis joining the Pac-12 52:40 Ryan Divish, Seattle Times, joins Puck to discuss Robles play, another Mariners loss and if Edgar wants to be the hitting coach 01:06:00 Even if they can afford Randy Arozarena, do they want him back?  Reaction to how Dan Wilson handled the Robles situation 01:10:19 Danny Kelly, The Ringer, joins Puck for his weekly visit talking all things NFL, why is scoring down, Geno's performance, Tua's health, fantasy football advice 01:18:57 If Belichick coaches again, does he want the Eagles or Cowboys job? Kirk Cousins keeps his job for another week 01:21:38 Danny answers your fantasy football questions and the show ends with  “Hey, what the Puck!?” 

Today's Daily Puck Drop covers it all today with visits from Rob Staton of SeahawksDraftblog.com, John Canzano from JohnCanzano.com and Bill Krueger from ROOT Sports.  Rob and Puck start off the show with the Seahawks and there win vs. the Patriots.  Puck than welcomes John Canzano on to talk about the Apple Cup, Jedd Fisch's 4th down decision and discussions on PAC-12 expansion.  Finally, Bill Krueger of Root Sports stopped by to talk about the M's chances at the playoffs and whether or not he wants Randy Arozarena back. Lastly, show ends with “Hey, what the Puck?!” Jim Duquette's thoughts on the Mariners season and ownerships responsibilities and thoughts on this season being a disappointment. Rundown00:00 Rob Staton starts off the show talking about the Seahawks win over the Patriots 48:39 John Canzano joins to chat about the Apple Cup and the Jedd Fisch 4th down decision 01:20:39 Mariners insight with Bill Krueger.  How are they still alive and does he want Randy Arozarena back?

Bill Krueger joins Jason "Puck" Puckett for his weekly chat about the Mariners. They start off their conversation talking about how in the world do the Mariners still have a shot at the playoffs?  Bill reminds Puck, never give up hope with your baseball team.  Bill gushes about the pitching of Bryan Woo and dominant he's been by using just the fastball.  Puck asks Bill if he would want Randy Arozarena back next season...his answer may surprise you. 

On today's Daily Puck Drop with Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host...Puck opens up talking about the state of the Mariners and whether or not they can squeeze into the playoffs, Puck doesn't think or want them to.   Puck says he feels some fans for WSU have apathy toward this weeks Apple Cup and he certainly understands why.  Finally, he wonders why the Seahawks created cap space with adjusting DK's contract. Puck is joined on today's show by Rob Staton, SeahawksDraftblog.com, John Canzano, JohnCanzano.com and Bill Krueger, ROOT Sports. First up, Rob Staton and Puck recap the Seahawks win over Denver and address their concerns with the offensive line. How was Ryan Grubb and the offense able to turn things around in the second half?  Puck and Rob both feel that Geno was forcing things in the first half to maybe prove he is a top flight QB. Finally, they gush about the defense, especially, Riq Woolen and Devon Witherspoon. John Canzano stops by and he and Puck discuss the play of the northwest schools so far in the season.  Are Cougar fans fired up for the Apple Cup?  Are Oregon State fans looking forward to their game with the Ducks.  Puck asks John if he thinks Dan Lanning is a good coach or just a good recruiter. Finally, what have we learned in the first two games from Jedd Fisch? Finally, we touch on the Mariners with Bill Krueger from Root Sports. Bill and Puck haven't talked since the firing of Scott Servais and the report that Jerry Dipoto will come back next season as president of baseball operations. Did Bill like the move?  Has Edgar Martinez truly made a big difference with hitting/approach?  Lastly, Krueger shakes his head at the thought the M's could trade Logan Gilbert in the offseason. To wrap up the show it's "Hey, what the Puck!?"  Puck honors/celebrates the life of James Earl Jones as he plays his speech from Field of Dreams. 

Bill Krueger from Root Sports joins Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host and they haven't talked since the firing of Scott Servais and the report that Jerry Dipoto will come back next season as president of baseball operations. Did Bill like the move?  Has Edgar Martinez truly made a big difference with hitting/approach?  Lastly, Krueger shakes his head at the thought the M's could trade Logan Gilbert in the offseason. 

Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host and Bill Krueger, ROOT Sports, talk about the Mariners successful week of baseball , with a dominant series against the New York Mets. The team's pitching has been exceptional, with consistent performances from their starters. The Mariners' strong pitching staff gives them a psychological advantage and increases their chances of winning. The team's success is also attributed to the performance of Logan Gilbert, who has improved his breaking pitches and become a dominant pitcher. The Mariners are in a good position for the playoffs, but they will face tough competition from the Houston Astros.Rundown00:00 A perfect weekend of baseball for the Mariners 07:25 Logan Gilbert's Improvement as a Dominant Pitcher14:22 Victor Robles, Justin Turner and Randy Arozarena additions 18:56 Cal Raleigh's Performance and Contract Discussions26:18 Robles brings juice to the team 29:56 Looking ahead to the Tigers and Pirates and pitching matchup of Logan Gilber and Paul Skeenes 33:23 Mariners' Playoff Position and Competition from the Astros

Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host chats with Bill Krueger, ROOT Sports, for their weekly conversation on the Mariners. They talk about the recent series against the Phillies, the impact of new players Arozarena and Robles, and the potential lineup changes when JP Crawford returns. They also discuss Mitch Garver's struggles at the plate, the importance of two-strike hitting, and the efficiency of starting pitchers. The conversation ends with a discussion about the decision to pull starting pitcher Miller from the game.Rundown00:00 Mariners Win Series Against Phillies02:01 Impact of Arozarena and Robles on the Team04:27 Garver's Struggles at the Plate08:19 The Importance of Two-Strike Hitting11:36 Efficiency of Starting Pitchers32:05 Questionable Decision to Pull Miller from the Game

Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host  and Jim Moore, former KJR host, open up the "Daily Puck Drop" about their "love" for listener Blake, the challenges of interviewing their friend Bill Krueger and the Mariners' trade deadline moves. They also touch on the importance of veteran presence and the impact of Justin Turner on the team. Overall, they give the Mariners a high grade for their deadline acquisitions and express optimism about the team's chances in the playoffs. In this conversation, Puck and Jim discuss various topics including the Seattle Mariners' chances of making the playoffs, the team's offensive struggles, the need for a third catcher, and they talk about who is going to replace them on KJR from 10-1pm.  Jim likes playing golf with strangers and Puck doesn't understand why and he hates it. On, "Hey, what the Puck?!" Puck shows and explains to Jim the new NFL kickoff rules and they make a wager on tomorrow's NFL Hall of Fame game. Rundown00:00 Puck and Jim talk about their love/hate with old radio listener, "Blake" 02:04 Bill Krueger is a breathe of fresh air and the challenges of interviewing Bill! 08:07 The Mariners' Trade Deadline Moves....How much better are they now?15:08 The Importance of Veteran Presence....Jim LOVES what Justin Turner brings to the team 19:05 Assessing the Mariners' Performance30:49 Seattle Mariners' Playoff Chances and Offensive Struggles32:36 The Need for a Third Catcher and Concerns...Also, Puck and Jim talk about who will replace them from 10-1pm on KJR 36:19 Jim wants to know why Puck hates being paired up with strangers playing golf52:47 "Hey, what the Puck?!" Explaining the New NFL Kickoff Rules....Betting on the Hall of Fame game on Thursday...Is that rock bottom??

Today's,  Daily Puck Drop, Jason "Puck" Puckett, discusses the MLB trade deadline and the Seattle Mariners' potential moves. He also talks about the Seahawks' training camp and the importance of the offensive line. Puck shares his thoughts on the NFL's new kickoff and onside kick rules. He also mentions the retirement of former Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny. Rundown00:00 Mariners and MLB Trade deadline....Puck goes over the moves he likes 03:12 MLB Trade Deadline and the Mariners' Potential Moves...Bill Krueger doesn't trust Gregory Santos16:07 Seahawks Training Camp: Defense and Offensive Line27:17 "Hey, what the Puck!?"  New NFL Rules for Kickoffs and Onside Kicks....Rashaad Penny Announces Retirement...John Elway regrets not drafting Josh Allen

Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host, chats with Bill Krueger, Root Sports for his weekly conversation and they start off with the M's recent series vs. the White Sox and the impact of additions leading up to the trade deadline. They discuss the team's recent success, the impact of new acquisitions, and the strengths and weaknesses of the pitching staff. They also touch on potential trade targets and the pressure on the front office to make moves. The conversation concludes with a discussion about the importance of having a strong clubhouse culture and the potential for improvement in the second half of the season.Rundown00:00 Good weekend for the Mariners and appears to be moving in the right direction 01:27 The addition of Randy Arozarena...Bill loves the move and what he brings to the team 03:24 Assessing the Pitching Staff10:27 Does Jerry Dipoto feel pressure to make moves because he's in the last year of his contract?17:12 How much do the recent moves energize the clubhouse?25:09 What else do they need to add to the team...are they done?

Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host and  Bill Krueger, Root Sports,  covers various topics related to the Seattle Mariners and their recent performance. They discuss the team's struggles, the decision to place Ty France on waivers, potential replacements for France, and the offensive struggles of players like JP Crawford and Julio Rodriguez. Krueger provides insights into the reasons behind France's decline and suggests that he needs to return to his natural hitting style. He also highlights the lack of leadership and plate discipline within the team. Overall, the conversation provides a comprehensive analysis of the Mariners' current situation. The conversation revolves around the Seattle Mariners and their offensive struggles. Bill Krueger discusses the hitting approach of the team and the need for a strong anchor hitter. He emphasizes the importance of being shorter to the ball and putting the ball in play. The conversation also touches on the Mariners' lack of spending in free agency and their reliance on developing young hitters. The discussion concludes with a mention of the team's pitching and the decision to not start Logan Gilbert against the Houston Astros.Rundown00:00 Recapping the week that was for the Mariners 02:33 Mariners' Recent Performance and Offensive Struggles04:24 The Decision to Place Ty France on Waivers08:21 Analyzing Ty France's Decline and Hitting Style12:25 Lack of Leadership and Plate Discipline19:04 Julio Rodriguez's Promising Performance and Areas for Improvement24:23 The Need for an Anchor Hitter26:21 Lack of Spending in Free Agency29:03 Understanding the Challenges and the Need to Develop Hitters

Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host and  Bill Krueger, Root Sports,  focuses on the recent performance of the Seattle Mariners and potential moves they could make at the trade deadline. The main themes discussed include the struggles of the Mariners' offense, the decision to pull Logan Gilbert early in a recent game, the potential acquisition of Jazz Chisholm, and other possible trade targets. The conversation also touches on the importance of starting pitching and the need for left-handed pitching. Overall, the conversation highlights the challenges and opportunities facing the Mariners as they aim to improve their roster and compete for a playoff spot.Rundown00:00 Tough weekend for the M's and rough end to the first half of the season 02:12 Questioning the Decision to Pull Logan Gilbert06:13 The Potential Acquisition of Jazz Chisholm13:09 Addressing the Need for Left-Handed Pitching23:02 Challenges and Opportunities for the Mariners

On today's  Daily Puck Drop, Jason "Puck" Puckett discusses various topics including the potential moves the Seattle Mariners could make at the trade deadline, the pressure on players like Julio Rodriguez and Jorge Polanco, the offensive powerhouse of the Baltimore Orioles, the future of the NBA in Seattle, and recent free agent signings in the NBA and NHL. Puck also announces the return of Jim Moore, the go-to guy is returningRundown00:00 Puck jumps right into the M's and Jerry Dipoto telling Jim Duquette that there are no money concerns at the deadline 02:00 Mariners' Potential Moves at Trade Deadline09:03 Pressure on Julio Rodriguez and Jorge Polanco, according to Bill Krueger. 21:06 Future of the NBA in Seattle25:22 Recent Free Agent Signings in the NBA and NHL31:35 "Hey, what the Puck!?"  Ballard Little League all stars.....Voicemails.....Return of Jim Moore, the Go-To Guy

Jason  "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host  and Bill Krueger covers the recent performance of the Seattle Mariners, focusing on their offensive struggles and the need for improvements at the trade deadline. They discuss the lack of production from key players, the high number of strikeouts, and the need for a more professional approach at the plate. They also touch on the bullpen issues and the importance of getting injured players back. Overall, they believe the Mariners need to make incremental improvements and address their weaknesses to maintain their lead in the division.Rundown 01:28 Reviewing the Mariners' Series Against the Twins06:07 Possible Solutions at the Trade Deadline08:03 Playing the Young Players More10:05 Pitching Strategies and Bullpen Issues13:07 Leadership and Pressure on the Players25:08 Predicting the Future of the Division Race28:48 Recap of the Rise Above Golf Classic

Brad Adam, ROOT Sports and Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host start of talking about Brad's experience at Bill Krueger's golf tournament, Bryan Woo's  injury, and potential trade opportunities for the Mariners. They also mention the possibility of bringing back Chris Flexen. The conversation is light-hearted and filled with humor. The conversation covers various topics related to the Seattle Mariners and potential trades. They discuss the need for a big bat, the performance of the team's pitchers, the upcoming trade deadline, and the potential trade targets for the Mariners. They also touch on the catching situation, the struggles of Mitch Haniger, and the possibility of extending Cal Raleigh. The conversation concludes with a discussion about JP Crawford's performance and the idea of moving him up in the batting order.Rundown00:00 Brad shares stories from Bill Krueger's golf tourney and how he replaced Dale Ellis as a celebrity??03:08 What caused the Mariners to lose to the Rays11:22 Bryan Wood injury, again 14:12 Bringing Back Chris Flexen16:08 The Need for a Big Bat20:46 Addressing the Catching Situation23:08 Cal Raleigh's Performance and Potential Extension26:23 JP Crawford's Performance and Batting Order

Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host and Bill Krueger, ROOT Sports  covers various topics related to the Seattle Mariners and their recent success. They discuss the Mariners' statement series against the Texas Rangers, the confidence it brings to the team, and the positive signs they've seen from young players like Julio Rodriguez. They also touch on the pressure and expectations placed on Rodriguez at a young age, the importance of his defense and joy for the game, and the challenges he faces as a young superstar. The conversation also delves into the Mariners' starting rotation, comparing it to past rotations in the organization's history, and the potential role of Julio in the bullpen. They conclude by discussing the Mariners' chances of winning the division and the upcoming Rise Above Golf Classic.Rundown00:00 Mariners' Statement Series and Confidence Boost02:26 Positive Signs from Julio Rodriguez07:43 Pressure and Expectations on Young Superstar12:51 Mariners' Exceptional Starting Rotation15:13 Considering Julio Rodriguez in the Bullpen23:19 What does Bill see from Tyler Locklear

Bill Krueger on to talk about where the Mariners are at and if there is any way the Mariners can improve on the strikeout issue // Adam Ray is on to roast the guys and give his hot takes on this Mariners team // Adam Ray Continued

On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host, opens up about the Royals and Mariners series and what a fun playoff series that would be.  Does the Ty France injury mean the team will be more aggressive in their pursuit of Vlad Guerrero Jr?  Julio received a vote in an Athletic story for being overrated. Is he overrated?  The Seahawks open up minicamp on Tuesday and the big storyline is the health of right tackle Abe Lucas.  The Olympic committee made a boneheaded decision to keep Caitlin Clark off the women's basketball team. People will tune in to watch her, nobody else. She is the needle in the sport. Puck wraps it up with, "Hey, What the Puck?!"  Details his daughter's first high school party...it was lame and chats about an insane bull video from Sisters, Oregon. 

Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host  and Bill Krueger, ROOT Sports,  discuss the recent Mariners games against the Kansas City Royals, focusing on the Royals' unique playing style and the Mariners' performance. They also analyze the effectiveness of pitcher George Kirby and the strategic decision to move him to the right-hand side of the rubber. The conversation touches on the Mariners' bullpen needs, the injury to Ty France, the emergence of Ryan Bliss and Harry Ford, and the potential pursuit of Vlad Guerrero Jr. They also discuss the catching situation with Mitch Garver and Cal Raleigh. Rundown00:00 The  Kansas City Royals are one tough team and a major problem 03:57 Analyzing George Kirby's Success and Tactical Changes07:36 The Mariners' Need to Strengthen the Bullpen10:31 Opportunities for Ryan Bliss and Tyler Locklear 13:40 Mixed Opinions on Pursuing Vlad Guerrero Jr.23:54 What's up with the catching situation?

Bill Krueger on to talk about the individual success of the Mariners starting pitchers, on fastballs being used differently than before, what could be the cure for this Mariners lineup, and if lefty hitters who are doing well should face lefty pitchers. // John Schneider, on NFL Network, has plenty of praise for Sam Howell // WHYMAN and Mean Texts -Tyreek Hill

Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host and Bill Krueger of ROOT Sports, chat about the M's,  stadium experiences, player performance, and upcoming events. The hosts discuss the Mariners' performance, the challenges they face, and potential solutions. They also delve into the fan experience at the ballpark, the impact of weather on games, and the role of different players in the team. Additionally, they highlight the Rise Above Foundation's upcoming golf classic and its mission to support Native American youth through sports.RundownDiscussion on the Mariners' performance and challengesInsights into player performance and potential solutions...Who needs to get better Bill says the stadium design has a flaw when constructed that led to these hitting problems 

Bill Krueger // Sam Howell sounds like a guy ready to compete for the starting job // Sweeping the Dial -Geno Smith: Ryan Grubb has plays that I have never seen at the NFL level-Mike Macdonald: explains what Leslie Frazier has helped with so far -George Kirby: outlines the slight change that led to his strong outing on Wednesday

 Bill Krueger, Root Sports  and Jason "Puck" Puckett  talk about the performance of the Seattle Mariners, the challenges faced by young pitchers, and the need for the Mariners to strengthen their bullpen. They also talk about the playing time and roles of players like Luke Rayleigh, Dylan Moore, and J.P. Crawford. Rundown00:00 Quick thoughts on series vs. Baltimore 02:07 Reviewing the Mariners' Series against the Orioles03:50 Challenges Faced by Young Pitchers07:20 Refining Pitching Strategies against Left-Handed Lineups09:27 Pitching Recommendations for Logan Gilbert and Jimmy Miller11:23 The Right Time to Learn a Curveball13:12 Assessing Luis Castillo's Performance15:10 Analyzing Dylan Moore's Role and Position21:54 Assessing the Seattle Mariners at the 50-Game Mark23:59 The Need to Strengthen the Mariners' Bullpen26:47 Playing Time and Role of Luke Rayleigh29:53 The Importance of Hitting the Starter

Jason "Puck" Puckett  and Bill Krueger start off talking Mother's Day and all the Moms that had to endure club baseball all weekend, the Mariners' recent games, the performance of players like Julio Rodriguez and Ty France, the need for a first baseman, the injuries to Matt Brash and George Kirby, and the potential role of Brian Wu in the bullpen. They also touch on the importance of managing players and the challenges of pitching when not at one's best.Rundown00:00 Mother's Day, Mimosas  and baseball04:43 Mixed results against the Athletics06:55 Julio Rodriguez's improvement in at-bats08:59 The importance of positive reinforcement in player management15:03 Exploring options at first base21:13 Brian Woo's forearm tightness25:29 Learning to pitch when not at one's best29:46 Bill wraps up talking about his golf classic 

On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason "Puck" Puckett  discusses various topics including the Seattle Mariners, the potential return of the NBA to Seattle, and a Little League incident involving a player flipping off the opposing pitcher. He also contemplates whether the show should go live and asks for feedback from listeners.Rundown00:00 The Mariners offense rolls....Bill Krueger reacts to George Kirby being pulled from last Friday's game  21:07 Anticipation of the NBA's Return to Seattle32:00 "Hey, What the Puck!" Baseball Game Incident and Role as a Coach and Parent36:48 Should the Daily Puck Drop Go Live?

Jason "Puck" Puckett  welcomes Biggie back! and opens up with who the Seahawks second best WR is in team history, plus the Mariners under bet is cooking. He also talks about lineup construction for the Mariners, the highest-paid college athlete, and a woman who posed as a 13-year-old high school student as he wraps up the show with, "Hey, What The Puck". Rundown00:00 Biggie is back!  Plus, who the Seahawks 2nd best WR in team history. Pivotal year for DK Metcalf. Needs to clean it up. 11:32 Lineup Construction for the Mariners and why Julio should hit third and Puck agrees with Bill Krueger and doesn't really buy the Kirby knee injury to it's fullest core. 29:30 A Bizarre Story: Woman Poses as 13-Year-Old High School Student as Puck wraps up with, "Hey, What The Puck." 

In this conversation, Jason "Puck" Puckett  and Bill Krueger from ROOT Sports, brought to you by "Rise Above Foundation," discuss various topics related to baseball and the Seattle Mariners. They start by joking about their progress in using technology. They then talk about the Mariners' recent success against the Astros and the competitiveness of the American League West. They also discuss the performance of Josh Rojas and the potential lineup changes when J.P. Crawford returns from injury. They analyze the struggles of Jarred Kelenic and George Kirby's early exit from a game due to knee soreness. The conversation ends with a discussion about the Rise Above Foundation and their upcoming golf tournament.Rundown 00:00 Puck and Bill laugh about their use of technology 02:18 Mariners' Success Against the Astros and AL West Competition04:27 Impressive Performance of Josh Rojas and Potential Lineup Changes08:08 Struggles of Julio Rodriguez and George Kirby's Knee Soreness, was he truly hurt?13:21 Promoting Bill's golf tournament

Bill Krueger of ROOT Sports, joins Jason "Puck" Puckett every Monday brought to you by Rise Above Foundation. They talk all things Mariners baseball and look back to the series vs. Arizona and look ahead to Atlanta. *M's offense continues to struggle, but pitching has been stellar *Matt Brash injury...What happened?*Jarred Kelenic returns. How should he be remembered? Should they regret moving him? 

On today's show, Puck and Bill open up talking about Little League and Bill spoke fondly of his Little League coach who he loved when he was growing up in Chicago. As they turn their attention to the Mariners, and Bill spoke glowingly about the difference in Luis Castillo and how he's not living in the middle of the plate. Bill also said it's good to see Julio swinging the batter better, but he noted to keep in mind that the Rockies don't have pitching, but it's still good to see him get some knocks and perform better.  Bill agreed that the Rockies fan should have been called for interference and ranted that we don't have proper camera angles to see what happened. Puck mentioned that if you are a fan over the age of 18 you shouldn't be allowed to bring your glove to the game. Puck and Bill wrapped up their conversation talking about George Kirby's arm soreness comment and Puck asked Bill how concerned should the team be moving forward.  Lastly, Bill promoted his golf charity tournament coming up on Monday, June 24 at the Golf Club at Snoqualmie Ridge. For more information, log onto NativeYouthRiseAbove.org. Rundown00:00 Little League Baseball...Bill reflects on his former coach when he was 10 and loved him dearly. 08:11 Bill reacts to pitching in cold weather and how much a guy like Castillo has an advantage and how much better he has been with mixing in his pitches and location of pitches. Bill also touches in on Julio and how he's starting to hit the ball better, but credits the poor pitching of Colorado more. Bill also laments on the interference play from the fan when he collided with Dylan Moore. Bill wants more TV angles for replay, Puck wants anyone over the age of 18 to be banned from bringing a glove to a game! 26:40 Puck and Bill wrap up talking about his charity and his upcoming golf tournament. Still spots available at NativeYouthRiseAbove.org.

On today's Daily Puck Drop, Puck chats with Andres Gonzales from PGA Tour Live and Sirius XM, as they recap the Masters and what it means for Scottie Scheffler and his second green jacket. Puck also touches in on the Mariners and once again the struggling offense. Puck has seen enough of Seby Zavala and it will go down as the worst trade that Jerry Dipoto has pulled off. Time to pay attention to the NBA again, because we need OKC to be knocked off!  Lastly, Puck announces the three winners of the first Puck the Picker Masters Pool! TakeawaysScotty Scheffler's performance in the Masters was impressive, and he showed great composure and consistency throughout the tournament.The Seattle Mariners continue to struggle offensively, and their inability to score runs is a recurring issue.Puck expresses his dislike for the Oklahoma City Thunder and hopes they get eliminated early in the NBA playoffs.There are updates on college basketball player Miles Rice and the winners of the Masters Pool.Upcoming guests on the Daily Puck Drop podcast include Jim Duquette and Bill Krueger.Chapters00:00 Scotty Scheffler's Impressive Performance09:19 Puck's Dislike for the Oklahoma City Thunder13:41 Updates on College Basketball Player Miles Rice27:01 Upcoming Guests on the Daily Puck Drop Podcast

In this conversation, Puck and Bill Krueger discuss various topics related to baseball, including the performance of pitcher Luis Castillo, the impact of analytics on the game, the struggles of young player Julio Rodriguez, and the importance of communication and leadership in the sport. They also mention the Rise Above Foundation Golf Classic, an event aimed at raising money to mentor Native American youth.Bill's weekly appearance is brought to you by Rise Above Foundation. Bill's charity golf tournament is coming up on June 24th. If you'd like to participate here is the link https://nativeyouthriseabove.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/RiseAboveGolfTournament2024/JoinNowRegistrationOpen/tabid/1421947/Default.aspx TakeawaysLuis Castillo showed improvement in his performance by committing to his breaking ball and changeupThe use of analytics in baseball has overwhelmed players and coaches, leading to a shift away from the feel and sense of the gameJulio Rodriguez's struggles at the plate may be attributed to swing decisions and a lack of a clear planGiving young players like Rodriguez a chance to develop and prove themselves before signing big contracts may be beneficialCommunication and leadership are important qualities for players, and the best players should take responsibility for talking to the mediaThe Rise Above Foundation Golf Classic aims to raise money to mentor Native American youth and address issues such as high suicide rates and low graduation ratesOutline00:00 Weekend recap of the M's. Castillo looked better. Julio keeps struggling, why?05:09 The Impact of Analytics on Baseball13:17 The Rise Above Foundation Golf Classic

In this conversation, Puck and Bill Krueger discuss various topics related to baseball, including clubhouse culture, the joys of playing the game, the performance of the Seattle Mariners, and the importance of pitching and defense. They also touch on the issue of arm injuries in young pitchers and the need for better pitching instruction at the youth level. The conversation concludes with a discussion of an upcoming golf tournament organized by the Rise Above Foundation, which aims to support Native American youth.Show Outline:00:00Clubhouse Culture and the Joys of Playing Baseball03:22Assessing the Performance of the Seattle Mariners08:21The Importance of Pitching and Defense in Baseball10:28Addressing Arm Injuries in Young Pitchers