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Brock and Salk are joined by Mariners Insider Shannon Drayer to talk about the tone shift from Dan Wilson in the last week or so, what went wrong for the M’s this year that resulted in one of the most disappointing seasons in recent memory, and much more. They tell you about an emotional Dan Cambell after the Lions loss on TNF, The Kraken’s start to the preseason, and more in Need To Know. And Gee Scott makes his weekly appearance to talk about his wardrobe, Marvin Harrison Jr. vs JSN, Mike MacDonald’s vulnerability, and much more.
In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Mike Holmgren about the Seahawks going from Sam Darnold to their backup Drew Lock, Jadarian Price’s usage in his second career game, and more, then Bret Boone joins to talk about the Mariners’ nearly-gone hopes, player mindsets, Dan Wilson, respect, and the 2004 M’s.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former Mariners All Star Bret Boone joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to discuss the Mariners’ hopes all but dead right now, the mindsets of players given the situation, Dan Wilson’s treatment of his players and how much blame he should receive, respect being an important factor with managers, what happened with the 2004 M’s, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Salk opens the show with some audio from Dan Wilson after last night’s loss to the Angels and talks about why this is probably the end of the road for Dan as the Mariners skipper. He tells you more about the M’s clinching a losing season, Seahawks injury updates, and more in Ned To Know. And they are joined by NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah to go through his detailed notes on every Seahawks position group.
In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain debate whether the Mariners are now officially and finally dead, include a debate about Dan Wilson’s job security and when or if he will get fired, then they discuss the Cardinals win over the Chargers and if it makes the Arizona game coming up harder, then we get to Fact or Fiction and Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Larry Stone, legendary writer, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Mariners horrible year, continued struggles, and the historic disappointment of the ‘26 season overall, the timeline for discussing the next manager after Dan Wilson, and the managers are that Seattle could hire including a successful manager down in Arizona.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
RUNDOWN Mitch and Hotshot Scott kick off Episode 398 with a wild opening week of football, from Sam Darnold's murky injury status and Drew Lock's encouraging relief performance to an NFC West suddenly looking loaded. They rip Jedd Fisch and Steve Sarkisian for questionable late-game clock management, marvel at Oregon's early stumble and debate Ohio State's decision not to let Texas score. Brady Henderson and Jacson Bevens join Mitch to break down Seattle's gritty 13-10 win after Sam Darnold's early injury forced Drew Lock into action. They assess Lock's impressive relief performance, Brian Fleury's adjustments and a possible Jalen Milroe package before digging into Ja'Darian Price's debut, another huge night from Jaxon Smith-Njigba and an encouraging Seahawks defense led by Nehemiah Pritchett and a deep, well-coached secondary. Rick Neuheisel joins Mitch to break down Texas' dramatic win over Ohio State, Arch Manning's signature moment and the clock-management mistakes that nearly changed the outcome. Rick sounds the alarm on Oregon after a stunning loss to Oklahoma State, assesses Washington's shaky 2-0 start and looks ahead to LSU-Ole Miss. Brady Farkas joins Mitch to dissect another brutal Mariners bullpen collapse and debate Andrés Muñoz's future as closer before turning to Randy Arozarena's likely departure. Brady shares Buster Olney's thoughts on how MLB labor uncertainty could impact Jerry Dipoto's future and Cade Anderson's velocity, then examines Michael Arroyo and Lazaro Montes' paths to playing time, Josh Naylor's frustrating season and why a managerial change from Dan Wilson may be best for everyone. GUESTS Brady Henderson | ESPN.com Seahawks Insider Jacson Bevens | Seahawks Analyst, Cigar Thoughts Rick Neuheisel | CBS College Football Analyst, Dallas Renegades Head Coach & Former Washington Head Coach Brady Farkas | Host, Refuse to Lose podcast TABLE OF CONTENTS 0:00 | 24:35 | Seahawks No-Table: Drew Lock Delivers as Seahawks Survive New England 51:00 | Rick Neuheisel: Arch's Moment, Oregon's Alarm Bells & Clock-Management Crimes 1:19:29 | Mariners No-Table: Bullpen Pain, Roster Questions & a Murky Mariners Future 1:42:50 | OTHER STUFF | Cardinals stun the Chargers ahead of Seahawks matchup, Kyler Murray concussion and Carson Wentz comeback, Ted Cruz booed on College GameDay, Mariners youngsters Laz Montes and Michael Arroyo provide some hope, viral Ole Miss fan Sarah Smith flooded with DMs, Lane Kiffin's return to Oxford, Oregon's playoff outlook after Oklahoma State loss, Cam Skattebo stopped at the MetLife Stadium gate. HEADLINES Woman allegedly throws bucket of poop on neighbor accused of sleeping with her husband, Texas deputy and wife beaten by Waffle House employees over parking dispute, naked DoorDash driver delivers food to Houston home, man arrested for allegedly sexually abusing koi fish in Bangkok, Greek couple welcomes baby from embryo frozen since 2004. RIPS Matt Suhey (68), Joe Morgan (95), Pam Fortner (80), Victor Miller (86), Gloria Steinem (92), Barry Melrose (70).
In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Larry Stone about the lack of Mariners playoff hopes, youth coming up, Dan Wilson’s time left, the Apple Cup and a 24-team college football playoff plus the Seahawks’ opener, then the guys chat with M’s reliever Gabe Speier about the vibes currently, their playoff hopes, his role, and Wilson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Jon Wilner about the wild ending of Michigan vs. Western Michigan, the Apple Cup, and USC, then listen to Dan Wilson’s pregame press conference today, hear from reliever Gabe Speier, plus Brian Schmetzer joins the show to discuss the Sounders’ 0-0 draw, key returns, and injuries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Gabe Speier joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the vibes of the ballclub right now after another rough stretch, the hopes for the playoffs still existing within the team, his role out of the bullpen, how much watching of the scoreboard he does, Dan Wilson’s job as manager and his behavior with players.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Legendary writer Larry Stone joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Mariners’ slim playoff hopes with the season nearing its close, the Astros not playing like a bad team, the M’s youth movement, Dan Wilson’s timeline to be fired, the Apple Cup energy at Husky Stadium, a 24-team college playoff and the Seahawks starting up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wyman & Bob are joined by Seattle Times reporter Ryan Divish to take stock of the Mariners season as it appears to be a sinking ship, looking back on Dan Wilson's managerial style and how the team can approach the final month of the season, what to realistically expect from the Seahawks as they shake the rust off in week one, and wrap up the show with What We Learned.
In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain talk to Bill Krueger about the Mariners dropping 3 out of 4 to the A's, whether the Mariners have given up, why Dan Wilson isn't more critical of his players, why Julio has struggled so much this season and Bryan Woo's recent success. Then we hear from Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald ahead of the season opener Wednesday. Also, the Bellevue Rare Coins Golden Moment featuring Elise Woodward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain talk to Bill Krueger about the Mariners dropping 3 out of 4 to the A's, whether the Mariners have given up, why Dan Wilson isn't more critical of his players, why Julio has struggled so much this season and Bryan Woo's recent success.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
RUNDOWN Mitch and Hotshot Scott kick off Episode 397 by suffering through a painfully dull Apple Cup before looking ahead to Wednesday night's Seahawks-Patriots Super Bowl rematch and the possibility of some opening-night rust. They revisit New England's sluggish start last season, Mike Vrabel's return to the spotlight, and the NFL kickoff. Mitch, Brady and Jacson reunite for the Seahawks No-Table to assess Seattle's offseason extensions, the arrival of new ownership and the mindset surrounding the defending champs. They dig into Brian Fleury's new offense, a depleted running back room, concerns at cornerback and Sam Darnold's long-term future before previewing Wednesday's opener against New England. Mitch and Ray launch another season of Upon Further Review with some offensive-line appreciation, from Ray's Barry Sanders days to growing confidence in Anthony Bradford and Abe Lucas. Ray explains why Seattle's decision to sit its starters—and rookie running back Jadarian Price—through the preseason makes him nervous entering Wednesday night. They also discuss how big contracts affect players before turning to Ray's biggest concern: whether Jason Myers can shake off a disastrous preseason. Mitch and Rick recap a wild opening weekend, beginning with Georgia Tech burning Rick's first pick and Western Michigan's heartbreaking finish at Michigan. They hit Oregon's scare against Boise State, LSU's demolition of Clemson, Washington's ugly Apple Cup win, Notre Dame's impressive debut and UCLA's resurgence before handing out Taco Time honors to UMass and Western Michigan. Mitch, Brady and Joe declare the Mariners' season all but dead after a disastrous homestand and turn their attention toward 2027. They debate everyday opportunities for Lázaro Montes and Michael Arroyo, the ugly clubhouse optics and the futures of Dan Wilson and Jerry Dipoto. GUESTS Brady Henderson | ESPN.com Seahawks Insider Jacson Bevens | Seahawks Analyst, Cigar Thoughts Ray Roberts | Former Seahawks & Lions Offensive Tackle Rick Neuheisel | CBS College Football Analyst, Dallas Renegades Head Coach & Former Washington Head Coach Brady Farkas | Host, Refuse to Lose podcast Joe Doyle | MLB analyst, Over-Slot TABLE OF CONTENTS 0:00 | Apple Cup Snoozer, Seahawks-Patriots and Stump the Band 19:30 | Seahawks No-Table: Seahawks Title Defense, Roster Concerns and a Patriots Preview 58:19 | Ray Roberts: O-Line Confidence, Opening-Night Nerves and "You Got One Job" 1:27:24 | Rick Neuheisel: Week One Chaos, Controversial Clocks and a Buckeyes Road Pick 1:47:50 | Mariners No-Table: Mariners Hit Rock Bottom and the 2027 Decisions Begin
Wyman and Bob talk about Julio made MLB history after 3 stolen bases last night, Why does he still feel like a bit of a disappointment?, Sweeping the Dial - Avery Smith-explained how surprised he was to find out he had been traded - Dan Wilson-on what led to his ejection - Montorie Foster-addresses the real stars of Hard Knocks, his parents // Brad Adam joins to talk Mariners issues, and what they are missing from last season.
In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Chuck Powell about the Mariners dwindling hopes after a bad loss last night to the A’s, the Astros not falling, the missteps by Jerry Dipoto this year, the 2025 weight on the 2026 team and Dan Wilson’s managerial job, then they talks about their feelings with the Apple Cup rivalry right now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wyman and Bob do best of the rest talking about what the other shows talked about this week. -Bump & Stacy (Tuesday): discuss who they believe can elevate the Seahawks in 2026 -Brock & Salk (Tuesday): break down whether Jason Myers’s preseason performance is a “Real Worry or No Sweat”-Bump & Stacy (Tuesday): analyze when they think they will see Emmanwori on the field // Do you think the Seahawks are flying under the radar heading into this season? - What is your level of concern with the Rams now that Donald is back? - Is this where the back loaded schedule favors the Seahawks? Would you rather be playing the Rams early or twice in three weeks at the end of the year now? // Sweeping the Dial -Dan Wilson (postgame): emphasized the importance of Randy Arozarena’s strong defense and overall performance in Boston -Julian Love & Leonard Williams (Hard Knocks): weigh in on what will be ten years together when their last contracts run out -Luke Kuechly (ESPN Radio): weighs in on the Rams unconventional travel plan for their Australia game.
In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain are joined by Bret Boone to talk about the mentality of his 2001 team, the playoff hopes for the 2026 Mariners, and the culture Dan Wilson has created, then they continue to debate the desire for excitement or to be comfortable as an M’s fan, then starting pitcher Bryce Miller joins from the park.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former Mariners All Star Bret Boone joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to discuss the mentality of his 2001 team that won 116 games, the playoff hopes for the 2026 M’s, the way Dan Wilson manages this team including the lack of discipline for players and the culture he has created with the club, and why Wilson cannot start disciplining now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Bryce Miller joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain at T-Mobile Park to talk about the team’s series win in Boston, the September success of Dan Wilson teams recently, the many rotation changes that the group has experienced throughout the season, recovering from a lat injury and being good to go, and 2025 talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's the day before the day before the Apple Cup and it's not the same anymore. How much longer will the “rivalry” game continue and does either team/fanbase want it to? 30- Mariners Morning After Hopes that the Mariners would continue their offensive output was quickly dashed last night after a 3-run 1st inning and a lot of strikeouts after that, The Mariners lost to a very depleted A's team, striking out 18 times and stranding 14 runners in scoring position. Yuck. :45- ICYMI: Rick Neuheisel Coach joins us every Tuesday during the college football season and we chatted with him about this weekend's Apple Cup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We cover the top 8 sports stories of the day in the OCHO 1. Apple Cup Sunday 2. CFB week 1 3. 5 days til Seahawks opener 4. Seahawks sale official 5. Mariners return home and vomit on themselves 6. Sounders fans are pumped again 7. Get ready for the Fantasy Football drafts! 8. Fact or Fiction is back on Monday :30- ABCs of the Mariners - V is for Vargas: Carlos Vargas did not pitch very well last night, but the loss isn't on the pitching staff, although once again we have questions about the bullpen usage again… - W is for Wilson: Yes, Dan Wilson is the W once again… - X is for eXtremely uncomfortable: The Julio conversation is making Chuck uncomfortable. :45- Happy Millen Day? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Larry Stone about the M’s win over Boston and series win, plus updated playoff hopes, and the debut of Lazaro Montes, then the guys play a game with listeners plus react to Dan Wilson’s comments after the Mariners win then they react to audio bites from the final Hard Knocks episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Legendary writer Larry Stone joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about what playoff hopes for the Mariners exist after a series win in Boston, the easy schedule for the rest of the year, Dan Wilson’s job security and possible next managers, the Angels having a new successful owner, the future of the Apple Cup and Aaron Donald’s impact.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We had visits from Ryon Healy and Softy with lots of Mariners and Husky talk!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
RYON HEALY (Mariners TV) We get the former player's perspective on the team at this point in the season- coming off the terrible series in Toronto and turning it around in Boston; what happened? Julio made a big mistake on Monday and another base-running error yesterday- how would the dugout react to watching a superstar continue to make mistakes? Randy Arozarena is setting himself up for a big payday. What was it like when Ryon got the call up and what did he think of Laz's debut? Should Laz have been in the lineup yesterday and when do the Mariners shift their philosophies? How dangerous can the A's be with nothing to play for? :30- Lane Kiffin does what he wants! :45- We close out the show with one last thing! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Headlines and lineup issues… We were just as mad as everyone else when Laz Montes was left out of yesterday's lineup as the Mariners continue to rely too heavily on matchups. Taylor Ward hasn't brought anything to this team in the month he's been here and Laz not only had a good debut, but he brought a lot of energy to a team that needs it too. :30- SOFTY begins his Thursday visits for the first time this Husky season and he's got a new gig to talk about! - Is it weird to have the Apple Cup on a Sunday? - Fisch has a lot of freshmen in the Dawgs lineup this weekend, how does Softy feel about that? - Softy's got a lot of confidence in this team! :45- Whoah! The NBA handed down one heck of a punishment to the LA Clippers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Mariners got a series win in Boston and this team couldn't have looked more different from the start of this road trip to the end. Is Chuck starting to believe again? Is there any way to predict how this team will perform against the A's at home this weekend? :30- Mariners Morning After The Mariners managed 8 runs for the 3rd straight game as they got a series win in Boston. Can they keep that offensive output up against the A's this weekend? :45- It's Apple Cup week and we are just 3 days away from the Cougs and Dawgs meeting up on Montlake. What do we expect from this Husky running back corp? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What is it about the Mariners that angers everyone? Comparing the current Mariners season to Seahawks in 2017 when they started going downhill...Checking your texts on what annoys you most about the 2026 Seattle Mariners. Arte Moreno is selling the Angels to Stan Kroenke, and that is not good news for the Mariners. Joe Sheehan joins the show to talk about how bad of a manager Dan Wilson is. Do we really think the Ms can make a run in September? John Lund joins the show to talk about the Rams juggernaut, and more shenanigans. Checking the Tacoma Dodge textline and talkbacks. Softy joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Well done Hard Knocks! The Hard Knocks season finale was last night and we may be biased, but they knocked it out f he park. Clearly HBO is as enamored with our head coach as we are! :30- Mariners Morning After The Mariners bats came alive at Fenway yet again, but this time the pitching cooperated as well and the M's got a MUCH needed 9-6 win over the Red Sox. Laz Montes' debut was impressive! :45- Apple Cup is this Sunday and there are some high expectations for this Husky team and a lot of it is based on improvements in these two key areas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain discuss the Apple Cup coming up this Sunday afternoon and UW getting the full spotlight, the Mariners getting absolutely beat down by Toronto over the weekend, the potential firings of Dan Wilson and Jerry Dipoto if the team misses the playoffs this year, then they react to some Fun with Audio sound.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Bill Krueger about the Mariners bad weekend in Toronto, their mental mistakes, Dan Wilson’s job, and Laz Montes coming up to the big leagues, then the guys discuss the Seahawks narrowing down their roster to the 53-man, the lack of surprises, concerns, and current secondary.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former Mariners pitcher and analyst Bill Krueger joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dck Fain to talk about the M’s bad weekend against the Blue Jays, the mental mistakes including the lack of pressure to improve in that way, the behavior with the rotation, his manager experience applied to Dan Wilson’s case, Dan’s job security and Laz Montes coming up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brady is back on a Tuesday, talking about another heartbreaking loss for the Mariners, this time in Boston, and how it encapsulates their entire season. Then, he talks about Dan Wilson's viral press conference from Sunday and the leadership situation with the M's. And Laz Montes is coming up. What can we expect? Shop now at Fabletics.com/Foul and get 70 to 80% off everything when you sign up as a new VIP Calling all Mariners fans: Refuse to Lose Territory is your new home for Mariners analysis all year round. Subscribe on Youtube today. Part of the Foul Territory Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's officially college football season as we have our first visit with Coach Rick Neuheisel, plus the latest 12th man news with Gregg Bell and Mariners therapy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Headlines and 12th Man News with GREGG BELL Cody White was offered a spot on the Seahawks practice squad but turned it down to had to the Raiders and he's not the only guy leaving, Jared Ivey is headed to the Falcons. How are the Seahawks feeling about the guys they kept on the practice squad and are they disappointed by who they lost? They were able to keep Trevon Diggs, can he make an impact this year? Is Nick Emmanwori going to be ready for opening day? Will the new owners be featured on tonight's episode of Hard Knocks and how unique is this situation? :30- We have to revisit that Dan Wilson postgame presser, Chuck's got some bones to pick with this one. :45- Is Lane Kiffin terrible for college football? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We have to do it, we have to talk about this disappointing Mariners season and last night's loss and this time, we are hearing from our listeners as well. Is the season over? Last night sure felt like it to some of us. :30- Aaron Donald's return to the Rams has a lot of people talking. Is it fair to assume he will be the same player he was two years ago? :45- We are pumped about our 2026 lineup and we have a few tricks up our sleeves! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
RUNDOWN Time for an '80s music debate before Mitch unloads on the lifeless Mariners. The guys question resting Seahawks starters all preseason, weigh the new owner's Steelers allegiance, and dissect Seattle's big-money extensions. Rick Neuheisel returns with some ribbing over his Dallas Renegades' 4–6 finish before tackling Week Zero and Bill Belichick's outlook at North Carolina. He favors Julian Sayin among the star quarterbacks, tempers Arch Manning expectations. Uneven Big Ten schedules and the SEC's nine-game grind frame the playoff picture. Brady Henderson sorts through Seattle's initial 53-man roster and explains why some cuts could return for opening night. The Brady Henderson Index gives Nick Emmanwori a 37% chance to play, while Zach Charbonnet's rehab offers optimism. After assessing the cornerback competition, Brady weighs preseason preservation against potential rust. After Toronto's sweep, Brady Farkas and Joe assess Seattle's slim playoff path and clash over whether the Mariners lack competitive fire or simply aren't executing. A botched play at the plate fuels the accountability debate before attention turns to Dan Wilson's future, likely roster departures, and Taylor Ward's struggles. GUESTS Rick Neuheisel | CBS College Football Analyst, Former Head Coach & Rose Bowl Champion, Head Coach Dallas Renegades (UFL) Brady Henderson | ESPN.com Seahawks Insider Brady Farkas | Host, Refuse to Lose podcast Joe Doyle | MLB analyst, Over-Slot TABLE OF CONTENTS 0:00 | Mariners Misery, Seahawks Paydays & an '80s Music Debate 27:19 | Rick Neuheisel: Quarterback Hype, Playoff Paths & Notre Dame's Inside Track 52:58 | Brady Henderson: Roster Shakeups, Injury Questions & a Kicking Concern 1:13:41 | Mariners No-Table: Fading Playoff Hopes, Accountability & Offseason Changes 1:37:59 | Other Stuff: Curaçao's Little League World Series championship, Aaron Donald's comeback and potential pairing with Myles Garrett, Soundgarden playing the Seahawks' season opener, alleged fake 49er's $1.3 million scam targeting 26 women, Mariners prospect Ace Reese's scorching professional debut, Tony Romo's arrest fallout and uncertain CBS future, John Madden's reported desire to sue Frank Caliendo over his impression, Callaway cutting ties with Good Good after controversial driver ad, Matt Gogel's six-month gambling suspension, Howard Stern's shrinking SiriusXM presence HEADLINES Thieves steal 300 pounds of frozen chicken from a moving truck in Fast and Furious-style heist, falling sign kills man at Christian festival in England, taxpayer-funded sexual relief program proposed for homeless people in Los Angeles, McDonald's keeps hundreds of pages of intel on repeat customers RIPS Dolly Parton (80), Bill Doba (85), Tim Curry (80), Shelley Fabares (82), Peter Cullen (85), Samuel Monroe Jr. (52), Larry Christensen (72), Micah Joe Barnett (20)
Its the best moment from our Monday show including some of our final preseason MMQB!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Headlines and 12th Man News with GREGG BELL The Seahawks 53-man roster is set for now and the Seahawks added another CB in Avery Smith; what does Gregg know about him? What does the addition of Smith mean for Trevon Diggs? What's the latest on the Terrion Arnold situation? There are only 3 guys in the running back room- does Gregg expect them to add before the season starts? Montorie Foster made this roster an none of us are surprised. Jalen Milroe played the entire game on Friday and played better than we've seen him play. Do we have a kicking problem? :30- ABC's of the Mariners - J is for JP: he is a liability at shortstop. - K is for Kade: Kade Anderson has not been locked in and he's still getting good results - L is for Laz: Laz Montes is getting the call up and will join the team tomorrow. :45- Aaron Donald is returning to the Rams and the Super Bowl odds have only increased for our NFC West rivals, but are people sleeping on the Seahawks? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Was this the worst weekend of baseball we've seen from the Mariners all season? In a weekend where we expected the Mariners to put up a fight against a rival, they were swept by the Blue Jays and it was just plain ugly. This team now sits 5 games back in the division again and 9 games under 500… :30- Mariners Morning After Logan Gilbert and Cal Raleigh managed to put up a fight yesterday, but the rest of the offense was nonexistent and made Max Scherzer look like he was contending for the Cy Young this year. :45- The NFL preseason is finally over and yesterday was cut day. Were there any surprises as far as the Seahawks 53-man roster went? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lyle and TJ react to the discussion around Eugenio Suarez, and how it highlights a bigger problem with the current Mariners team (3:30). They then open up the mailbag and answer listener questions, highlighting scenarios where Dan Wilson is retained, if there is any blame for injuries, who the Mike Macdonald of MLB is, and more (21:50). Get your Washington Accident Books today from Davis Law Group: DLGSeattle.com/baseball Elevate your summer wardrobe with Quince: https://www.quince.com/marinelayer For ad-free episodes, check out our Patreon: patreon.com/marinelayerpod Merchandise, event schedule, and more: marinelayerpod.com Email us: marinelayerpod@gmail.com Check out Just Baseball: Click here Follow the show on Twitter: @marinelayerpod Find us on YouTube: Click here Find us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marinelayerpod Follow TJ on Twitter: @tjmathewson Follow Lyle on Twitter: @lyle_goldsteinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Larry Stone about the Matt Calkins situation with The Seattle Times, the Mariners’ playoff hopes, Bryce Miller, Kade Anderson, and Dan Wilson’s job security, then they listen and react to new Seahawks Owner Vinod Khosla speaking today before discussing the Seahawks’ long-term future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about baseball’s new reigning fun fact (courtesy of Pete Crow-Armstrong and Randy Arozarena), Kade Anderson’s debut and Dan Wilson’s slow hook, a Cal Raleigh rally, and the firing of Astros GM Dana Brown, then Stat Blast (41:51) about a Phillies comeback, a strange Yankees streak, an unusual double play, getting hit by both pitched and batted balls, and consecutive same names in lineups, before finishing by discussing (58:37) follow-ups and errata pertaining to the previous week’s podcasts and (1:18:02) a sign-stealing/unwritten-rules controversy courtesy of the Cubs and Diamondbacks. Audio intro: Jonathan Crymes, “Effectively Wild Theme 2” Audio outro: Moon Hound, “Effectively Wild Theme” Link to PCA/Randy fun fact 1 Link to PCA/Randy fun fact 2 Link to FG post on Anderson Link to Sheehan on Wilson/Anderson Link to Cal homers video Link to Cal homers article 1 Link to Cal homers article 2 Link to Cal slump analysis Link to MLBTR on Brown 1 Link to MLBTR on Brown 2 Link to Nightengale on Brown Link to Clemens on Brown Link to Wells gear 1 Link to Wells gear 2 Link to Schwarber homer video Link to FG Phillies post Link to Twins comeback article Link to comebacks Stat Blast results Link to Yankees scoring data Link to Stanton injury update Link to Judge injury update Link to double-play data Link to triple-Brown name game Link to Gasper clip Link to HBP/batted ball instances Link to listener emails database Link to sign-stealing article 1 Link to sign-stealing article 2 Link to Sam on unwritten rules Link to sign-stealing EW episode Link to Ben on coaching/front offices Link to Miz/Sale article 1 Link to Miz/Sale article 2 Link to Miz/Sale box score Link to Randy Johnson EW interview Link to other case of Miz-taken identity Link to Kelly/Mikolas article Link to Mikolas article 1 Link to Mikolas article 2 Link to puck-tracking tech Sponsor Us on Patreon Give a Gift Subscription Email Us: podcast@fangraphs.com Effectively Wild Subreddit Effectively Wild Wiki Apple Podcasts Feed Spotify Feed YouTube Playlist Facebook Group Bluesky Account Twitter Account Get Our Merch! var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source
In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Mariners broadcaster Aaron Goldsmith about Cal Raleigh’s big night, the schedule the rest of the way, last night potentially being a turning point, and Dan Wilson’s demeanor, then the guys ask about the 2026 Apple Cup, hype from both fan bases, and what the game means today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Maura and Ian react to last night’s Mariners win and discuss Sam Darnold’s role as a leader and personality off the field. They talk about the newest member of the Seahawks defense, more about the M’s win over the Brewers and more in Need To Know. And The Seattle Times’ Adam Jude joins the show to talk about why the Mariners have been struggling recently, what the team is doing to try and fix it, Dan Wilson’s approach to managing, and much more.
On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason "Puck" Puckett catches up with Mitch Levy, KJ-Arent's, talks baseball with Jim Duquette of MLB Network Radio and all things NFL with Mike Garafolo from the NFL Network. Pucks opens the show talking about the fact that the Mariners loss on Tuesday was just a loss. They bounced right back on Wednesday and are in the same place they were two days ago. Baseball is a weird sport. KJ-Arent's with Mitch Levy is laughing at Puck's technical problems during the live show! They discuss the beauty of Seattle in Hard Knocks, Tacoma's LL team in Williamsport and Puck takes offense to something Mitch said on his recent podcast. This is just the “KJ-Arent's LITE version, You can watch and listen to the full show during the LIVE Daily puck Drop, but once the live show is over, the full show is ONLY available for Puck's Posse members. Join today at PuckSports.com for just $5/month! Jim Duquette, MLB Network Radio on the current climate of the Mariners, 22 run loss, Dan Wilson's future, Jerry Dipoto's future, ownership issues and Dodgers closer problem. Mike Garafolo, NFL Network discusses his appearance on Hard Knocks and he's not happy. Plus, the latest with Terrion Arnold, is he still coming to Seattle?On This Day….Tiger stalks and the precursor to the NFL “Hey, What the Puck!?” Don't lose hope on the M's…yet (1:00) Puck (6:07) KJ-Arent's w/ Mitch Levy (21:38) Jim Duquette, MLB Network Radio (38:41) Mike Garafolo, NFL Network (53:30) On This Day…(1:03:37) “Hey, What the Puck!?”
Brock and Brady dive into Brady’s training camp notes and discuss some of the position competitions, rookies, who’s standing out, and more. They talk about the Mariners history making loss, news from Seahawks training camp, and more in Need To Know. And The Seattle Times’ Adam Jude joins the show to talk about why the Mariners have been struggling recently, what the team is doing to try and fix it, Dan Wilson’s approach to managing, and much more.
RUNDOWN Mitch and Hotshot Scott open Episode 395 with a Costco sample showdown before hitting the Seahawks' preseason opener, Drew Lock, Devon Witherspoon's extension and Stump the Band birthdays. Seahawks pregame, Mitch and Brady Henderson break down Seattle's preseason opener, including Tyrice Knight's big night, the cornerback battle and a crowded backfield featuring Jadarian Price and George Holani. They also discuss Jalen Milroe, Devon Witherspoon's extension and Hard Knocks. Mariners No-Table; Mitch, Brady, and Joe return cautiously to the table after the Mariners take two of three in Houston. They discuss Dan Wilson, Colt Emerson's injury, Brendan Donovan's emergence, Kade Anderson's timeline and a crucial upcoming stretch. Mitch and Puck recap an epic father-son baseball trip built around Cooperstown, with ballpark stops throughout the East Coast. Puck raves about Camden Yards, the food and the memories before revealing their next dream trips: Texas football and the Masters. GUESTS Brady Henderson | ESPN.com Seahawks Insider Brady Farkas | Host, Refuse to Lose podcast Joe Doyle | MLB analyst, Over-Slot Jason Puckett | The Daily Puck Drop TABLE OF CONTENTS 0:00 | Costco Chaos, Seahawks Preseason and Stump the Band 23:45 | Brady Henderson: Preseason Takeaways, Witherspoon's Payday and Seattle's Roster Battles 48:06 | Mariners No-Table: Mariners Fight Back, Colt Emerson's Injury and the Kade Anderson Question 1:07:30 | Jason Puckett: Cooperstown, Ballpark Hopping and the Ultimate Father-Son Baseball Trip 1:30:35 | Other Stuff: Kade Anderson continues dominating Double-A, Sound View Little League reaches the Little League World Series, Kinley Rasmus and "Fear the Bow," Joshua Báez homers in his first three MLB at-bats, Freddie Freeman tumbles into the Dodgers dugout, Lakers sold for $12.5 billion, Russell Westbrook retires, Scottie Scheffler closes in on Tiger Woods' PGA Tour earnings record, Alex Rodriguez's distracting meal-prep promotion, Bill Gates' daughter Phoebe accused of cookie stuffing, man with micropenis raises money for enhancement procedure. HEADLINES Cristiano Ronaldo hints at retirement, lost penis pump shuts down traffic in Washington, D.C., 19-year-old arrested after bathroom sex incident, U.S. hires more than 2,000 video gamers as air traffic controllers. RIPS Tommy John (83), Ben Jones (84).