Podcast appearances and mentions of Jerry Dipoto

On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason "Puck" Puckett opens the show discussing the wild NBA Finals game and the complete collapse of the Spurs!  Also, despite the M's loss George Kirby was a positive. KJ-Arent's with Mitch Levy  is back state side and joins Puck to chat about his European trip, the Mariners injured bullpen, Kade Anderson and Mitch takes his aim at celebrities at the Knicks game! 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 and Puck discuss the Mariners thinning bullpen, Kade Anderson bullpen help, reliever trade market, the right-hand bat market, Jerry Dipoto's relationship with Angels owner Arte Moreno, and Mike Trout's future. “On This Day….” Monumental day for the Seattle Mariners Puck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!?”  Good on Paul Skenes (1:00) Puck (5:31) KJ-Arent's w/ Mitch Levy (18:01) Jim Duquette, MLB Network Radio ( 40:16) “On This Day….”( 44:52) “Hey, What the Puck!” 

RUNDOWN   After 16 days across London, Berlin, Paris, Rome, and Florence, Mitch returns home exhausted, overfed, broke, and surprisingly fond of Berlin. He and Hotshot Scott break down the trip, from ranking Europe's biggest cities and comparing food cultures to discussing sightseeing fatigue, Segway tours, horseback riding in Tuscany, and the realization that his sons viewed the entire vacation very differently than he did. Fresh off his European adventure, Mitch quickly pivots back to the Mariners and a pitching situation that suddenly looks very different than it did a month ago. With the piggyback experiment shelved for now, the focus turns to Bryce Miller's dominant return to form, Luis Castillo's resurgence after being challenged, and whether Seattle's six-man rotation creates more opportunities than problems. The Mariners' series loss in Detroit quickly turns into a deeper conversation about Andrés Muñoz, whose recent struggles have Brady and Joe (Mariners No-Table) debating whether Seattle can continue treating him as an automatic ninth-inning option. The trio examines bullpen management, the challenges created by the six-man rotation, potential closer alternatives, and whether the trade deadline could force Jerry Dipoto to look for outside relief help. Steve Phillips hasn't jumped off the Mariners bandwagon despite an uneven first two months. He explains why Seattle's pitching depth, second-half track record, and a weak American League still make them a legitimate World Series contender, while also addressing growing concerns about Andrés Muñoz and potential bullpen fixes before the trade deadline.   GUESTS   Brady Farkas | Host, Refuse to Lose podcast Joe Doyle | MLB analyst, Over-Slot Steve Phillips | Former GM of New York Mets, MLB Network Analyst, SiriusXM host   TABLE OF CONTENTS   0:00 | Mitch recaps a whirlwind European family vacation filled with unforgettable sights, culture shocks, and a chaotic front-row experience of Paris Saint-Germain's riot-filled Champions League celebration. 33:42 | The Mariners' pitching surplus is suddenly a good problem, as Bryce Miller's resurgence, Luis Castillo's rebound, and Cade Anderson's rise force Seattle to weigh rotation depth against potential trade-deadline opportunities. 45:28 | Mariners No-Table: The Mariners' bullpen concerns take center stage as Andrés Muñoz's struggles spark closer questions, but strong performances from Bryce Miller, Cole Young, and Colt Emerson help keep Seattle firmly atop the division. 1:09:42 | Steve Phillips: Steve Phillips still sees the Mariners as a legitimate World Series threat, with pitching depth, roster flexibility, and a weak American League outweighing bullpen concerns and lineup questions. 1:29:28 | Other Stuff Segment: Caitlin Clark illness during Commissioner's Cup game, Russell Wilson joining CBS, Russell Wilson Hall of Fame debate, Myles Garrett traded to Rams, Aaron Donald comeback speculation, Rams vs Seahawks offseason comparison, Nolan Teasley hired by Vikings, NFL minority hiring compensation picks, Madden NFL 27 cover featuring Caleb Williams, Brandon Roy and Garfield recruiting scandal, Eastside Catholic recruiting jokes, Nick Saban NIL criticism and congressional testimony, French Open champions Alexander Zverev and Mirra Andreeva, Magda Linette Cinderella run at Roland-Garros. HEADLINES Doctor amputates wrong leg, fined $3,000 and allowed to continue practicing, Priest removed as exorcist after claiming UFOs and aliens are demons, Cat litter box camera exposes girlfriend cheating with her cousin, Man sues after alligator bites his face, Pennsylvania man attempts to demolish home after wife ends marriage, John Denver chainsaw divorce story discussion, RIPs, Stacey King (NBA champion, broadcaster), Bob Horner (Atlanta Braves third baseman, 1978 NL Rookie of the Year), Raymond Berry (Hall of Fame WR, Colts legend), Rick Adelman (Hall of Fame NBA coach), Claude Lemieux (NHL star, four-time Stanley Cup champion), Peabo Bryson (Grammy-winning singer), Ned Jarrett (NASCAR Hall of Famer), Bob Packwood (former U.S. Senator from Oregon), Manny Fernandez (Miami Dolphins No-Name Defense), Ronald LaPread (founding member of The Commodores)

Headlines and 12th man news with GREGG BELL (Tacoma News Tribune) - Are the DeMarcus Lawrence retirement rumors finally being put to rest? - How will Dante Fowler fit in to this Mike MacDonald defense? :30- Piggyback 3 is happening this weekend… people are going to be so angry. :45- The NBA has revised their lottery system and they're curbing tanking in the process… or at least trying to. Will the new process eliminate the suspicions of rigging or make it worse? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CHRISTIAN CAPLE (Say Who, Say Pod) With the Apple Cup moving to a Sunday, what does Christian think about the move and the rivalry as it currently stands. Will it continue? What about the current state of college football? Is it sustainable? What changes does he expect? How healthy is Washington Football at this point in the Jedd Fisch era? Are expectations of a 9-win season realistic? :30- ABC's of the Mariners - U is for Unprecedented- yes, the piggyback is an unprecedented move… - V is for Velo- why does everyone seem so surprised by Bryce Miller's velocity? - W is for waiting- Chuck has been waiting to start in on trade talk, but it's almost June… :45- We wrap up this Thursday show with one last thing! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RUNDOWN   Broadcasting from London while trying—and failing—to escape Mariners frustration, Mitch and Hotshot Scott bounce between Seattle baseball misery, European travel mishaps, London culture shock, soccer ticket disasters, and Mitch's realization that even crossing the street becomes dangerous when everything operates backward. They also hit Churchill history, Wembley dreams gone sideways, tourist adventures, and the strange reality that no amount of distance from Seattle seems capable of keeping Mariners disappointment from finding Mitch overseas. With Mitch away, Brady and Joe take an unfiltered look at a Mariners team that suddenly feels flat, frustrating, and increasingly difficult for fans to embrace. They dig into defensive problems, strikeouts, inconsistent offense, lineup decisions, clubhouse energy, and whether Seattle's identity has become too predictable and too dependent on home runs. Mitch and Puck wrestle with one of the biggest frustrations surrounding the Mariners right now: when questionable decisions happen during games, who actually owns them? The conversation centers on Dan Wilson, Jerry Dipoto, analytics influence, bullpen management, lineup choices, and whether modern baseball has created too many voices in the room. They also hit on Bryce Miller's interrupted no-hit bid, the controversial piggyback pitching approach, and the growing feeling that Seattle's biggest problem might not be talent. Mitch and Danny dive into growing frustration around the Mariners' decision-making, debating whether Dan Wilson is truly managing instinctively or operating under organizational marching orders from above. The conversation turns into a bigger argument about modern baseball philosophy, bullpen usage, lineup management, and whether Seattle is overthinking itself out of wins.   GUESTS   Brady Farkas | Host, Refuse to Lose podcast Joe Doyle | MLB analyst, Over-Slot Jason Puckett | KJ-Aren'ts / Puck Drop Danny O'Neil | Host, The Dang Apostrophe   TABLE OF CONTENTS   0:00 | Mitch Flees the Country, Mariners Follow Him Anyway 20:59 | Mariners No-Table: Are the Mariners Becoming Unlikable? Mariners No-Table crew breaking down Seattle's struggles, fan frustration, and growing concerns around the direction of the club. 56:32 | KJ-Aren't's Jason Puckett: Who's Actually Running the Mariners? Jason Puckett and Mitch discuss Mariners leadership questions and organizational philosophy. 1:11:02 | Danny O'Neil: Mariners Micromanagement & Seahawks Prime Time Respect. 1:27:30 | Other Stuff Segment: Floyd Mayweather $175M fraud allegations and financial issues, Tiger Woods rehab return and Vanessa Trump health news, Stephen Colbert replacement programming and Byron Allen, Joey Chestnut probation and Nathan's Hot Dog Contest return, Najee Marshall $5,000 restaurant tip story, Chicago Bulls 1992–93 championship banner auction, Aaron Rodgers retirement announcement, Carmen Electra Playboy return and Baywatch reboot tease RIPs: Kyle Busch (NASCAR driver), Mark Fuhrman (former LAPD detective), Rob Base (rapper, It Takes Two), Barney Frank (former congressman) HEADLINES: Michigan woman caught hiding stolen wine bottle while being booked into jail, Arthur Gea emergency bathroom break during French Open debut, Doctor accidentally fixes irregular heartbeat during unrelated procedure, Woman turns blue after taking common medication

Ian is ready to share some sports hate today. Plus, he explains why he will lose his 2 o'clock hour today. John Canzano joined Ian on Wednesday to talk about the new Pac-12 and where we are with college athletics - we listen back and try to assess exactly what's going on right now. Ian revisits some of Jerry Dipoto's decisions. We take your talkbacks and texts! Danny O'Neil, The Dang Apostrophe! Danny assesses the situation Ian is in right now with his entire fantasy team in studio. Danny is 'opting out of the "Hot Take Olympics" and tells us why. Danny weighs in on the Mariners' decisions of late, specifically Dan Wilson's management of the pitching situation. Finally, we get into the current NBA. The Daily Power Play and more of your texts. Fantasy Football Takeover! Ian lost his fantasy football league and his penance is having the rest of the league host his final hour. They describe how they ended up here today and why Ian had a hard Brandon Funston, The Athletic has the pleasure of joining the fantasy football takeover that's happening today. He gives some advice to those who are preparing for their next seasons. Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Headlines and the Great Lineup Remodel It's not very often that you see a team make a lot of changes to their lineup ¼ of the way through their season, but that's exactly what the Mariners are doing. Just by bringing up Colt Emerson on Sunday, the pieces are in motion… What happens when Brendan Donovan comes back? What happens when Cal comes back? Has Jhonny Pereda already surpassed Mitch Garver? Now let's talk about the return of Victor Robles and could Brennan Davis be the next call-up? And yes, there's still the starting rotation to deal with… :30- The Inevitables… :45- Sup with you? We ask our listeners to weigh in- what Grade would you give Dan Wilson so far? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason "Puck" Puckett opens the show discussing the decision by J.P. Crawford to move from shortstop to third base and what that moves means for him and the signal that it sends to the rest of the clubhouse.  Puck than welcomes KJ-Arent's with Mitch Levy  and Puck wonder who's really calling the shots with the Mariners?  Is it Dan Wilson or is Jerry Dipoto pulling the strings from the suite?  The boys get into a little PGA Championship talk and the great story that was winner Aaron Rai.  Finally, Mitch is headed to Europe and Puck can't believe he's doing shows from there!    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 joins Puck and they discuss the struggles of the Mariners, piggybacking, J.P. Crawford position switch, Dan Wilson and does Jerry Dipoto meddle too much?“On This Day….”   The Kid delivers 200!Puck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!?”  Another example of why college athletics is dumb (1:00) Puck (10:33) KJ-Arent's w/ Mitch Levy (21:33) Jim Duquette, MLB Network Radio ( 38:04) “On This Day….”( 39:20) “Hey, What the Puck!” 

Bump and Stacy hear what Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto said about Cal Raleigh’s slow start, Julio’s hot streak, the emergence of Colt Emerson, and an early look at the MLB trade deadline, they give you their thoughts on another Miller/Castillo Piggyback game and Aaron Rodgers’ future in Headline Rewrites, they bring you the biggest stories around the NFL, including what Seahawks QB Sam Darnold said about the Vikings picking JJ McCarthy over him, and they break down the opportunities the Seahawks will have in their primetime games this season. 

Welcome back to the Baseball Tonight podcast! Hembo joins us to talk about the National League's dominance over the American League, the Mets youth movement, Brice Turang stating claim to the best 2nd baseman in baseball, the Yankees bullpen issues, and the Giants historically low walk percentage. Then Mariners President of Baseball Operations Jerry DiPoto joins to discuss top prospect Colt Emerson's booming big league arrival, Julio Rodriguez's early-season success, why Cal Raleigh is struggling, and his approach to the trade deadline. 0:00 - Intro + last night 1:37 - Hembo joins the show 2:30 - National League's dominance over the American League 6:18 - Mets youth movement 10:37 - Brice Turang, best 2nd baseman in baseball? 13:10 - What's wrong with the Yankees bullpen? 18:30 - The Giants are taking walks at a historically low percentage 22:07 - Is Cam Schlittler running away with the AL Cy Young? 24:41 - Mariners exec Jerry Dipoto joins the show 25:00 - Rookie Colt Emerson's big week 29:46 - State of the Mariners season so far 31:48 - Julio Rodriguez's best start to a season of his career 35:00 - Cal Raleigh's struggles 37:26 - Trade deadline outlook 43:41 - Bleacher Tweets (Phillies, Yankees) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to the Baseball Tonight podcast! Hembo joins us to talk about the National League's dominance over the American League, the Mets youth movement, Brice Turang stating claim to the best 2nd baseman in baseball, the Yankees bullpen issues, and the Giants historically low walk percentage. Then Mariners President of Baseball Operations Jerry DiPoto joins to discuss top prospect Colt Emerson's booming big league arrival, Julio Rodriguez's early-season success, why Cal Raleigh is struggling, and his approach to the trade deadline. 0:00 - Intro + last night 1:37 - Hembo joins the show 2:30 - National League's dominance over the American League 6:18 - Mets youth movement 10:37 - Brice Turang, best 2nd baseman in baseball? 13:10 - What's wrong with the Yankees bullpen? 18:30 - The Giants are taking walks at a historically low percentage 22:07 - Is Cam Schlittler running away with the AL Cy Young? 24:41 - Mariners exec Jerry Dipoto joins the show 25:00 - Rookie Colt Emerson's big week 29:46 - State of the Mariners season so far 31:48 - Julio Rodriguez's best start to a season of his career 35:00 - Cal Raleigh's struggles 37:26 - Trade deadline outlook 43:41 - Bleacher Tweets (Phillies, Yankees) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason "Puck" Puckett opens the show talking about the big Mariners series win over the Atlanta Braves and it's a sign that this team is way better than their record.  Puck also discusses two new stories involving Seattle sports ownership.  One involving the Seattle Seahawks and the other involving the next step for the Kraken ownership group with NBA expansion. Puck than welcomes KJ-Arent's with Mitch Levy  are back talking everything from Andres Munoz rollercoaster, J.P. Morgan hot boss, Mike Vrabel boat ride with Diana Russini, and Steve Ballmer's interest in the Sonics and the Seahawks.  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 joins Puck to discuss all the top storylines in MLB, including Tigers starter Framber Valdez, the M's series vs. Atlanta, what will Jerry Dipoto do with Bryce Miller, Kade Anderson dominating, and why is the American League struggling so much minus the Yankees and Rays?“On This Day….”   Michael Jordan delivers “The Shot.” Puck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!?”  I'd prefer the platoon to go away (1:00) Puck (7:11) KJ-Arent's w/ Mitch Levy (14:57) Jim Duquette, MLB Network Radio (33:45) “Inside Pitch” LITE with Ryan Divish ( 44:08) “On This Day….”( 46:56) “Hey, What the Puck!” 

Rumors started floating around from a couple reputable baseball dudes that Logan Gilbert could be traded IN-season this year… Chuck takes a look at what options the Mariners would actually have if they made the move. How likely is it and does it make sense? :30- EMMANUEL HENDERSON JR (Seattle Seahawks draft pick) Emmanuel makes his first visit with the show and talks about being drafted by the Seahawks. When does he come to town? How did he celebrate? Who does he already know here? :45- Apparently RGIII thinks Vrabel and Russini isn't being talked about enough… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mariners President of Baseball Operations Jerry Dipoto joins the show to talk about the Colt Emerson extension, ABS strategy, and more. Reacting to the Jerry Dipoto interview. What do we expect from Colt Emerson when he gets called up?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mariners President of Baseball Operations Jerry Dipoto joins the show to talk about the Colt Emerson extension, ABS strategy, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We cover the top 8 sports stories of the day in the OCHO! 1. Draftmas is here! 2. Seahawks have a long wait on Day 1 of the draft 3. Kraken loss makes playoffs look bleak 4. Final Four is tomorrow! 5. Mariners in Anaheim 6. Colt Emerson's new deal- when will he be called up? 7. Sounders at Dynamo 8. KJR sports weekend :30- Yesterday we caught up with Angie Mentink and talked to her about the struggles of the Big 3; is the WBC to blame at least a little bit? :45- We are wrapping up week 1 of Draftmas and the spirit of the season is flowing! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Headlines and GREGG BELL (Tacoma News Tribune) Gregg helps us kick of the Draftmas season with a look at where the Seahawks might be focusing their draft plans. The synergy between the scouts, Schneider and MacDonald and how it's improved over the last two years. What was the reaction from the VMAC about being picked for Hard Knocks? :30- ABCs of the Mariners - G is for Gilbert: Logan has given up 8 earned run in his first two starts - H is for Heart of the Order: it's still too early to worry about the struggles of Naylor, Cal and Julio - I is for Impossible: do Justin and Jerry just need to throw their hands up in the air and say finding a guy that dominates left handers is impossible? :45- It's time to get Reckless at breakfast… kind of. A few years ago, this would have been a lot more reckless, but talking about an 18-game NFL season today is just an inevitability. An 18-game season and no preseason games? Possibly. Two international games? Also a possibility. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ABC's of the Mariners - D is for Donovan: Brendan Donovan will ultimately settle into the 3rd base spot and ultimately, he'll cool off a bit as well at the plate, but even with his mistakes, he's a net positive. - E is for Emerson: Colt Emerson made some cash today as the M's agreed to terms on a new deal. So, when can we expect the young superstar to be called up and how will the team make room for him? - F is for Finances: with today's 8-year, $95 million deal we know we don't have worry about the future of Colt Emerson in this Mariners organization and we know that when he's ready, they'll call him up. :30- Hard Knocks came calling and the Seahawks answered the call. Congrats HBO, we'll be locked in! :45- We close out the show with one last thing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bump and Stacy are joined by Mariners President of Baseball Operations Jerry Dipoto live at T-Mobile Park to get the inside look at the Josh Naylor acquisition , they lay out their expectations for the Mariners starting pitching rotation and Cal Raleigh with TV Analyst Ryan Rowland-Smith, and they answer your questions about the Seahawks coaching staff and the NFL Draft in Four Down Territory, 

It's Mariners Opening Day and the guys are live at Jimmy's with lots of awesome guests and lots of Mariners talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a double draft day since we had Sonics news yesterday, so NOW we draft our Mariners home run hitters. Will Ashley get the 4th pick AGAIN? :25- JERRY DIPOTO (Mariners President of Baseball Operations) Here we are at another Opening Day; is this the best opening day roster this team has had? How is newcomer Brendan Donovan fitting in and what about him impresses Jerry the most? What did Cole Young's spring numbers mean to him? Cal and Julio expectations and more… How is he feeling about his starting rotation and how did they come up with the order? :45- We close out our Opening Day show with one last thing and predictions for the 2026 Mariners season.

It's a double draft day since we had Sonics news yesterday, so NOW we draft our Mariners home run hitters. Will Ashley get the 4th pick AGAIN? :25- JERRY DIPOTO (Mariners President of Baseball Operations) Here we are at another Opening Day; is this the best opening day roster this team has had? How is newcomer Brendan Donovan fitting in and what about him impresses Jerry the most? What did Cole Young's spring numbers mean to him? Cal and Julio expectations and more… How is he feeling about his starting rotation and how did they come up with the order? :45- We close out our Opening Day show with one last thing and predictions for the 2026 Mariners season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob and Dave are joined by Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto live in Peoria to get his thoughts on how they approached preparing for 2026 after last year’s playoff run, the importance they place on developing their pitchers, and his expectations for this season, they talk to top prospect Ryan Sloan about the expectations placed upon him and what he’s been learning from the veteran pitchers down at Spring Training, and they hear what former Seahawks CB Riq Woolen said in his introductory presser with the Eagles in Sweeping the Dial. 

We cover the top 8 sports stories of the day in the OCHO 1. 3 days til we tamper! 2. Seahawks reward Drake Thomas 3. NHL Trade Deadline less than 4 hours away… 4. World Baseball Classic 5. Mariners Spring Training 6. Sounders in St Louis 7. UW closes out the regular CBB season 8. GESA State Championships :30- It's time to Check Yes or No one more time before Tamperfest and the frenzy get underway! - Kenneth Walker, Rashid Shaheed, Boye Mafe, Coby Bryant, Josh Jobe and Riq Woolen… who is coming back to the Seahawks? :45- No, Jerry Dipoto didn't just start making the right moves, he's been doing it all along, but the Mariners front office also got out of their own way and it's paying off. A top 5 farm system AND a World Series contender? That's impressive.

We cover the top 8 sports stories of the day in the OCHO 1. 3 days til we tamper! 2. Seahawks reward Drake Thomas 3. NHL Trade Deadline less than 4 hours away… 4. World Baseball Classic 5. Mariners Spring Training 6. Sounders in St Louis 7. UW closes out the regular CBB season 8. GESA State Championships :30- It's time to Check Yes or No one more time before Tamperfest and the frenzy get underway! - Kenneth Walker, Rashid Shaheed, Boye Mafe, Coby Bryant, Josh Jobe and Riq Woolen… who is coming back to the Seahawks? :45- No, Jerry Dipoto didn't just start making the right moves, he's been doing it all along, but the Mariners front office also got out of their own way and it's paying off. A top 5 farm system AND a World Series contender? That's impressive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bucky's back from the mountain top! Where do we sit with the idea that Ken Walker will be a Seahawks when free agency ends? Is there a better option then Walker for the Seahawks and would Schneider consider using the franchise tag on the running back? :30- The WBC starts on Wednesday- are we excited? There's an excitement for the games, but heightened nerves for our players who are involved as we hope they go through the tournament unscathed. :45- Coach Bucky is back from vacation as well! - Apparently all of the groups at the NFL combine outperformed their predecessors… are athletes just getting that much faster and stronger or is something else going on? - Mexico vs Canada in the WBC… Munoz vs Naylor with the game on the line… who are we rooting for? - Is Coach Bucky the official child thrower at a hotel pool? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bump and Stacy are joined by The Seattle Time’s Bob Condotta to give some updates from the NFL Combine, the impending free agency window, and more. Bump talks about the position that is undervalued in the NFL, a fact about kickers that he hates to admit, and much more in Four Down Territory. They talk about why the last year’s Seahawks team was one of the best of all time, Dwight Howards antics in the NBA, and more in The Timeline. And they discuss Jerry Dipoto’s comments on roster construction, bringing in Brendan Donovan, and more.

Bob and Dave discuss Cal Raleigh’s meteoric rise last season and talk about his importance to the team this year, managing expectations, dealing with the pressure that comes with success, and much more. They listen to what Jerry Dipoto had to say on MLB Network about the Mariners roster, culture, and outlook for 2026. And they talk about what other NFL teams will take away from this Super Bowl winning Seahawks team.  

On this episode, I welcome both my brothers on the podcast! We played a fun guessing game if my own invention that stemmed from a project I've been working on for the last few weeks. We went down Jerry Dipoto trade memory lane, and we vamped about the current state of the Mariners for the last half hour. Thanks for listening!The Jerry Dipoto Net WAR Google Sheet will be live on Twitter this weekTimestamps:10:15 - Guessing Game 1:08:45 - Reminiscing about past trades/teams1:21:00 - Current Mariners chatTwitter - @chaosball1977Email - mschaosball@gmail.com

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler, Dick Fain and Jackson Felts revisit who should’ve been the Super Bowl MVP and discuss the NBA product right now, then listen and react to Chuck and Bucky’s interview with Jerry Dipoto today before getting to Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brady is back on a Tuesday before he heads to spring training! He talks about Jerry Dipoto's recent comments on second base and what it means for both Cole Young and Colt Emerson. And how does Michael Arroyo fit in to things?Furthermore, Brady talks about what Kade Anderson and Ryan Sloan mean for the M's both now and in the future. And he's joined by Larry Fleischer of the BBWAA, who gives a little insight into Felix Hernandez's Hall of Fame voting.

With yesterday being President's Day, a lot of people had the day off, but we talked to the President of Baseball Operations for the Mariners, Jerry Dipoto, so we replay the interview this morning. :30- The Old Judge made the trip to Peoria too! - Colt Emerson will win an opening day infield job. - Should JP be looking over his shoulder this season? - Having Josh Naylor for 162 will be the primary factor in the Mariners comfortably winning the division this year. - Brendan Donovan is so likeable, he may be the fan favorite by the end of the season. :45- We wrap up a busy Day 2 with one last thing! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are kicking off Day 2 of Spring Training coverage with Mariners hitting coach, KEVIN SEITZER. How much contact does he have with the players in the offseason? Let's talk about Cal and the season he had at the plate in 2025. What did Seitzer see in him when he got to Seattle? Did he know him prior and what sets him apart? Naylor was the new guy last season, but this year it's Brendan Donovan- what are Seitzer's first impressions of the utility player? What grades would he give to 2025 overall and what does he hope to improve upon this year? :30- Surprise! CHRIS ROSE (Jomboy) sits down with the guys and talks Seahawks Super Bowl and the Mariners buzz. :45- We asked Jerry Dipoto for his thoughts on if the Dodgers were ruining baseball and his answer may surprise you. How do we feel about it? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are kicking off Day 2 of Spring Training coverage with Mariners hitting coach, KEVIN SEITZER. How much contact does he have with the players in the offseason? Let's talk about Cal and the season he had at the plate in 2025. What did Seitzer see in him when he got to Seattle? Did he know him prior and what sets him apart? Naylor was the new guy last season, but this year it's Brendan Donovan- what are Seitzer's first impressions of the utility player? What grades would he give to 2025 overall and what does he hope to improve upon this year? :30- Surprise! CHRIS ROSE (Jomboy) sits down with the guys and talks Seahawks Super Bowl and the Mariners buzz. :45- We asked Jerry Dipoto for his thoughts on if the Dodgers were ruining baseball and his answer may surprise you. How do we feel about it?

With yesterday being President's Day, a lot of people had the day off, but we talked to the President of Baseball Operations for the Mariners, Jerry Dipoto, so we replay the interview this morning. :30- The Old Judge made the trip to Peoria too! - Colt Emerson will win an opening day infield job. - Should JP be looking over his shoulder this season? - Having Josh Naylor for 162 will be the primary factor in the Mariners comfortably winning the division this year. - Brendan Donovan is so likeable, he may be the fan favorite by the end of the season. :45- We wrap up a busy Day 2 with one last thing!

We are LIVE in Peoria, Arizona for day 1 of our coverage of Mariners Spring Training and we were busy right off the bat! We were joined by Gabe Speier, Jerry Dipoto, Kade Anderson, Ryan Sloan, Mike Cameron and Rick Rizzs! And that's just day 1!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JERRY DIPOTO sits down with the guys as we kick off our 2nd hour of Spring Training coverage. - What were the offseason priorities and how is Jerry feeling about the moves they made? - What is Jerry's vision for how they will use Brendan Donovan? - How much can we expect to see Cole Young and some of the other young guys? - Should we be tempering our excitement for Kade Anderson? - Cal exceeded expectations last year, now what? - How will the team manage the challenge situation this year? - Are the Dodgers ruining baseball? And would Jerry ever consider deferred payments? :30- We react to what we heard from Jerry and the introduction of the challenge system this season. :45- It's day 1 of spring training, so who has changed the most physically in the offseason?

JERRY DIPOTO sits down with the guys as we kick off our 2nd hour of Spring Training coverage. - What were the offseason priorities and how is Jerry feeling about the moves they made? - What is Jerry's vision for how they will use Brendan Donovan? - How much can we expect to see Cole Young and some of the other young guys? - Should we be tempering our excitement for Kade Anderson? - Cal exceeded expectations last year, now what? - How will the team manage the challenge situation this year? - Are the Dodgers ruining baseball? And would Jerry ever consider deferred payments? :30- We react to what we heard from Jerry and the introduction of the challenge system this season. :45- It's day 1 of spring training, so who has changed the most physically in the offseason? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JERRY DIPOTO sits down with the guys as we kick off our 2nd hour of Spring Training coverage. - What were the offseason priorities and how is Jerry feeling about the moves they made? - What is Jerry's vision for how they will use Brendan Donovan? - How much can we expect to see Cole Young and some of the other young guys? - Should we be tempering our excitement for Kade Anderson? - Cal exceeded expectations last year, now what? - How will the team manage the challenge situation this year? - Are the Dodgers ruining baseball? And would Jerry ever consider deferred payments? :30- We react to what we heard from Jerry and the introduction of the challenge system this season. :45- It's day 1 of spring training, so who has changed the most physically in the offseason? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are LIVE in Peoria, Arizona for day 1 of our coverage of Mariners Spring Training and we were busy right off the bat! We were joined by Gabe Speier, Jerry Dipoto, Kade Anderson, Ryan Sloan, Mike Cameron and Rick Rizzs! And that's just day 1!

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler, Dick Fain, and John Canzano discuss the sale of the Seahawks after Super Bowl LX reportedly, then the Seattle Mariners’ President Jerry Dipoto joins the show to discuss the team entering 2026 before some reactions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Mariners President of Baseball Operations Jerry Dipoto joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about his motivations for 2026 after getting so close in 2025, last season, wanting to add one more bat, Eugenio Suarez, and the team’s current finances.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The intricacies of Sword Law…. A Series of Unfortunate Super Bowl Conversations… We heard it on the way in this morning- this Super Bowl doesn't really do anything for some national guys… why? Because there's no “star power.” What?!? You have the runner up MVP, the Offensive Player of the Year, two incredible young head coaches and that's the starting point. A #1 seed vs a #2 seed, a rematch of such a memorable Super Bowl 11 years ago, the list goes on and on. :30- ICYMI: Matt Hasselbeck We talked to Matt about the evolution of Sam Darnold and the smooth play of JSN on Wednesday, so we revisit the conversation. :45- Next week will be ALL Super Bowl, so we take the time to squeeze in a little baseball this morning. Offseason moves and remaining free agent possibilities, plus a look at what we can expect heading into Spring Training in just a few weeks. Plus, Jerry Dipoto will join Softy, Dick & Jackson this afternoon at 3:20!

After their narrow win over the Colts, the Seahawks need their offense to bounce back as they play for the division against the LA Rams. Stacy and Curtis break down what we need to see from the Seahawks offense on Thursday. // Headline Rewrites: The Steelers put an end to the Dolphins season with a 28-15 victory on Monday Night Football. Mike Macdonald says it’s possible Charles Cross plays on Thursday night. The Rams have not ruled out Davante Adams for Thursday night and will be given every chance to play right up to game time. // The Mariners need to add a middle infielder soon. Stacy and Curtis talk about Jerry Dipoto’s comments about getting one over a week ago. Jorge Polanco is no longer an option, where do the M’s pivot? // We head to the station for Hype Train! 

RUNDOWN   Mitch opens Episode 362 with Danny O'Neil subbing in for an injured Hotshot Scott, then immediately pivots into Seahawks stress-testing: "a win is a win" vs. real offensive problems. Mitch and Danny joke about a bizarre LA Bowl unsportsmanlike call, then pivot to the Michigan vacancy and what it could mean for Jed Fisch (with Mitch arguing DeBoer's statement reads like a true "not leaving" while Fisch's sounds like a dodge). The segment then becomes a Seahawks therapy session: Mitch hates how they "punted the first half away," can't believe they needed six field goals to beat a limited Colts team, and points to first-down passing success as proof the staff has to help Sam Darnold with smarter sequencing. Mitch, Brady Henderson, and Jacson Bevens agree the Seahawks' 18–16 win over the Colts was one of the least satisfying victories imaginable, despite holding Indianapolis to just 215 total yards and improving to 11–3 . The conversation centers on chronic first-half offensive failures, Sam Darnold's uneven play being compounded by penalties and play-calling, and a defense that continues to carry the team. Neuheisel explains how his Washington State candidacy stalled after an initial Zoom interview with a search committee, never reaching the school president despite strong booster support, and reflects candidly on the likelihood he won't get another head-coaching opportunity. The conversation pivots to the chaos surrounding Michigan's vacancy, with Neuheisel analyzing why Jed Fisch's Harbaugh ties could complicate his candidacy and why DeBoer, Dillingham, or even NFL names may factor in. A visit from the KJArntz with Jason Puckett, who gleefully roasts him for failing to ask Rick Neuheisel about the Washington State job and then dives headfirst into college football chaos, speculating on ripple effects from Michigan's vacancy and Lane Kiffin's unique ability to torch multiple fanbases at once. The conversation veers into darkly comic sports misfortune, including Indiana losing a star defender during postgame celebrations, before shifting to hoops, where Puck raves about witnessing generational high school and college basketball talent up close.   GUESTS   Daniel Timothy O'Neil | The Dang Apostrophe Brady Henderson | Seahawks Insider, ESPN Jacson Bevens | Writer, Cigar Thoughts Rick Neuheisel | CBS College Football Analyst, Former Head Coach & Rose Bowl Champion Jason Puckett | Host, The Daily Puck Drop; Co-host of KJArntz   TABLE OF CONTENTS   0:00 | Hotshot Scott late scratch, Danny O'Neill gets the spot start—plus Seahawks angst, birthday trivia, and a quick detour into the origins of MLB free agency. 13:45 | BEAT THE BOYS - Register at MitchUnfiltered.com 18:13 | LA Bowl silliness to Michigan coaching rumors—then Mitch unloads on an "unsatisfying" Seahawks win and why the Rams line makes no sense. 39:38 | GUEST: Seahawks No-Table; Defense dominates, offense sputters: Seahawks escape Colts but spark concern ahead of Rams showdown. 59:44 | GUEST: Rick Neuheisel; Rick Neuheisel breaks down his Washington State interview, the Michigan mess, and playoff matchups across college football. 1:26:55 | GUEST: Puck; Puck unloads on Mitch's Neuheisel miss, spins Michigan chaos scenarios, and marvels at elite hoops talent. 1:45:42 | Other Stuff Segment: Jorge Polanco leaving the Mariners for the Mets, Jerry Dipoto and Mariners payroll philosophy, Mariners infield offensive concerns, Sharon Moore firing at Michigan, Adam Schefter's comments defending Sharon Moore, tone-deaf media responses to misconduct allegations, consequences vs adversity framing, Jed Fish fit at Michigan, potential Jed Fish departure from Washington, Huskies fan reaction to coaching turnover, Quentin Jammer admitting to playing NFL games drunk, substance abuse and accountability in pro sports, Cam Newton reacting to Colts signing Philip Rivers, quarterback entitlement and ego, Philip Rivers–Shane Steichen relationship, Ryan Seacrest football stadium naming, Seacrest's alleged high school football toughness, celebrity philanthropy credibility, Kyle Whittingham stepping down at Utah, underrated college football coaches, age and coaching viability, Milana Vayntrub selling photos for wildfire relief, OnlyFans-style philanthropy, Oregon nude calendar fundraiser, discomfort vs charity ethics

Lyle joins the show live from the winter meeting to give some updates from Orlando, react to the Harry Ford trade, and much more. They talk about 44 year old Phillip Rivers returning to the Colts for their upcoming game against the Seahawks, The MLB winter meetings, and more in Need To Know. And they react to some of what Jerry Dipoto had to say yesterday about the Mariners free-agency targets at the MLB winter meetings.

Brock and Salk talk about 44-year-old Phillip Rivers joining the Colts for their upcoming game against the Seahawks and they debate who that rather the Hawks play against, Old-man Rivers or rookie Riley Leonard. They talk about how the Mariners could get a deal done with the Diamondbacks for Ketel Marte, celebrate Jerry Dipoto for winning MLB Executive of the year, and more in Need To Know. And Tom and Joey from The Outdoor Line joins the show to talk more about the KIRO Radio Holiday Magic Telethon get some Seahawks takes off their chests.

Seahawks Guard Grey Zabel joins the show to talk about how he feels his rookie year has gone, when he got his welcome to the NFL moment, and shared some funny details about his viral moment with Cardinals defensive lineman Calais Campbell. // Wyman & Bob react to what Jerry Dipoto had to say about the reason they traded Harry Ford and what they liked about reliever Jose Ferrer. // The Seahawks have four games remaining in their regular season schedule, Wyman & Bob break down which of those four games will be the toughest for the Seahawks. 

Seahawks Draft Blog’s Rob Staton joins the show to talk about the Seahawks second half turnaround against the Falcons, the importance of Demarcus Lawrence to the defense. And how good this Seahawks defense could potentially be. // Headline Rewrites: The Chargers snuck by the Eagles 22-19 in overtime on Monday Night Football. The Colts are signing QB 44-year old Philip Rivers to their practice squad. From the Winter Meetings: The Phillies have re-signed Kyle Schwarber and the Dodgers are adding Edwin Diaz to their bullpen. // NFL Headlines: The Eagles are in a free fall after losing their 3rd game in a row with QB Jalen Hurts threw 4 interceptions and fumbled the ball once. Sideline reporter Laura Rutledge had an awkward interaction with Justin Herbert when she tried to get some postgame comments. // Bump & Stacy react to the latest news from Jerry Dipoto as he is at the MLB Winter Meetings. 

Bump and Stacy have Jerry Dipoto, the Mariners President of Baseball Operations, on to reflect on the Mariners 2025 season, they talk with Mariners broadcaster, Gary hill, about the Mariners offseason and they have Gregg Greene, Mariners Sr. Vice President of Marketing and Communications, on to discuss the Mariners celebrating their 50th anniversary in 2026.