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We discuss Shannon Drayer's report that JP Crawford is back from his visit to Texas to have his shoulder looked at and the news is good. Then, ESPN draft analyst Field Yates joins us to discuss whether this draft is as weak as everyone says, who he likes at pick 32 for the Seahawks, whether they could trade out of the first round and if Maxx Crosby or De’Von Achane could be trade options for Seattle.
Bob and Lefko break down how worried they are about JP Crawford’s availability following his latest injury, they discuss whether the offense can carry the team if the pitching rotation is hit with injuries again this season, they look at the impact Bryce Miller could have on the team is he can stay healthy this season, and they list their biggest concerns about the Mariners in their final week of Spring Training.
We discuss the news that JP Crawford will see a doctor in Texas to make sure they "are on track" with his shoulder injury. The reports are the the concern level is low but what is the plan if he can't start the season? Then, we reflect on the Super Sonics departure and how much the sports landscape in Seattle has changed since then.
Bump and Stacy break down why the Seahawks still need an answer at running back heading into the 2026 NFL Draft, they give you their thoughts on the Jaylen Waddle trade and JP Crawford’s injury in Headline Rewrites, they bring you the biggest stories around the NFL, including the latest on a potential AJ Brown trade, and they break down what we still need to see from Mariners superstar Cal Raleigh in the World Baseball Classic.
Bob and Charlie Furbush break down what they’ve seen at Mariners Spring Training so far, including the players they are most concerned about and certain of, they give their level of concern about JP Crawford’s availability following his shoulder injury, and they discuss whether the World Baseball Classic handshake drama has changed their views of Cal Raleigh and Randy Arozarena.
We discuss Ross Tucker's comments on the biggest overarching trends in the NFL last year and how the Seahawks had some influence over them. Then, M's insider Shannon Drayer joins the show to discuss the latest on JP Crawford and Bryce Miller's injuries, and the atmosphere around the team when it comes to the Randy Arozarena Cal Raleigh situation.
We discuss Ross Tucker's comments on the biggest overarching trends in the NFL last year and how the Seahawks had some influence over them. Then, M's insider Shannon Drayer joins the show to discuss the latest on JP Crawford and Bryce Miller's injuries, and the atmosphere around the team when it comes to the Randy Arozarena Cal Raleigh situation.
Bump and Stacy look back on the biggest moments from World Baseball Classic over the weekend, including Team USA advancing to the finals and the latest on the drama between Cal Raleigh and Randy Arozarena, they give you their thoughts on the NBA voting on Seattle as an expansion market and JP Crawford’s injury in Headline Rewrites, they break down what the Seahawks can learn from 2025, and they discuss what the Mariners clubhouse needs to do to fix itself.
Bump and Stacy are joined by Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times to get his thoughts on how the Cal Raleigh and Randy Arozarena World Baseball Classic drama will affect the team and what he's seen from the team at Spring Training, they give you their thoughts on the NBA voting on Seattle as an expansion market and JP Crawford’s injury in Headline Rewrites, they bring you the biggest stories around the NFL, including the Chiefs picking up new backup QB Justin Fields, and they give an update on a player being mocked to the Seahawks in the Draft.
Headlines and 12th man news with GREGG BELL (Tacoma News Tribune) - Is the beef with the National media guys legit? - Is Schneider in on getting Maxx Crosby? - How big of a deal is the Drake Thomas extension? - What would Gregg expect from Schneider and the Seahawks heading into Tamperfest? :30- Yesterday we talked about JP Crawford and his defensive concerns, but offensively, could he have his best offensive year yet? JP has the best eye on the team and with the introduction of the ABS system this season, he can benefit from the terrible calls he frequently gets and use it to his advantage. :45- Do the Kraken know there's an NHL trade deadline coming up in 4 hours? There's only been silence coming from our local hockey team on the trade front, so we wait… and hope. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
When a friendly offer isn't so friendly… should Chuck have said something? First Walker and now Shaheed as it appears the Seahawks and Rashid Shaheed were very far apart in negotiations and the wide receiver is set to hit free agency. We had discussed potentially paying Shaheed $14 million per year, but it turns out that he is looking for something closer to $18 million and we'd pass on that. :30- Yesterday we talked to Mariners infield coach Perry Hill and asked him about the analytics tied to JP's defense and what he would say to the critics of the shortstop's defense. Today, we revisit the conversation and discuss Hill's response and our thoughts on JP's defensive contributions. :45- Well THIS is a wild tale… are we in the simulation? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's the best of Chuck and Buck Thursday edition!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- We have another round of Check Yes or No as we preview NFL free agency and the possibilities for the Seahawks to improve the defense and shore up the O-Line. Would we want the Seahawks to make a splash in free agency or are we good with just re-signing as many of our free agent guys as we can and getting new deals done with JSN and Spoon? :30- PERRY HILL (Mariners infield coach) How are things going with Brendan Donovan so far and how is the transition going for him from 2nd to 3rd? What does Perry say to those who question JP's defense and think the shortstop is on the decline? How is Cole Young looking so far this spring? Josh Naylor is more than just a flashy dresser and Perry's relationship with the M's first baseman goes back a long time. Which youngster has impressed him the most so far? :45- At this stage, is it s foregone conclusion that Ken Walker is gone? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Salk shares a first time ever exeperience on the golf course. Then, Shannon Drayer joins us to discuss Bryce Miller's injury, JP Crawford in the lineup today, and who benefits most from guys being gone for the WBC. Plus, we talk how to classify cheesecake, starch madness and wearing hats in restaurants in Answer the Question Jerk.
Headlines and GREGG BELL (Tacoma News Tribune) - Is there any truth to the DeMarcus Lawrence retirement rumors? - The players answered a survey about their organizations and the results leaked out. The Steelers were last and the Seahawks came in 4th out of 32. - Did the survey elicit a red flag for the potential new owners? - What else did he learn in Indy and what are the offseason concerns for this team? :30- What Chuck learned at Spring Training part 7: This team should have a comfortable season, meaning no hair-pulling moments or massive losing streaks, but there are some concerns with this defense… We explore the concerns- are JP Crawford and Cole Young the answer at shortstop and 2nd base? Brendan Donovan becoming an every day 3rd baseman; how concerned should we be there? We never know what we are going to get from Arozarena in left field. The only positions that feel like sure-things defensively are catcher, center and first… :45- NFL News & Notes: - The Cowboys really love pissing off their players as once again they're using the franchise tag, this time on George Pickens - The Indianapolis Colts have allowed Anthony Richardson to seek a trade, boy did they screw that up! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Headlines and GREGG BELL (Tacoma News Tribune) - Is there any truth to the DeMarcus Lawrence retirement rumors? - The players answered a survey about their organizations and the results leaked out. The Steelers were last and the Seahawks came in 4th out of 32. - Did the survey elicit a red flag for the potential new owners? - What else did he learn in Indy and what are the offseason concerns for this team? :30- What Chuck learned at Spring Training part 7: This team should have a comfortable season, meaning no hair-pulling moments or massive losing streaks, but there are some concerns with this defense… We explore the concerns- are JP Crawford and Cole Young the answer at shortstop and 2nd base? Brendan Donovan becoming an every day 3rd baseman; how concerned should we be there? We never know what we are going to get from Arozarena in left field. The only positions that feel like sure-things defensively are catcher, center and first… :45- NFL News & Notes: - The Cowboys really love pissing off their players as once again they're using the franchise tag, this time on George Pickens - The Indianapolis Colts have allowed Anthony Richardson to seek a trade, boy did they screw that up!
It’s the Dad Pod, with Curtis filling in for Stacy in the Host chair. Bump and Curtis discuss the Hawks investing in Sam Darnold long term. They talk about JP Crawford’s lingering shoulder injury, the start of the NFL Combine, and more in Headline Rewrites. They go inside of the mind of Julio Rodriguez as he heads into his fifth season in the majors and talk about how he’s helping younger players, his expectations for this season, and much more. And they debate who the Seahawks should draft with the 32nd overall pick.
Bump and Curtis are joined by Fox Sports’ Eric Williams to talk about where the Seahawks land in the NFC West next season, his thoughts on what the Hawks should do in the Draft, and much more. They talk about JP Crawford’s lingering shoulder injury, the start of the NFL Combine, and more in Headline Rewrites. They go around the NFL and look at the league’s top headlines including NFLPA facilities grades, Klint Kubiak’s plan for the Raiders offense, and much more. And they talk about the expectations that the Mariners have for themselves after their success last season.
Brady is back for a full episode Thursday talking about how much spring training results do or don't matter, and how should we view the starting pitchers in these outings?Then, he's got five more observations on team chemistry, the end of the bullpen, Colt Emerson, JP Crawford and Young.He also plays a quick conversation from the M's clubhouse with Cole Young and we hear from Rob Refsynder for the first time about his impressions of his new team.
Brady is back on a Thursday with ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney, talking about the M's acquisition of Brendan Donovan, why it works and what questions still remain.Also, some people want the Mariners to move J.P. Crawford to third base for Colt Emerson. Why won't that happen? And does Buster think the Seahawks will win the Super Bowl behind his guy Sam Darnold?
Brady is back on a Tuesday, talking about the end of the World Series and if he feels any better knowing that the Blue Jays fans suffered a worse heartbreak than the Mariners fans did.Furthermore, he talks about the cautionary tale that Mitch Garver provides heading into this offseason and much more, including Dan Wilson's chances to win Manager of the Year.He also delivers a PSA to M's fans who are looking to trade Luis Castillo, Randy Arozarena and JP Crawford.And he's joined by FOX 13 Sports Director and 3-time Jeopardy champion Aaron Levine, who talks about his magical run on the legendary game show, the M's and much more.
Headlines and 12th Man news with GREGG BELL (Tacoma News Tribune) It's a bye week for the Seahawks, but there's still a lot to get done. How will the Seahawks approach the week off and what will they use the time to focus on? :30- If we go back to Game 7… I know, it hurts… we have to take a look at why JP Crawford couldn't get to that ball? Even Hugh talked about it yesterday. Has JP's defense become a problem for the Mariners? :35- Ashley's been terrible with her FoF picks lately, can she get back on the winning track? :45- Let's get Reckless at Breakfast! We're doing it, Chuck is jumping into the M's offseason and looking at payroll and priorities to piece together the possibilities. How does arbitration factor in? Will the team add anyone through free agency? Where can we save money?
Headlines and 12th Man news with GREGG BELL (Tacoma News Tribune) It's a bye week for the Seahawks, but there's still a lot to get done. How will the Seahawks approach the week off and what will they use the time to focus on? :30- If we go back to Game 7… I know, it hurts… we have to take a look at why JP Crawford couldn't get to that ball? Even Hugh talked about it yesterday. Has JP's defense become a problem for the Mariners? :35- Ashley's been terrible with her FoF picks lately, can she get back on the winning track? :45- Let's get Reckless at Breakfast! We're doing it, Chuck is jumping into the M's offseason and looking at payroll and priorities to piece together the possibilities. How does arbitration factor in? Will the team add anyone through free agency? Where can we save money? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We've grabbed some of the best moments of our Tuesday show, depression included.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We are 9 hours away from ALCS game 7 in Toronto tonight. We've had some stinkers over this series, but tonight is win or go home, so can the Mariners pull it together and send this team somewhere it's never been before? We sure hope so! George Kirby gets the start, but everyone will be available on the pitching staff tonight and we expect to see a lot of them get used. :30- RYON HEALY is ready for game 7! How does the Mariners offense put runs on the board? How do we navigate the pitching? We discuss it all with the former Mariner. How confident is Healy that the M's can get it done tonight? :45- ABCs of the Mariners - J is for JP: there isn't a lot of faith in JP right now… - K is for Kirby: George gets the start tonight and after his last outing, we are hoping for something much better! - L Is for Laugh Boy: our friend Dustin Nickerson is navigating a difficult situation and we are worried about him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The guys are live from Detroit and while they're having a blast and making friends, it is all business for the Mariners who took game 3 in Motown and a 2-1 lead over the Tigers. With Game 4 this afternoon, and a chance to close out the ALDS, we look at the makeup of this team and how the win came together. :30- Mariners Morning After The Mariners hitters were busy and the team was cruising to an 8-1 victory before a little snafu in the 9th, but Munoz came in to close it out and put the Mariners up 2-1 in the series. Can they close it out today? :45- Is Dumper guy the biggest Cal fan ever? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
CAM CLEELAND (Learfield Washington color analyst) The Dawgs pulled off quite the comeback in Maryland on Saturday, can they keep it rolling this Friday against Rutgers? :30- ANGIE MENTINK joins the show to give us her thoughts on the ALDS thus far and what she expects from Bryce Miller and the team in Detroit today. :45- ABCs of the Mariners - N is for Naylor: apparently Chuck pictures his Josh Naylor like a character in GoT…. - O is for Offline: JP had a fantastic game at the plate last night, but his throws from short to first seem to be offline over the last month. Should we be worried? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Mariners will know their opponent for the ALDS this afternoon and as the division series inches closer, it's time to gauge our confidence in the various aspects of this team. From the starting pitching to the bullpen, to the offense, where are we at? What are we the least confident in? :30- MIKE SANDO (The Athletic) joins the show ahead of tonight's Thursday Night Football game between the Rams and 49ers. Have the Niners injuries finally caught up to them? Is the Seahawks and Bucs game one of the biggest of week 5? How impressive has Sam Darnold been? Is Mike concerned about the Ravens? The Cleveland Browns made a change at QB, will Dillon Gabriel be the answer? :45- We close out the Thursday show with one last thing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Yes, it was a big football weekend, but we've got to talk baseball after the Mariners sweep the Astros and we officially have a magic number to secure our playoff spot. With 6 games left, the magic number is 3 to secure the AL West Title and 4 to grab the No 2 seed and a 1st round bye. Victor Robles was the hero of the weekend after flying in from right field to secure a game-two win for the M's. :30- Mariners Morning After The M's managed a sweep of the Astros in Houston and made some serious noise in pursuit of the AL West title. All the scoring took place in the 2nd inning, but it proved to be all they needed. :45- Grab a cold turkey sandwich and let's check out the board of scores! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12th man news with GREGG BELL (Tacoma News Tribune) The Seahawks came away with a convincing win over the Saints at Lumen Field on Sunday and Gregg gives us his thoughts on the win, the latest on injury updates and more news from Renton. :25- JEDD FISCH joins the show following the Huskies' Apple Cup win. How did he feel about his Dawgs in Pullman? What does it mean to get the win and does he regret throwing the ball downfield with a big lead? Next up is Ohio State, so how is coach preparing the team for their first big test? :45- The ABCs of the Mariners - J is for JP: JP has carried a lot of the pressure to get this team to where it needs to be and for him to have the grand slam yesterday was great! - K is for kill-shot: yes, the grand slam on Sunday was great, but the dagger in the heart for the Astros was that Victor Robles double play to end the game on Saturday. - L is for Legend: the fact that Cal has broken Griffey's HR record is nuts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We've grabbed some of the best moments of Monday's show after a HUGE sports weekend in Seattle! - The Mariners sweep the Astros and we have a magic number! - 12th Man news with Gregg Bell - Jedd Fisch is here to talk Apple Cup and the challenge ahead versus Ohio State - ABCs of the Mariners - MMQB with Coach Holmgren and Hugh MillenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's Apple Cup time! Could this be the beginning of the end of the rivalry? Vegas (and Softy) think this will be a blowout and if these two programs keep moving in different directions, will the rivalry survive? Is it even a rivalry anymore? It's definitely not the same as it was. :30- Mariners Morning After- the Mariners got the series win in Kansas City on the heels of some good pitching, timely hits and a challenge we've never seen before. :45- It's time for our no cliché keys to victory as we get ready for the Seahawks to host the Saints on Sunday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bob and Dave have their weekly conversation with Ryan Rowland-Smith to get his thoughts on the Mariners inconsistent starting pitching during the tough road trip, the realities of pitching during away games in the MLB, and their current playoff odds, they are joined by Mariners Shortstop JP Crawford live at T-Mobile Park to discuss his leadership in the clubhouse and how they’ll bounce back after the road trip, and they hear what Sam Darnold said about being a quarterback in Klint Kubiak’s new offense in Sweeping the Dial.
Wyman & Bob give us their takeaways from the Mariners series win over the Rangers. The Mariners won 3 of 4 games over the divisional opponent including a walk-off win off the bat of JP Crawford. // We are seeing the surge of Julio Rodriguez that we have been waiting for this season. He became the first player ever to have 20/20 seasons in his first four years in the league. // Take Two: Bryce Miller had a rehab start with Tacoma on Friday: 4.0 IP, 6 K, 1 hit, 0 runs, 0 BB in 52 pitches, fastball topped out at 97.6 MPH…and last night, the Mariners promoted Jurrangelo Sain-ja and Colt Emerson from Everett to Double-A Arkansas. Astros begin a series tonight in Miami…Marlins swept the Yankees, they have won five straight, tied for the longest active win streak in baseball // The Seahawks had their mock scrimmage game at Lumen Field on Saturday, what did we learn and were there any rookies that stood out with their performance? Wyman & Bob break down what was seen and heard from the game-like scrimmage prior to their first preseason game on Thursday. // The Mariners had a successful series win over the Rangers, but we saw Cal strike out 5 times in one game and struck out 9 times in the series. How concerned should we be with the Cal showing signs of regression?
Bump & Stacy go through this 4-game series against the Rangers that saw the Mariners win 3 games and give us what they liked, loved, and disliked from it. Geno Suarez made his return to T-Mobile Park and JP Crawford showed us the power at the plate. Julio also made MLB history by becoming the 1st player ever to have 20-20 seasons in his 1st four years. // Headline Rewrites: The Seahawks made it through their scrimmage on Saturday and came out largely intact, Jerry Jones told Cowboys fans they shouldn't lose any sleep over where the negotiations are between his team and Micah Parsons, Julio Rodriguez hit his 100th home run this past weekend and also became the first player in MLB history to begin his career with four consecutive 20/20 seasons. // Both Mike Macdonald and Klint Kubiak have nothing but great things to say about Seahawks RB Zach Charbonnet, did we get it wrong by thinking he would not have as big of role in this Seahawks offense? // Bump & Stacy break down what we learned from the Seahawks scrimmage on Saturday at Lumen Field. Is Sam Darnold coming along as we expected in this revamped offense? Tory Horton is making his mark as a rookie through training camp, and we are seeing the production he can provide.
Bob and Dave are joined by Seahawks Linebacker Boye Mafe live at the VMAC to discuss what we should expect to see from the defense in Mike Macdonald’s second season as head coach and his offseason training regiment, they look at how much pressure will be on the Seahawks defense with their new offense still finding its feet, they break down what they hope to see from the Seahawks mock game on Saturday, and they hear how excited JP Crawford is to have Geno Suarez back in the Mariners clubhouse in Sweeping the Dial.
Bob and Dave have their weekly conversation with Jon Morosi to get his thoughts on Ichiro’s induction into the Hall of Fame and his approach to the game of baseball. He also talks about what’s left for the Mariners at the trade deadline. Morosi also explains if a salary cap could be in place soon and the possibility of a work stoppage due to negotiations, they bring you some of the biggest stories from the training camps around the NFL, including Trey Hendrickson holding in, and they talk about the Mariners lineup as it stands with JP Crawford being back and the second full series with Josh Naylor.
RUNDOWN Here's a wild behind-the-scenes story involving the viral CEO from the Coldplay concert — did Mitch actually reached out? Mitch and Hotshot slide into Ottawa trivia, highlighting hometown music legends like Alanis Morissette and songwriter Paul Anka. Mitch and Hotshot Scott recap the Mariners' gut-punch loss on Sunday after taking the first two games from Houston, focusing on a costly JP Crawford error that flipped momentum in an 11-3 collapse. Despite the disappointment, the M's remain in playoff position heading into a daunting series with the red-hot Brewers and their 103-mph phenom Jacob Misiorowski. With the trade deadline approaching, Mitch speculates on bullpen help and a potential return for Eugenio Suarez. Mitch is joined by Brady Farkas and Joe Doyle [Mariners No-Table] to unpack a frustrating Sunday collapse that spoiled a potential sweep of the Astros, despite strong starts from the rotation and promising moments from Julio Rodríguez. The crew breaks down playoff odds, bullpen trade needs, and the logic behind a potential Gino Suarez rental deal. They preview a tough week ahead against the red-hot Brewers and tricky Angels, with bold predictions for Dom Canzone and the M's pitching staff. MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis returns to Mitch Unfiltered to discuss how Kade Anderson unexpectedly fell to the Mariners at No. 3—despite Callis saying it was highly unlikely just two weeks earlier. He explains why it wasn't a knock on Anderson, but a cost-saving move by the Nationals and Angels. Callis breaks down Anderson's strengths, how he compares to Paul Skenes, and when fans might expect to see him in the big leagues. He also weighs in on the Mariners' other top draft picks and gives the front office high marks for its overall haul. In this week's KJ-Aren'ts, Mitch and Jason Puckett relive the viral backlash from Mitch's tweet doubting Cal Raleigh's Home Run Derby chances with his dad pitching. Mitch explains the misunderstood context, while Puckett gleefully replays clips and receipts. The segment spirals into a hilarious debate on bad takes, freezing cold tweets, and All-Star innings, with both hosts taking their lumps. Full episode available to Mitch Unfiltered patrons. The “Other Stuff” segment dives into Scotty Scheffler's historic British Open win and streak of dominance, before veering into a whirlwind of quirky, controversial, and surprising headlines—from Jay Cutler's endangered species scandal to In-N-Out Burger's move to Tennessee. GUESTS Joe Doyle | MLB Draft and Prospects Analyst Brady Farkas | Host, Refuse to Lose Podcast (Mariners on SI) Jim Callis | Senior Writer, MLB Pipeline / MLB.com Jason Puckett | Radio Host, KJ-Aren'ts & PuckSports.com TABLE OF CONTENTS 0:00 | Mitch debates texting the infamous CEO from the Coldplay scandal as Episode 343 opens with viral chaos, Canadian trivia, and songwriting legends 27:46 | JP Crawford error flipped momentum in an 11-3 collapse. 38:45 | GUEST: Mariners No-Table; Mariners blow a shot at the sweep, but playoff outlook remains strong as trade deadline looms. 1:00:42 | GUEST: Jim Callis revisits Mariners' unexpected draft win, Kade Anderson's ceiling, and what comes next. 1:16:46 | GUEST: KJ-Aren'ts [Jason Puckett] Mitch defends his cold Cal Raleigh take, while Puckett fans the flames. 1:37:35 | Other Stuff Segment: Scotty Scheffler British Open win, Tiger Woods comparison, Brock Lesnar's daughter dating Drew Moss, Mariners draft Cade Anderson, Paul Skenes and Livvy Dunne, Teddy Bridgewater suspension, Jay Cutler African hunting controversy, DUI and bribery charge, ex-MLB player Dan Serafini murder conviction, Stevie Wonder blindness rumor, Darth Vader lightsaber auction, cancellation of Stephen Colbert's Late Show, In-N-Out Burger headquarters move to Tennessee, Connie Francis death, Coldplay CEO resignation, Walmart adult toy theft, milk spill in New York, Alex Cora Coldplay affair speculation, longest-serving KFC employee death.
RUNDOWN Music history in honor of Tommy Mottola's July 14 birthday—Mitch details how Mottola signed Hall & Oates and running through each of their six No. 1 hits. The “audio clip of the week” spotlights former Cubs manager Lee Elia's legendary profanity-laden tirade at Wrigley Field after a 5–14 start in 1983. Mitch and Hotshot celebrate Seattle's sweep of first-place Detroit and reviewing the Mariners' 51–45 first-half record, good enough for a wild-card spot if the season ended today. Mitch explains why he's optimistic—his rotation is poised to string together quality starts, and an offense buoyed by hot streaks from Randy Arozarena, strong on-base work from JP Crawford, and newfound production from lower-order hitters means the club doesn't need Cal Raleigh to carry the load alone. Mariners bounce back from a blown five-run lead and near no-hitter loss in New York to sweep the AL's best Tigers, cementing a wild-card spot at the All-Star break. Mariners No-Table (Brady Farkas) unpack the unexpected selection of LSU lefty Cade Anderson (saved under slot, with a high floor) as a near-MLB-ready arm, dissect Julio Rodríguez's decision to skip the ASG before homering in each Detroit game, and express outrage that Gino Suárez (31 HRs) wasn't invited to the Home Run Derby. Mitch and Puck chat KJRn'ts Chapter 8 by commiserating over their sudden need for reading glasses and sharing a wild family dare in which Mitch finally ate an entire bowl of mushrooms after his son aced the SAT. They then catch up on life—Jason's youth baseball woes, Mitch's freshman at Arizona—and take playful shots at Jim Moore's “top sports radio hosts” rankings. In this throwback to Ep. 197 (July 5, 2022), Mitch sits down with Rhonda Smith Banchero to revisit her own collegiate battles—most memorably guarding Cheryl Swoopes—and to explore how her “tough-love” coaching shaped Paolo's rise to the No. 1 NBA draft pick. Rhonda shares the moment she bowed out of one-on-one after seventh grade, her deliberate accountability style at home, and the family's bittersweet pride as Paolo chose Duke over UW. Now that he's secured a record-setting $239 million extension, her insights on nurturing a champion feel more poignant than ever. From the news that Michael Jordan's Highland Park estate is now an Airbnb (no parties allowed) to celebrity-boxing matchups, LeBron's Beverly Hills compound, Wimbledon winners, and even the exit of Pearl Jam's longtime drummer Matt Cameron, Mitch and Hotshot pack a whirlwind of sports and pop-culture headlines into one rapid-fire segment. GUESTS Brady Farkas | Host, Refuse to Lose Podcast (Mariners on SI) Jason Puckett | Sports Broadcaster & Co-Host of the Refuse to Lose Podcast Rhonda Smith Banchero | UW Women's Basketball Legend & Mother of Paolo Banchero TABLE OF CONTENTS 0:00 | Celebrating Tommy Mottola's Birthday by Tracing His Early Role in Launching Hall & Oates and Featuring Lee Elia's Infamous Cubs Rant 23:58 | Mariners Enter All-Star Break Thick in the Wild Card Hunt on the Back of Emerging Rotation and Depth-Built Offense 42:07 | GUEST: Mariners No-Table, Brady Farkas, Resilient Road Swing, College Ace Picked at No. 1, Julio's ASG Opt-Out & Gino's Derby Snub 1:07:30 | GUEST: Jason Puckett & Mitch on Presbyopia, Mushroom Dares and Getting Snubbed in the Top-10 Radio Hosts List 1:48:05 | GUEST: Rhonda Smith Banchero, Seattle's No. 1 Pick Paolo Banchero Lands $239 M Deal—Mom Rhonda Smith on Raising an NBA Star, Facing Cheryl Swoopes, and the Duke Decision 1:54:07 | Other Stuff Segment: Golf course fight involving NHL player Nick Tarnaski at Alberta Springs, Jeopardy-style home run question and Gino Suarez's All-Star Derby snub, Adrian Peterson celebrity boxing bout vs. Joe Castaneda, Cal Raleigh's special Home Run Derby bats (including Seattle Supersonics tribute), Airbnb listing for Michael Jordan's former Highland Park home, return of John Tesh's “Roundball Rock” NBA theme on NBC, John Elway cart accident clearance, LeBron James's Beverly Hills mansion construction update, Wimbledon champions Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner comebacks, Ben Shelton's match and Trinity Rodman misidentification, Auburn's DeAngelo Barber marijuana arrest and drug law commentary, speculation about Tom Brady's next girlfriend, Matt Cameron departing Pearl Jam after 27 years, Lorenzo Lamas filing for sixth divorce, Alan G. Hassenfeld and Hasbro legacy, NFL left tackle Luis Sharpe profile, Utah Jazz coach/GM Frank Layden profile, global debt hitting a record $324 trillion, Texas judge vs. defendant's “World's best farter” shirt, TSA “swamp crotch” alarm warnings, dispersal of flies to combat flesh-eating maggots, and Hall & Oates mention with Darryl's House show.
RUNDOWN Mitch and Hotshot open Episode 339 by revisiting one of Seattle sports fans' oldest wounds — the Sonics' departure — while Oklahoma City dances in the NBA Finals. That leads to a spirited deep dive into Boston's music history, with Hotshot tested on everything from Aerosmith to New Edition. Mitch drops a classic Sonics tale: the time he painted his face in silent protest on a live Sonics pay-per-view broadcast. Pete Carroll makes a podcast appearance — not here, but on Get Got with Marshawn Lynch and Michael Robinson — and throws light shade at Earl Thomas while diplomatically reflecting on his Seahawks departure. Marshawn lets him cook. Mariners No-Table, Brady Farkas reacts to a 30-run explosion in Chicago, marvels at Cal Raleigh's historic pace, and debates whether Cal should skip the Home Run Derby to stay fresh. JP Crawford's All-Star case gets real, Solano suddenly looks irreplaceable, and the lineup finally shows life from top to bottom. Jason Puckett returns for the KJ-Aren'ts, where Mitch discovers Puckett's age through a Thunder hate-watch article and recounts legendary sideline reporting drama during the 1996 NCAA Final Four. GUESTS KJ-Aren'ts; Jason Puckett | Former KJR Host Mariners No-Table; Brady Farkas | Host, Refuse to Lose Podcast TABLE OF CONTENTS 0:00 | Sonics PTSD flares up as Thunder hit the Finals. Mitch challenges Hotshot to a musical trivia duel centered on Boston legends. 10:45 | Aerosmith, Boston, New Kids, New Edition, The Cars — and a surprise Dropkick Murphys finale. Mitch makes the case that Boston might outrank Seattle in music legacy. 21:03 | Pete Carroll joins Get Got and casually dunks on Earl Thomas. Marshawn just lets it ride. Pete also explains how control and roster vision led to his Seahawks exit. 29:24 | Mitch declares Cal's historic tear the most electrifying run by a Mariners hitter since Griffey '94 — name-dropping Mantle, Bench, and A-Rod along the way. 49:23 | Guest: Mariners No-Table with Brady Farkas. The Mariners explode for 30 runs in Chicago, Cal Raleigh enters historic territory, and Mitch argues he should skip the Derby to stay fresh. Farkas sees the other side. 1:22:03 | Guest KJ-Aren'ts Part 1: Mitch finds out Puckett's age by reading The Athletic, where Puckett is quoted from a Thunder hate-watch at Mike's Chili Parlor. 1:41:12 | Guest KJ-Aren'ts Part 2: Mitch tells the story of being banned from the Final Four — then shows up on live TV in full Syracuse face paint. Kevin and Marcus nearly lose it on air. 2:03:54 | Other Stuff Segment: Mitch confesses to miscrediting “The Twist” and recycling a decade-old John Olerud story, while Scott gleefully mocks his declining fastball. They also swap nostalgic war stories — Scott streaming Game 7 from a spaghetti joint, Mitch sideline-reporting with Syracuse face paint — before spiraling into Rick Ocasek's death, landline superiority, and the glory days of Queen Anne's Spaghetti Factory.
Let's preview Week 14, starting with the schedule. Start or sit Bailey Ober with two starts next week? Will Shane Smith finally make two starts? Addison Barger, Sal Frelick and JP Crawford lead the sleeper hitters for Week 14. Fantasy Baseball Today Express is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Get Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: http://bit.ly/3y8dUqi Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today Express on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today in 5 podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today in 5 podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gary Hill joins Bump and Stacy to talk about J.P Crawford’s resurgence, Logan Gilbert’s return to the mound, and more. Chris Cotillo, Red Sox beat reporter for Masslive.com joins the show to give more context to the Rafael Devers trade, the young core the Red Sox are trying to build around, and much more. They talk about Jeff Passan’s comments on Cal Raleigh being the face of the franchise, JP Crawford’s All-Star case, and more. And Alex Mayer joins the show to talk about the rookies that have been starting for the Mariners for the last few weeks, JP Crawford’s All-Star case, and much more.
Coming off the back of a sweep of the Guardians over the weekend, Bob and Dave break down what has been working for the Mariners in this recent hot stretch, they highlight JP Crawford’s consistency, Emerson Hancock’s career-best outing, and more. They talk about Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter being sentenced today and more in Take Two. Alex Speier of the Boston Globe joins the show to explain the Rafael Devers trade and preview the Mariners upcoming series against the Red Sox. And they go around the MLB and talk about some of the top headlines from the rest of the league.
RUNDOWN Mitch and Hotshot kick off Episode 338 with a chaotic Father's Day recap involving mini-golf madness, stroller gridlock, and a player with a walker clogging the first tee. Hotshot goes MIA for eight hours and doesn't even play. Mitch follows with two public floggings: one for crediting “The Twist” to Fats Domino, the other for dusting off a 2013 John Olerud story like it was breaking news. His fastball? Missing. Hotshot? Happy to point that out. Dave Grosby returns to talk about his health battles, a rough ketamine treatment, and the overlooked value of opioids for pain relief. He still finds time to make a bold Mariners playoff case. Brady Henderson checks in from Seahawks camp to explain why Mike Macdonald's version of Seattle looks more united and less ego-driven. He breaks down Sam Darnold's grip on QB1, the Jalen Milroe development arc, and why 2024 already feels different. Finally, Brady Farkas flies solo at the Mariners No-Table. Seattle sweeps Cleveland, JP Crawford stays hot, and Julio keeps hitting — but not with much muscle. They break down rotation depth, bullpen leaks, and trade bait like Gino Suarez and Josh Naylor. The playoff math is still murky, but the hunt continues. GUESTS Dave Grosby | Former Seattle Radio Host Brady Henderson | ESPN Seahawks Insider Brady Farkas | Host, Refuse to Lose Podcast TABLE OF CONTENTS 0:00 | Miniature golf debacle on Father's Day. Hotshot disappears for 8 hours and Mitch suspects a lie. 6:00 | Mitch's Mea Culpas: Two big errors from Episode 337: Fats Domino vs. Chubby Checker, and a 12-year-old news story passed off as new. 8:15 | Tupac's Birthday & Mitch's Vegas Memory: Tupac's 54th birthday sparks a story about Mitch being in the same building the night Tupac was shot. Plus: Dunbar High and NBA trivia. 19:21 | Mitch recaps his radio reunion with Puck, Stretch, and Sandmeyer before diving into Randy Johnson's brutally awkward jersey-retirement tour, where nostalgia gives way to grievances. 41:32 | Guest: Dave Grosby, Dave talks candidly about his chronic pain treatment, the psychedelic failure of ketamine, and why opioids get a bad rap. Then shifts into Mariners mode with playoff predictions and trade speculation. 1:02:40 | Guest: Brady Henderson, Insight from Seahawks OTAs and minicamps. Brady explains the cultural shift under Mike Macdonald and evaluates the team's offseason vibe, quarterback depth, and drama-free roster. 1:30:26 | Guest: Mariners No-Table with Brady Farkas, A Cleveland sweep breathes life into the Mariners' season. JP Crawford is on fire, the bullpen looks steadier, but Julio's big-hit drought continues. Trade deadline names like Gino Suarez and Josh Naylor emerge, and the AL West race tightens. 1:59:55 | Other Stuff Segment; From fake testicles on the field to Shohei Ohtani's return to the mound, Mitch and Hotshot unpack a wild week of sports absurdity, awkward trades, record-breaking comebacks, heart attack scares, and viral sibling drama—all before diving into baseball's biggest merch stars and RIPs to legends.
We discuss JP Crawford's impressive season and how much injuries must have been affecting him last year. Then, we react to Colin Cowherd's comments on Caitlin Clark's ability to draw eyes to her sport. Plus, Salk presents the idea of doing away with the strike zone box on MLB TV broadcasts.
On this week’s edition of Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob discusses Andrew McCutchen's historic home run in Pittsburgh from earlier in the week, why it's clear that many major leaguers are jealous of New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge, and what Boston Red Sox rookie Roman Anthony needs to change quick if he's going to succeed in the Big Leagues. Later, Seattle Mariners shortstop JP Crawford swings by. Plus, a conversation with USA Today MLB columnist Bob Nightengale, a hot and fresh edition of Foul or Fair with JR Gamble, and Rob's latest appearance on MLB Network. Subscribe and download all of the latest Inside the Parker podcasts and follow Rob on Twitter!! #OddCoupleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
AJ Smith-Shawver just had the best start of his young career (2:15). ... Drop Sandy Alcantara (8:10)? ... JP Crawford is doing some nice things (12:46). ... News (16:43): Yordan Alvarez went on the IL with hand inflammation. ... MLB is using a smaller strike zone this season (25:04). How is that affecting early-season trends? ... Who is Ben Casparius (32:28)? ... Is Trent Grisham a thing (37:46)? ... BUY OR SELL (45:57): should we sell-low on Bryce Miller? ... Why is Yelich's batting average so low (58:23)? ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpens, streamers and Team Name Tuesday (1:00:45). Fantasy Baseball Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Get awesome Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: http://bit.ly/3y8dUqi Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Download and follow Fantasy Baseball Today Express! You can find FBT Express on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the Audacy App and wherever else podcasts are found. Who are the most added players on CBS? Kyle Stowers or Andy Pages? JP Crawford or Javier Baez? Is AJ Smith-Shawver a must add? How to rank Shelby Miller, Kevin Ginkel and Zach Agnos for saves? Fantasy Baseball Today Express is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Get Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: http://bit.ly/3y8dUqi Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today Express on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today in 5 podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today in 5 podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
RUNDOWN Mitch and Hotshot open Episode 328 with some REO Speedwagon, a Morgan Wallen SNL debacle, and—sadly—no area code trivia. But it's all prelude to a full-on Mariners therapy session, as Mitch wonders why Gino Suárez and Teoscar Hernández are thriving elsewhere while the M's bats look like they're still in spring training. He also recalls a moment in a locker room with George Foreman that changed how he views leadership. First up: it's the Mariners No-Table with Brady Farkas (SI Now, Refuse to Lose Pod) and Joe Doyle (Over Slot). The crew breaks down the split with the A's, early warning signs with Julio, what Dan Wilson got wrong as manager, and whether this offense truly has enough talent to support the elite rotation. Then Danny Kelly of The Ringer joins to explain why all the top mock drafts have Seattle passing on offensive linemen at pick 18—and why fans might want to prepare for a linebacker, receiver, or safety instead. He also breaks down how the Seahawks could approach the quarterback class on Day 2. Finally, Jason La Canfora weighs in on the Seahawks' offseason: Is Sam Darnold a long-term solution or just Geno 2.0? Why does John Schneider refuse to spend on O-linemen? And which position group is so deep this year, every team could draft one? GUESTS • Mariners No-Table | Joe Doyle (Over Slot) & Brady Farkas (SI Now) • Danny Kelly | NFL Draft Analyst, The Ringer • Jason La Canfora | NFL Insider, Washington Post TABLE OF CONTENTS 1:00 | Mitch & Hotshot: Morgan Wallen SNL chaos, no area code trivia, REO Speedwagon deep cuts 6:35 | Mariners Misery, Pt. I: Teoscar and Gino thriving, Seattle's refusal to spend 19:00 | Mariners Misery, Pt. II: Roster rehash, ownership frustration, and George Foreman wisdom 22:47 | GUEST: Mariners No-Table — Joe Doyle & Brady Farkas dissect a frustrating A's series, Dan Wilson's early miscues, JP Crawford's arm, Julio's approach, and if the lineup is actually good enough 48:00 | GUEST: Danny Kelly (The Ringer) — Why O-line is being ignored in mocks, Matthew Golden's fit, the WR vs. trench pick debate, and possible QB targets on Day 2 1:13:25 | GUEST: Jason La Canfora — Why Darnold might stick, GMs avoiding O-line spending, Cooper Kupp's future, and how this year's DT draft class is historically loaded 1:35:52 | The Other Stuff Segment: Happy Gilmore 2, all four No. 1 seeds reach Final Four, Cal Raleigh signs 6-year deal, Russell Wilson joins the Giants, Resorts World fined over Shohei interpreter scandal, Carlin Pickens throws record 78 mph softball pitch, Rachel Uchitel gets engaged, all five Robert Morris starters hit transfer portal, Ice Cube delivers Dodgers trophy, Bronny James scores 39 in G League, Petino fan photobomb gets $200K offer, Jessica Simpson snake sperm claim, Richard Chamberlain, Dennis Arndt, RIPs: Dave Pelz, Dick Neuheisel Headlines: Idaho bans breast exposure and truck nuts, cop spikes office coffee with Viagra, babysitter finds man under child's bed