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Salk was out at Seahawks OTA's on Tuesday and had a bunch of observations that he brought to the show to open the hour. Then, they re air their conversation with Mariners Insider Shannon Drayer regarding where the team is at, Cal Raleigh, Julio Rodriguez and more.
Brock and Salk talk through what jumped out to them in the Mariners series win against the Twins. They also do a cheat check on all of Julio Rodriguez, Cal Raleigh and Jorge Polanco. In Blue 88, topics include Jarran Reed, Sam Darnold and what position group the Seahawks still could need to address.
Mariners Insider Shannon Drayer joins the show for the entire hour to share her insight on who this Mariners team is through two months, Cole Young, Julio Rodriguez, Cal Raleigh, what the trade deadline could look like and more.
We are getting to the end of May, and the pressure is mounting for Julio Rodriguez to find more success at the plate. Is it Julio’s approach at the plate, or is it pitch selection and chasing out of the zone that is hurting his average? // Four Down Territory: 1st Down: Do you agree with your boy B Walters on his evaluation of DK Metcalf? 2nd Down: What part of Cooper Kupp’s game may be underappreciated? 3rd Down: What idea does Jason Kelce have that you feel would be a good way to settle a controversial issue? 4th Down: What's something Pat Mahomes said that you agree with? // The Timeline: Pacers Forward Pascal Siakam had an interesting back and forth with Indy Star columnist Gregg Doyel after the Pacers fell to the Knicks in game 5. TNT analyst Paul Bissonnette has a theory that the Florida Panthers have an unfair advantage. // Seahawks QB Sam Darnold was on the Rich Eisen Show yesterday to talk about coming to Seattle and where he stands in the depth chart for the QB position. He also talks about the new weapons like JSN and Cooper Kupp that he now gets to target.
The hour starts by listening to some really creative fan voicemails for Here's The Thing. Afterwards, Paul Hembekides, known as Hembo, from ESPN joins the show to share his insight on the Mariners, Cal Raleigh, Andres Munoz, Julio Rodriguez and more.
In this week's edition of Fair Or Foul, Patrick and Joe wonder how many home runs Julio Rodriguez will hit this season, debate whether or not the Detroit Tigers will have the best record in MLB, and more.
Ronald Acuña will return on Friday (2:30)! ... Christian Yelich is providing power and speed but not hitting for batting average (8:00). ... Logan O'Hoppe and Taylor Ward are both on fire (12:30). ... News (20:42): Julio Rodriguez was scratched with a back injury. ... George Kirby wasn't great in his debut (29:36). ... Is Tanner Bibee back (33:08)? ... Nathan Eovaldi vs. Carlos Rodon lived up to the hype (35:50). ... Addison Barger is doing some things (42:20). ... Luis Severino has been solid (45:23). ... Let's preview Week 10, taking a look at the schedule, two-start pitchers and sleeper hitters (46:45). ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpen updates and streamers (57:13). 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
Tim Booth from the Seattle Times joins Bump and Stacy to talk about Julio Rodriguez’s back tightness, Jorge Polanco cooling off, The Mariners series against the Astros, and much more. Bump talks about the offensive rookie of the year, joint practices, and more in Four Down Territory. They talk about the Weenie 500, the College Football Playoff reformatting, and more in The Timeline. And they talk about Caitlin Clark’s competitive edge, and why trash talking in the WNBA shouldn’t be a big deal.
Mariners’ broadcaster Gary Hill joins the show to talk about George Kirby’s first start, Julio’s back issue, the 1st base platoon situation and much, much more. Bump gives his pick for offensive rookie of the year, talks about why Kenneth Walker is so important to the Seahawks, and more in Four Down Territory. They give a brief history of Jinx’s after Stacy’s mishap last night. And they round out the show by telling you what you Need To Know.
After a long three days, I'm back from Chicago and the Mariners got their doors blown off in Houston. What's the concern level on Julio Rodriguez's back and George Kirby's tough debut?And what are we looking for over the rest of the series in Houston? Also, why are teams having more success running on the M's this year? I talk to Dan Wilson and Mitch Garver about holding runners and you here those conversations. Also, Trent Thornton is out with appendicitis and he details a scary health situation.Is Cole Young coming up soon? And Brady is reminded of why he hates watching Lance McCullers pitch for the 'Stros.
Lyle made fun of Brock's fake post mishap yesterday on social media without tagging him. They hash it out. Then, we discuss whether the M's will still need Julio Rodriguez to hit another gear in order to mantain their success this season and we take a look at Elijah Arroyo's fit in the Seahawks offense and what it means for Noah Fant.
Brandon and Phil check in on Dan Wilson's Wildboys after the quarter turn of the season.Mike Gastineau's story about Rick Rizzs.
Former Mariners pitcher and current Yankees broadcaster Jeff Nelson joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about fellow announcer Dave Sims, Manager Aaron Boone and New York's play of late, Julio Rodriguez's perception, and the T-Mobile Park factor.
Legendary writer Larry Stone joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about Pete Rose now being eligible for the Hall of Fame, why this change came now, if he is going to vote for Rose, the M's going through a rough stretch, and Julio Rodriguez's struggles.
The Seahawks sent a notice to their season ticket holders about reselling their tickets and the repercussions that could come with it, so Brock and Salk discuss whether they agree with this or not. Then, they go through some interesting nuggets from Luke Arkins on both the seasons of Julio Rodriguez and Luis Castillo so far.
Brady sits down for his weekly chat with ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney, who talks about if the M's are for real or not, the issues for Bryce Miller and the injury forecasts for George Kirby and Logan Gilbert. Also, what do the M's have in Leody Taveras? And, Cal Raleigh is an MVP candidate, and what to make of Julio Rodriguez's swing decisions?
All LA teams are out of the postseason across the NBA and NHL. You hate to see it. The Mariners keep winning, apparently against all odds. While we might have issues with the team's ownership, it shouldn't take away from enjoying how well the team is playing right now. Mollywhop Monday! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop help us make sense of why the Mariners are playing so well right now. We keep asking if the offense is sustainable - is it? The AL West is looking bad and the guys tell us how we can measure the M's success in a weak division. We have a touch of breaking news, and finally we celebrate a new endeavor for Chris and Anders. We continue with Chris and Nathan and get an update on George Kirby. Plus, how can we evaluate Julio Rodriguez at this point? Seahawks rookie minicamp took place over the weekend and we hear from head coach Mike Macdonald for his first evaluation of the new rookie draft picks and undrafted free agent signings. Ian tells us what we can learn in a short time so far. It's quite interesting to think about how the Seahawks might use Jalen Milroe. We check in on the text line and finally, crosstalk with Softy.
Brady is back on a Friday as the Mariners sit at 18-12 overall heading into Texas. Brady has very minimal, if any complaints about the first 30 games and discusses how the M's have hit every box you want checked in that time. Then, he wonders if the M's "Control the Zone" mantra has worked against them over the last few years and how they've modified it this year.And after a few weeks of trying to figure out the answer, we finally get the definitive answer on the issue with Julio Rodriguez from an ESPN personality. Then, Joe Doyle of Overslot stops by to discuss the M's and their position/opportunity in the draft.And, can we stop saying it's a "small sample size" for the M's offensive success of the end of last year and the beginning of this year?
In this week's edition of Fair Or Foul, Patrick and Joe debate whether they would want to start a team with Elly De La Cruz or Julio Rodriguez, discuss the possibility of Aaron Judge hitting over .400, and more.
Lyle and TJ kick around a couple Mariners topics, first Jorge Polanco winning AL Player of the Week, then discussing Julio Rodriguez's start to the 2025 season (1:31). They then welcome Doug Glanville from ESPN and the Starkville podcast to discuss his playing career, the impact he makes in the media space, and the Mariners hot start (23:28).Sign up for our Patreon: patreon.com/marinelayerpodCheck out Pogacha's Pub 85: https://pub85.com/Merchandise, event schedule, and more: marinelayerpod.comEmail us: marinelayerpod@gmail.comCheck out Just Baseball: Click hereFollow the show on Twitter: @marinelayerpodFind us on YouTube: Click hereFind us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marinelayerpodFind us on all Podcast Platforms: https://linktr.ee/MarineLayerPodFollow TJ on Twitter: @tjmathewsonFollow Lyle on Twitter: @lyle_goldsteinAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Brady is back for a packed Tuesday episode, discussing the Mariners impressive run to get to 16-12 overall. He talks about his belief in Jorge Polanco being justified, some interesting comments from a former GM on Julio Rodriguez and he shares the story of how he came to acquire the coveted 1989 Ken Griffey Jr. Upper Deck rookie card.Furthermore, injury expert Will Carroll stops by with an optimistic outlook for Logan Gilbert and explains to us what's going on with his flexor tendon, and we're joined by our Mariners on SI reporter Teren Kowatsch, who explains what's changed for JP Crawford and if there's any worry for Ben Williamson's back.
Brady is back on a Friday as the Mariners are red hot! Seattle is now 14-11 and right up near the top of the American League standings. Brady talks about the offensive growth and what made this 6-3 road trip so special.Furthermore, Julio Rodriguez hits a personal milestone, is all the criticism fair of him? And we talk about the mental adjustment from the pitching staff in the last two games and the physical adjustment from Dylan Moore this season.Also, the M's have a bunch of money to spend in the draft and Curtis Rogers, the pre and postgame host at Seattle Sports 710 stops by!***Can we get a rivalry media game going with the Padres media?
In this episode I propose some baseball related things that need to change, and I propose a radical way to improve the discourse around the sport. I also break down the bizarre April that Julio Rodriguez has had and what it might mean for the rest of the season. Thanks for listening!Twitter - @chaosball1977Email - mschaosball@gmail.com
Brady is joined by ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney for their weekly conversation. This week, they talk about the M's offense and it's surprising start, if there any concerns for the pitching staff, Matt Brash's possible return and how we should view Julio Rodriguez.Is he a great player or a very good player that's streaky?
Eno, DVR, and Jed discuss news and notes from around the league including injuries for Emmanuel Clase and Cristopher Sánchez and MLB's biggest three-team rivalries, before digging into the new-look Mariners' offense and Julio Rodriguez's slow start on the heels of a slight downturn at the plate in 2024. Rundown 4:20 MLB's Biggest Hate Triangle 9:17 Why Night Games on Getaway Day are Suboptimal 15:52 Astros Considering Cam Smith in Center Field? 20:13 The Mariners Hitters Are Changing (Related Reading from 'Leaky Barn': https://swingsandtakes.com/250421-the-mariners-offense-is-rolling) 25:51 Will Julio Rodríguez Click Again Soon? 31:28 Time to Make Another Adjustment on Pitches Away? 42:38 Does Closing Up Stance Help Slim Your Platoon Split? Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.social e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris With: Jed Lowrie Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Eno, DVR, and Jed discuss news and notes from around the league including injuries for Emmanuel Clase and Cristopher Sánchez and MLB's biggest three-team rivalries, before digging into the new-look Mariners' offense and Julio Rodriguez's slow start on the heels of a slight downturn at the plate in 2024.Rundown4:20 MLB's Biggest Hate Triangle9:17 Why Night Games on Getaway Day are Suboptimal15:52 Astros Considering Cam Smith in Center Field?20:13 The Mariners Hitters Are Changing(Related Reading from 'Leaky Barn': https://swingsandtakes.com/250421-the-mariners-offense-is-rolling)25:51 Will Julio Rodríguez Click Again Soon?31:28 Time to Make Another Adjustment on Pitches Away?42:38 Does Closing Up Stance Help Slim Your Platoon Split?Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisWith: Jed LowrieProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Brock goes through the number one player on his list of NFL Draft profiles in North Dakota State offensive lineman Grey Zabel. Afterwards, Jeff Passan joins the show for his weekly visit to discuss the success of Cal Raleigh, the struggles of Julio Rodriguez and more.
Salk is fired up to start the show after seeing news of the Kraken promoting Ron Francis while firing Dan Bylsma, along with John Schneider saying their struggles to fix the offensive line is a lazy narrative and Jon Morosi suggesting that Dylan Moore should be hitting leadoff moving forward. Then, they re-air their conversation with Adam Jude of The Seattle Times to discuss the Mariners recent success, Cal Raleigh, Julio Rodriguez and more.
Brock highlights his No. 2 player on his list of NFL Draft profiles, with this edition featuring Alabama guard Tyler Booker. After that, they welcome on Adam Jude of The Seattle Times to discuss the Mariners recent stretch of success, Cal Raleigh, Julio Rodriguez and plenty more.
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Blue Jays manager John Schneider joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker ahead of the team's series against the Seattle Mariners (1:25). The skipper starts with the decision to send Davis Schneider down to Triple-A and the injury statuses of George Springer, Daulton Varsho and Max Scherzer. Then, he gets into Andrés Giménez coming back to earth, how he's preparing for Blue-Jay-killer Cal Raleigh, Anthony Santander getting into rhythm, the team's different feel from last season and much more. Later, Mariners TV play-by-play voice Aaron Goldsmith (27:54) joins the show to discuss Raleigh's scorching stretch, Seattle's ceiling this season, Julio Rodriguez's inconsistency and what to expect from the Mariners' pitching staff in the weekend series in Toronto.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Mariners’ insider Shannon Drayer joins Stacy in Curtis live inside the Seattle Sports studio to talk about all things M’s. She gives an update on Jorge Polanco’s nagging injury, the prospects that the Mariners’ could be bringing up soon, Julio Rodriguez and much more. They talk about the NFL superstar who might be unsatisfied with his current team, compare the Raiders and Seahawks, and more in Four Down Territory. They talk about Drew Lock’s return to Seattle as more details come out about his contract, what it means about the Seahawks organization, and how it might change their plans for the upcoming draft. And they finish off the week by telling you what you Need To Know.
Legendary writer Larry Stone joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to talk about the huge Mariners comeback win today, Julio Rodriguez coming up by doubling in the ninth, the pitching stats so far, the continued concerns with the team, and Emerson Hancock.
In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen chat with Mariners slugger Julio Rodriguez after batting practice about the team's and his start to 2025, then react to everything Julio said, plus Victor Robles' injury news, before having Fun with Audio.
Mariners slugger Julio Rodriguez joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to talk about the team's start to this season and his personal start to the year, his approach changing at the plate and mindset, the roof being open or closed, and Victor Robles being injured.
Brock and Salk go through the Mariners seriesd against the Giants, along with the first ten games and highlight the concerning storylines they have seen so far. They then react to Julio Rodriguez's postgame comments stating how he is not concerned with how the team is playing. In Blue 88, topics include Brock's takeaways from attending Colorado's pro day, what he saw at UW Spring football practice this weekend and Sam Darnold attending Valor Christian high school (where Brock's son goes to school).
In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Christian Caple from On Montlake out at UW Spring practice to talk about the Huskies football program, Demond Williams, WRs, and NIL, then they discuss Julio Rodriguez's numbers to start the year.
Brock and Salk go through the No. 14 player on Brock's 15 draft profiles keading up to the NFL Draft in USC center Jonah Monheim. After that, Jeff Passan of ESPN joins the show to share his takeaways on the Mariners first five games, Julio Rodriguez, the state of the game of baseball and plenty more.
Brock and Salk both go through the weekend of Mariners baseball and discuss how crucial Julio Rodriguez's home run on Sunday was. They then chalk up what they learned about the Mariners through four early games. In Blue 88, topics include a spring number Brock saw over the weekend regarding the Seahawks, what he took away from a conversation with Tom Cable and who ranked No. 16 on his Top 15 NFL Draft profiles list.
The Mariners come away with an Opening Night over the A's and Salk opens the show by recapping the entire scene. Then, they re-air their conversation with Mariners bench coach Manny Acta to discuss what has him excited for the season, his expectations for Julio Rodriguez this year and plenty more.
Paul Moyer joins the show from the EQC hotline to talk all things Seattle Sports. He gives his take on the AL West, the dominance of the Mariners Pitching staff, the Seahawks roster changes this offseason, and much, much more. They talk about the importance of Julio Rodriguez to this Mariners team and try to predict what type of season he will have. And they go around the MLB to give you the top headlines from an action-packed Opening Day.
In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Bret Boone about the Mariners 2025 season ahead, Julio Rodriguez, the infielders, Kevin Seitzer, and the AL West, then they visit with M's relief pitcher Tayler Saucedo heading into Opening Day.
In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler, Dick Fain, and Jackson Felts share their outlooks on the 2025 Seattle Mariners season during Opening Day today and predictions for where we'll be in October, discuss Julio Rodriguez, and chat with pitcher Bryce Miller.
Brock and Salk highlight their number one most intriguing Mariner ahead of Opening Day in Julio Rodriguez. Afterwards, they welcome on Mariners broadcaster Rick Rizzs to hear all of his excitement and stories ahead of Mariners Opening Day.
Ryan Rowland-Smith joins the show from the EQC Hotline to talk all things Mariners including, the starting rotation, the importance of Julio Rodriguez’s hitting coaches, and much, much more. Bump talks about some of the new NFL rule changes, free agency signings, and more in Four Down Territory. Stacy brings you the top headlines from social media in The Timeline. And Mariners bullpen coach Tony Arnerich joins Bump and Stacy live from T-Mobile park to talk about the upcoming season.
Mariners’ broadcaster Gary Hill joins Bump and Stacy live from T-Mobile Park to talk about his expectations for Logan Gilbert this season, the Mariners’ roster construction, keeping an eye on Julio Rodriguez, and much more. Bump talks about the NFL’s attempts to clean up the game, sneaky free agent signings, and more in Four Down Territory. They head down to the station for an all-Mariners themed Hype Train. And they wrap up the show by telling you What you Need to Know.
Our Mariners insider Shannon Drayer discusses the way the roster has taken shape and Mitch Haiger's release. Then, we discuss whether there is a posssibilty that free agent offensive linemen are hesitant to sign with the Seahawks and why the M's won't have an offensive problem if Julio Rodriguez hits. Plus, Lyle Learns: Dazed and Confused.
Bump and Stacy react to what MLB Network’s Greg Amsinger had to say about Julio Rodriguez, the M's bullpen and give a preview for the for the Mariners season. Bump talks about the Packers’ new rule proposal to stop the tush push, the personnel turnover on the Seahawks offense, and more in Four Down Territory. They talk about Albert Breer’s Sports Illustrated article about DK Metcalf's trade request and what might have caused the rift between him and Geno Smith. And they wrap up the show by telling What you Need to Know.
Brock and Salk dive in on both Gregory Santos and Matt Brash as they count down their ten most intriguing Mariners ahead of Opening Day. Then, they bounce around to a variety of topics including Mitch Haniger's potential roster spot, Julio Rodriguez scratched from the lineup, the Steelers waiting for Aaron Rodgers, and the Bengals decision to extend their two star receivers to huge money and how that relates to the Seahawks.
Salk goes through all three Seattle sports teams and how they can each go from good to great. Later, Jeff Passan of ESPN joins the show to share his thoughts on Mariners Spring Training takeaways, Justin Turner's comments, Julio Rodriguez, the new hitting philosophy and more.