Podcast appearances and mentions of Luis Castillo

In the fourth hour, Dave Softy Mahler chats with Larry Stone about the Mariners winning three straight, Luis Castillo, playoff odds, Emerson Hancock, and the Seahawks loss in week one, then we get to the Hardball Pregame Show looking ahead to the M’s tonight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legendary writer Larry Stone joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about the Mariners recent wins including blowouts in Atlanta, Luis Castillo’s performances, the team’s playoff odds right now, Emerson Hancock’s new role, plus the Seahawks week one loss to the 49ers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Seahawks open up the season with a home loss to the 49ers and it wasn't good. The offense was vanilla, but that seemed to be the game plan and the defense did their job for the most part… yes, we are looking at you Riq Woolen! :30- Mariners Morning After After Friday's loss, things were looking bleak, but the offense came alive over the weekend and the pitching did to! The team exploded for 20 hits and 18 runs in Sunday's win and they head home tonight, hopefully riding the momentum they created over the weekend. :45- Coach Bucky is here! - Would he have chosen to take the points on 4th and 1 in a tie game? - Does Coach Bucky think Jake Moody's getting cut? - Time to name the 2025 NFL Scoreboard! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We grabbed some of the best moments of Monday's show: - Mariners win big in Atlanta - 12th Man new with Gregg Bell and reactions to yesterday's Seahawks loss - ABCs of the Mariners - MMQB with Hugh Millen and he's fired up! - Mike Holmgren is here to be the voice of reasonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Mariners vs. Atlanta Braves MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Mariners at Braves 12PM ET—Luis Castillo will start for Seattle. Castillo in 28 starts with an ERA of 3.94 and WHIP of 1.29. The right hander fans 21% with 6.7% walks. Ground balls are 42.2% with 1.22 home runs per nine innings. Spencer Strider gets the start for Atlanta. Strider got 19 starts delivering an ERA of 4.97 with WHIP of 1.39. The righty strikes out 24.2% with 9.4% walks. Grounders sit at 38.2% with 1.60 home runs per nine innings.

Bob and Dave have their weekly conversation with Jon Morosi to get his thoughts on the importance of this off day for the Mariners, how they should be using Harry Ford in the final month of the season, and what the Mariners need to do with Luis Castillo, they are joined by Charlie Furbush to discuss what Dan Wilson can do to help his team find a spark again, and they break down how important the next ten games are for the Mariners path to the playoffs.  

On today' Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett is joined by the Go-2-Guy, Jim Moore, Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times, Rob Staton from SeahawksDraftBlog.com and the “Old Crimson” returns with Puck, Jim and former Cougars All-American safety Paul Sorensen. Puck and the Go-2-Guy open the show lamenting the Mariners and wonder if they are going to make the playoffs and will it come down to the final game of the season!  MLB Insider Ryan Divish, Seattle Times joins Puck from Tampa, to discuss the Mariners woes on the road, their playoff chances, the struggles of the pitching staff, team meetings, Luis Castillo struggles and fatigue setting in for the M's.   Puck gives you a sneak peak of this weeks Divish podcast, but the full podcast is available for Puck's Posse members at PuckSports.com! Puck switches gears and covers the Seahawks with Rob Staton, SeahawksDraftBlog.com.  What is the outlook for this season?  Can they win the division? The NFC doesn't look scary.   And, can Sam Darnold be the guy?Over to college football, and the boys on the “Old Crimson” podcast dissect the week one win over Idaho.  Lots of Cougar fans, including Puck and Jim came away nervous about the rest of the season, but Paul is here to yell at those two and tell them to relax!  They chat about the decision to go with Jaxon Potter, Jimmy Rogers coaching debut and what happened to the physical running game we expected?Lastly, Puck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!?” M's, don't do this to me and us this year….please! (1:00) Puck and Jim lament over another M's loss on the road (23:10) MLB Insider Ryan Divish (44:00) “Inside the Bloody Trenches” with Rob Staton (1:17:05) “Old Crimson” podcast with Puck, Jim and Paul Sorensen (1:59:15) “Hey, What the Puck!” 

Larry Stone joins the show to talk about Dan Wilson's ejection, the recent poor stretch from Luis Castillo, Harry Ford getting called up, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brock and Salk find one word to describe the Mariners play as of late and if it truly matters that much in this moment or not. They then dig into Luis Castillo's struggles as of late and again circle back to the possibility of the team being fatigued. In Blue 88, Brock takes a look at some compelling stats regarding Sam Darnold, his takeaways from Husky Stadium on Saturday and if Jerry Jones could end up winning the Micah Parsons trade.

On today's, Tuesday, September 2,  Daily Puck Drop, Puck catches up with Jim Duquette, MLB Network Radio, Danny Kelly from The Ringer and John Canzano from JohnCanzano.com Puck opens the show discussing the Mariners road woes and what the hell has happened to Luis Castillo!  Jim Duquette, MLB Network Radio joins Puck to discuss the M's road concerns, plus are they in danger of missing the playoffs and if they do what happens to their front office?  Danny Kelly, The Ringer, joins Puck for his weekly visit and he previews the upcoming NFL season from a fantasy perspective and who you should draft this season.  Plus, Danny and Puck chat about their expectations they have for the Seahawks this year. John Canzano, JohnCanzao.comand Puck recap the first weekend of college football.  What stood out from the northwest schools, Jimmy Rogers debut, Arch Manning, Kalen DeBoer hottest and Lee Corso's impact on college football Puck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!?”  It's ok as a Cougar fan to be critical of Jimmy Rogers and his debut. (1:00) Puck on the M's woes (10:19) Jim Duquette, MLB Network Radio (26:30) Danny Kelly, The Ringer (1:03:00) John Canzano, JohnCanzano.com (1:30:00) “Hey, What the Puck!?” 

Bob and Dave are joined by Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times to get his thoughts on why the Mariners have been struggling so much on the road, what’s going wrong with Luis Castillo, how Dan Wilson has performed in his first full season as manager, and whether the Rangers are about to overtake the Mariners in the MLB playoff race. 

What's wrong with Luis Castillo? Mike Florio from PFT joins the show to talk about the Micah Parsons trade, week 1 of the NFL season, and more. Do the Mariners have any options if Luis Castillo continues to struggle? Fact or Fiction! Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textMariners horror road show continues as playoff cushion shrinks. Harry Ford called up! WTF is up with Luis Castillo? Cal Raleigh losing some ground.Support the show

ICYMI: Jedd Fisch joined the show yesterday, so we revisit some of the conversation and get his thoughts on QB Demond Williams, Jonah Coleman's impressive performance and game-planning for UC Davis. :30- Are the Mariners in trouble? The Mariners suffered another road loss after getting shutout by the Rays until the 9th inning and a bad outing by Luis Castillo. Can they right the ship and make their September run or are they done? :45- The 2025 Seahawks make their debut on Sunday. What are we most excited to see for the first time? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've grabbed some of the best moments of Tuesday's show... kind of like Cliffs Notes! - The M's lose on the road AGAIN! - 12th man news with Gregg Bell - ABCs of the Mariners - Are the Mariners in trouble? - Rick Neuheisel joins the show to give us his insight on week 1 of CFB!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RICK NEUHEISEL (CBS Sports) joins the show with his thoughts on week 1 of College Football and his predictions for week 2. - Bill Belichick's debut… - Is Kalen DeBoer on the hot seat? - Week 1 matchups & week 2 predictions :30- The Ol Judge is in the house. All Rise! - Luis Castillo will be in the Mariners rotation for the rest of the season. - Chuck nailed his FoF pick and the Seahawks will beat the 49ers - More women should bring men flowers :45- We close out the show with one last thing! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Headlines and 12th Man News with GREGG BELL (Tacoma News Tribune) We finally have an actual NFL game to talk about with Gregg this morning as he gives us the latest from Renton, including how the Seahawks are planning and preparing to open the season against NFC West rivals San Francisco. :30- ABCs of the Mariners - X is for ex-Ace: Luis Castillo has not looked good his last few outings and he's far from the ace we acquired from the Reds - Y is for Youngster: while we feel bad for Solano being released ahead of the M's stretch run, it's great to see Harry Ford with the team - Z is for Zero: what did Bucky think of Mitch Garver's 6-pitch, zero-swing at-bat? :35- It's Fact or Fiction time!!! :45- The KJR Fantasy Football draft was last night and while we can't say it went off without a hitch, we can say it was a success! Who talked the most trash? It may surprise you! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Mariners lost on the road again and this one was on the pitching and the offense in the 10-2 loss. It's getting to be crunch time and the Mariners now sit 3 games behind Houston in the AL West and are just barely holding onto the 3rd wildcard spot, with the Rangers on their heels. :30- Mariners Morning After Luis Castillo had another disappointing outing and the offense got shutout until the 9th inning. :45- Bill Belichick made his college coaching debut last night as the UNC Tarheels faced the TCU Horned Frogs and it wasn't pretty for the Tarheels as they gave up more points than any Belichick team ever in the 48-14 loss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is that time of year when the MLB rosters expand and the Mariners have announced their call-ups. It is highlighted by Harry Ford getting the call to join the Mariners. Wyman & Bob break down their expectations for the Mariners rookie catcher. // Where do Wyman & Bob’s confidence levels in the Mariners making it to the postseason after their series loss to the Guardians? // Take Two: Seahawks have signed safety D’Anthony Bell to the practice squad and released Sataoa Laumea…he goes from starting the final six games of last season to now not on the roster. UW had some trouble with Colorado St but pulled away in the 2nd half for the 38-21 win…and the Cougs needed a field goal with 3 seconds left to slip past Idaho 13-10 // We are officially in Week 1 of the NFL season! Wyman & Bob go through their questions that they have about this Seahawks team ahead of their matchup with the 49ers. // Are we starting to see the downward trend of both Cal Raleigh and Luis Castillo? Wyman & Bob break down if we are seeing two of the Mariners crucial players start to slow down going into the final push of the season.

Ryan Rowland-Smith joins Wyman & Bob to give us his take from the Mariners series loss to the Guardians over the weekend. How does Ryan feel about the regression we have been seeing from Luis Castillo? He also dives into the suspension of Victor Robles and what he can add to this team when he comes back in Atlanta. What will Harry Ford on the Mariners look like?

Seattle Mariners vs. Tampa Bay Rays MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Mariners at Rays 7:35PM ET—Luis Castillo will start for Seattle. Castillo has 27 starts this season carrying an ERA of 3.75 with WHIP of 1.28. The right hander fans 20.8% with 6.7% walks. Ground balls served at 41.8% with 1.19 home runs per nine innings.

Brady is back on a Friday, talking about 'scoreboard watching' and how the Mariners have all they want to do in front of them. Furthermore, he talks about Emerson Hancock's possible role in the bullpen, Andres Munoz's issues in the ninth inning in the second half of the season, Ryan Bliss's possible spot on the roster in September and Luis Castillo's problems of late.*Note: There's no guest on this episode, but we will be dropping a special follow-up guest on Friday afternoon.*

Bob and Dave recap the Mariners series win over the Padres after they beat San Diego 4-3 today. They go through today’s game, look ahead to the M’s upcoming road trip, and talk about the other teams in the AL that the Mariners are fighting for playoff spots. They react to more moves made by the Seahawks front-office, the 17-man practice squad, and a veteran player getting cut. And they talk about their comfort level with Luis Castillo and whether or not they are confident with his spot in the rotation.

Brady is back on a Thursday with ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney. They talk about the series win over the Padres, the impact of Eugenio Suarez, Luis Castillo's recent issues, Cal Raleigh's MVP chances and much more.

On Wednesday's, August 20, Daily Puck Drop, Puck and Jim Moore open the show discussing last night's Mariners game and how electric the crowd was and Puck busts Jim's ball for another lost bet on Cal Raleigh!   The boys also touch in on the Seahawks cutdown day and betting predictions Puck turns back to baseball to catch up with his MLB Insider Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times and they discuss Tuesday's Padres game and how much it was a playoff atmosphere in T-Mobile.  They also chat about Dan Wilson's use of the bullpen, the struggles of Luis Castillo, Victor Robles suspension, Josh Naylor extension talk and Cal Raleigh's historic season.Cougar football is back! Puck, Jim and Paul Sorensen, former All-American safety at WSU are back with the Old Crimson Podcast talking all things Cougs!  On the first show of the new season they yell, scream and talk over one another. They are in mid-season form!  They discuss the expectations for Jimmy Rogers, the new look offense, new look faces, the QB battle, the non-flattering home schedule and season predictions! Puck heads back to baseball and welcomes Adam Jacobsen, the founder of GrandSalamiTime.com, a brand new Mariners website dedicated to the analytics of his favorite baseball team.  How many home runs would Cal hit if he were playing in New York? What are his home run projections for the rest of the season?  How many wins are the Mariners expected to finish with? And, why signing Josh Naylor should be a priority for the M's.  Adam discusses all these topics with Puck and be sure to visit GrandSalamiTime.com Lastly, Puck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!?” Big thank you to our PuckSports audience (1:00) Puck and Jim  (31:40) Ryan Divish (50:30) Old Crimson Podcast(1:37:10) Adam Jacobsen, GrandSalamiTime.com (1:54:32 ) “Hey, What the Puck!” 

The Seahawks released their initial 53-man roster yesterday. Bump and Stacy highlight some of the players who made the team and talk about why there were some surprises. They talk about Luis Castillo’s recent struggles, a recently released Seahawks’ new home, and more in Headline Rewrites. They talk about why the Mariners are the team to beat in the American League. And Bump gets some gripes off his chest in Get Off My Lawn.

The Seahawks officially announced their initial 53 man roster, Bob and Dave dive in and talk about who made the squad and who missed out. They talk about how Luis Castillo can turn it around tonight against the Padres after two consecutive rough outings. And they talk about the Mariners offensive explosion, a potential Uchenna Nwosu injury update, and more in Sweeping The Dial.

Former UW Football TE Cam Cleeland joins the show to talk about the upcoming season and more! Mariners analyst Angie Mentink joins the show to talk about the Padres series, Luis Castillo's struggles, and the upcoming road trip. KJR Fantasy Football Draft Lottery.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner break down MLB Tuesday betting. The latest MLB Tuesday betting preview from RJ Bell's Dream Preview podcast, hosted by Munaf Manji with Griffin Warner, sets the stage for a critical slate of late-August matchups as teams position themselves for the postseason. The episode dives deep into 14 games on the betting board, breaking down pitching matchups, recent team form, and value spots for bettors. Manji and Warner are riding an 83% hot streak on best bets, going 10–2 in their last 12, and their confidence and banter drive an engaging analysis that blends sharp betting insight with humor and strong statistical breakdowns. The show begins with Red Sox vs Orioles, where Lucas Giolito's improved form and Kyle Braddish's return from Tommy John make Boston and the over intriguing plays. The Braves vs Marlins matchup highlights Sandy Alcantara's struggles, with Warner leaning to the home underdog Marlins and the over on 7.5 runs. In Rays vs Guardians, Shane Baz's road splits and Cleveland's sputtering offense create strong value on Tampa Bay plus money. The Yankees vs Nationals discussion centers on Luis Gil's control issues and the Yankees' defensive problems, leading both analysts toward overs rather than trusting either side. Toronto vs Minnesota showcases Chris Bassett's dominant home record against Bailey Ober's brutal losing streak, making the Blue Jays run line their clear best bet of the day. The Mets remain a “fade” team, with Sean Manaea's poor record and Jesus Luzardo's strong history against New York cementing Philadelphia as the sharper side. Brewers vs Diamondbacks is pegged as a potential shootout, with Jacob Misiorowski's walk issues and Arizona's power threats pointing to an over. Royals vs White Sox highlights Chicago's lack of offense despite Martin Pérez's decent outings, pushing Kansas City as the stronger side. Other key breakdowns include Pirates vs Cardinals (leaning over), Angels vs Rangers (under 8.5 tabbed as Warner's best bet despite Corbin's volatility), and Astros vs Rockies (only playable through alternate run lines given Houston's -315 price). Padres vs Mariners positions Dylan Cease as a value underdog against a hittable Luis Castillo, while Cubs vs Giants trends under behind Matthew Boyd's road splits and Justin Verlander's home tendencies. The card wraps with Reds vs Dodgers, where Nick Martinez's inconsistency and Clayton Kershaw's diminished form suggest the over nine runs is the sharper angle. Beyond game analysis, the hosts highlight Pregame.com promotions, including a Beat Greg Shaker college football contest with $1,000 in prizes and a 20% sitewide discount using the promo code SLUGGER20. This synergy between MLB betting insights, college football contests, and broader handicapping content reinforces Pregame's role as a hub for sharp sports betting information. From an editorial perspective, the podcast succeeds by pairing statistical depth with practical wagering advice, appealing both to seasoned bettors and newer fans seeking guidance. The mix of trends, fantasy baseball angles, and promotional tie-ins keeps the content dynamic. My commentary is that the show's value lies not just in picks, but in its process: highlighting faulty lines, identifying exploitable splits, and stressing the importance of context when interpreting numbers. The betting insights are actionable, but the broader lesson is that line shopping, injury context, and market awareness are as crucial as raw stats. Late-August baseball handicapping, with best bets on Blue Jays run line and Angels vs Rangers under anchoring a comprehensive breakdown. As playoff races tighten, bettors get both sharp picks and a reminder of Pregame.com's broader offerings, making it a must-listen for anyone serious about MLB odds, betting strategies, and value plays heading into September. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner break down MLB Tuesday betting. The latest MLB Tuesday betting preview from RJ Bell's Dream Preview podcast, hosted by Munaf Manji with Griffin Warner, sets the stage for a critical slate of late-August matchups as teams position themselves for the postseason. The episode dives deep into 14 games on the betting board, breaking down pitching matchups, recent team form, and value spots for bettors. Manji and Warner are riding an 83% hot streak on best bets, going 10–2 in their last 12, and their confidence and banter drive an engaging analysis that blends sharp betting insight with humor and strong statistical breakdowns. The show begins with Red Sox vs Orioles, where Lucas Giolito's improved form and Kyle Braddish's return from Tommy John make Boston and the over intriguing plays. The Braves vs Marlins matchup highlights Sandy Alcantara's struggles, with Warner leaning to the home underdog Marlins and the over on 7.5 runs. In Rays vs Guardians, Shane Baz's road splits and Cleveland's sputtering offense create strong value on Tampa Bay plus money. The Yankees vs Nationals discussion centers on Luis Gil's control issues and the Yankees' defensive problems, leading both analysts toward overs rather than trusting either side. Toronto vs Minnesota showcases Chris Bassett's dominant home record against Bailey Ober's brutal losing streak, making the Blue Jays run line their clear best bet of the day. The Mets remain a “fade” team, with Sean Manaea's poor record and Jesus Luzardo's strong history against New York cementing Philadelphia as the sharper side. Brewers vs Diamondbacks is pegged as a potential shootout, with Jacob Misiorowski's walk issues and Arizona's power threats pointing to an over. Royals vs White Sox highlights Chicago's lack of offense despite Martin Pérez's decent outings, pushing Kansas City as the stronger side. Other key breakdowns include Pirates vs Cardinals (leaning over), Angels vs Rangers (under 8.5 tabbed as Warner's best bet despite Corbin's volatility), and Astros vs Rockies (only playable through alternate run lines given Houston's -315 price). Padres vs Mariners positions Dylan Cease as a value underdog against a hittable Luis Castillo, while Cubs vs Giants trends under behind Matthew Boyd's road splits and Justin Verlander's home tendencies. The card wraps with Reds vs Dodgers, where Nick Martinez's inconsistency and Clayton Kershaw's diminished form suggest the over nine runs is the sharper angle. Beyond game analysis, the hosts highlight Pregame.com promotions, including a Beat Greg Shaker college football contest with $1,000 in prizes and a 20% sitewide discount using the promo code SLUGGER20. This synergy between MLB betting insights, college football contests, and broader handicapping content reinforces Pregame's role as a hub for sharp sports betting information. From an editorial perspective, the podcast succeeds by pairing statistical depth with practical wagering advice, appealing both to seasoned bettors and newer fans seeking guidance. The mix of trends, fantasy baseball angles, and promotional tie-ins keeps the content dynamic. My commentary is that the show's value lies not just in picks, but in its process: highlighting faulty lines, identifying exploitable splits, and stressing the importance of context when interpreting numbers. The betting insights are actionable, but the broader lesson is that line shopping, injury context, and market awareness are as crucial as raw stats. Late-August baseball handicapping, with best bets on Blue Jays run line and Angels vs Rangers under anchoring a comprehensive breakdown. As playoff races tighten, bettors get both sharp picks and a reminder of Pregame.com's broader offerings, making it a must-listen for anyone serious about MLB odds, betting strategies, and value plays heading into September. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner break down MLB Tuesday betting. The latest MLB Tuesday betting preview from RJ Bell's Dream Preview podcast, hosted by Munaf Manji with Griffin Warner, sets the stage for a critical slate of late-August matchups as teams position themselves for the postseason. The episode dives deep into 14 games on the betting board, breaking down pitching matchups, recent team form, and value spots for bettors. Manji and Warner are riding an 83% hot streak on best bets, going 10–2 in their last 12, and their confidence and banter drive an engaging analysis that blends sharp betting insight with humor and strong statistical breakdowns. The show begins with Red Sox vs Orioles, where Lucas Giolito's improved form and Kyle Braddish's return from Tommy John make Boston and the over intriguing plays. The Braves vs Marlins matchup highlights Sandy Alcantara's struggles, with Warner leaning to the home underdog Marlins and the over on 7.5 runs. In Rays vs Guardians, Shane Baz's road splits and Cleveland's sputtering offense create strong value on Tampa Bay plus money. The Yankees vs Nationals discussion centers on Luis Gil's control issues and the Yankees' defensive problems, leading both analysts toward overs rather than trusting either side. Toronto vs Minnesota showcases Chris Bassett's dominant home record against Bailey Ober's brutal losing streak, making the Blue Jays run line their clear best bet of the day. The Mets remain a “fade” team, with Sean Manaea's poor record and Jesus Luzardo's strong history against New York cementing Philadelphia as the sharper side. Brewers vs Diamondbacks is pegged as a potential shootout, with Jacob Misiorowski's walk issues and Arizona's power threats pointing to an over. Royals vs White Sox highlights Chicago's lack of offense despite Martin Pérez's decent outings, pushing Kansas City as the stronger side. Other key breakdowns include Pirates vs Cardinals (leaning over), Angels vs Rangers (under 8.5 tabbed as Warner's best bet despite Corbin's volatility), and Astros vs Rockies (only playable through alternate run lines given Houston's -315 price). Padres vs Mariners positions Dylan Cease as a value underdog against a hittable Luis Castillo, while Cubs vs Giants trends under behind Matthew Boyd's road splits and Justin Verlander's home tendencies. The card wraps with Reds vs Dodgers, where Nick Martinez's inconsistency and Clayton Kershaw's diminished form suggest the over nine runs is the sharper angle. Beyond game analysis, the hosts highlight Pregame.com promotions, including a Beat Greg Shaker college football contest with $1,000 in prizes and a 20% sitewide discount using the promo code SLUGGER20. This synergy between MLB betting insights, college football contests, and broader handicapping content reinforces Pregame's role as a hub for sharp sports betting information. From an editorial perspective, the podcast succeeds by pairing statistical depth with practical wagering advice, appealing both to seasoned bettors and newer fans seeking guidance. The mix of trends, fantasy baseball angles, and promotional tie-ins keeps the content dynamic. My commentary is that the show's value lies not just in picks, but in its process: highlighting faulty lines, identifying exploitable splits, and stressing the importance of context when interpreting numbers. The betting insights are actionable, but the broader lesson is that line shopping, injury context, and market awareness are as crucial as raw stats. Late-August baseball handicapping, with best bets on Blue Jays run line and Angels vs Rangers under anchoring a comprehensive breakdown. As playoff races tighten, bettors get both sharp picks and a reminder of Pregame.com's broader offerings, making it a must-listen for anyone serious about MLB odds, betting strategies, and value plays heading into September. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Headlines and 12th Man News with GREGG BELL (Tacoma News Tribune) Yesterday was the Seahawks and Packers joint practice and while fights and bikes made most of the headlines, the Hawks did take care of some business as well. :30- ABCs of the Mariners - C is for Castillo: we know, we shouldn't have been talking playoff rotations, but we got excited. So, should Castillo make your starting 3? - D is for Dom, D Mo and Donovan - E is for Eugenio Suarez- at least he started hitting in these last two games. :45- The College Football season kicks off tomorrow and the SEC is making some necessary schedule changes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legendary writer Larry Stone joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Mariners getting swept in Philadelphia and Dan Wison’s managing during the series, the Victor Robles situation and 10 game suspension, Luis Castillo, plus MLB realignment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Mariners vs. Philadelphia Phillies MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Mariners at Phillies 1:05 PM ET—Luis Castillo will start for Seattle. Castillo has 25 starts carrying an ERA of 3.48 with WHIP of 1.22. The right hander fans 21% with 6.4% walks. Ground balls are 41% with 1.14 home runs per nine innings. Jesus Luzardo gets the start for Philadelphia.

Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner talk MLB betting for Friday. Munaf Manji opens by previewing the weekend MLB slate, noting tightening division races and their current 6-0 best bet streak, aiming to match last year's 10-0 run. Griffin Warner jokes about his long commute before they dive into Friday's matchups. They start with the Cubs hosting the Pirates, Braxton Ashcraft versus Colin Rea, Cubs -196, total 9. Griffin cites Pittsburgh's weak road offense and bullpen reliance, favoring Chicago, possibly the under if the wind is in. Munaf highlights Chicago's strong record after losses, with Rea solid at home, backing Cubs -1.5 at -105. For Phillies at Nationals, Zach Wheeler faces MacKenzie Gore, PHI -175, total 8. Griffin notes Wheeler's home run troubles but likes the over; Munaf recalls Gore's two earlier meetings with Philadelphia and prefers PHI -1.5. In Texas at Toronto, Jacob deGrom meets Chris Bassitt, TOR +101, total 7.5. Griffin declares the Rangers' season “cooked” and picks Toronto, telling an “inside the pork” joke. Munaf cites Bassitt's dominant home record and leans Blue Jays and under. Miami at Boston sees Sandy Alcantara against Lucas Giolito, BOS -163, total 9. Griffin doubts Alcantara's form and leans over; Munaf notes his road over trend and favors BOS team total and full game over. Atlanta at Cleveland has Hurston Waldrep against Joey Cantillo, CLE -120, total 9. Griffin cites ATL injuries and poor road form, liking Cleveland; Munaf notes Atlanta's 23-38 road record and backs CLE. Seattle at New York Mets features Luis Castillo versus Sean Manaea, NYM -111, total 8.5. Griffin distrusts the Mets' bullpen, leaning Seattle; Munaf notes Mariners' road success in Castillo starts but with some caution. Baltimore at Houston matches Brandon Young against Framber Valdez, HOU -243, total 8. Griffin doubts Young's MLB quality; Munaf cites HOU's 8-3 home record with Valdez, backing -1.5. Chicago White Sox at Kansas City pits Aaron Civale against Noah Cameron, KC -180, total 9. Griffin dislikes KC as a home favorite but doubts CWS; Munaf sees value on CWS. Yankees at Cardinals has Luis Gil versus Andre Pallante, NYY -126, total 9. Griffin says STL sold key pieces; Munaf sees Gil in form and likes NYY. Arizona at Colorado, Brandon Pfaadt against Tanner Gordon, ARI -180, total 12. Griffin calls Pfaadt unpredictable, leaning over; Munaf notes Coors Field overs profitable, siding with over and slight COL lean. Angels at A's has Yusei Kikuchi versus Jack Perkins, near-even odds, total 10. Griffin favors whichever is underdog; Munaf leans under due to Kikuchi's poor road record. Tampa Bay at San Francisco pits Joel Boyle against Landen Roupp, SF -122, total 8. Griffin notes SF's poor offense and Boyle's HR issues, liking TB plus money; Munaf favors SF for Roupp's form. For best bets, Griffin takes Guardians -120 over Braves, citing motivation disparity, while Munaf picks Cubs -1.5 against Pirates based on their strong post-loss performance and Rea's reliability. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brock and Salk feel as if Luis Castillo hasn't been given enough credit this year, so they begin the hour by deservedly giving him some. Later, they welcome on Gee Scott for his weekly segment.

Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner talk MLB betting for Friday. Munaf Manji opens by previewing the weekend MLB slate, noting tightening division races and their current 6-0 best bet streak, aiming to match last year's 10-0 run. Griffin Warner jokes about his long commute before they dive into Friday's matchups. They start with the Cubs hosting the Pirates, Braxton Ashcraft versus Colin Rea, Cubs -196, total 9. Griffin cites Pittsburgh's weak road offense and bullpen reliance, favoring Chicago, possibly the under if the wind is in. Munaf highlights Chicago's strong record after losses, with Rea solid at home, backing Cubs -1.5 at -105. For Phillies at Nationals, Zach Wheeler faces MacKenzie Gore, PHI -175, total 8. Griffin notes Wheeler's home run troubles but likes the over; Munaf recalls Gore's two earlier meetings with Philadelphia and prefers PHI -1.5. In Texas at Toronto, Jacob deGrom meets Chris Bassitt, TOR +101, total 7.5. Griffin declares the Rangers' season “cooked” and picks Toronto, telling an “inside the pork” joke. Munaf cites Bassitt's dominant home record and leans Blue Jays and under. Miami at Boston sees Sandy Alcantara against Lucas Giolito, BOS -163, total 9. Griffin doubts Alcantara's form and leans over; Munaf notes his road over trend and favors BOS team total and full game over. Atlanta at Cleveland has Hurston Waldrep against Joey Cantillo, CLE -120, total 9. Griffin cites ATL injuries and poor road form, liking Cleveland; Munaf notes Atlanta's 23-38 road record and backs CLE. Seattle at New York Mets features Luis Castillo versus Sean Manaea, NYM -111, total 8.5. Griffin distrusts the Mets' bullpen, leaning Seattle; Munaf notes Mariners' road success in Castillo starts but with some caution. Baltimore at Houston matches Brandon Young against Framber Valdez, HOU -243, total 8. Griffin doubts Young's MLB quality; Munaf cites HOU's 8-3 home record with Valdez, backing -1.5. Chicago White Sox at Kansas City pits Aaron Civale against Noah Cameron, KC -180, total 9. Griffin dislikes KC as a home favorite but doubts CWS; Munaf sees value on CWS. Yankees at Cardinals has Luis Gil versus Andre Pallante, NYY -126, total 9. Griffin says STL sold key pieces; Munaf sees Gil in form and likes NYY. Arizona at Colorado, Brandon Pfaadt against Tanner Gordon, ARI -180, total 12. Griffin calls Pfaadt unpredictable, leaning over; Munaf notes Coors Field overs profitable, siding with over and slight COL lean. Angels at A's has Yusei Kikuchi versus Jack Perkins, near-even odds, total 10. Griffin favors whichever is underdog; Munaf leans under due to Kikuchi's poor road record. Tampa Bay at San Francisco pits Joel Boyle against Landen Roupp, SF -122, total 8. Griffin notes SF's poor offense and Boyle's HR issues, liking TB plus money; Munaf favors SF for Roupp's form. For best bets, Griffin takes Guardians -120 over Braves, citing motivation disparity, while Munaf picks Cubs -1.5 against Pirates based on their strong post-loss performance and Rea's reliability. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seattle Mariners vs. NY Mets MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Mariners at Mets 7PM ET—Luis Castillo will start for Seattle. Castillo post 24 starts with an ERA of 3.19 and WHIP of 1.19. The right hander strikes out 20.9% with 6.5% walks. Ground balls served at 41.4% with 0.98 home runs per nine innings.

12th Man News with GREGG BELL (Tacoma News Tribune) Gregg joins us with the latest news from Renton, including how Byron Murphy might be used this season and the full implementation of the Seahawks offense. :30- Today, we celebrate none games back and it feels good! How is the energy in the Clubhouse? Oh, it's noticeably different according to Kevin Seitzer. :45- The Mariners are dealing with a couple problems and they're good problems to have See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MIKE SANDO (The Athletic) joins the show to give us an in-depth look at his 2025 Quarterback tiers. :30- The Ol' Judge is here! - It's the last day of training camp, so let's just clear this up- Sam Darnold is better than Geno Smith. - If the playoffs started now, Luis Castillo would start game 1 of the playoff series - Jedd Fisch should make Bucky stand outside the stadium tomorrow during the broadcast. :45- We close out the show with one last thing!

MIKE SANDO (The Athletic) joins the show to give us an in-depth look at his 2025 Quarterback tiers. :30- The Ol' Judge is here! - It's the last day of training camp, so let's just clear this up- Sam Darnold is better than Geno Smith. - If the playoffs started now, Luis Castillo would start game 1 of the playoff series - Jedd Fisch should make Bucky stand outside the stadium tomorrow during the broadcast. :45- We close out the show with one last thing! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner break down MLB betting for Friday.

Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner break down MLB betting for Friday.

Headlines and 12th Man news with GREGG BELL (Tacoma News Tribune) - We get Gregg's takeaways from last night's Seahawks' preseason game. o Pete's return to Seattle o Grey Zabel's welcome to the NFL moment and 1st impressions on the rookie's debut :30- ABCs of the Mariners - C is for Cap Space- yes, we want to sign Josh Naylor now, but we'd probably have to pay him upwards of $20 million a year, so where does Mariners ownership find that money? Do the M's need to trade Castillo? - D is for DMo, which might stand for demotion pretty soon. We love him and recognize the things he brings to the team and the clubhouse, but he is not bringing it at the plate. :45- We gotta get some stuff DONE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We rounded up the best moments of Friday's show for some easy listening! - Pete's return to Seattle - 12th man news with Gregg Bell and his takeaways from the first preseason game - ABCs of the Mariners and a look at making an offer for Naylor - It's the first MMQB of the year and we start off with Hugh's initial thoughts on last night's game. - Hugh breaks down what he saw from the Seahawks QBsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Texas Rangers vs. Seattle Mariners MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Rangers at Mariners 4PM ET—Jacob deGrom will start for Texas. deGrom in 21 starts carries an ERA of 2.55 with WHIP of 0.92. The veteran fans 27.3% with 5.5% walks. Ground balls served at 40.7% with 1.16 home runs per nine innings. Luis Castillo is starting for Seattle. Castillo has 22 starts with an ERA of 3.19 and WHIP of 1.21. The right hander strikes out 21% with 6.8% walks. Grounders are 41.3% with 0.85 home runs per nine innings.

Big Balls Ben Williamson stepped up last night and showed Mariners fans what he's capable of. Defensively, he was the difference in the game. Yes, we would still love to see Geno Suarez back in a Mariners uniform, but you can still win with Ben Williamson at 3rd base. :30- Mariners Morning After The Mariners got the W in Sacramento last night on the backs of Luis Castillo, Josh Naylor and Ben Williamson. Castillo threw 7 full innings, Williamson made great defensive plays and Naylor hit his first home run as a Mariner. :45- Luka's got a brand new look- a! Luka Doncic has everyone talking after photos came out of him following an intense off-season training program. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Balls Ben Williamson stepped up last night and showed Mariners fans what he's capable of. Defensively, he was the difference in the game. Yes, we would still love to see Geno Suarez back in a Mariners uniform, but you can still win with Ben Williamson at 3rd base. :30- Mariners Morning After The Mariners got the W in Sacramento last night on the backs of Luis Castillo, Josh Naylor and Ben Williamson. Castillo threw 7 full innings, Williamson made great defensive plays and Naylor hit his first home run as a Mariner. :45- Luka's got a brand new look- a! Luka Doncic has everyone talking after photos came out of him following an intense off-season training program.

On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett is joined by Seattle Times Seahawks reporter Bob Condotta and Puck chats with Bill Krueger, host of the Old School Baseball Podcast.  Jim Moore, the Go-2-Guy has the day off recovering from dental surgery! Seahawks training camp gets started on Wednesday and Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times stops by to preview the start of camp. They discuss the release of Noah Fant, the uncertainty of the season, mini-camp observations, the WR room, Jalen Milrore package, Ken Walker season, offensive line, Charles Cross contract and health of Uchenna Nwosu. The Mariners got off to a great start to the second half of the season by taking two of three from the Houston Astros.  Bill Krueger, host of the Old School Baseball Podcast joins Puck for his weekly Monday visit to chat about the Houston series win, Luis Castillo, Cal's HR Derby win, Bryan Woo's pitching gameplay, today's starting pitchers vs. the past, Bryce Miller and thoughts on Ichiro being inducted into the Hall of Fame this weekend. Puck switches gears to talk a little golf and the brilliance of Scottie Scheffler. Also, Puck announces the winners of the “Puck the Picker Majors Golf” contest. Puck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!?”   (1:00)Puck opens the show (9:05) Bob Condotta, Seattle Times  (39:24) Bill Krueger, “Old School Baseball” (1:10:34) Puck shares thoughts on Scottie Scheffler + announces the “Puck the Picker Majors Golf” contest winner  (1:21:59) “Hey, What the Puck!?”