Podcast appearances and mentions of Luis Castillo

On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett and the Go-2-Guy, Jim Moore open up the show discussing the Mariners gutsy game one win over Toronto in the ALCS.  Bryce Miller was fantastic and Puck makes the case that it was the Mariners most impressive starting performance in playoff history.  Puck and Jim have a good laugh on Blue Jays manager John Schneider's behalf for his comments on Cal Raleigh in the past and his decision to pull Kevin Gausman from the game, a tactical error.   Puck and Jim touch on the Seahawks win, JSN's performance and the Cougars almost shock the world. Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic joins Puck from Jacksonville to breakdown the Seahawks win over the Jags.   The defensive line was the story for the Seahawks and they dominated the game. However, the game should not have been that close, and it's on the offense and specifically the running game to make sure that doesn't happen again. Back to the Mariners as Bill Krueger, host of the “Old School Baseball” podcast joins Puck to breakdown the Mariners game one win vs. the Blue Jays and why Bryce Miller was so effective and where is performance ranks in Mariners history.  Cal Raleigh continues to dominate the Blue Jays.  Jorge Polanco, with each passing game gives you professional at bats and Bill reacts to the Mariners decision to start Logan Gilbert and not Luis Castillo in game two. Puck wraps up with, “Hey, what the Puck!?”   Patience is lost in sports, especially in college football. (1:00) Puck and Jim (32:00) Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic (49:15) Bill Krueger, “Old School Baseball” (1:22:21) “Hey, What the Puck!?”

On Friday's Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett is joined as always by the Go-2-Guy Jim Moore and Chris Egan from KING 5.  It's all Mariners on their Friday as they get ready to face the Detroit Tigers in a game five elimination contest.   How are the boys feeling??!  They discuss Dan Wilson's decision to go with George Kirby over Luis Castillo and they all agree that they want to see Dom Canzone in the lineup rather than Mitch Garver at DH.  Lastly, they all predict the score for tonight's game. Puck then heads over to football with “Football Friday Tailgate Show” and first up is Todd Milles, VarsityWaNews.com for “Friday Night Lights.”  Puck and Todd go over the top games in the state on Friday night and they discuss Puyallup's lopsided win last weekend over Sumner.  Puck then switches gears to the Seahawks and it's “The Last Word” with Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times.  Bob and Puck talk about the mounting and lingering injuries in the Seahawks secondary, the Seahawks lack of a consistent pass rush and they preview their matchup against Jacksonville on Sunday. Puck wraps up the show with “Hey, What the Puck!?”   The Mariners earned their situation tonight. Game five at home.  They have the advantage.  (1:00) Puck, Jim and KING 5's Chris Egan (33:50) Troy Wins, PuckSports handicapper (42:20) Todd Milles, Varsitywanews.com (57:45) Bob Condotta, Seattle Times  (1:14:42) “Hey, What the Puck!?”  

Brady has continued his cross-country journey and is back in Seattle for a nervous and anxious Game 5.George Kirby is starting, but Brady would have gone with Luis Castillo. How is he ultimately feeling about the decision? And what questions does Brady have for Dan Wilson in the matchup?Furthermore, we're joined by ESPN's Buster Olney and we talk about the gameplan against Tarik Skubal, and how much his struggles against the M's actually matter. 

Headlines and 12th Man News with GREGG BELL (Tacoma News Tribune) How healthy are the Seahawks heading into what is now a pretty big game in Jacksonville? The defense really struggled last week against the Bucs; how are they adjusting this week and what has the offense been focused on? :30- We are counting down to Game 5 tonight and taking a look at some of the offensive decisions: Garver or Canzone… who do you think Bucky will choose? Last time we faced Skubal, Naylor hit 6th, but he had 3 hits in Game 4, do you move him up? :35- Where will Bucky go with his Fact or Fiction pick? :45- The energy is ramping up for Game 5 and we are still about 9 hours away! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a Football (Baseball) Friday and we have a Game 5 tonight! The Mariners host the Tigers at T Mobile Park tonight and you can feel the energy- nervousness, excitement, anxiety… nausea. George Kirby gets the start for the M's against Tarik Skubal, who the team will need to beat for the 4th time this season; how confident are we feeling with George on the mound? Can the Mariners bats get it done and what is Dan's plan for the pitching staff? :30- ABCs of the Mariners - S is for Speier who has been such a factor already this series (or maybe it's just the 5th inning that's been a factor), do you have faith in him coming in from the pen tonight? - T is for Tarik poison and it's called Polanco; can Jorge come through against Skubal again tonight? - U is for unconventional; be prepared for anything from this pitching staff tonight as Dan Wilson pulls out all the stops in Game 5. :45- It's our no cliché keys to a… Mariners victory! What will be the key to the Mariners getting the W in game 5? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason "Puck" Puckett begins the show chatting about yesterday's game four loss to Detroit and now they turn their attention to game five in Seattle with Tarik Skubal on the mound.  Mariners fans are nervous and justifiably so. But, as Puck points out, if you asked Mariners fans before the season started would you take an elimination game at home we all would sign up for it.  Puck also says it's clear to him who should start on Friday and it's Luis Castillo.  Puck then welcomes Mike Garafolo, NFL Network to talk about all the top storylines in the NFL, including the Seahawks loss at home against the Buccaneers and there matchup this week against Jacksonville. Puck and Mike also discuss the year of the reclamation quarterback project in the NFL.   The Raiders are in a free fall, would they make Maxx Crosby available at the deadline?  If so, Seattle should pounce!  They also chat about the Ravens “must win” against the Rams and Baker Mayfield's MVP campaign and are the Bucs for real in the NFC?Brad Adam and Puck did a ROOT Sports After Dark Post-Game Show on Wednesday, Puck played a portion of that show back on Thursday where Puck and Brad discussed some of Dan Wilson's bullpen decisions and who should start Friday. It's another edition of KJ-Arent's with Mitch Levy, host of the MitchUnfiltered podcast.   Mitch and Puck are real nervous for Friday and won't be able to sleep until the first pitch on Friday. The full KJ-Arent's with Mitch is ONLY available to Puck's Posse members at PuckSports.com.  Puck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!?”    Easy decision, start Luis Castillo (1:00) Puck (17:15) Mike Garafolo, NFL Network (40:00) Brad Adam (51:15 ) KJ-Arent's w/ Mitch Levy (1:03:59 )  “Hey, What the Puck!” 

Well, the guys couldn't end the trip to Detroit on a high note as the Mariners came out to a 3-0 lead before Detroit's bats and their fans woke up. Just how dead-in-the-water was Detroit? And now, we await Game 5 at T Mobile Park tomorrow night facing Tarik Skubal for the 4th time this year. :30- Mariners Morning After Bryce Miller had a good outing, but the Mariners couldn't capitalize on some offensive opportunities and the Tigers came alive and then some. :45- ICYMI Joey Daccord: The Kraken goaltender joined the show on Tuesday, so we revisit our conversation this morning with the season-opener at CPA tonight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Tiger fans booing and writers penning their season-ending obituary, to forcing a game 5; what the eff happened in Detroit yesterday? Should Dan Wilson's decisions be questioned? Or did he go according to game plan and it was the right move that just blew up in their faces? Gabe Speier has been the key to this entire series. :30- ABCs of the Mariners - P is for Pitchers: we don't know who is going to pitch for the Mariners, but we certainly know Tarik Skubal will be on the mound for the Tigers. - Q is for questionable: That fair ball call…. - R is for reserves: why pinch hit for Canzone so early in the game? :45- Chuck caught up with Logan Gilbert after the game last night; how is Walter feeling about his team in a game 5 at home? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Headlines and Thursdays with SOFTY Yeah, we usually have Softy on for Husky football, but there's more than football happening right now, so how will Softy balance all of the Mariner and Husky madness? How concerned is he that the Mariners bullpen fell apart yesterday in Detroit? :30- We are gearing up for Game 5 at T Mobile Park tomorrow night, who is getting the start and how will Dan manage his pitchers in this monumental game? :35- It's fact or fiction time and Ashley makes her pick. :45- Should Dan Wilson have pulled Bryce Miller when he did? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ALDS Recap - Games One and TwoThe American League Division Series games have started, and boy, have there been some fireworks so far. The Toronto Blue Jays have jumped all over their division rival New York Yankees, with Vladimir Guerrero, Jr., Alejandro Kirk, and Dalton Varsho leading the way. The Yankees will have their work cut out for them if they hope to survive this series.In Seattle, the series is knotted up at a game a piece. Both games were tense and exhilarating. As the series heads to Detroit, we shall see if the stars - Julio Rodrigues, Cal Raleigh, Tarik Skubal, and Kerry Carpenter - can continue to shineAudio clips from MLB.tvNew York Yankees (94-68) @ Toronto Blue Jays (94-68)GM 1 - Kevin Gausman (10-11 3.59 ERA 193 IP) vs. Luis Gil (4-1 3.32 ERA 57 IP)GM 2 - Trey Yesavage (1-0 3.21 ERA 14 IP) vs. Max Fried (19-5 2.86 ERA 195 IP)Toronto Radio SN590 - Ben Shulman and Chris LerouxNew York Radio WFAN - Dave Sims and Suzyn WaldmanDetroit Tigers (87-75) @ Seattle Mariners (90-72)GM 1 - George Kirby (10-8 4.21 ERA 126 IP) vs. Toy M

Luis Castillo Butters v. National Academy of Sciences

We've grabbed some of the best moments from Monday's show! - Mariners get the Game 2 win! - 12th Man News with Gregg Bell - ABCs of the Mariners - MMQB with Hugh Millen and his thoughts on how Sam Darnold performed yesterday. - Our Mariners postseason contributor, Ryon Healy gives us his thoughts on the M's game 2 W.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Mariners split the first two games of the ALDS with the Tigers and a sigh of relief from Seattle fans was felt around the world. What were some of the key moments from last night's win and the weekend? We discuss. :30- RYON HEALY is here to give us his breakdown of last night's Mariners win. How did he feel about Dan's decision-making and the adjustments made from Saturday to Sunday? :”45- We wrap up the show with one last thing and the guys are off to Detroit! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Headlines and 12th Man News with GREGG BELL (Tacoma News Tribune) The Seahawks lost a shootout at home to the Buccaneers, so it begs the question; what has happened to this Seahawks defense? Did injuries play too big of a role in the loss? Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield put on a show! :30- The Mariners spilt games 1 and 2 with Detroit and while the split didn't go how we thought it would, we will take the end result. Manager Dan Wilson was left to make a decision on Saturday and left George Kirby in the face Kerry Carpenter on his 3rd at-bat. That didn't go well for the Mariners, so when he faced the same situation on Sunday, he wasn't going to make the same mistake twice and it paid off. :35- Ashley makes her fact or fiction pick and she's been on a downward slide lately (thanks to a Push). Can she right the ship? :45- ABCs of the Mariners - H is for Homers: where would we be without Jorge Polanco's home runs? Thank goodness we brought that guy back! - I is for induce: - J is for Journey: the boys are going on a journey and heading to Detroit for Games 3 & 4 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What a weekend! Playoff baseball is stressful and we sure got our fair share of it with a Mariners game 1 loss in extra innings and a much-needed win in Game 2 to head to Detroit with the series even and game 3 on Tuesday. From the lows felt by many on Saturday night to the highest of highs on Sunday night, Seattle celebrated that Game 2 home win like they've never been there before and there's a good reason for that as it was just the 1st home playoff win in 24 years. :30- Mariners Morning After Cal and Julio came through in the bottom of the 8th after the Tigers tied it up at 2, but Jorge Polanco was the hero against Skubal, hitting 2 home runs off Detroit's Ace. Luis Castillo gave up only 1 hit in the game and Gabe Speier stepped up to finish the 5th and go two more innings for the Mariners who needed that after Saturday's extra innings loss. :45- Get out the sourdough, it's time for Cold Turkey Sandwich, a board of scores; our look at what went on in the NFL yesterday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Beck, Tigers writer for MLB.com joins the show to talk help preview this weekend’s ALDS. They talk about Tarik Skubal, some of the Tigers’ leading contributors, and much more. They talk about their confidence level in the Mariners playoff rotation after George Kirby and Luis Castillo were named the games one and two starters for this weekend. They compare Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield and highlight the long winding roads they’ve taken to land their current roles and talk about what has changed about the Modern-Day Quarterback. And they round out the week by reading your Mean Texts.

Greg Cosell, NFL Films joins Ian to tell us what the film says! He breaks down the Seahawks depth chart as they're about to take on the Buccaneers this weekend. Danny O'Neil, The Dang Apostrophe! Danny reacts to all we're seeing in Seattle with the Mariners hosting the first two games of the ALDS, the Seahawks hosting the Bucs and all that's going on here. We also learn that George Kirby will start game one and Luis Castillo in game two. Quite a surprise that Gilbert isn't in there and the guys ponder why. What will the Mariners face in the Tigers this weekend? Eno Sarris filled us in yesterday and we preview what's to happen. Rob Rang, FOX Sports and BC Lions joins Ian to preview the Seahawks game against the Bucs as well as the Huskies taking on the Terps. We check the text line, Ian picks Fact or Fiction and finally, talk to Softy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Off The Bench is back weekdays from 10a to 11a followed by The Stone Shields Show from 11a to noon! The Cincinnati Bengals (2-2) host the Detroit Lions (3-1) at Paycor Stadium on Sunday, October 5, 2025, in a 4:25 p.m. ET FOX showdown—America's Game of the Week. With Joe Burrow sidelined by injury, backup Jake Browning steps up amid a Bengals offense averaging a league-worst 19.3 points and 205 yards per game. Last week's 3-point dud in Denver exposed their woes: just 159 total yards and nine first downs. Defensively, they're porous, allowing 30+ points in three of four contests. Ja'Marr Chase remains elite, but Cincy's 2-2 ATS mark as underdogs screams fragility. Home cooking offers slim hope—they score 31 at Paycor but concede 27. Detroit roars in on a three-game heater, leading the NFL with 34.2 points and 365 yards per game. Jared Goff's precision (9 TDs, 2 INTs) fuels a balanced attack, with Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery gashing defenses (top-10 rush duo). New OC John Morton adds wrinkles to Dan Campbell's gritty scheme. The Lions' D, allowing 317 yards nightly, thrives in chaos. They're 3-1 ATS on the road lately, and experts peg a 75% win probability. Odds: Lions -10.5, total 47.5. Simulations favor a tight 25-24 Detroit squeaker, but most see a rout. For Bengals fans, it's survival mode; for Lions, a statement en route to contention. The 2025 MLB Division Series explode into action Saturday, October 4, pitting powerhouses against wild-card warriors in best-of-five thrillers. In the AL, powerhouse Toronto Blue Jays (1 seed) host the surging New York Yankees (WC), where Aaron Judge's bat clashes with Toronto's deep rotation led by Kevin Gausman. Meanwhile, Seattle Mariners (2 seed) face gritty Detroit Tigers, with Tarik Skubal's 14-K wild-card gem eyeing a repeat against Seattle's ace Luis Castillo—expect pitching duels in the Emerald City. Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Track Name Holy (Trap). Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Track Name Exercise (Rock). #Bengals #BengalsRumors #BengalsNews

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.

Headlines and 12th Man News with GREGG BELL (Tacoma News Tribune) The Seahawks have a tough talk ahead of them on Sunday when the Bucs come to town. Could Nick Emmanwori be ready to go on Sunday and how big of a factor will he be in his first game? :30- The Mariners are scrimmaging today and tomorrow and they aren't the only ones, Philadelphia and Milwaukee will do it as well. Do we have any concerns with the inter-squad games? :45- It's time to get Reckless at Breakfast! Selecting the right starter for game 1 is a BIG decision and with limited information on Bryan Woo's injury, should Logan Gilbert get the start on Saturday? Keep in mind, your game 1 starter would pitch again if a game 5 was necessary… Luis Castillo has been notably better at home than on the road, so should he start game 2? His lefty/righty splits are far more exaggerated and that should be a concern because all of our guys are better at home than on the road. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What a great problem to have! Naming the Mariners #1 starter: the great debate! Who should get the nod in game 1 on Saturday? :30- Happy Humpday! Nick Emmanwori is expected to play on Sunday, how big of an impact can he have on this defense? :45- We close out the show with one last thing! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RICK NEUHEISEL (CBS Sports) Coach joins us with his thoughts on what happened to the Huskies on Saturday in the loss to Ohio State. The Ducks pulled off a double OT win in Penn State and Alabama got a W as well- we get Coach's thoughts on both. We've got more good games lined up for this weekend and Coach tells us how it's going to go! :30- The ol Judge is here! - Who would we rather avoid; Jose Ramirez or Tarik Skubal? - Luis Castillo's home/road splits are dramatically different, so he must start one of the two home games this weekend. - Who will be the X-Factor for the Mariners in the playoffs? - Who would we like to see lose in the wildcard round? :45- We wrap up the show with one last thing!

RICK NEUHEISEL (CBS Sports) Coach joins us with his thoughts on what happened to the Huskies on Saturday in the loss to Ohio State. The Ducks pulled off a double OT win in Penn State and Alabama got a W as well- we get Coach's thoughts on both. We've got more good games lined up for this weekend and Coach tells us how it's going to go! :30- The ol Judge is here! - Who would we rather avoid; Jose Ramirez or Tarik Skubal? - Luis Castillo's home/road splits are dramatically different, so he must start one of the two home games this weekend. - Who will be the X-Factor for the Mariners in the playoffs? - Who would we like to see lose in the wildcard round? :45- We wrap up the show with one last thing! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this episode of Sports the NEMO Way we bring the best Miami Marlins to the table for discussion. Not one of the oldest franchises in the MLB, or one of the best franchises in MLB history but they have won a couple World Series. They have had a few and I mean a few good players but not the greatest of player history. Then again Miami isn't the greatest place for sports. Miami's fan base is spotty at best, but in their defense why be cooped up for hours in a stadium when you can be outside enjoying the great Miami weather. Any-hoo go enjoy the episode, have a great day and we'll se you all next week....Peace.

The Mariners and Astros are set to square off in a massive series this weekend, so Brock and Salk discuss some of the key storylines entering the weekend. They also debate whether or not Luis Castillo has pitched well enough as of late to be in the playoff rotation and wjhat that rotation as a whole could look like. In Blue 88, topics include what both Brock and Klint Kubiak have seen from Sam Darnold so far, how Cooper Kupp and JSN are different than other wide receivers the Seahawks have had in the past and who are two people that will be fearsome with the Saints on Sunday.

Dave and Lefko hear what Seahawks QB Sam Darnold had to say about the improvements the offense made between the first two games of the season during his press conference, they react to the biggest moments in Mariners close win over the Royals, including Luis Castillo’s performance and the improbable replay review, they look at what that win did for their path to the playoffs, and they break down what Jorge Polanco has brought to the Mariners offense this season. 

Bienvenidos a una nueva edición de Baseball News, el noticiero diario de Grandes Ligas en español ⚾

On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason "Puck" Puckett starts off the show briefly chatting about last night's Mariners gut punch and an enormous start coming up on Thursday for Luis Castillo. Mike Garafolo from the NFL Network drops by to discuss all things NFL. Mike shares his thoughts on the Seahawks win over the Steelers, the mounting QB injuries in the NFL, Brock Purdy vs. Mac Jones, Packers/Chargers elite play, Tom Brady in the Raiders coaching booth, Tush Push controversy and Mike McDaniel's time winding down in Miami. Puck heads to Kansas City to chat with Brad Adam of ROOT Sports as the Mariners conclude their three-game series against the Royals.  They react to Wednesday's rough loss, Castillo's road woes, Suarez bounce back game and another foolish base running mistake by Julio. On another edition of KJ-Arent's, Puck and Mitch talk everything from the Seahawks, Mariners, and rivalries.  The full show airs during the live broadcast, but once it's over the only way to watch or listen to the full show is to join Puck's Posse at PuckSports.com. Puck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!?”    I'm not sure what Jimmy Rogers is up to, but I hope he's right.  (1:00) Puck  (4:02) Mike Garafolo, NFL Network  (34:00) Brad Adam, ROOT Sports  (59:07) KJ-Arent's w/ Mitch Levy  (1:10:12) “Hey, What the Puck!”

Seattle Mariners vs. Kansas City Royals MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Mariners at Royals 2PM ET—Luis Castillo makes the start for Seattle. Castillo has 30 starts posting an ERA of 3.76 with WHIP of 1.25. The right hander fans 21.3% with 6.6% walks. Ground balls are 42.5% with 1.18 home runs per nine innings.

Brady is back on a Friday after two wild wins have the Mariners tied for first place in the American League West. What has even happened the last two nights and we're giving out a long list of praises.Furthermore, Luke Raley deserves praise for how he's handled a very tough situation this season, and the team needs a big performance from Luis Castillo tonight.Also, what to make of Jorge Polanco heading into the offseason? 

We cover the top 8 sports stories of the week in the OCHO! 1. The Mariners are None Games Back! 2. Castillo vs Kikuchi 3. Seahawks at Steelers 4. NFL week 2 began last night in Green Bay 5. College Football week 3 6. Storm in the WNBA playoffs, game 1 is Sunday 7. MMA at Tulalip 8. KJR broadcast weekend :30- The Seahawks have a tough test in Pittsburgh on Sunday, so what will it take to beat Aaron Rodgers and DK Metcalf? :45- Big Ten football week 3 is here and with the Huskies on bye, we take a look at the rest of the league and make our fantasy pickups. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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 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