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Today could be a very important day for the future of the NBA in Seattle. The NBA Board of Governors meet in New York and they'll place the first vote on expansion… a very important first step in getting the Sonics back. :30- We are so close to the start of the Mariners season and we don't have our Mariners Morning After song yet! :45- There was a very cool moment during the Rangers spring training game yesterday… sports are great! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
They always say “don't read too much into Spring Training numbers,” so obviously we're gonna read into the Spring Training numbers… - What do we make of the Spring Training record? - What about Cole Young; do we read anything into his increase in power numbers? - Cal couldn't have had a worse WBC; what do we read into that? - Josh Naylor didn't have a stellar Spring training, what are we reading into that? - Plus Colt Emerson and the young pitchers, what are we reading into their Spring training? :30- The Ol Judge is here: - Whenever the Sonics come back, they need to wear the exact same uniforms they had when they left? - Logan Gilbert will have agreed to a contract agreement with the Mariners before the season comes to an end… - What would Tekline have done if Jake Bobo went to Jacksonville? :45- We wrap up the Tuesday show with one last thing! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We covered a lot in Tuesday's show! From NBA expansion to Mariners opening day to the Kraken in the playoff hunt and JSN's new deal!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The first two rounds of March Madness are in the books and the Sweet 16 is set. Cinderellas are fun, but we don't need a Cinderella -story to happen in order for the tournament to be great. :30- Mariners Opening Day is just three days away annnnnd we are pivoting… Breaking News time! The Seahawks have signed JSN to a four-year extension, making him the NFL's highest paid receiver (for now) and giving him $120 million guaranteed. :45- Coach bucky is here and we have more Breaking News! - What does Coach Bucky think about the Kraken heading to Finland in November for two games against Carolina? Should we make it a show trip? - The Mariners roster seems to be close to finalized and Mitch Garver will be Cal's backup again this year; what does Coach Bucky think about his return? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Headlines and 12th man news with GREGG BELL (Tacoma News Tribune) Gregg answered the Bell signal this morning and joins us to give us the latest on JSN's extension. Devon Witherspoon is next; when do we expect that to happen? The Jaguars extended an offer sheet to Jake Bobo, which the Seahawks now have the chance to match. Will the Seahawks match it or will the wide receiver head to Jacksonville? :30- KAAPO KAKKO joins the show after the announcement of the 2026 Global Series. How excited is Kaapo to be able to play at home for two NHL games? Will Kaapo host us when we make the show trip to Finland? Do people in Finland follow the NHL? How big of a deal will this be for his home country? How is Kaapo feeling about his individual game and where the team is at right now? It's been 8 years since he's played at home, how many ticket requests has he already gotten? :45- Let's try this again… We are just THREE DAYS away from Mariners Opening Day!!! Nothing has been made “official” as far as the Mariners roster goes, but Ryan Divish has done some reporting this morning, so we discuss some of the possibilities. - Mitch Garver is back as Cal's backup - Everything else seems to be according to script, all 6 outfielders, relief pitchers, etc seem to be as expected. - Colt Emerson was sent to the minors while JP is on the IL, so Leo Rivas will most likely be playing at shortstop until JP is back. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
RYON HEALY (MLB Radio and Mariners TV broadcast) - What did Ryon think of the WBC tournament this year? What about the Randy vs Cal issue and is it finally put to rest? - How good will this Mariners team be? - How big of an addition is Brendan Donovan? - What expectations does he have for Cal and Julio this season? - What kind of impact does a full season of Josh Naylor have on this clubhouse? - What's up with JP's shoulder and how's the starting rotation looking? :30- Jaxon Smith-Njigba is having a good day today after signing an NFL-record high 4-year deal with the Seahawks. Next up, it's time to re-sign Devon Witherspoon and try to do the same thing with the defensive star. :45- We close out the busy Monday show with one last thing! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We had quite the busy morning with not one, but TWO breaking news stories, plus March Madness and Mariners Opening Day on Thursday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We had quite the busy morning with not one, but TWO breaking news stories, plus March Madness and Mariners Opening Day on Thursday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We had quite the busy morning with not one, but TWO breaking news stories, plus March Madness and Mariners Opening Day on Thursday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bump and Stacy look back on what we learned about Mariners Spring Training, Seahawks offseason, and NBA expansion this week, they answer your questions about the Seahawks free agency moves and the NFL Referee situation in Four Down Territory, they discuss the NFL referee situation, and they wrap up the week by telling you what you need to know!
High Point was definitely the high point of the tournament's first day. Was their coach right to air greviences about small schools not getting respect on the court right after the game? :30- Logan Gilbert is the opening day starter for the M's. Is he the right choice? And apparently Ashley is high on heroin during shows? :45- The NBA is voting on bringing the Sonics back. Should we be optimistic?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bump and Stacy are joined by Adam Jude of The Seattle Times live in Peoria to get his thoughts on whether JP Crawford will be ready for the start of the season and what he expects to see in the final week of Mariners Spring Training, they answer your questions about the NFL rule change proposals and a player that should come out of retirement in Four Down Territory, they hear the latest reactions to the NBA’s possible expansion to Seattle in The Timeline, and they break down the X factor the Seahawks and Mariners need to become championship teams.
Bob and Dave have their weekly conversation with Jon Morosi to get his thoughts on the global impact of the World Baseball Classic, whether Mark De Rosa will be a manager again, and his expectations for the start of the Mariners season, they break down whether we should be worried about Cal Raleigh or Julio’s lack of production during the WBC, and they discuss whether the Seahawks will keep or trade their first round draft pick.
The Madness is here! We are just three hours away from the start of March Madness, is this the best sporting event ever or is there more to it? One of the joys of the first two days of March Madness is that no one works and they're all at the bar, like Chuck and Buck will be later this morning. :30- We are just ONE WEEK away from Mariners Opening Day! Ok, now we can finally have the conversation- who will be the Mariners Opening Day starter and who should be? :45- The WNBA is getting pay raises and they're pretty significant and well-deserved after the growth of the league. The raises aren't only good for the current players, they're good for the future growth of the sport. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Headlines and What type of bracket person are you? We all have a bracket personality! March Madness brackets are locked in two hours, are you making last minute changes or did you fill yours out, set it and forget it? How chalky did you go or is your bracket full of upsets? :30- The Miami Dolphins are going out of their way to say that Devon Achane is not available and if that's true, what the hell are they doing? :45- Harry Ford did not make the Nationals opening day roster and that's surprising. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is Rob Manfred a little too turned on by the WBC? Rob Manfred seems to be really excited by all of the success of the WBC and we have a feeling he's going to try and change it to try and maximize and it won't be good! :30- Sup? Our listeners chime in on the text line to guide the discussion of this segment. Ask away! :45- We are done early for March Madness, so it's already time for one last thing! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We had a short show because of March Madness, but we still had a lot to talk about!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bob and Lefko are joined by Mariners Broadcaster Aaron Goldsmith to get his thoughts on what he’s seen at Mariners Spring Training, his expectations for the automatic ball strike challenge system, and why he thinks the Mariners are a World Series contender this season, they get you ready for tonight's World Baseball Classic final between Team USA and Venezuela, and they discuss what the return of the NBA and the Sonics would mean to Seattle.
March Madness starts tomorrow, so we go through the brackets and draft our favorites to win the whole thing and others to win a few… :30- Will Cal's rough WBC affect him to start the season? Last year was the year of Cal and the WBC has been anything but. Will our loveable, all-star catcher let it bother him? :45- We wrap up the show with one last thing! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bob and Charlie Furbush break down what they’ve seen at Mariners Spring Training so far, including the players they are most concerned about and certain of, they give their level of concern about JP Crawford’s availability following his shoulder injury, and they discuss whether the World Baseball Classic handshake drama has changed their views of Cal Raleigh and Randy Arozarena.
Bob and Charlie Furbush discuss the implementation of the Automatic Ball Strike system in Spring Training, they lay out their expectations for the Mariners starting pitching rotation, they break down what they hope to see in the final week of Spring Training, and they wrap up the show by finding out what we learned today!
Bump and Stacy are joined by Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times to get his thoughts on how the Cal Raleigh and Randy Arozarena World Baseball Classic drama will affect the team and what he's seen from the team at Spring Training, they give you their thoughts on the NBA voting on Seattle as an expansion market and JP Crawford’s injury in Headline Rewrites, they bring you the biggest stories around the NFL, including the Chiefs picking up new backup QB Justin Fields, and they give an update on a player being mocked to the Seahawks in the Draft.
Bob and Dave have their weekly conversation with Paul Moyer to get his thoughts on his expectations for the Mariners heading into the season, as well as the players the Seahawks lost and acquired over the first week of NFL Free Agency, they discuss how the rest of Mariners Spring Training will be once everyone is back from the World Baseball Classic, and they look back on Mark DeRosa’s World Baseball Classic blunder in Whyman.
Bob and Dave are joined by Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times live in Peoria to discuss what he’s seen down at Mariners Spring Training so far and the Cal Raleigh and Randy Arozarena drama at the World Baseball Classic, and they hear what Seahawks Linebacker Ernest Jones said about the Maxx Crosby trade drama.
Brock and Salk wonder what will happen when Randy Arozarena returns to Mariners Spring Training and if his drama will Cal Raleigh will start to settle down. They then dive into their Most Intriguing Mariners list, beginning with No. 10. In Blue 88, topics include the attributes that the new Seahawks signees share, what stands out about the 2026 Seahawks coaching staff and how the new income tax could have an impact on the Seahawks.
Stacy and Curtis are joined by Bob Stelton live in Peoria to discuss what he’s seen from the Mariners during his week at Spring Training, they answer your questions about the Seahawks bringing back George Holani and some other free agency possibilities in Four Down Territory, they deliver a wild Seahawks trade proposal, and they wrap up the week by telling you what you need to know!
Bob and Dave have their weekly conversation with Jon Morosi to get his thoughts on his love of the World Baseball Classic, the confusion of Team USA manager Mark DeRosa, the controversy between Cal Raleigh and Randy Arozarena, and the current state of the Mariners pitching rotation, they react to the biggest moves in the NFL Quaterback carousel, including Kyler Murray signing with the Vikings, and they discuss what they are most excited to see in their final day at Mariners Spring Training.
Bob and Dave are joined by Mariners bullpen coach Austin Nola live in Peoria to get his thoughts on transitioning from a player to a coach, they break down what they’ve seen in their first days down at Mariners Spring Training, and they hear World Baseball Classic Team USA manager Mark DeRosa’s mistake following their upset loss to Italy in Sweeping the Dial.
Bump and Stacy are joined by Dave Wyman live in Peoria to get his thoughts on the Seahawks Free Agency moves and what he’s seen down at Mariners Spring Training, they answer your questions about the return of John Jobe and the departure of Ken Walker in Four Down Territory, they hop aboard the Hype Train, and they wrap up the show by telling you what you need to know!
Bob and Dave react to the Seahawks losing Ken Walker, Coby Bryant, and Boye Mafe in the first hours of NFL Free Agency, they give their early impressions from Mariners Spring Training, they break down which young players can take advantage of a week without the players in the World Baseball Classic, and they look at how much more dangerous the Seahawks’ NFC West rivals after some big signings.
In the first hour, Dave Mahler and Dick Fain discuss their feelings regarding Mariners Spring Training this year and every year plus the team playing many home games to start the year, then review some MLB projections for 2026 before some Fun w/ Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bob and Dave break down whether the NFL Combine has become obsolete, they hear what Seahawks GM John Schneider and head coach Mike Macdonald learned from the Combine, they lay out their early expectations for the Seahawks 2026 Draft, they look at how concerning some of the Mariners Spring Training injuries have been, and they wrap up the show by telling you what you need to know!
Bump and Stacy are joined by Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times live at Mariners Spring Training in Peoria to bring you the latest on Bryce Miller’s injury and Kade Anderson’s debut they answer your questions about how John Schneider watched the NFL Combine in Four Down Territory, they hear Washington Huskies running back Jonah Coleman’s viral moment in The Timeline, and they break down what Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald said about his preparation process.
Bob and Dave have their weekly conversation with Paul Moyer to get his thoughts on how the NFL Combine has changed, which position the Seahawks need to address in the 2026 Draft, and his excitement for the start of the Mariners season, they break down how the Seahawks organization scored on the NFLPA report cards, and they hear John Lynch discuss whether the electrical substation conspiracy theory is affecting free agents wanting to play for the 49ers in Whyman!
Bob and Dave break down what they expect to see from Colt Emerson over the course of Mariners Spring Training, they look at why Julio might finally be able to skip the slow start phase of his season, they discuss which positions the Seahawks need to focus on in the 2026 NFL Draft, and they ask if they owe Sam Darnold an apology.
In the third hour, Dick Fain and Hugh Millen chat with MLB.com’s Daniel Kramer from Mariners Spring Training in Peoria, Arizona, talk about the intersection between USA hockey and politics, plus visit with Seattle Storm new Assistant Coach Jarrell Christian.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brock & Salk go through some of the great things that Larry Salk has said about the food options down in Arizona and some other things he has deemed “the best”. They also dive into how this could be the most complete Mariners team they have ever seen. // Need to Know: The Mariners bats showed up yesterday in their win over the Guardians with Julio, Randy, and Colt Emerson giving us run production, the team grades were leaked for the NFL teams, how did the Seahawks rank? The Kraken were once again beat badly on the ice. // We revisit our interview with Mariners star Outfielder Julio Rodriguez
Gary Hill Jr. joins the show to talk about what he’s seeing at Mariners Spring Training, the young prospects on their way up to the majors, the relationship between Perry Hill and Brendan Donovan, and much more. Mike Salk hops on also live from Peoria and talks about what he’s learned from their interviews with Julio and Brendan Donovan. And they round out the show by finding out What We Learned.
Bob and Dave lead off the hour by commenting on the conversations happening on other shows in The Best of the Rest. They discuss Mariners Spring Training, Seahawks free-agency, and much more. They talk about who the Ace of this year’s Mariners Starting Rotation will be. And they speculate about how the season may have gone differently if DK Metcalf had stayed with the Seahawks in What if Wednesday.
Charlie Furbush joins the show to talk about what he’s seeing from the Mariners in Spring Training, the prospects he has his eyes on, his impression of the new additions made by the M’s front office, and much more. They discuss Logan Gilbert’s role in the Mariners rotation and his goals for the upcoming season. And they talk about NFL free agency, head coaching rivalries, and more in Sweeping the Dial.
Jason Churchill of prospect insider joins Bump and Stacy to talk about the prospects he’s got his eyes on in Spring Training, how he would order the M’s starting rotation, the impact of veterans like Josh Naylor and Brendan Donovan, and more. They talk about Trent Williams and Kyler Murray potentially leaving their teams, Cal Raleigh’s first HR in the Cactus League, and more in Headline Rewrites. They go around the NFL and talk about the league’s top headlines including the international games schedule, coaches talking about trying to keep their free agents, and more. And they discuss Logan Gilbert and how he fits into the Rotation after his conversation with Brock and Salk this morning.
Mike Salk joins Bump and Stacy to talk about the newest Mariner Brendan Donovan, how the ABS system is being received, and the young players he has his eyes on, and more. Bump talks about what might happen if the Hawks trade JSN, the top QB free agents this offseason, what the Raiders might do with the #1 pick and more in 4 Down Territory. They discuss how the Seahawks extend their championship window and what affect paying JSN will have on that window.
Bump and Stacy discuss the Mariners first week of Spring training, they talk about the US Men's Olympic Hockey team's win over Canada and Jaxon Smith-Njigba says he deserves to be the highest-paid wide reciever in Headline Rewrites, they discuss the rumor of Ken Walker being pursued by the Kansas City Chiefs, and they talk about Seattle's newest Mariner, Brendan Donavan.
Baseball has returned with the Mariners opening up their Cactus league schedule today and Salk gets everyone ready for Spring Training, along with discussing the first Mariners Spring Training lineup of the season. Then, Shannon Drayer joins the show to share what she's taken away so far at Spring Training, Josh Naylor, Jose Ferrer and much more.
Bob and Lefko hear what the other Seattle Sports hosts had to say about new Seahawks offensive coordinator Brian Fleury, the start of Mariners Spring Training, and what the Seahawks need to do to repeat as Super Bowl Champions in the Best of the Rest, they bring you the biggest stories around the NFL, including the Seahawks officially being put up for sale, and they ask if the Seahawks need to make a big swing move in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Salk is back from vacation and expresses his excitement for baseball to be back and what he'll be watching for at Spring Training. Later, they re-air their conversation with Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times to listen in on all of the things he's learned and picked up on so far in Peoria at Mariners Spring Training.
MLB.com’s Daniel Kramer joins the show to give us a preview of Mariners spring training, how he feels about this year’s roster compared to last year, his opinion on Brendan Donovan as a player, how he thinks the Mariners infield will look, and how last season’s success will effect the focus of this year’s team. // Wyman & Bob talk about what they would want to see out of the next Seahawks offensive coordinator. // Sweeping the Dial: Adam Schefter thinks we’ll be seeing more trades in the NFL this season. Maxx Crosby isn’t paying attention to the trade rumors. Shams Charania confirmed that the NBA board of governors March meeting will discuss expansion parameters
The Seattle Times’ Ryan Divish joins the show to recap the Mariners offseason and previews Mariners spring training that is only a week away! He also talks about the Mariners prospects that he is looking forward to seeing in camp. // Four Down Territory: 1st Down: Who has reminded you that you need to specialize in a skill in the NFL? 2nd Down: What could be concerning when it comes to the Seahawks OC position? 3rd Down: Where can the Seahawks improve? 4th Down: Anything stand out from Kalyn Kahler? // It’s time for our season recap matchup between Bump & Curtis in Season, Season, Season! // What I Need To Know
Bump and Stacy break down where the 2025 Seahawks rank among Super Bowl champions, they give you their thoughts on the start Mariners Spring Training workouts and the Seahawks odds to make it to Super Bowl LXI in Headline Rewrites, they look back on every blitz the Seahawks defense made against the Patriots, and they hear what Mike Macdonald said about when he knew they had won the Super Bowl.
Bump and Stacy break down what the stats from Super Bowl LX tell us about the 2025 Seahawks, they give you their thoughts on the start Mariners Spring Training workouts and the Seahawks odds to make it to Super Bowl LXI in Headline Rewrites, they bring you the biggest stories around the NFL, including what Adam Schefter said about the Seahawks free agency decisions with Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Devon Witherspoon, and they look at an interesting QB trade option for the Seahawks.