Refuse to Lose Territory: A Seattle Mariners Podcast

Mariners, Castillo Deserve Credit + Miller's Debut + Coping Without Cal + Rob Bradford Joins!

Fri, 15 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Brady is back on a Friday, talking about the Mariners series win over the Astros and recent domination of their rivals. Then, he hands out credit to the bullpen and Luis Castillo, as well as Luke Raley, Dom Canzone and Cole Young.

Also, how do the Mariners move forward without Cal Raleigh? And what did we think of Bryce Miller's season debut on Wednesday?

And we're joined by Rob Bradford of the 'Baseball Isn't Boring' podcast, who talks about his experiences with Rob Refsnyder, managers and much more.

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ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney on Julio's Hot Start + Castillo Conversations + Refsnyder Value

Thu, 14 May 2026 16:15:47 +0000

Brady sits down for his weekly conversation with ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney to talk about Julio Rodriguez's great start to the season, Bryce Miller's return, the conversations around Luis Castillo's future and more, including Colt Emerson, Kade Anderson and Rob Refsnyder.

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Out of Service + Missed Chances + Astros Win + Julio's Hot and Cal's Not

Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Brady is back after a weekend spent out of service. He watched the Mariners, but wasn't able to comment on social media, so he gives a few small thoughts on the White Sox series, plus more thoughts on the win over the Astros on Monday.

Julio Rodriguez is hot and Cal Raleigh is in the worst stretch of his career. What is going on? And how do we feel about a six-man rotation and a piggyback decision for Bryce Miller and Luis Castillo?

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Our HUGE Show Announcement + Munoz Struggles + Braves Series Win + Former M's C Scott Bradley Joins!

Fri, 08 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Brady is back on a Friday, talking about the biggest announcement in the history of 'Refuse to Lose.' Beginning next week, the show is going to be part of the 'Foul Territory TV' network and will become 'Refuse to Lose Territory!'

Why we're doing this and what it means for you, and then we talk about a series win over the Braves, Jose Ferrer stepping up, Andres Munoz's struggles and what's actually going on, and the roster issues that are coming.

Also, we're joined by former M's catcher Scott Bradley, who caught the first no-hitter in team history from Randy Johnson in 1990. He shares some Johnson stories after he had his No. 51 retired at T-Mobile Park last weekend.

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ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney on Braves Series Win + Ferrer Rise + Munoz Struggles + Bullpen Future

Thu, 07 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Brady sits down with ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney for their weekly conversation, as they talk about the M's taking a series of the Braves, the mediocrity of the American League, the struggles of Andres Munoz, the importance of Jose Ferrer, the future of Luis Castillo and Bryce Miller, and the pending return of Brendan Donovan.

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A Major Announcement is Coming + Don't Nitpick Right Now + AquaSox Broadcaster Pat Dillon

Tue, 05 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Brady is back on a Tuesday talking about the Mariners 5-4 win over the Braves on Monday night. He explains why you shouldn't nitpick the victory, even though there was a lot to nitpick, and he discusses a bunch of people who deserve credit in the win.

Then, the injury concerns are real, but they can't overrun in this team, especially as other teams deal with the same thing. Brady is also starting to change his tune on Kade Anderson's chances of coming up and he talks with Everett AquaSox broadcaster Pat Dillon.

Finally, Brady has a major announcement that is coming, likely later on Tuesday.

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Nick Pollack of Pitcher List FULL Interview

Fri, 01 May 2026 19:00:00 +0000

After playing just 11 minutes of the Nick Pollack interview on the Friday, May 1 full podcast, Brady posts the entire 27-minute interview here.

More detailed conversation on Luis Castillo, Logan Gilbert, Emerson Hancock and the importance of arm angle. A really smart and insightful coversation.

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M's Hot + Matt Brash Injury Impact + JP Crawford Situation + Nick Pollack and Heidi Watney Join!

Fri, 01 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Brady is back on a Friday, talking about the Mariners, who have suddenly pulled even at .500 (16-16). He talks about the series in Minnesota, plus the impact of Matt Brash's injury both in the short and long-term.

Furthermore, what's the future for JP Crawford at shortstop and what are the options for the M's roster-wise on that front?

And we're joined by Nick Pollack of Pitcher List who talks Emerson Hancock and Luis Castillo, and we talk with Heidi Watney, the field reporter for Apple TV, where the Mariners play on Friday.

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ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney on Cole Young + Matt Brash Injury + Future of Luis Castillo/JP Crawford

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0000

The Mariners are 16-16 and back at .500! After a 5-1 road trip, Brady talks with ESPN MLB Insider Olney about the M's turnaround, the play of Cole Young and if the front office has been validated in not trading for Ketel Marte.

But we also talk about the injury to Matt Brash and how the M's might handle it, as well as how they handle the increasingly difficult conversations around Luis Castillo and JP Crawford.

And Buster tells a hilarious Randy Johnson story on the eves of his No. 51 retirement.

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The Luis Castillo Conversation on Every Level + Logan Gilbert Theory + Alex Hoppe Re-AIR

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Brady talks about the Luis Castillo situation from each level. What happened on Monday night in Minnesota and what can the M's reasonably expect moving forward?

How about when Bryce Miller returns, and could Castillo work in the bullpen? Does any of this change Kade Anderson's timeline? Brady is also starting to wonder something about Logan Gilbert and with Alex Hoppe making his Mariners' debut, we re-air a portion of our conversation with him from December 2025, right after he was acquired.

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Biggest Problem with Mariners + A Roster Talk/Plan + Cardinals Reporter John Denton Joins Us!

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Brady is back on a Friday, talking about the biggest issue plaguing the Mariners as he sees it. He also has an honest talk about the state of the roster and all the platoons as he meets the fans who are complaining about it in the middle - and he offers a plan moving forward.

Finally, Brady is joined by Cardinals Roundtable reporter John Denton for a primer on the Cardinals for this weekend, and he talks about Andres Munoz's blown save on Wednesday and why this team misses Carlos Vargas so much.

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ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney on M's Hope + Platoons + Bullpen Construction

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Brady talks with ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney about the M's series-ending win against the A's and what it may mean moving forward. Also, there a lot of contenders struggling, so where do the Mariners land on the "Hope Meter" in comparison?

Did the M's do enough to help the bullpen this offseason, and are other fanbases also upset about platoon usage? And what do we make of Andres Munoz's latest bullpen woe and could Matt Brash start to see some closer opportunities?

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A Terrible Loss to the A's + More Dan Wilson Talk + Rylee Pay and Mariner Mojo Join Us!

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Brady is back on a Tuesday morning, lamenting Monday's difficult loss against the Athletics. How much blame does Dan Wilson deserve for this one and what were the other particulars factoring in?

Also, how can the team cover for the loss of Brendan Donovan and who do they need to step up? And what to make of the bullpen woes on Monday night?

And we're joined by Tacoma Rainiers broadcaster Rylee Pay, who has the latest on Colt Emerson, and we talk with the universally liked Mariner Mojo podcast crew for a fun conversation.

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Buster Olney of ESPN on M's Worries + Andres Munoz Concern + Luke Raley Decision

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Brady is joined for a rare Friday conversation with ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney, who talks about the pushback against Dan Wilson for how he handled things on Friday night with Luke Raley, the troubles of Andres Munoz and Luis Castillo, and he provides a positive thought amid an 8-12 start.

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Mariners Swept + More Dan Wilson Bashing + Munoz Concerns + Mason Peters Joins Us!

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Brady is back on a Friday, talking about the M's getting swept at the hands of the San Diego Padres. Dan Wilson is getting a lot of blame, but is it fair? And what do we make of the Luke Raley pinch-hitting decision in Thursday's loss?

How much fear we do have about Andres Munoz, and how much worry does he have with himself? And what's the latest on Luis Castillo after another tough outing?

We're also joined by M's 2025 draft pick Mason Peters, who is off to a great start at Single-A Inland Empire.

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Mariners Sweep Astros + Roster Questions + English Premiere League????

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:00:00 +0000

Brady is back on a Monday, talking about the Mariners' sweep of the Astros and getting back to 8-9 overall.

What changed for the M's offense in these four games against Houston and what else are we starting to see? Furthermore, Brady gives massive props to Logan Gilbert and George Kirby, and he talks about roster questions surrounding Dominic Canzone, Colt Emerson, Emerson Hancock and Luis Castillo.

Also, Brady talks with Taymour Roushdi from the English Premiere League's Nottingham Forest - but why?

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Poor Offense + One Optimistic Nugget + M's Pitcher Casey Lawrence Joins Us

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Brady is back on a Friday, talking about the disheartening 4-9 start and what's wrong with this team's offense. He also gives one single optimistic nugget about the group right now and answers one listener question about if the M's are looking ahead too much.

Then, we discuss the uncomfortable conversations the M's are having, and ones that they will have in the future. And M's pitcher Casey Lawrence joins us from Triple-A Tacoma to give some amazing perspective and talk about his recent accomplishment.

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ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney on Poor Offense + Poor Defense + Randy Arozarena Talk

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Brady is joined by ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney to talk about the Mariners and their horrific 4-9 start to the season. They talk about the offensive woes, the defensive woes for the entire team, but specifically Brendan Donovan and Randy Arozarena, and was was Olney surprised by the discourse surrounding Mike Trout last weekend?

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I'm Frustrated + Mike Trout Fallout + Andres Munoz and Ryan Rowland-Smith Join Us!

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Brady is back on a Tuesday, talking about the Mariners as they fall to 4-7 with a loss to the Rangers.

What's going right? Is anything? And more importantly, what's going wrong?

Also, Brady assesses his talk with former Angels reliever Ty Buttrey about the Mike Trout situation and is joined by a rare TRIO of guests:

M's closer Andres Munoz, M's broadcaster Ryan Rowland-Smith and Arkansas Travelers (Double-A) broadcaster Steven Davis to talk about the debuts for Kade Anderson and Ryan Sloan.

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Former Los Angeles Angels Reliever Ty Buttrey Joins the Show

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:00:00 +0000

Brady calls for an emergency episode with former Los Angeles Angels reliever Ty Buttrey, who is getting a lot of venom for his his comments on social media.

After Mike Trout was hit for the second time in this series, Buttrey said that the Mariners should be "embarrassed" and called for the Halos to retaliate. Does he regret those comments? Does he have any sympathy for Casey Legumina?

We dive into all of it.

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I'm Tired of the NFL + Interesting Points on Emerson's Deal + MLB Draft Woes

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Brady is back on a Friday, marking a rare third episode in three days, but he wants to get back on schedule after his Seattle trip.

The M's have changed their schedule to accommodate the NFL and Brady is upset about it, JP Crawford is back and the M's got some disappointing MLB Draft news. Also, we react to Buster Olney's comments on the Colt Emerson deal and wonder how the rest of the clubhouse feels about it.

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ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney on Early Struggles + Gilbert Perception + Emerson Mega Deal

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Brady is joined by ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney for their weekly conversation! The two talk about the M's early-season struggles. How much can we blame on the World Baseball Classic or the weather?

And how about the pitching issues for Logan Gilbert? What's the perception of him around the league? And what does Buster think of the M's locking up Colt Emerson to a long-term deal and do impending labor issues play a role in that?

Also, when Emerson comes up, how does the M's lineup shift?

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Early Disappointments + Colt Emerson Deal + Penn Murfee and Matt Festa Joins Us!

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0000

Brady is back from Seattle, barely, after travel issues and he's re-living some of his memories from the trip. On the field, the M's are 3-4, and while Brady isn't worried, he is disappointed at a handful of things.

Then, we talk about Colt Emerson's mega contract and what it means for him and the Mariners moving forward. And he's joined by former M's relievers Matt Festa and Penn Murfee for a pair of great conversations.

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M's Split First Series + Dan Wilson Discourse + Former M's 1B David Segui Joins Us

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000

Brady is back after the Mariners split the first series with the Cleveland Guardians. What were the takeaways? And Brady explains his controversial positioning on some of Dan Wilson's bullpen moves in this series.

Also, former M's 1B David Segui stops by the show to talk about his role on Opening Night and how the M's honored his father Diego, who threw the first pitch in team history.

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ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney Turns The Tables + Why No Bryan Woo vs. NYY?

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000

It's Opening Day and Brady is live in Seattle! As a result, ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney joins the show and asks HIM some questions about the Mariners heading into the start of the season.

Then, Brady asks the question everyone is wondering: Why is Bryan Woo not pitching against the Yankees in series number two?

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Getting Emotional + A Roster Scenario + A Fast Start + Guardians Insider Justin Lada

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Brady is back on a Tuesday, reflecting on his career as Opening Day is upon us. Furthermore, he thinks about how special the AL West banner raising ceremony will be, especially after he couldn't fully enjoy Game 5 of the ALDS.

Also, Randy Arozarena issues another statement, is everything good? And what about this specific roster scenario that's going to come up?

And finally, we're talking real baseball with Cleveland Guardians expert Justin Lada of Locked on Guardians and 'Next Year in Cleveland.'

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3 Players Who Spring Results Matter For + How to Handle SS

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Brady is back for a 'Refuse to Lose Lite' on this Friday. No guest, just talking ball for 30 minutes.

People say that spring training results don't matter, but they just might for these three specific players. Then, how should the Mariners handle shortstop in the wake of a possible injury to JP Crawford?

And Logan Gilbert gets the ball on Opening Day. How do we feel about that?

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ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney on M's in the WBC + Arozarena Fallout + Crawford's Shoulder

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Brady talks with ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney as we are just one week out from Opening Day. What did he make of the M's lack of success at the World Baseball Classic? What does he think about how Randy Arozarena handled everything in the wake of the controversy with Cal Raleigh?

And what does he think the M's should do at shortstop with J.P. Crawford battling a shoulder issue? And how about the struggles of Victor Robles and Mitch Garver?

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Arozarena's Statement + Five M's Questions + Bullpen Catcher Justin Novak Joins Us

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Brady is back as we are less than 10 days away from Opening Day! He reacts to Randy Arozarena's statement and his handling of the Cal Raleigh handshake situation, and how it could impact him.

Then, Brady asks five additional questions that we need answers to heading into the 2026 campaign, and he plays back an interview from spring training with M's bullpen catcher Justin Novak, one of the true "glue guys" in the organization.

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The Mariners Soap Opera + 25 Good Minutes with Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000

A resentful Brady is back on a Friday to talk about the middle-school drama plaguing the Mariners right now.

Cal snubs Randy. Randy says mean things about Cal. Cal says nice things about Randy. Randy ignores them and posts interesting things on Instagram.

Brady makes 10 points about the whole thing and then talks with Ryan Divish from the Press Box at Sloan Park after Mariners and Cubs from Thursday. And yes, they talk about more than just Cal-Randy.

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ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney on Cal vs. Randy + Miller Injury + Kirby PitchCom

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Brady talks with ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney about the controversy involving Cal Raleigh and Randy Arozarena at the World Baseball Classic and if it might linger into the M's season.

Then, they talk about George Kirby wanting to call more of his own pitches, the mindset of pitchers in that regard and Bryce Miller's latest injury setback.

Also, Buster weighs in on Kade Anderson.

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Kirby's Calling Pitches + Another Arroyo Convo + Brennen Davis + Teren Kowatsch Back From ST

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Brady is back on a Tuesday talking about the M's spring losing streak, George Kirby breaking out his own Pitch Com, Brennan Davis's hot spring and what it means, and Michael Arroyo playing DH at the World Baseball Classic.

Also, our own Teren Kowatsch is back from Peoria. What were his takeaways?

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Optimism, Expectations, Changing Narratives + A New Worry + M's Catcher Brian O'Keefe

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Brady is back on a Friday talking about the lack of questions and storylines for this Mariners team, the optimism and expectations around it and how maybe the narrative is shifting.

Then, he plays his spring training interview with Brian O'Keefe, M's catcher. The two last spoke more than a decade ago but here they are, meeting again.

Brian talks about getting called up to the big leagues the night the drought got ended and much more.

And, Brady has a new worry for the pitching staff about the ABS system.

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ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney on WBC + Lack of M's Questions + Mariners Culture

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Brady is back on a Thursday with Buster Olney of ESPN, talking about the World Baseball Classic, how the ABS system could impact Mariners pitching, the idea of Mariners culture and much more.

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Revised Kade Anderson Opinions + A Comp For M's + Bucky Jacobsen Joins From ST

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Brady is back on a Tuesday, talking about some revised opinions around Kade Anderson and his potential timeline for debut. Also, Buster Olney agrees with Brady on Anderson and Ryan Sloan's impact on the future, but he offers an interesting organizational comparison for the Mariners too.

Also, with the WBC guys gone, what are five storylines to watch in spring training? And Brady plays his interview with former M's 1B and current 93.3 KJR radio host Bucky Jacobsen from spring training!

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ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney on Julio's Spring + Gilbert's Future + Munoz Thoughts

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Brady is back on a Friday, talking with ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney about his observations from spring training. What does he think about the team's chemistry and Julio's hot start?

Also, what are his impressions of Rob Refsnyder and Brady's cognizance of Andres Munoz's velocity issues? Also, how much will Kade Anderson and Ryan Sloan impact the future of the team's rotation?

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How Much Do ST Results Matter? + A Quick Talk with Cole Young + Five Observations

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Brady is back for a full episode Thursday talking about how much spring training results do or don't matter, and how should we view the starting pitchers in these outings?

Then, he's got five more observations on team chemistry, the end of the bullpen, Colt Emerson, JP Crawford and Young.

He also plays a quick conversation from the M's clubhouse with Cole Young and we hear from Rob Refsynder for the first time about his impressions of his new team.

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Julio Looks Great + Arroyo's Defensive Woes + Talking w/ Kade Anderson and Ryan Sloan

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Brady is back on a Monday, still live in Peoria at spring training. He breaks down what he's seen from Julio Rodriguez, Michael Arroyo, and much more, including the live bullpen sessions of Kade Anderson and Ryan Sloan.

And then we hear from Anderson and Sloan, who spoke with the media following those sessions. Brady breaks down what impressed him about both.

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Michael Arroyo's Situation + Takeaways From ST Opener + Former M's OF Casper Wells Joins Us

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 01:00:00 +0000

Brady is back for a rare Friday night episode talking about what he's seen through two days of M's spring training! The fans showed out for the spring opener and Brady lists 10 quick takeaways from a Cactus League win over the Padres.

Furthermore, what are the situations for Michael Arroyo and Cooper Criswell? Brady talks with Criswell before an excellent first outing and he's also joined by former M's OF Casper Wells, who homered in four straight games for the Mariners in 2011.

And Mitch Garver is back!

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Buster Olney of ESPN on MLBPA + Cal Raleigh Workload + He's Asking Me Questions?

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 23:00:00 +0000

Brady is live in Peoria at Mariners spring training and we're turning the tables a bit. Buster Olney of ESPN asks Brady some questions about his observations at camp and about the season ahead.

But Brady does get a few questions of his own on Cal Raleigh's impending workload and the situation facing the MLB Players Association moving forward.

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Cole Young vs. Colt Emerson + Young Pitchers Importance + Bryce Miller's Elbow

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Brady is back on a Tuesday before he heads to spring training! He talks about Jerry Dipoto's recent comments on second base and what it means for both Cole Young and Colt Emerson. And how does Michael Arroyo fit in to things?

Furthermore, Brady talks about what Kade Anderson and Ryan Sloan mean for the M's both now and in the future. And he's joined by Larry Fleischer of the BBWAA, who gives a little insight into Felix Hernandez's Hall of Fame voting.

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Brendan Donovan First Impressions + Former M's Broadcaster Chip Caray + One Question

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Brady is back on a Friday as pitchers and catchers have reported! What are our first impressions of new M's trade acquisition Brendan Donovan now that he's addressed the media at spring training?

And does Donovan's presence impact the ability of Colt Emerson to make the Opening Day roster?

And we're joined by St. Louis Cardinals broadcaster, and former M's broadcaster Chip Caray! And what do we think about Randy Arozarena heading into the new campaign?

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Buster Olney of ESPN on Injuries to M's Rivals + Sam Darnold + Brendan Donovan Impressions

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 20:00:00 +0000

Brady sits down with ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney to talk about the first impressions of Brendan Donovan, the Super Bowl win for the Seahawks and how it relates to the Mariners, and the injury situation facing the Mariners' biggest rivals in the American League.

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Seahawks Super Bowl Impact + Three ST Questions + M's Broadcaster Gary Hill Jr.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Brady is back on a Tuesday talking about the Seahawks Super Bowl win and if/how it impacts the Mariners. Is there more or less pressure on the M's now organizationally?

And then Brady talks about what the support of the Seahawks by M's players means to fans, and he's joined for a great talk by M's broadcaster Gary Hill Jr!

Also, Brady looks at three spring training questions, including one under-the-radar name to watch in Peoria.

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Negro Leagues Baseball Museum President Bob Kendrick+ Mariners WBC Takeaways + Matt Brash Not Playing

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Brady is back on a Friday, talking about his takeaways from the 16 different Mariners who will play in the World Baseball Classic. What does this mean for the likes of Colt Emerson and Cole Young? How about the M's starting rotation? And why isn't Matt Brash playing?

Also, we are joined for an incredible conversation with Bob Kendrick, the President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. He talks Seattle Steelheads and much, much more.

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ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney on Brendan Donovan Trade + Why JP Crawford Can't Leave SS Now

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Brady is back on a Thursday with ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney, talking about the M's acquisition of Brendan Donovan, why it works and what questions still remain.

Also, some people want the Mariners to move J.P. Crawford to third base for Colt Emerson. Why won't that happen? And does Buster think the Seahawks will win the Super Bowl behind his guy Sam Darnold?

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Super Bowl Media Night Stinks + Brendan Donovan Thoughts + Did M's Give Up Too Much?

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Brady starts the show with a tangent about why he hates Super Bowl media night and tells his "Dante Fowler story." Then, the M's have finally acquired Brendan Donovan. What does it mean for the team in 2026? Did Seattle give up too much and what are the things that actually concern Brady the most in this deal?

Then, we're joined by M's Roundtable reporter Teren Kowatsch, who talks about his takeaways from M's Fan Fest over the weekend, and the Mariners are bringing back the Steelheads jerseys. What do we think?

And why the Logan Evans injury has Brady nervous moving into 2026, and what it means for the roster.

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Rick Rizzs Memories + Time to Bring Geno Back? + Dallas Stars Broadcaster Michael Dixon

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Brady is back on a Friday as we are just two weeks away from spring training! He talks about the news that Rick Rizzs is retiring at the end of 2026 and shares some of his Rick Rizzs memories. Then, he talks about if it's time to bring back Eugenio Suarez and the questions that it still entails. Also, what's the situation with the M's depth pitching options?

And, we're joined by Dallas Stars radio host Michael Dixon to talk about his M's fandom and much more.

***It should be noted that the Dixon interview was taped before the Rizzs news, so we couldn't ask him about it.***

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Buster Olney of ESPN on Rick Rizzs, Dave Niehaus + Geno Reunion? + Pitching Acquisitions

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 20:00:00 +0000

Brady is back on a Thursday to talk with ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney about the impending retirement of Rick Rizzs, the leadership of Cal Raleigh, the M's recent additions on the pitching staff, Brendan Donovan and if the M's should be bringing back Eugenio Suarez yet.

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Time For Seattle Sports Fans to Get Greedy + Maury Brown of Forbes on Labor Issues

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 03:00:00 +0000

Brady is back on a Monday night with more parallels between the Seahawks and the Mariners, and he's calling on Seattle sports fans to get greedy in the wake of the Seahawks success.

Also, he's joined by Maury Brown (@BizballMaury) of Forbes for a talk on the baseball labor issues at hand and what's coming in 2027. And what's the M's plan for Cooper Criswell?

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Disappointing Prospect Rankings + Rangers Trade + The Return of Joe Doyle!

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Brady is back on a Friday, talking about the M's only having four prospects in the Baseball America Top 100. Does it matter, truly? And we talk about the Rangers big trade for MacKenzie Gore, early concerns about the bench and the acquisition of Dane Dunning.

And Joe Doyle, the founder of Overslot Baseball stops by to talk prospects, King Felix, labor issues in relations to the draft and much more.

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Buster Olney of ESPN on Prospect Rankings + Rangers Trade + Roster Construction

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 21:00:00 +0000

Brady talks with ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney about the Rangers acquiring MacKenzie Gore and what it means for the Mariners. Also, how does Buster feel about the M's bench heading into 2026, and does the M's drop in the Baseball America prospect rankings actually mean anything?

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Is Felix a Hall of Famer? + Seahawks Inspiration on M's + Tablesetters Pod Stops By

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 01:00:00 +0000

Brady is back for a longer-than-usual episode on Monday, talking about if the Seahawks playoff run will have any affect on the Mariners moving forward. Let us explain.

Then, we talk about if Felix Hernandez really feels like a Hall of Famer and how the requirements for the Hall are changing - in a good way. Also, Brady unpacks some of the labor issues around baseball and is joined for a fun talk by the Tablesetters Podcast guys (Devin and Steve).

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Brad Adam of Mariners TV

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Brady is joined by Brad Adam of Mariners TV for a rare Saturday conversation. How special was the 2025 season from his vantage point? What is he looking to accomplish each time he is on TV? And what will M's TV broadcasts be like going forward? And how emotional was the final ROOT Sports broadcast ever?

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Buster Olney of ESPN on Brendan Donovan + Lars Nootbaar + Gabe Speier + Arbitration

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:00:00 +0000

Buster Olney of ESPN stops by to talk about the latest on the Brendan Donovan market, if the Mariners should get involved for JoJo Romero and Lars Nootbaar, and what's happening with Eugenio Suarez?

Also, Gabe Speier is headed to the WBC, how do we feel about that? And should we be worried about the M's situation with Bryce Miller?

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Gabe Speier to WBC + Curtis Rogers of ESPN Seattle + I'm Banned From Reddit

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 02:00:00 +0000

Brady is back on a Wednesday, comparing the runs of the Seattle Seahawks and Mariners in 2025, Gabe Speier going to the World Baseball Classic and why he's been banned from the Mariners' Reddit channel.

Also, he's joined by Curtis Rogers, the Mariners pre and postgame host on 710 ESPN Seattle.

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Todd Raleigh Joins Again + Worry About Bryce Miller Contract? + Patrick Wisdom Signing

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Brady is back on a Friday and he's talking about the arbitration situation for the Mariners. Are we worried that Bryce Miller didn't get a deal done yet? And what do we make of the Patrick Wisdom signing? Is there something more there underneath the surface?

And we're joined by Cal Raleigh's father, Todd, to talk about Cal's banner 2025, the All-Star Game experience and much more.

*Also, we're running our Refuse to Lose swag giveaway until Jan. 13 at Mariners Roundtable! JOIN our FREE community to be eligible.*

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ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney on his WS Prediction + Patrick Wisdom + Julio Rodriguez

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Brady is joined by ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney, who is live in Australia! He talks with us about his recent prediction that the Mariners would win the World Series and his thoughts on Julio Rodriguez as the possible MVP.

Also, the Mariners signed Patrick Wisdom on Wednesday. Does it mean anything? And how is Julio Rodriguez viewed by his peers? Can the Mariners really get in the Nico Hoerner trade discussions?

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Mariners/Seahawks History + M's Better Be Right + Jordan Shusterman of Yahoo! Sports

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 02:00:00 +0000

Brady is back after the holidays for a full episode as we're officially into 2026.

First, the Mariners and the Seahawks are operating on similar season arcs and it's been awesome to watch for Seattle sports fans. Next, the Mariners are making some very big bets heading into 2026, as of now, and we discuss why they need to be right.

Then, we're joined by Jordan Shusterman of Yahoo! Sports. Do we have any worries about Andres Munoz?

And remember, head to MarinersRoundtable.com and JOIN our FREE community to be eligible to win some Refuse to Lose podcast swag.

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2025 Best Of: Part 2

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Brady says goodbye to 2025 with some more of his favorite M's interviews including former Mariners Scott Bradley, Jeff Schaefer and Shawn O'Malley. He also talks with M's bullpen catcher Justin Novak and Triple-A broadcaster Andy Helwig.

Note: New, FULL episodes will be back on Monday, Jan. 5.

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2025 Best Of: Part 1

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Brady goes down memory lane from a special 2025 season by playing just some of the best interviews from the first half of the season, including former Mariners Willie Bloomquist, Harold Reynolds and Mike Cameron. He also replays interviews with Cal Raleigh and top prospect Colt Emerson.

This is a chance for new listeners to hear some of the work we do on Refuse to Lose, and we'll keep growing in 2026.

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ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney on Refsnyder Signing + Cole Young's Status + Felix HOF

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Brady talks with ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney on Christmas Eve about the Mariners signing of Rob Refsnyder, the team's belief in Cole Young, the possible pursuit of Ketel Marte, Jorge Polanco's recent comments and if Felix Hernandez can make a surprise Hall of Fame splash in 2026.

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Refsnyder Signing + Roster Fits + Geno Reunion + WBC Pitchers

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 01:00:00 +0000

Brady is back on a Monday night, talking about the Mariners' signing of Rob Refsnyder and what it means for the lineup - and the rest of the roster.

Also, are the M's still in on Brendan Donovan? How about a reunion with Eugenio Suarez? Which current players are in jeopardy of not being on the roster?

And we are getting closer to the M's not needing to send any American pitchers to the WBC, but that's not official yet.

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Buster Olney of ESPN on Loss of Polanco + Possible Donovan/Marte Trades + Backup Catchers

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Brady talks with ESPN's Buster Olney about his thoughts on the M's losing Jorge Polanco to the Mets, if the Mariners are risk averse and possible moves for Brendan Donovan and Ketel Marte.

Also, was he surprised to see Mitch Garver not come back?

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Losing Jorge Polanco + Brendan Donovan, Brandon Lowe Trade Talk + Garver Gone

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 01:00:00 +0000

Brady is back on a Monday night talking about the Mariners losing Jorge Polanco and the pressure that it creates for the front office. He talks about some of the possible moves on the board for the M's and he says that M's fans will miss Mitch Garver more than they realize.

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ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney On If We Should Be Worried About Polanco + Trading Harry Ford

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Brady talks on Thursday with ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney about the M's acquisition of Jose Ferrer, trading away Harry Ford, and more, including if we should be worried that Jorge Polanco hasn't signed yet.

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Could Mariners Get Polanco and Brendan Donovan? + 3rd Base + Danny Vietti of CBS Sports

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 01:00:00 +0000

Brady is back for a live show as the winter meetings conclude in Orlando. He talks about how the big moves around baseball impact the M's right now, the latest on Jorge Polanco, and how can the M's turn a good offseason into a great one?

Could they still get Ketel Marte or Brendan Donovan, and why does Brady lean toward Donovan?

And the Mariners have hired Jake McKinley from D-I Nevada as their on-field coaching coordinator. We're joined by Danny Vietti of CBS Sports, who played for McKinley in his own college career. Follow him @DannyVietti.

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Jose Ferrer Trade + Marte/Donovan Rumors + Polanco Latest

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 02:00:00 +0000

Brady is back on a Monday night as the winter meetings kick off in Orlando, taking about the latest rumors regarding Ketel Marte and Brendan Donovan.

Also, what's the latest on Jorge Polanco? We have some new information. And Brady breaks down the Jose Ferrer trade from the weekend and we learn more about Ferrer from Rick Graham of Pitcher List.

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Cole Young's Future + Winter Meetings Prep + Kristie Ackert of Sporting News

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Brady gets ready for the winter meetings as reports swirl of the M's interest in multiple relievers. Then, does all the interest in second base signal that Cole Young is not the guy we thought he was?

And how about Michael Arroyo's positional change? And we're joined by Kristie Ackert of the Sporting News, who talks about her article detailing the M's needs for the rest of the winter.

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ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney on Jorge Polanco's Market, Cole Young's Future and the WBC

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000

After a week off for the Thanksgiving holiday, Brady and Buster Olney are reunited in advance of the winter meetings. What are we hearing about the M's at second base and what does it mean for the future of Cole Young?

Also, how much will the World Baseball Classic impact spring training and what's the market like for Jorge Polanco?

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Back From Thanksgiving + Cease Contract Implications + New Mariner Alex Hoppe Joins Us

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Brady is back after a Thanksgiving break and is breaking down how the Dylan Cease contract impacts the Mariners right now, and then he talks about the M's and their surging popularity.

Also, Brady identifies one of the biggest keys for the organization in 2026 and he's joined by new Mariner, Alex Hoppe, who was just acquired from the Boston Red Sox.

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Naylor Press Conference + Mending of Fences in 2026 + Emerson on Opening Day?

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Brady is back to talk about his impressions of Josh Naylor's press conference, the Mariners 50th year celebrations and how big they can be for the organization and the new idea that Colt Emerson could start the year on the big-league club, at second base or third base.

And what does that mean for Cole Young?

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ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney on Naylor Signing + Skubal Trade Possibility + Felix HOF

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Brady Farkas sits down with ESPN MLB Insider Olney to discuss the Josh Naylor signing and all the residual conversation around it. Furthermore, could the M's now pivot and make a trade for Tarik Skubal?

Will Felix Hernandez make a substantial Hall of Fame jump this year, and will the 50-year celebration help spur a reconnection with Alex Rodriguez?

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Josh Naylor is a Mariner And That's All You Need to Know

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Brady is back on a Tuesday breaking down the Josh Naylor signing from every angle, and he talks about what needs to happen next for Seattle.

The Mariners are getting universal praise, and that's a weird spot to be in, but here we are. And, we talk briefly about Emerson Hancock, the Rule-5 Draft and the Baseball Hall of Fame.

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Cal Raleigh's 2025 Legacy + Julio's MVP Finish + Running Back the Roster?

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Brady is back on a Friday to talk about Cal Raleigh finishing 2nd in the MVP voting and why he's not really upset by it. He talks about Raleigh's true legacy in 2025, the magic of his season and why he resonates so much with fans in the city.

Furthermore, the Mariners want to run back the roster in 2026, but Brady hopes it's for the right reasons.

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Buster Olney of ESPN on Raleigh, Julio + Bringing Back Same Core? + Bullpen Help

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Brady talks with ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney about the chances for Cal Raleigh in the American League MVP race on Thursday night, if the M's should really be trying to bring back the same core of players from 2025, the idea of adding bullpen help and the impact of coaching continuity and changes.

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Andy McKay Leaving + Austin Nola Coming + The A-Rod Talk + @TheJagePage Joins Us

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Brady is back on a Wednesday to talk about the Mariners largely being shut out of award season and the impact of coaching changes involving Andy McKay and Austin Nola.

Furthermore, he talks about the complicated A-Rod discussion in response to the Marine Layer guys, and he's joined by popular M's content creator @TheJagePage.

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All the Tarik Skubal Trade Conversation You Need + Freddie Coleman of ESPN Radio

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Brady dedicates much of the show to the idea that the Mariners could trade for Tarik Skubal this offseason. What are the three things that you need to think about with regards to a potential deal, and should the Mariners really be willing to put their chips in the center of the table here?

Also, we're joined by Freddie Coleman of ESPN Radio for a fun conversation and Justin Hollander is putting the full-court press on publicly for Josh Naylor.

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ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney on Skubal Trade Rumors + Naylor Predictions + Award Season

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Brady talks with ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney for their weekly conversation about how real the Mariners-Tarik Skubal trade rumors are and much more, including the market for Jorge Polanco and the projections for Josh Naylor.

Also, can Dan Wilson win Manager of the Year, and what did he think of Julio Rodriguez not winning a Gold Glove?

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3x Jeopardy Champ Aaron Levine + WS Thoughts + Garver Cautionary Tale + Dan Wilson MOY

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Brady is back on a Tuesday, talking about the end of the World Series and if he feels any better knowing that the Blue Jays fans suffered a worse heartbreak than the Mariners fans did.

Furthermore, he talks about the cautionary tale that Mitch Garver provides heading into this offseason and much more, including Dan Wilson's chances to win Manager of the Year.

He also delivers a PSA to M's fans who are looking to trade Luis Castillo, Randy Arozarena and JP Crawford.

And he's joined by FOX 13 Sports Director and 3-time Jeopardy champion Aaron Levine, who talks about his magical run on the legendary game show, the M's and much more.

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Will the Jays Change Mariners Offense + Bo Bichette Thoughts + How the M's Can Turn Heartbreak into Happiness

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Brady is back on a Halloween Friday, putting a bow on the John Stanton discussion from earlier this week, and then he talks about how the Blue Jays could cause the Mariners to change their offensive approach.

Furthermore, Brady wanted Bo Bichette on the Mariners, but now doesn't think so, but none of it really matters because Bichette will be priced out of the M's range.

Then, Tom Caron, who covers the Red Sox stops by to talk about the 2004 Red Sox turned the heartbreak of 2003 into a championship season. Can the Mariners replicate the formula?

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ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney on Cal Raleigh MVP Chances + World Series Observations + John Stanton Thoughts

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Brady is back with ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney, talking about his thoughts on the World Series between the Dodgers and Blue Jays.

Will the Blue Jays change the way that offense is built in baseball? How good has Yoshinobu Yamamoto been?

Furthermore, Cal Raleigh has captured two major awards now, does it mean anything with regards to the MVP? And is Brady making too big a deal of John Stanton not speaking at the end-of-year press conference?

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John Stanton's Comments + Money Talk + Andy Helwig + Rylee Pay

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 23:00:00 +0000

Brady is back on a Monday night, talking about John Stanton's comments in the Seattle Times. Did they go far enough? Did they ultimately matter?

Also, how much money do the Mariners actually have to spend this offseason and what are the early contract projections on Naylor, Suarez and Polanco?

Also, we spoke earlier this month to Tacoma Rainiers broadcasters Andy Helwig and Rylee Pay, and now's the time to play them.

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End of Season Press Conference Recap + Teren Kowatsch + Dan Wilson Learning + Marine Layer Pod

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000

It's a loaded Friday episode as Brady breaks down some of the highlights from the end of year press conferences for Jerry Dipoto, Dan Wilson and Justin Hollander. We talk about the payroll situation moving forward and we're joined by Teren Kowatsch, our M's Roundtable Insider.

Also, where was John Stanton for all of this?

Then, Brady continues to talk about the trauma of Game 7 and asks a psychological question about how it impacts people, and he's joined by the guys from the Marine Layer Podcast.

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ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney on Mariners Loss in Game 7 + Dan Wilson's Opportunity to Grow + How M's Respond

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Brady is back on a Thursday with ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney, talking about the pitching decisions in Game 7, how Dan Wilson can learn and grow, how the team will respond and much more, including if the Mariners could offer Jorge Polanco a qualifying offer this offseason.

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More Playoff Pain For Mariners + Emotion, Reflection + Why Canada Hates Me

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 02:00:00 +0000

Brady is back for the podcast he didn't want to do.

The Mariners season is over after a gut-wrenching loss in Game 7 of the ALCS. What are his emotions the day after? What was it like being there in person to see it live?

Then, how much blame does Dan Wilson get? What would Brady have done in the seventh inning? And what are the biggest things moving forward for the organization?

Also, we reflect on the positives of the season and Brady thanks the listeners and this community for helping this show grow and he explains the plan for the offseason.

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M's One Win From World Series + Geno's Big Swing + I'm En Route to Toronto

Sat, 18 Oct 2025 02:00:00 +0000

The Seattle Mariners come back in an unbelievable Game 5 of the ALCS to move within one game of the World Series for the first time in franchise history.

Eugenio Suarez provides one of the biggest swings in franchise history and Brady is talking about the heroes, his fandom and the advantage the M's have in Game 6.

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Three Things That Bothered Me From M's Game 4 Blowout Loss + Angry Fans

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 03:00:00 +0000

Brady is back for a very quick recap of a forgettable Game 4 of the ALCS. What are three things that really bothered him out of the loss and how about the fans who said the M's don't care?

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Buster Olney of ESPN on Concerns For Game 4 + Castillo's Gameplan + Offseason Impact

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Brady sits down with ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney for their weekly conversation.

How much does the blowout in Game 3 of the ALCS matter to the Mariners? And how about Luis Castillo's gameplan for Game 4? Who exactly is Max Scherzer at this point in his career and what can we expect?

And how does this run influence the Mariners offseason ahead?

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Two Wins From World Series! + Joe Doyle and Mitch Levy Join + Capitalizing on Opportunities

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Brady is back for a live edition of the Refuse to Lose podcast, talking about the M's first two wins in the ALCS and how they need to capitalize on this opportunity, because it may never come around again.

Then, he talks about the business-like approach from Cal Raleigh and how it's filtered to the team, and he's joined for a special interview with Joe Doyle of Overslot Baseball and Mitch Levy of "Mitch Unfiltered."

Also, has Jorge Polanco's hot October changed the thoughts on bringing him back next year? And how has being homer-happy helped the M's?

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M's to the ALCS + Heroes Everywhere + I Almost Missed My Flight

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Brady is back on a Saturday for a quick conversation about the Mariners advancing to the American League Championship Series! He discusses the heroes that came to play in Friday's Game 5, the great job by Dan Wilson, his happiness for the players and fans and much more, including how he almost had to leave the game to make a flight - or miss the flight.

Then, we lay out some of the questions regarding the roster and decisions for the matchup with Toronto.

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Kirby Over Castillo in Game 5 + Questions For G5 + Buster Olney of ESPN

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 03:00:00 +0000

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.

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We're LIVE in Detroit For Game 3 + Adam Amin of FOX Sports + Thank You, AJ Hinch

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Brady is back on a Monday night, LIVE from Detroit for Games 3 and 4 of the American League Division Series! He talks about the environment in Seattle for Games 1 and 2, his gratitude at being there in person, the awesome send-off flight from the Seattle airport and much more, including the questioning of both Dan Wilson and AJ Hinch in this series.

Then, we're joined by Adam Amin, who is calling the series for FOX Sports and FS1, and what should the M's do if Josh Naylor misses time?

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Buster Olney of ESPN + Pros and Cons of Detroit Matchup + Woo Concern

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 01:00:00 +0000

Brady is back on a Thursday and he's about to head to Seattle for the ALDS! The Mariners are playing the Tigers, so what's good and bad about that? What's going on with Bryan Woo's health, and how worried are we about the bullpen?

What's the biggest question we have for Dan Wilson moving forward? And Buster Olney of ESPN stops by to get ready for the ALDS, and he says the M's have some real expectations in front of them.

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How Much Does Dodgers Sweep Matter? + Bullpen Issues + Playoff Roster Construction

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 23:00:00 +0000

Brady is back on a Monday night for a live podcast, talking about what we can learn, if anything, out of the M's getting swept by the Dodgers this past weekend.

Do the results matter? Does the process matter? And what stood out, positively and negatively?

Furthermore, Justin Hollander spoke on the possible roster construction for the playoffs, so Brady takes a stab at his 26-man roster, and Brady gives a thank you to the ROOT Sports crew, as they sign off the air for the last time.

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Why This Matters So Much + Buster Olney of ESPN + Bryan Woo Weekend Plans?

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 23:00:00 +0000

Brady is back on a Thursday, talking about the Mariners' clinching a playoff spot and the American League West title, and why it matters so much to so many people. Furthermore, he talks about why this group of players was the right group to break the divisional drought.

Buster Olney of ESPN stops by to talk about the idea of the M's getting a first-round bye, the playoff prognosis for Bryan Woo, how he sees the M's in the playoffs and much more.

And finally, what does Brady want to see in the final weekend of the season?

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M's Exorcise Demons + Gabe Speier Joins + Former MLB OF Doug Glanville Stops By

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 02:00:00 +0000

Brady is stuck in Houston for another day, but after the Mariners sweep the Astros, he doesn't mind! What was it like to watch this series in person, and what does it mean to the fans and players?

Furthermore, we talk about how big Saturday night was in terms of what Gabe Speier and Victor Robles did, and Speier joins us from the M's clubhouse.

Also, Brady is joined on the infield by former MLB outfielder Doug Glanville, who was calling the game for ESPN Radio. What does he think about the M's being so homer-dependent?

And, what do we think happens with Bryan Woo and is there a bullpen controversy brewing?

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Mariners Move to First Place But Bryan Woo is Injured: What Do We Know? + Dom Canzone Joins

Sat, 20 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Brady is back for a special edition of the podcast LIVE from Houston after the Mariners take Game 1 of the critical series with the Astros. We talk about the game itself, and Brady tells us everything he knows about Bryan Woo's injury, with audio from Woo and manager Dan Wilson.

Also, Dominic Canzone stops by from the clubhouse.

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The Shortest Episode of the Season + I'm Going to Houston + What This Means For the Fans

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000

I apologize in advance for the shortest episode of the season. Sure, my super early flight has something to do with it, but you know what else? There's just not much else to say right now.

Nine games separate the Mariners from their first AL West title since 2001 and the Astros stand in their way for three games in Houston. Which team has more pressure? And how big is Game 1? Furthermore, this series doesn't mean everything in the standings, but it means everything to this fanbase. Why?

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ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney on M's vs. Astros + Cal vs. Judge + Schedule

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Brady is joined by ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney to talk about the series finale in Kansas City, the upcoming series with the Astros and which team has more pressure on them. Then, how does he see the MVP race shaping up between Cal Raleigh and Aaron Judge?

And how will the Dodgers impact the Mariners in the final series of the season?

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Angie Mentink Joins Us + What Does Colt Emerson Promotion Mean For JP + Huge Week Ahead

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Brady is back on a Tuesday, talking about the major week - and the major opportunity - ahead for the Mariners. Brady is headed to Houston for the three-game series with the Astros, but what challenges do the Royals present before that series?

We recap the 7-0 homestand and discuss how things we've talked about all year came circle, and we talk about why homestand was so special in general.

Then, we're joined by ROOT Sports and Seattle Sports analyst Angie Mentink, who talks about George Kirby's big day, her new role this season, hitting, Jorge Polanco and..... getting paid in Coors Lite when she was a player?

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M's Tied in AL West + Praise for Bullpen, Rivas, Ford and Raley + Polo Future

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0000

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?

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Buster Olney of ESPN on Naylor and Polanco Future's + AL West Battle + M's Pitching Woes

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Brady is back for a Thursday edition of the Buster Olney podcast, talking about the battle for the American League West title, Jorge Polanco's impact on the roster and his future, plus the future for Josh Naylor with the M's. Furthermore, what's up with the Mariners pitching and just how special has Bryan Woo been?

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The Lost Interview: Adam Jacobson of Grand Salami Time

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 18:00:00 +0000

BONUS: Brady recently spoke with Adam Jacobson of Grand Salami Time, a new-ish Mariners blog focused on data and analytics. but he had an issue with the upload process.

We're back now, and Adam spoke about how many home runs Cal Raleigh would hit if he played all his home games at Yankee Stadium and much more.

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Mariners on Roundtable + New-Look Lineup + Naylor, Polo or Geno in 2026?

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Brady is back on a Tuesday, talking about the Mariners big win over the Cardinals and what it does for the M's in the standings heading into Tuesday. Furthermore, Brady praises the M's for doing most of the little things well, which is what Dan Wilson has wanted all along.

Then, he talks about Dan Wilson's use of an unexpected and new-look lineup moving forward, and how Jorge Polanco has drastically changed the M's plans for 2026.

Also, why did Brady and Teren Kowatsch move to "Mariners on Roundtable?" And, we're joined by Gavin Hite of Up West Sports, who played in college and coached collegiately, just like Brady did.

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Buster Olney, Emerson Hancock and Matt Brash Join the Show + The Sky is Falling

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Brady just spent three horrible days watching the Mariners get pummeled in Tampa Bay, and he talks about what he saw, but more importantly, about what's happened to the Mariners and what's coming.

Just why are they playing so poorly? Can we blame the travel on any of it? Is that just an excuse? Furthermore, what about the Harry Ford situation? And how about Dan Wilson's temperament?

And we're joined by ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney, and M's pitchers Matt Brash, Emerson Hancock and Eduard Bazardo.

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Live Reaction to M's Win Over Guardians + Justin Barnes of Seattle Sports 710

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 21:00:00 +0000

Brady is going to Tampa on Monday for Mariners-Rays and can't record on Monday night, so he's doing something a little different!

He goes live right after the M's beat the Guardians on Sunday to talk about what the win meant and how it changes the M's position in the playoff picture.

Furthermore, Andres Munoz and Matt Brash bounce back, and is Cal Raleigh pressing?

Also, Justin Barnes of the Seattle Sports 710 team and the Mariners in-game entertainment crew stops by for an enlightening talk about his career and, Brady shares some entertaining stories about his own career.

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Modesto Nuts Broadcaster Mario Ramos on the Final Homestand as MiLB Affiliate

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Brady is joined for a special second Friday episode by Mario Ramos, the broadcaster for the Single-A Modesto Nuts.

Modesto is in the midst of its final homestand as a minor league baseball affiliate, as they will lose their team next year. The M's will gain a new Single-A affiliate in the Inland Empire 66ers.

We talk with Ramos about his memories, this season, and his impressions of guys like Colt Emerson, Lazaro Montes, Ryan Sloan and Felnin Celesten.

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Luis Castillo's Intersecting Issues + M's Controlling Own Destiny + Ryan Bliss on the Roster?

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000

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.*

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ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney on Cal Raleigh MVP Chances + Luis Castillo Problems + Geno Suarez Impact

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0000

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.

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Cal Hits 50 + Bryce Miller Discourse is Wild + The Return of Joe Doyle

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Brady is back on a Tuesday after the Mariners beat the Padres 9-6 to take the Vedder Cup. He talks about Dan Wilson's aggressive managering in Monday's win, the nice performances of Andres Munoz and Jorge Polanco, and he talks about the wild online discourse surrounding Bryce Miller.

Furthermore, he talks about Emerson Hancock's bullpen experiment, Dylan Moore's career and he's joined by Joe Doyle of OverslotBaseball.com for his record-setting fourth appearances, as they talk about the roster questions facing the organization now, and in the future.

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Cespedes Family BBQ Joins + Brady Responds to Criticism + Dan Wilson Critiques

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Brady is back on a Friday after a much-needed off day. He talks about the death wishes sent to Tayler Saucedo, the criticism that he's received for being too "soft" on the Mariners, the criticism of Dan Wilson and some interesting developments regarding Victor Robles and Emerson Hancock.

Also, Jordan Shusterman, who is 1/2 of the famed Cespedes Family BBQ twitter account, and a baseball insider at Yahoo! Sports, stops by.

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ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney on M's Poor Road Trip + Hancock Role Change + Rotation Woes

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Brady is joined on a Thursday by ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney, who talks about the M's and their 2-7 road trip, the worries about the rotation away from T-Mobile Park, Emerson Hancock's sudden role change and much more, including his impression of the Mariners at the Little League Classic over the weekend.

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Mariners P Bryce Miller Joins + Former M's INF Shawn O'Malley + Road Trip From Hell

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Brady is back on a Tuesday talking about the M's disastrous road trip so far and if there are any silver linings right now.

Furthermore, Brady was in New York over the weekend and had a nice conversation with Bryce Miller about his mechanical changes as he gets ready for a return from the injured list. And Brady talks with former M's INF, and current Tacoma Rainiers' hitting coach Shawn O'Malley about his career, his memories, and adjustments for both Dominic Canzone and Ben Williamson.

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What Happened vs. the O's + All the Angles of the Mitch Garver and Dylan Moore Conversation

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Brady is back on a Friday before he heads to Citi Field for Mariners and Mets.

What happened against the Orioles? And should Mitch Garver and Dylan Moore still be on the roster? Why are they? Brady has the honest conversation from all sides, and he answers back at those mad at Dan Wilson for playing Moore, and those who are mad at the media for not asking the tough questions.

And, Mariners on SI reporter Teren Kowatsch stops by to talk about the previous homestand, Ichiro weekend, the Little League Classic and more.

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ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney on AL West Race + LLWS Classic + Bryce Miller's Looming Return

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Brady is back on a Thursday with ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney, talking about his feelings on the M's as they are one game back of the Astros. Furthermore, how much does Bryce Miller's looming return mean for the rotation? And what can the Mariners expect when they take the field in Williamsport this Sunday?

And how much does the Josh Hader injury affect the Astros?

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Brad Adam of ROOT Sports + Geno Wants to Re-Sign + M's Roster Issues + Any Concerns?

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000

The Mariners just went 9-1 on a 10-game homestand and are sitting in excellent playoff position with 43 games to play. The M's did exactly what Brady has asked for all season and they met the moment when it came to fan attention this weekend.

As good as it's been, what are the concerns moving forward though? And how will the roster shake out when Luke Raley returns? What happens on Sept. 1?

Also, Eugenio Suarez told KJR he wants to stay in Seattle - can the M's do it? And we're joined by Brad Adam of ROOT Sports who talks Fairways & Fastballs, his play-by-play role this week and much more.

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Everett AquaSox Manager Zach Vincej Joins + I Want the AL West + Arozarena Extension?

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Brady is back on a Friday, talking about the M's sweep of the White Sox and how he's energized to win the American League West now. Furthermore, what do we make of the team's bench usage, or lack thereof?

Can/should the Mariners extend Randy Arozarena, and how does the impending CBA strife impact things? Then, has Trent Thornton thrown his last pitch as a Mariner?

And we're joined by Everett AquaSox manager Zach Vincej for a great conversation as his team readies for a playoff run down on the farm.

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ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney on Naylor/Arozarena Extension Talk + Robles Impact + Dan Wilson Praise

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Brady is back for his weekly conversation with ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney.

Can the Mariners catch the Astros? How does Buster feel about Bryan Woo's Cy Young conversation? And how special is Julio Rodriguez? Furthermore, what can the team expect when Victor Robles comes back? And could the team look at extending Josh Naylor and/or Randy Arozarena?

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We Can Want More, But Julio is Still Special + Everyone is Energized + WBC Insider Shawn Spradling

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Brady is back on a Tuesday as the Mariners take three-of-four from the Texas Rangers! He talks about how the series had a little bit of everything and much more, including Julio Rodriguez making even more history and Randy Arozarena getting his due.

Furthermore, Carlos Vargas is owed a round of applause and the team - and the fans - feel energized for a special run.

Also, Brady is a little concerned about the looming White Sox series, but why? And we're joined by World Baseball Classic expert Shawn Spradling to talk about the potential for TEN or so Mariners to leave the team next spring training.

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ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney on M's Trade Deadline + Bullpen Options + M's Playoff Chances

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 14:00:00 +0000

After an action-packed trade deadline, Brady is joined by ESPN MLB Insider to discuss what the Mariners did - and didn't do - to supplement the roster. What does he think of the offensive upgrades? How about the inability to add a bullpen arm on Thursday?

And how does Seattle stack up to its competitors in the playoff races?

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M's Set Tone vs. Rangers + Welcome Back Geno + Defending Jerry + Nic From Men's League Baseball?

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Brady is back on a Friday talking about the Mariners big win over the Rangers on Thursday, the welcoming back of Eugenio Suarez and how the M's stack up in the rest of the American League.

Furthermore, Brady defends Jerry Dipoto and Justin Hollander at the trade deadline, and finds interesting that Dipoto seemingly took a little dig at John Stanton in the media. Furthermore, Brady wonders why Dipoto isn't able to take big swings on players in the offseasons and instead has to pull a rabit out of his hat at the deadline each year.

Then, Brady is joined briefly by Nic from the Albany, NY men's baseball league, who has fired off a take that Brady wants to quickly respond to.

***Note*** Buster Olney will join us for a separate episode on Friday as well.

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Shannon Drayer Joins Us + My Trip to Cooperstown + Ben Williamson Talk

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Brady is back on a Tuesday recapping his trip to Cooperstown to see Ichiro's induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame. He gives you a little behind the scenes of what it's like to be at Induction Weekend and he talks about what made Ichiro's speech so special.

Furthermore, Mariners Insider Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports stops by, also live in Cooperstown, to talk about Ichiro, Bryce Miller, Victor Robles, Julio and much more.

And how we have the Ben Williamson conversation as the trade deadline nears?

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M's Acquire Naylor But Questions Remain + Julio Makes History + Gaijin Baseball

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Brady is back on a Friday talking about the Mariners win against the Angels and the big trade for Josh Naylor. Does he like the move? Does he regret the prospects that were moved? And what questions still need to be answered?

Then, we talk about Julio Rodriguez making history in a multitude of ways and the appreciation we should have for him, and we're joined by Evan from Gaijin Baseball in Tokyo to talk about Ichiro's impact and legacy as he gets ready for the Hall of Fame.

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ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney on Mariners Optimism + Trade Deadline + Ichiro Impact

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Brady is joined once again by ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney, who talks about the M's 3-3 homestand against the Astros and Brewers, as well as the missed opportunities in the playoff race. Furthermore, how hard are the conversations around Dylan Moore right now? And, what is he hearing in advance of the trade deadline?

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The Marine Layer Guys Stop By + I'm Evolving as a Fan, But is That Good? + M's Playing Sloppy

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000

The Mariners have lost two straight games in ugly fashion, but I'm not as mad as I usually am - why?

Furthermore, the M's need to acquire bullpen help, but the mainstream media doesn't seem to get it, why?

Randy Arozarena says he'll play in the WBC, Brandyn Garcia gets called up and Taylor Trammell catches unncessariy flack.

Also, TJ and Lyle from the 'Marine Layer Podcast' stops by after a successful trip to All-Star Week in Atlanta.

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Former M's 1B Bucky Jacobsen Joins Us + Three Underrated Stories in 2nd Half + Giving Dan Wilson Credit

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000

The Mariners are back for the second half of the season and we are ready for M's-Astros! Brady tells you why this series matters, but it might not matter for the same reasons you think it does... He talks about the pitching matchups and why both sides are angry, and he examines the question.... presuming someone gets it, who deserves the credit between Jerry Dipoto and Dan Wilson?

Also, we're joined by former Mariners' 1B and current KJR host Bucky Jacobsen to talk about all aspects of the group, and Brady looks at three underrated storylines for the second half.

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Buster Olney of ESPN on M's Playoff Chances + The Season of Cal + WBC Concerns + Julio Changes

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 19:00:00 +0000

After a well-deserved week off, ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney is back! He talks with us about the Mariners playoff chances as we hit the second-half of the season, changes to Julio Rodriguez's approach, the season of Cal Raleigh, and any potential concerns about so many Mariners players leaving for the World Baseball Classic. Also, how important is the series with the Astros, and how expensive will some of the M's trade targets be?

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Cal Wins the Derby & Goes to WBC + Julio Bounceback + Draft Talk + M's Bullpen Catcher Justin Novak

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Brady is back on a Tuesday talking about Cal Raleigh's Home Run Derby win and his overall impact on the fanbase. Brady was taken back to a place on Monday night that reminded him why loved the sport in the first place.

Also, Cal is going to the World Baseball Classic, and we're thrilled, but there is a worry that's non-injury related.

We talk about Julio's resurgence and change in approach, as well as the M's overall resilience, and we catch up with our own Teren Kowatsch after the MLB Draft. What does this draft tell us about the M's future?

And finally, we talk with Mariners' bullpen catcher Justin Novak, who tells us his crazy story, including how he went from team interpreter to vital on-field team member.

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Prospect Guru Joe Doyle on the M's Draft + Ben Williamson Joins + George Kirby's HS Coach Stops By

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Brady is live in the Bronx for the Mariners and Yankees series, and he's giving you the full guest list treatment.

First, he talks about the M's continued frustrations with the Yankees and why there's now big pressure on Thursday's game. He says his head doesn't fear the Red Sox, who have tied the M's in the playoff race, but his heart does.

He focuses on the word "identity" as it relates to Julio Rodriguez and he talks with Joe Doyle of Overslot about the M's picking No. 3 in the draft this weekend, prospects he wouldn't want to trade and more. And then, he's joined by Ben Williamson from the clubhouse and George Kirby's HS coach stops by as Kirby returns to his home area.

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Don't Move the Goal Posts on the M's + Julio All-Star Discussion + How All-Star Game Will Affect Cal Raleigh

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Brady is back after a long holiday weekend to talk about why you should be happy with the Mariners after a 5-2 homestand and 11-6 stretch over their last 17 games.

He talks about the team's playoff odds, the up-and-down roster contributions and what's coming next in New York.

Also, Julio Rodriguez is an All-Star, and fans are mad? Why? And how poor was Julio's All-Star inclusion?

Also, Dr. Carl Cirino from the Hospital For Special Surgery talks about Bryce Miller's elbow, Victor Robles's shoulder, and how the All-Star week will affect Cal Raleigh.

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Buster Olney of ESPN Says Mariners are Getting Ready to Separate + Cal's HR Derby Strategy

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 21:00:00 +0000

Brady talks with ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney for a special Tuesday conversation this week about the draft, the trade deadline, Cal Raleigh and the Home Run Derby, and more, including Buster saying that he thinks the M's are ready to separate from the pack in the wild card race.

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Top Prospect Colt Emerson Joins + M's Road Trip Was Huge, But Now Comes Another Hard Test + Cal Needs to Say 'No' to Things

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000

The Mariners have finished off a 10-game road trip with a 6-4 record, and Brady is pumped, despite how ugly the series with the Rangers was. Also, it must be very gratifying for Trent Thornton and Mitch Garver to play such big roles in the Sunday win after all the questions about their fits on this roster.

Furthermore, what has happened to Dylan Moore and what are the options? And does Cal Raleigh need to start saying "no" to appearances and requests?

And Brady is joined by M's top prospect Colt Emerson, who is the No. 16 prospect in the sport, per MLB Pipeline.

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Harry Ford Possibilities + Julio is Making Me Sad + a Question For M's Ownership

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Brady is back for a full episode on a Friday after the Mariners split a series with the Twins in Minnesota. He says the offensive regression on Thursday was quite predictable, and he discusses the possibilities for Harry Ford if he is promoted.

Furthermore, there was an at-bat from Julio Rodriguez that just made him sad, not angry or frustrated. Why? And, the M's have good playoffs odds, but the avenues to the playoffs might be shrinking.

And finally, what are we thinking about the M's trade deadline? And why won't the ownership invest in the roster in the offseason, but they will at the deadline?

***I want to issue an addendum: When discussing the playoff odds, I accidentally misquoted the odds for the Tampa Bay Rays and the Toronto Blue Jays. The Blue Jays wild card odds are 47 percent, which is worse than the Mariners, but the overall playoff odds are 56.1, which is just higher. The Rays have wild card odds of 56 percent, but overall playoff odds of 79.***

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ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney Says Cal Raleigh Can Win MVP + M's Trade Deadline Thoughts

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Brady is joined by ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney for their weekly conversation. They talk about the M's recent run of good play, if the Angels and Rangers are for real, the M's trade deadline thoughts and plans, and they talk about Cal Raleigh's increased attention and if he can win the MVP Award.

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Cal Raleigh's Impact is Deeper Than This Season + Julio Homers! + Former M's INF Jeff Schaefer

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000

The Mariners have won seven of their last 10 games after a surprising series win in Chicago and a great win in Minnesota on Monday.

Brady talks about the impact of Cal Raleigh's historic season, and it's much greater than just his impact on the M's position in the standings. Julio homered and doubled on Monday, but Brady still wants to see Julio make a necessary adjustment.

Is Cal going to be able to handle all the added attention and pressure as this season goes on? Brady thinks so, and we're joined by former M's infielder Jeff Schaefer, who was with Seattle from 1990-1992. He had great stories on Edgar Martinez, Ken Griffey Jr., and he had some great opinions on Julio and Cal, too.

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Now I'm Mad at the Mariners + Canzone Trade Possibility? + Julio's Approach Issues

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Brady is back on a Friday before the Mariners start an early afternoon game with the Chicago Cubs, and he's talking about the fact that the M's actually had a chance to acquire Rafael Devers, and now he's mad. Then, is Dominic Canzone getting sent down for Luke Raley? And could he actually get traded?

And we talk with Hunt Palmer, LSU baseball expert about the M's being linked to Tigers' lefty Kade Anderson in the draft, and we dive deeper into Julio Rodriguez's approach and issues.

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Buster Olney of ESPN Says Mariners Could Have Traded For Devers + Has Cal Surpassed Julio?

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 17:00:00 +0000

We sit down with ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney for our weekly conversation to discuss many things, including the Mariners' loss to the Boston Red Sox in a series this week, if the M's could have traded for Rafael Devers, and more, including if J.P. Crawford is an All-Star and if Cal Raleigh is now the Face of the Mariners.

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Could the Mariners Have Traded For Devers? + Monday's Letdown + Former M's INF Jose Caballero Joins Us

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Brady is back on a Tuesday talking about the disappointing loss to the Red Sox on Monday. The loss was disappointing for many reasons, including that the M's need to beat Boston for tiebreaking purposes.

Could Seattle have beaten the package the Red Sox got for Rafael Devers? Brady suggests the two teams don't match up well on a trade right now.

And Sox Insider Tom Caron of NESN joins the show, as does former Mariners infielder Jose Caballero, who Brady caught up with in New York!

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Buster Olney of ESPN + I Told You So + Who Deserves What?

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Brady is back on a Friday as the Mariners hit rock bottom. First, we talk to Buster Olney on this special Friday, as Brady needed a day off to reboot after a series sweep against the Diamondbacks. Are the Mariners as bad as it seems, or just underperforming?

Furthermore, Brady took exception with some things said on Mariners' Twitter recently and he explains why, and then he discusses the impact that Luke Raley and Logan Gilbert can have when they return.

Furthermore, why are the Mariners in a tough spot with Jerry Dipoto and Justin Hollander and how much time do they get in their jobs?

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M's Lose on Walk-Off Grand Slam + You Can't Blame Jerry or John For Last 10 Days

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Brady is back on a Tuesday as the Mariners lose another heartbreaker, this time on a walk-off grand slam against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He discusses why this week is so critical to the team moving forward, why you can't blame Jerry Dipoto or John Stanton for the recent struggles and much more, including an apology to Dom Canzone after his big hit on Monday night.

Then, Jack Sommers from Diamondbacks on SI stops by. Can the Mariners acquire Eugenio Suarez at the trade deadline, assuming they're actually in a position to buy?

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Former Mariners Catcher Scott Bradley on Catching Randy Johnson's No-Hitter, Cal Raleigh and the Early M's

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Former Mariners catcher Scott Bradley stops by the show to discuss the anniversary of catching Randy Johnson's no-hitter in 1990, Johnson getting his number 51 retired by the organization, being a part of the early-Mariners teams, and the appreciation he has for Cal Raleigh.

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Mariners Swept By Baltimore Orioles + How Does Julio Feel Watching Cal?

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 23:00:00 +0000

After the Mariners get swept by the Baltimore Orioles, Brady just couldn't wait for Friday's episode. He had to get on and discuss the M's woes now.

Where has the approach gone offensively? What are Randy Arozarena and Julio Rodriguez thinking at the plate? The pitching staff is doing things that bad teams do, including Bryan Woo.

And, how does Julio Rodriguez feel seeing Cal Raleigh have the success that he's supposed to be having?

***Also, we have a special episode on Friday with former M's catcher Scott Bradley, who caught Randy Johnson's no-hitter in 1990. Don't forget to tune in.

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ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney on Offensive Struggles + Cole Young + Trade Targets

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Brady is joined by ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney for his weekly conversation! They talk about the Mariners drop offensively, trade targets to help that unit, Cole Young's debut and expectations, Logan Gilbert's suspect rehab numbers and much more, including Randy Johnson's exit in 1998 and Felix Hernandez's number retirement case.

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Randy Johnson Speaks + How Much Blame Do M's Get + BBHOF President Josh Rawitch Joins

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Brady is back on a Tuesday, and the Mariners have surprised all of us by announcing that Randy Johnson's No. 51 will get retired next season. Does Randy deserve it? We look at the reasons why he does.

Furthermore, Johnson spoke to the media about the news and Brady reacts to his 3-minute opening statement. How much blame do the M's get for how the relationship ended? And where did they go wrong?

Also, Baseball Hall of Fame President Josh Rawitch stops by to talk about Ichiro's upcoming Hall of Fame induction weekend and what M's fans can expect.

And oh yeah, the Mariners played the least enjoyable winning series ever against the Minnesota Twins and Cal Raleigh is making history.

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Discussing An Awful Loss to the Nationals + Major Roster Concerns Coming + Kirby Concern?

Fri, 30 May 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Brady spends some time on a dreadful loss to the Nationals on Thursday, including the way the bullpen was handled, as well as the team's inability to get the big hit.

The M's are also facing some serious roster decisions, both now and in the future. What are they and what can be done? And how concerned are we about George Kirby's struggles and is it possible that he throws too many strikes? No, really.

And, Ty France comes back to town with the Minnesota Twins.

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Buster Olney of ESPN on Kirby's Concerns + Polanco's Struggles + Cal Raleigh's Historic Season

Thu, 29 May 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Brady sits down with ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney to talk about the Mariners and their tough matchup with MacKenzie Gore on Thursday, George Kirby's struggles since returning from the injured list, Logan Evans being optioned down and Jorge Polanco's struggles in the month of May.

Also, Cal Raleigh has been excellent, but just how historic has his season been?

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What We Learned From Mariners-Astros + Gilbert/Miller Concerns + Couch GM Joins Me

Tue, 27 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000

The Mariners just lost three of four games against the division-rival Astros in Houston. What did we learn about the M's in that series? And about Houston? And what glaring weakness has been further exposed? And why is Brady so mad that the M's were off on Monday.

Furthermore, Brady discusses troubling comments from both Logan Gilbert and Bryce Miller after their sim games and he's joined by Connor Webb, aka "The Couch GM," who talks about his rise to prominence, his goals for the future and more.

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I'm Back From Chicago + Kirby's Rough Debut + Trent Thornton/Mitch Garver Join Me

Fri, 23 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000

After a long three days, I'm back from Chicago and the Mariners got their doors blown off in Houston. What's the concern level on Julio Rodriguez's back and George Kirby's tough debut?

And what are we looking for over the rest of the series in Houston? Also, why are teams having more success running on the M's this year? I talk to Dan Wilson and Mitch Garver about holding runners and you here those conversations.

Also, Trent Thornton is out with appendicitis and he details a scary health situation.

Is Cole Young coming up soon? And Brady is reminded of why he hates watching Lance McCullers pitch for the 'Stros.

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ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney on George Kirby Return + Cal Raleigh to the WBC? + Munoz's Rank Among Closers

Thu, 22 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Brady is back on a Thursday for his weekly conversation with ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney! The Mariners have won five of six to pull to 28-20 on the season, and they get George Kirby back tonight. What can that do for the starting rotation? And Dan Wilson was proven right in a big win on Wednesday vs. the White Sox.

Andres Munoz still has a 0.00 ERA, so where does he rank among baseball's best closers? And, could Cal Raleigh find himself as the catcher for Team USA in the upcoming World Baseball Classic?

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I'm Live in Chicago + Will Scott Servais Manage Again? + Emerson Hancock/Josh Rojas/Mitch Levy

Tue, 20 May 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Brady is back on a Tuesday, and he's live from Chicago for Mariners and White Sox! The M's are 27-19 and winners of four straight after beating the Sox on Monday, so what has Brady noticed during his trip so far?

The podcast is a little different because of the schedule, and Brady shares his observations on George Kirby, Logan Gilbert and Jorge Polanco's health. Also, he talks with Emerson Hancock and Miles Mastrobuoni from the M's clubhouse! And ex-Mariner Josh Rojas stops by too.

And finally, Brady braves the Hotel Wi-Fi for an entertaining and enlightening chat with 30-year Seattle sports talk veteran Mitch Levy.

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Samad Taylor Stops By + Dan Wilson Issues? + Bullpen Usage + Offensive Concerns

Fri, 16 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000

The Mariners have lost five of six and the vibes are low right now. Brady talks about the issues plaguing Dan Wilson and the grief he is getting. Is it fair? And does he not have enough good options in the bullpen?

Should the Mariners have intentionally walked Aaron Judge in the eighth inning on Wednesday before he hit a game-winning homer? Bryce Miller is injured, so what's going on there, and what is Brady's concern for the offense moving forward?

And Rainiers star Samad Taylor stops by for an enlightening conversation following his recent promotion to Seattle and his trip back to Tacoma!

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ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney on Dan Wilson + Bullpen Decisions + Donovan Solano Future

Thu, 15 May 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Brady checks in with ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney as the Mariners have lost five of six games now. At 23-19, it doesn't get any easier with the Padres, White Sox and Astros on deck, all on the road.

Is this just a bad week or a sign of things unraveling? And what do we make of the decisions that Dan Wilson has made recently with regards to roster and bullpen management?

Donovan Solano has also really slumped this season, so why are the Mariners keeping him around?

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Trying to Be Optimistic in a Four-Game Losing Streak + Dave Sims Gets Ripped + Scott Brosius Joins Us

Tue, 13 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000

A more subdued Brady sits down for the Tuesday podcast as the M's have now lost four straight games. Though he's angry at what's happened over those last four games, he doesn't blow a gasket, rather, he tries to rationalize what's gone on and what it means. And he explains what's bothered him most in this stretch.

Then, the starting pitching has really struggled, we look at all the tentacles in that storyline and talk about what the group needs to do to move forward.

Finally, we talk with former Yankees World Champion third baseman Scott Brosius, who talks about his career, and the three years he spent as a coach with the Mariners from 2016-2018.

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Trying to Enjoy Mariners Success + Ceremonial First Pitches + Bryce Miller Worries + Rob Bradford of Baseball Isn't Boring

Fri, 09 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Brady is back on a Friday, talking about how he's trying to enjoy this solid run of M's success and why others still are doubting the team. Then, he heaps some praise upon Carlos Vargas and Leody Taveras, while also talking about the Taveras signing in general.

Also, what's wrong with Bryce Miller? And we congratulate TJ and Lyle from the Marine Layer Podcast on throwing out the ceremonial first pitch for the Everett AquaSox and it reminds Brady of when he threw out a first pitch at a minor league game also. And we have some story time from Brady's career, which leads us to find out that a current Blue Jays player was one of Brady's first "Big interviews."

And Rob Bradford from Baseball Isn't Boring stops by to discuss his recent chat with Jerry Dipoto.

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ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney Says Mariners Are For Real + Cal Raleigh is an MVP Candidate

Thu, 08 May 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Brady sits down for his weekly chat with ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney, who talks about if the M's are for real or not, the issues for Bryce Miller and the injury forecasts for George Kirby and Logan Gilbert. Also, what do the M's have in Leody Taveras? And, Cal Raleigh is an MVP candidate, and what to make of Julio Rodriguez's swing decisions?

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My Favorite Inning?+ Matt Brash Returns + Kirby/Gilbert Make Progress and Former M's Pitcher Paul Abbott

Mon, 05 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Brady is back for a rare Monday edition of the podcast, putting the episode out a day early! He talks about the Mariners taking two of three from the Texas Rangers and his potential favorite inning of the season from Saturday's win.

Also, what did we see from Matt Brash in his return, and are we surprised by the M's usage of him in his first game back? Also, George Kirby and Logan Gilbert make progress in their returns from injuries. Could we see them back before the end of May as Jerry Dipoto hopes?

And former M's pitcher Paul Abbott, who went 17-4 for the team in 2001, stops by for a great conversation about his career, his M's tenure and his work as a minor league pitching coach.

We'll be back on Thursday for our weekly chat with Buster Olney of ESPN!

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M's Hit All Benchmarks Through 30 Games + The Definitive Problem with Julio + Joe Doyle of Overslot

Fri, 02 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Brady is back on a Friday as the Mariners sit at 18-12 overall heading into Texas. Brady has very minimal, if any complaints about the first 30 games and discusses how the M's have hit every box you want checked in that time. Then, he wonders if the M's "Control the Zone" mantra has worked against them over the last few years and how they've modified it this year.

And after a few weeks of trying to figure out the answer, we finally get the definitive answer on the issue with Julio Rodriguez from an ESPN personality. Then, Joe Doyle of Overslot stops by to discuss the M's and their position/opportunity in the draft.

And, can we stop saying it's a "small sample size" for the M's offensive success of the end of last year and the beginning of this year?

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ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney on Polanco's Hot Start + Gilbert Injury Worries + Offensive Surge

Thu, 01 May 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Buster Olney of ESPN joins us for our special weekly conversation to talk about the M's 18-12 record at the end of April, playing well against the American League West and much more, including Jorge Polanco's resurgence at the plate and concerns over Logan Gilbert's flexor tendon strain.

Also, what does he make of the big weekend series with the Rangers and can the M's make any trades to help offset the injury issues?

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I Was Given the Coveted Griffey Rookie Card + Polanco Apologies + Injury Expert Will Carroll on Logan Gilbert

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Brady is back for a packed Tuesday episode, discussing the Mariners impressive run to get to 16-12 overall. He talks about his belief in Jorge Polanco being justified, some interesting comments from a former GM on Julio Rodriguez and he shares the story of how he came to acquire the coveted 1989 Ken Griffey Jr. Upper Deck rookie card.

Furthermore, injury expert Will Carroll stops by with an optimistic outlook for Logan Gilbert and explains to us what's going on with his flexor tendon, and we're joined by our Mariners on SI reporter Teren Kowatsch, who explains what's changed for JP Crawford and if there's any worry for Ben Williamson's back.

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Mariners Vanquish Fenway Demons + Julio's Milestone + Dylan Moore's New Approach + Curtis Rogers of Seattle Sports 710

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Brady is back on a Friday as the Mariners are red hot! Seattle is now 14-11 and right up near the top of the American League standings. Brady talks about the offensive growth and what made this 6-3 road trip so special.

Furthermore, Julio Rodriguez hits a personal milestone, is all the criticism fair of him? And we talk about the mental adjustment from the pitching staff in the last two games and the physical adjustment from Dylan Moore this season.

Also, the M's have a bunch of money to spend in the draft and Curtis Rogers, the pre and postgame host at Seattle Sports 710 stops by!

***Can we get a rivalry media game going with the Padres media?

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ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney on Julio Optimism, Pitching Concerns, Matt Brash Return and a Path to the WS?

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Brady is joined by ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney for their weekly conversation. This week, they talk about the M's offense and it's surprising start, if there any concerns for the pitching staff, Matt Brash's possible return and how we should view Julio Rodriguez.

Is he a great player or a very good player that's streaky?

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M's Have Chance For Exceptional Road Trip + Reasons For More Optimism + George Kirby Concern?

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000

The Mariners are fresh off another series win, this time beating the Toronto Blue Jays in two of three. They've already had an acceptable road trip, but can they make it exceptional against Boston? Brady discusses why Tuesday's game is the one to get for the M's to make it happen.

Then, we talk about the reasons for optimism for the Mariners. As good as they've been, is there more in the tank? Or, will they turn into pumpkins? And we've got an update on George Kirby, but should we be concerned about how this has gone?

PLUS: Under the hood with Julio, Dylan Moore is Player of the Week and the Mariners swing a minor trade.

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One Word to Describe the M's + Wilson's Big Mistake + Ty Dane Gonzalez Joins Us

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Brady is back on a Friday as the Mariners are over .500! Seattle beat the Reds on Thursday and Brady has one word to describe the M's, and it may not be what you think. We also recap some of our Buster Olney interview from Thursday and discuss Luis Castillo's concerns. Furthermore, Dan Wilson made a big mistake on Thursday that Brady hopes he learns from and Ty Dane Gonzalez from Locked on Mariners joins us as the M's head to Toronto.

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ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney on Cal Raleigh's Perception, Luis Castillo Regression, Rest of Road Trip

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Brady is joined for his weekly conversation with ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney, who talks about Cal Raleigh's historic rise up the record books and the perception of him around the league. They also talk about the M's old school style of play, the art of putting the ball in play more and if we are seeing a swing away from analytics in baseball. Furthermore, is Luis Castillo regressing?

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Mike Cameron Joins Us + M's Sweep Rangers + What's the Plan with Ben Williamson?

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Brady is back on a Tuesday talking about the Mariners sweep of the Texas Rangers and what a difference a week can make! He looks at the offensive improvements and much more, including what's the plan for the recently-promoted Ben Williamson?

Also, Troy Taylor is back in the fold and we examine how that impacts the bullpen. And the M's reportedly turned down a trade for Luis Castillo.

Guests include former Mariners' All-Star Mike Cameron and current Everett AquaSox broadcaster Pat Dillon, who talks about all the talent down on the farm.

And, we take a look at a bunch of history this week from Logan Gilbert, Cal Raleigh and.... Samad Taylor?

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Cal Raleigh's Dad Stops By Again + Robles Injury Specifics + Julio Was Clutch + How to Handle the Roster

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Brady is back on a Friday after the Mariners win their first series of the year against the Houston Astros! What can we take, if anything, from that crazy comeback on Wednesday? And how do the M's handle the roster in the wake of injuries to Victor Robles and Ryan Bliss?

And Randy Arozarena had the big moments on Wednesday, but who exactly is he as a player? And we're joined by two great guests: Cal Raleigh's dad, Todd, stops by to talk about Cal's new contract and Dr. Michael Fu stops by.

He's an orthopedic surgeon and shoulder expert who is the former team doctor for the Chicago White Sox. He tells us all we need to know about Robles.

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Buster Olney of ESPN on M's Comeback + Julio in the Clutch + Randy Arozarena Perception

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Brady is back for his weekly conversation with ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney. They talk about the Mariners comeback win against the Astros and what it means moving forward, as well as Julio Rodriguez coming up in the clutch. Furthermore, what did he make of Victor Robles's injury and the M's roster moving forward?

Are there any moves to be made to help things? And how is Randy Arozarena perceived within the game?

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Polanco Delivers Again! + Robles Update + Depth Issues + The Marine Layer Pod Joins Me

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000

We are back on a very eventful Tuesday! First, the Mariners beat the Astros on Monday night thanks to some more late-game heroics from Jorge Polanco. What went well in the win, and what still needs improving? Also, Brady talks about the situation Dan Wilson found himself in in the 8th inning and discusses how it underscores the biggest flaws with the team.

Then, what's the latest on Victor Robles, George Kirby, Matt Brash and Troy Taylor? And then we speak to TJ and Lyle from the Marine Layer Podcast about how they got their start, how they've grown and more.

Also: Thursday's episode will feature Buster Olney of ESPN and Friday will feature Cal Raleigh's dad, Todd Raleigh!

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The M's Play "Torture Ball + Kirby's Absence + Former M's All-Star Harold Reynolds Joins Us

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Brady is back on a Friday talking about the M's 3-4 start and the type of "torture ball" they play. He says everything seems hard and tense as they roll into San Francisco for the first road trip of the year. Then, we talk about the continued impact of George Kirby's absence, the rotation over the next few days and we're joined by two great guests:

Former M's All-Star and current MLB Network host Harold Reynolds stops by, as does Chis Correa of the Turlock Journal, who covers the Modesto Nuts. They open their season on Friday against the San Jose Giants.

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ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney on Torpedo Bats, Possible M's Extensions and Seattle's 3-4 Start

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Brady is joined by ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney for their weekly chat about the Mariners. Seattle is out to a 3-4 start and the offense looks like a problem again, so what's going on? Also, after Garrett Crochet signed a massive contract extension with the Red Sox, what does that mean for a possible deal for Logan Gilbert and George Kirby?

And, an A's broadcaster took a shot at Julio Rodriguez recently, so we ask Buster how Julio is perceived throughout the game, and how good are the Giants, who the M's play this weekend?

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BONUS EP: Reacting to My Trip to Seattle + Dan Wilson Audio + Cal Raleigh Audio + People Take Shots at M's

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 20:00:00 +0000

As promised, I'm back for a second episode of the day, with this one explaining more about my trip to Seattle. What did I see, did I have any down time? What's it like behind the scenes as you cover a team daily, and who did I meet? Furthermore, we play some of the audio from the trip, including from Dan Wilson and Cal Raleigh. Also, why are Suzyn Waldman and a guy from the A's postgame show taking shots at the M's?

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Disappointments Abound in 2-3 Mariners Start + Tacoma Rainiers Broadcasters Rylee Pay and Andy Helwig

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Brady is jetlagged as all hell from his trip back to the East Coast after spending five days in Seattle, but he's got takeaways from the M's 2-3 start, including all the reasons why it's so disappointing. However, there are a few things that have gone well.

Furthermore, the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers are out to a 3-0 start and we're joined by the broadcast duo of Andy Helwig and Rylee Pay for a special conversation.

Also*** Brady is putting out a special second episode on Tuesday with more about his trip to Seattle specifically, whereas this focuses on pure baseball.

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ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney on Raleigh Contract, Haniger Release and Julio Leaving CF

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Brady is back with a special Opening Day edition of his talk with ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney! The two talk about the opening series with the Athletics, the impact of the Cal Raleigh contract extension and if it helps lock up some of the young pitchers too. Furthermore, they talk about if Julio Rodriguez could leave CF to preserve his health, and they discuss the release of Mitch Haniger.

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The Mitch Haniger Duality + M's Will Win AL West + Former Big Leaguer Dan Winkler

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Brady is back for the last episode of the offseason! With spring training now behind us, it's off to Seattle where the M's will open up with the A's for a four-game series.

We take a look at the decision by the Mariners to release Mitch Haniger and relive some of Haniger's best moments in Seattle. And we wonder, did Haniger want to be released?

Then, Brady says the Mariners will win the American League West, but he's not the only one. Who else is buying in?

And former big league reliever Dan Winkler stops by to talk about his career, some M's adjacent storylines and his job at Driveline Baseball, a Seattle-based company that is all the rage among offseason training.

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Nintendo Partnerships, Japanese Connections, Tellez Getting Too Much Grief

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Brady is back on a Friday as we are inside one week until Opening Day. The Mariners have an obnoxiously big jersey patch now, but Brady only cares about one thing.

Furthermore, is Rowdy Tellez getting too much grief, and how does he impact the rest of the lineup? Also, Greg Amsinger of the MLB Network had some interesting thoughts on Dan Wilson vs. Scott Servais.

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ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney on George Kirby's Injury, Japanese Market, Haniger, and Gilbert vs. Castillo

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Brady sits down for his weekly conversation with ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney to talk about the M's losing their dominance in the Japanese market, the new partnership with Nintendo and how much that matters and the decision to start Logan Gilbert over Luis Castillo on Opening Day.

Furthermore, we talk about Mitch Haniger's roster spot and how teams view high-priced but struggling players, and George Kirby's injury since he hasn't started throwing yet.

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@MarinerMuse Joins Us + M's Have Lost Japan Pipeline + The Mitch Haniger Issue

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000

With now less than 10 days until the Mariners opener, Brady is back, talking about the team's 7-17 record in spring training and how much it matters. Then, he talks about the team's loss of the Japanese market that they used to have cornered.

Furthermore, what do the M's do with Mitch Haniger and his roster spot as the final roster battle ensues, and how nervous are we about the bullpen?

Then, our friend Patrick @MarinerMuse stops by to talk Haniger, his memories of the COVID Mariners, bullpen battles and much more.

Also, Tai Peete and Jurrangelo Cijntje put the world on notice during the spring breakout game.

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Should We Be More Worried About George Kirby + Teren Kowatsch Live From Peoria + Spring Breakout

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000

The Mariners and Diamondbacks were postponed on Thursday so we react further to our most recent interview with Buster Olney. Should we be more worried about George Kirby's injury and what are evaluators saying about Julio Rodriguez this spring?

Also, how much does comfort matter for Jorge Polanco and Mitch Garver in year two?

Then, Mariners on SI reporter Teren Kowatsch joins us from spring training to talk about the battles for the last spots on the roster, the Kirby update from the team and talking with M's prospect Felnin Celesten.

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ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney Talks Julio's Hot Spring + Andres Munoz + Open American League

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 15:00:00 +0000

We're joined by ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney for our usual Thursday interview, as he talks about Julio Rodriguez's hot spring training and the adjustments he's made at the plate. Furthermore, we talk about Edgar Martinez's role as hitting coach, Andres Munoz's perception around baseball and the Jerry Dipoto interview in The Athletic from last week.

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The 2020 COVID Mariners + Kirby/Garver Injuries + Two-Way Prospect Grant Knipp Joins Us

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Brady is back on a Tuesday, having a little memory lane about the 2020 COVID-era Mariners as we hit the five-year anniversary of the sports world shutting down. Do you remember some of these guys playing for the M's at all?

Then, Mitch Garver and George Kirby are injured - how worried should we be?

And, we're joined by M's two-way prospect Grant Knipp, who was named to the "Spring Breakout" roster for this Friday.

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Former All-Star Sean Casey Stops By + Jerry Dipoto's Interview + Justin Turner's Comments

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +0000

It's a jam-packed Friday edition of the podcast, as we break down the interview from Jerry Dipoto in The Athletic and Justin Turner's scathing comments to USA Today.

Which interview is more important? More interesting? And what are the points out of the interviews that really matter? We break all of it down and we talk with former big-league All-Star Sean Casey, who now works with the MLB Network.

What are his memories of playing in the 2001 All-Star Game in Seattle and what does he remember about the Reds acquiring Ken Griffey Jr. when he played for them?

And, we round the bases, looking at some actual baseball things the M's did over the last few days.

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Buster Olney of ESPN Weighs in on M's Ownership, Justin Turner's Comments + Jorge Polanco

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Situated in Florida this week covering games for ESPN, Buster Olney stops by to talk about the viral comments from former M's infielder Justin Turner, the state of the M's spending and more, including Jorge Polanco not getting much action this spring.

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Concerns About Luis Castillo + Joe Doyle of OverSlot + Apple TV Games

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Brady is back on a Tuesday after the Mariners beat the Guardians in spring training action. He talks about his worry for Luis Castillo this season and his interest in how Castillo combats some worrisome trends.

Furthermore, Jorge Polanco plays finally, but will he be 100 percent by Opening Day? And Brady is joined by OverSlot's own Joe Doyle for a long conversation in two parts about some M's nostalgia, his fandom, amateur baseball and more.

Finally, the end of roster battle is heating up even more and the Mariners have two games on Apple TV before June 1 and Brady is irritated.

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Michael Saunders + Willie Bloomquist Join The Show + How Much Difference a Hitting Coach Makes

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Brady is back on a Friday for the longest episode in Refuse to Lose history (we think)!

We talk about Kevin Seitzer's comments on Seattle Sports 710 and how much difference a hitting coach can actually make before moving into Buster Olney's comments on Julio Rodriguez's slow starts.

Then, we're joined by former Mariners OF and current M's coach Michael Saunders from spring training and Brady talks about the idea that the M's could limit Jorge Polanco's at-bats in order to save money.

Also, former M's utility player Willie Bloomquist stops by as he's now the head coach at Arizona State baseball, and Logan Gilbert talks about a possible extension on "Brock & Salk."

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Buster Olney of ESPN Talks Julio's Slow Starts, Hitting Coach Impact and Jerry Dipoto Perception

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Buster Olney of ESPN joins us for the first of our weekly Thursday chats!

In this episode, Buster relives the "Sunday Night Baseball" game in Seattle last season and talks about the industry perception of Jerry DIpoto. Furthermore, can the M's sign one of their young pieces to a long-term deal?

And what's the deal with Julio Rodriguez's slow starts? And can a hitting coach, or hitting coaches, really make that big a difference for the M's?

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Cal Raleigh Joins the Show + TWO Major Announcements + More Audio From ST

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Brady is back for a very special episode on his final day in Peoria. He tells you about the very positive future of the podcast and why it will get better and grow starting this week. Then, he tells you about his general experience at spring training and his thoughts on the M's camp as a whole.

Furthermore, we hear from Donovan Solano, Logan Gilbert, Dan Wilson and Emerson Hancock. What's the latest on Jorge Polanco? And M's catcher Cal Raleigh joins the show!

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Mariners 0-2 in Spring Training, Quick Thoughts

Sun, 23 Feb 2025 02:00:00 +0000

Brady is LIVE in Peoria for a quick, surprise episode of the podcast! The Mariners are 0-2 in spring training and really, only one thing is standing out to him: The M's aren't doing the little things well, which is what they are preaching.

But there is ONE specific sequence that stands out as a major positive for the group. AND, we have two major announcements and a major guest coming up on Tuesday's podcast.

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We are LIVE in Peoria + Jerry Dipoto's Payroll Comments + Rowdy Tellez Joins the Team

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Brady is live in Peoria for spring training! He tells you a quick story about his travel tales and his lack of sleep before getting into Jerry Dipoto's controversial comments on 93.3 KJR that didn't turn out to be that bad.

Then, we talk about Rowdy Tellez signing an MiLB deal with the M's and Brady gives his observations from spring training's sights and sounds.

Also, next week we have TWO very big interviews that we're excited about and ONE big announcement that will change the way the podcast operates for the foreseeable future. And it's all GREAT news.

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Cal's Relationship with Dan Wilson + Matt Brash Back on a Mound!

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Brady is back on a Tuesday talking about Cal's relationship with Dan Wilson, as evidenced by Ryan Divish, and what that all means for the M's organization.

Furthermore, we talk about Matt Brash's return to the mound, Bryce Miller's growth, and Brady's trip to Peoria later this week. What's he looking forward to seeing?

And former Baseball Hall of Fame President Jeff Idelson issues a clarification on something from last week's episode.

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ESPN Legend Tim Kurkjian + M's Should Call Red Sox About a Trade

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000

We are back on a Friday and Brady discusses why the M's should call the Boston Red Sox about a trade for a now-excess infielder.

Furthermore, Brady discusses Cal Raleigh's comments on Seattle Sports and how it shows that Cal is the team leader, and is bringing a much-needed urgency to the group.

Then, we talk with ESPN MLB Insider Tim Kurkjian about Brady's trade ideas, his memories of Ichiro/Ken Griffey Jr. and his expectations for Julio Rodriguez.

Finally, we heard Jerry Dipoto on the "Over Slot" podcast and it just re-affirms why Brady has always liked Jerry. Then, did you have any idea this former M's pitcher was still around?

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Former Baseball Hall of Fame President Jeff Idelson, Ichiro's Greatness and Ownership Issues

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000

After a long offseason, we are finally back and ready for season two of the podcast, full-time!

Brady opens up by sharing some plans for the Mariners on SI team this spring, including his trip to Peoria next week for spring training. Then, he talks about the Mariners ownership issues, the plight of fans and the plight of Jerry Dipoto.

Furthermore, we are joined by former Baseball Hall of Fame President Jeff Idelson, who talks about his relationship with Ichiro, and Brady talks about what made Ichiro so special to him.

It's also the 25-year anniversary of the M's trading Ken Griffey Jr. to the Cincinnati Reds and we discuss Mike Cameron's comments on the deal.

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One Thing I Want From the Mariners + Nick Pollack of Pitcher List

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000

We'll be honest.... the Mariners inactivity made it very difficult to podcast since the offseason began, but we are back for the first episode of 2025! We talk about this gut punch of the offseason, the proper team comparisons for the Mariners, the idea of trading Luis Castillo and much more.

We also have a great conversation with Nick Pollack of "Pitcher List" about Castillo's regression, and much more with five weeks to go until spring training.

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Dipoto and Stanton Speak + My New M's Offseason Mantra

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 03:00:00 +0000

We are back after taking a week off to digest the end of the Mariners season!

We talk about the M's finishing up at 85-77 on the year and winning five of their last six games, but also about the missed opportunity the team had this season.

Furthermore, we discuss the comments by Jerry Dipoto and John Stanton at the end of the season and Brady reveals his new mantra for the M's offseason.

Plus, we take a look at some early questions for the offseason ahead.

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Aaron Levine of FOX 13 Joins Us + Mike Salk's Comments + M's Eliminated

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Brady is back on a Friday discussing the Mariners being eliminated from the playoffs yet again. He discusses why this year was such a big missed opportunity for the M's and what the alternative facing them is.

Furthermore, he discusses how much blame ownership gets for all of this and who else deserves part of the blame pie.

Furthermore, sports radio host Mike Salk has angered fans with his recent comments, so we examine them and where they missed the mark.

Finally, Aaron Levine of FOX 13 joins the show to talk about his outspoken criticism of the organization and Victor Robles got some love from the MLB Network. Plus, the Arkansas Travelers won the title in the Texas League.

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Cal Raleigh's Dad Joins the Show + My Favorite Win of the Year

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000

The Mariners have defeated the Houston Astros on Monday night in my favorite win of the season. We discuss what made it so special and the M's still-alive playoff chances.

Then, Cal Raleigh's dad, Todd Raleigh, joins the show to discuss Cal's season, his upbringing, his growth and so much more.

An in-depth conversation that you won't want to miss! Also, shoutout to the Arkansas Travelers, Laz Montes and Bryce Miller.

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How I Lost My Voice, M's Baserunning Woes and What a Frustrating Year

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000

We are back on a Friday, and I have to apologize for not being here on Tuesday. I lost my voice after a day of tailgating at the Seahawks-Patriots game and I share the stories from Foxboro.

Then, the M's are 78-75 and 2.0 games back of the wild card. We discuss the final nine games of the season, what we want to see and why this year has been so frustrating.

The Mariners also forgot how to run the bases over the last week. We discuss the TOOTBLANs against the Yankees and decide if Dan Wilson should take some blame for not having his guys prepared. And how much are people mad at Julio Rodriguez for it all?

Finally, congratulations are in order for a bunch of M's who made history this week. And hey, that Ohtani guy that the M's ignored in free agency is pretty good.

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Kevin Kugler of FS1, Joe Doyle, + Was Thursday's Game a Season-Defining Loss

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 19:00:00 +0000

We apologize for publishing a few hours later than usual, but we had good reason as we get two great guests on the show!

We talk about last night's 5-4 loss to the Texas Rangers and why the M's season is over once again. Then, we talk about whether or not that was a season-defining loss for the M's or not.

Then, we're joined by Joe Doyle of OverSlot, who talks about the M's financial woes, potential off-season trade partners, and the best ways to build a baseball team. And we talk with Kevin Kugler of FS1, who called the game on Wednesday as Bryan Woo took a perfect game into the seventh inning.

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M's Need Edgar Back in 2025 + Wild Card Hopes? And We Visit with Top Prospects

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000

It's Tuesday, and the Mariners are getting back into the playoff race. They are 4.5 games back of the Astros in the AL West and 3.0 back of the Twins in the wild card race.

Are we starting to believe again? Then, we talk about why the M's need to try to get Edgar Martinez back as hitting coach in 2025, and then we look at the team bringing back Jerry Dipoto.

Our own Teren Kowatsch from the Mariners on SI team spent Sunday in Everett with Colt Emerson, Laz Montes and Michael Arroyo. He calls in with his takeaways.

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Adnan Virk of MLB Network, Tom Caron of NESN, and We Thought Jerry Needed to Be Fired

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 01:00:00 +0000

Here's the skinny: The Seattle Mariners took the final two games in Oakland to move to 71-70 on the year. They are now just 4.5 games back in the American League West and are trying to give us all a sliver of hope.

We spent a good portion of this episode talking about why Jerry Dipoto shouldn't be back in 2025, and then the Mariners apparently decided to bring him back.

We're releasing the episode anyways, because it was awesome. We had on Adnan Virk of the MLB Network and Tom Caron of NESN, who have unique perspectives on what the Mariners are going through.

We also react to Ryan Divish's appearance on the Jason Puckett podcast.

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@MarinerMuse Joins For a Long Talk and Oh Yeah, the Season is Over

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 18:00:00 +0000

Brady declares the season over after a tough weekend against the Los Angeles Angels, but he says you should still watch the games and listen to the podcast.

He outlines things he's curious about the rest of the way and we sit down for a long chat with @MarinerMuse about the team now - and what's coming next.

The Mariners play the A's tonight, so we decided to release a little holiday episode today. Our next episode will be Friday as usual.

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Danny O'Neil Calls For Dipoto's Job, and We React + Ryan Divish Scares All Mariners Fans

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 14:00:00 +0000

We are back on a Tuesday after the Mariners went 4-2 over the most recent homestand. We talk about the style of play under Dan Wilson and why you have no choice but to be encouraged by it.

Then, Brady has been a defender of Jerry Dipoto but how did he feel after reading the Danny O'Neil story in the Tacoma News Tribune? Furthermore, Brady still doesn't think it's Dipoto's fault that Scott Servais found out he was being fired online.

Then, Danny O'Neil joins us to talk about his article, his thoughts on Jerry and more. And we react to the terrifying Ryan Divish comments on the "Marine Layer" podcast.

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Brant Brown's Comments, Julio's Approach and a New Goal For This Team

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000

The Mariners have won three of four in the Dan Wilson-era! What are we noticing in terms of style of play and does this team have a higher entertainment value the last few days?

Also, now-former M's hitting coach Brant Brown had some interesting comments on a podcast recently about Julio Rodriguez's approach. What exactly did he say and what does Julio need to work on moving forward?

Furthermore, we have a new goal for this team before September 1? What is it?

AND... on Wednesday after the M's-Rays game, we're going LIVE with a podcast on YouTube. Find the link on Brady's "X" account @wdevradiobrady.

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Scott is Gone, Jerry is Still Here, Wilson is In + Former M's Reliever Ty Buttrey

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Thursday was a very chaotic day in Mariners fandom as the team moved on from Scott Servais after eight-plus years as manager. We look at that decision, why it was necessary and what our feelings are on Servais's time and tenure.

Furthermore, why does Scott have to go but Jerry Dipoto gets to stay? Do we believe he's safe moving forward? And what about the decision to hire Dan Wilson as manager on a permanent basis?

Then, we're joined by Ty Buttrey, who played three big leagues with the Angels before joining the M's organization this season. What were his experiences with Servais and what does he think about the direction baseball has gone in?

And finally, Scott releases a statement on his firing and we react on-air.

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Mariners Freefall Continues, Our Guest Got Sick + We Just Talk From the Heart

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000

The Mariners lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday, continuing a dreadful road trip. They are now 5.0 games back in the American League West and while the division is not technically out of reach, it feels that way.

We had a great guest lined up but they got sick so we have to re-schedule, so Brady just speaks from the heart about the losses, the road trip, the let down and so much more.

And in one piece of good news, the Mariners are going to the Little League Classic in 2025.

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Buster Olney of ESPN + M's Swept By Tigers + We Are Very Angry

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000

The Seattle Mariners were swept this week by the Detroit Tigers in embarrassing fashion and they've fallen to 3.0 games back in the American League West and further back in the wild card as well.

We talk about the dreadful series and more, including our reaction to a few comments made by local radio personalities about the M's.

Then, we talk about Julio's nagging ankle and who's really running the Mariners and Buster Olney of ESPN stops by, fresh off a trip to Seattle for Sunday Night Baseball.

Also, we go around the bases talking Colt Emerson, prospect rankings, Felix's perfect game and a financial situation which could hurt the M's further.

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Mitch Levy of "Mitch Unfiltered," M's Dominate the Mets, Robles Gets a Deal

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Brady is back on a Tuesday, talking about the Mariners sweep of the New York Mets and the impression they made on "Sunday Night Baseball."

Furthermore, we break down if the M's could win the wild card, in addition to playing for the AL West. And Victor Robles gets a much-deserved contract extension. We break down what it means for Robles, the team, and what questions we have left.

Then, we're joined by legendary Seattle media voice Mitch Levy of "Mitch Unfiltered" and our Mariners on SI reporter Teren Kowatsch.

Also, we take a spin around the bases talking Julio Rodriguez, history and more.

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M's Walk-Off Tigers, More Scott Servais Talk + Patrick Dubuque of Baseball Prospectus

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 18:00:00 +0000

The Mariners are now 60-56 after taking down the Tigers, but do we feel better after Thursday's walk-off win or not?

Furthermore, after waffling a little bit recently, Brady has a confirmed take on the future of manager Scott Servais and then, we're joined by Patrick Dubuque of Baseball Prospectus.

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Victor Robles Present & Future, Ty Dane Gonzalez Joins Us and Jerry Dipoto on "The Wheelhouse"

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000

The Mariners just took two of three and we're feeling pretty good about where the M's are at with a 1.5 game lead in the American League West!

We talk about the Victor Robles story, both in terms of the now and the future. Could the M's work to lock him up early, and what would it do to the outfield if they did?

And then we're joined by Ty Dane Gonzalez of "Locked On Mariners" and Teren Kowatsch of our Mariners on SI team.

(Please note that we selected the wrong microphone for the interview portion of the podcast accounting for the different-sounding audio)

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M's Managerial Gaffe, Garver's Emotional Story + My Stories From Boston

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000

The newest episode of the "Refuse to Lose" podcast is out as Brady tells you about his trip to Boston to cover the M's and Red Sox, both from a baseball and non-baseball perspective.

Then, we talk about Scott Servais's decision to pitch to Rafael Devers on Wednesday and Mitch Garver says he's getting death threats for his poor play.

Finally, what's the latest on Victor Robles? We play the sound from the dugout!

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Mariners Hosed By Umpire on Monday, Justin Turner Trade + Rob Bradford of Baseball Isn't Boring

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Brady reacts to the Mariners getting pummeled by the Red Sox on Monday night and says this game is the closest he's come in years to blaming an ump for a loss.

Then, he reacts to the M's getting Justin Turner from the Jays and discusses other trade deadline deals around baseball.

Finally, Rob Bradford from "Baseball Isn't Boring" joins to discuss the M's, his movement and what separates a good manager from a great one.

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EMERGENCY POD: Mariners Acquire Randy Arozarena and Rays Insider Tom Brew Joins Us

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 19:00:00 +0000

In an emergency podcast episode, Brady discusses the M's acquiring Randy Arozarena of the Rays and why it's a good move on all fronts. But he does also discuss the questions that surround the move and what could come next.

Also, Tom Brew, longtime Rays Insider joins the show to break down Arozarena more thoroughly.

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M's Fans Want Scott and Jerry Fired Plus How Did We Get to This Place?

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 11:00:00 +0000

In another episode of the "Refuse to Lose" podcast, Brady talks about his emotions at the end of a very tough week and he discusses how and why the Mariners are in this position.

Furthermore, many fans want Scott Servais and Jerry Dipoto, but does Brady agree?

And Brady checks in with Ben Ranieri of "Sea Level" and our Mariners on SI beat reporter Teren Kowatsch.

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Emergency Podcast: M's Implode vs. Angels and the Fans are MAD

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 17:00:00 +0000

The Seattle Mariners lost one of their most infuriating games in recent memory and we take to the mic for a quick recap to get our frustrations out with all of you.

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Reacting to Ty France News, Julio Update, Trey Cabbage Situation and Nathan Bishop Joins The Show

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Brady reacts to the latest on the Ty France situation and has audio from France courtesy of our Mariners on SI reporter Teren Kowatsch!

Then, he talks about the sense of urgency within the organization, the possibilities in front of the M's roster-wise now and more, including his change of heart on the trade market.

Then, Brady talks with Nathan Bishop, former managing Editor of Lookout Landing and Dome and Bedlam about the state of the M's.

Finally, Brady is upset that no one on the team is mad at the antics of Trey Cabbage, and we go around the bases.

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What We Need to See in M's-Astros, A-Rod Forgiveness and "Welcome to the J-Rod" Show Director Bryant Robinson

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000

As we come out of the All-Star break, Brady discusses what we need to see from the Mariners this upcoming weekend against the Houston Astros in a pivotal American League West showdown, and he also discusses what he doesn't want to see.

Furthermore, Andres Munoz didn't pitch in the All-Star Game and Brady tells you why that's a big deal, and then are we ready to forgive A-Rod for shunning the Mariners yet?

Finally, Bryant Robinson of the "Welcome to the J-Rod Show" documentary joins us and we have some thoughts on the 2025 schedule, Adrian Beltre going into the Hall of Fame and more.

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M's Limp into All-Star Break and Breaking Down M's New Switch-Pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000

The Mariners limped to the All-Star break after losing three straight games to the Los Angeles Angels. Brady discusses the continued problem for the M's on offense, Scott Servais pulling Logan Gilbert early and the potential issues caused by a trade for Jazz Chisholm Jr.

Then, we talk with Robbie Faulk of ON3, who covers Mississippi State baseball. What are the M's getting in switch pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje, who they took with the No. 15 pick in the MLB Draft?

And finally, we go around the bases on the All-Star Game, Ty France's future and more.

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M's Have Won Three Straight + ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney Joins the Show

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 11:00:00 +0000

The Mariners have won three straight games since we last spoke and remain 2.0 games ahead of the Houston Astros in the American League West. We examine the biggest positives of the last three games, including Julio Rodriguez and Jorge Polanco's success, as well as feasting on inexperienced pitchers.

Plus, we talk with ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney about the M's and discuss several key topics in a quick round of rapid fire!

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What is the M's Hitting Philosophy? Thoughts on the future of Scott Servais, and @MarinerMuse

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0000

In first episode of the "Refuse to Lose" podcast, Brady explores his biggest frustration with the Mariners' offense, as well as the future of manager Scott Servais. Then, Patrick from @MarinerMuse stops by and Brady goes around the bases with thoughts on Jorge Polanco, Victor Robles, Logan Gilbert and more.

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Test Episode

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 15:00:00 +0000

This is the future of home the "Refuse to Lose" podcast, which will be released every Tuesday and Friday beginning on July 9, 2024.

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