Analyzing the Mariners move to let Brant Brown go // Mean Texts // Ryne Stanek // Heidi Watney

Bill Krueger // Sam Howell sounds like a guy ready to compete for the starting job // Sweeping the Dial -Geno Smith: Ryan Grubb has plays that I have never seen at the NFL level-Mike Macdonald: explains what Leslie Frazier has helped with so far -George Kirby: outlines the slight change that led to his strong outing on Wednesday…

Dylan Moore // MLB incorporates Negro Leagues stats -cool to see Josh Gibson get his due and how dominant he ranks compared to the best in MLB history // Feels like a new level of urgency with the Mariners -Hollander’s comments that they are going to significantly help this team at the deadline + firing a coach midseason = departure from the norm /…

Good series win but what the Mariners are doing isn’t sustainable-they have at least found the timely element to the offense with three rallies in the 8th or later these last five games // Breaking: Mariners reportedly fire Brant Brown // Take Two -City of Seattle proclaims today Alvin Davis Day -Mets had a rough week: DFA Jorge Lopez and put Edwin…

Bob and Dave are joined by Ryan Bliss to hear about his first week in Seattle and how he found out he would be called up to the Mariners, they look back on how impressive the Mariners bullpen has been during their winning series against the Astros, and they break down what the proposed changes to the NFL offseason would mean for the players.…

Bob and Dave are joined by Jon Morosi to discuss the retirement of controversial MLB umpire Angel Hernandez, what Julio has done to start hitting, the potential of the Mariners lineup, why the AL West is so weak this season, and they get his thoughts on the hiring of new Kraken head coach Dan Bylsma.…

Bob and Dave have their weekly chat with Ryan Rowland-Smith to discuss what is going on with this Mariners offense, they try to figure out why Mitch Garver is catching tonight, and they hear a different perspective on controversial MLB umpire Angel Hernandez’s retirement in Sweeping the Dial.

Bob and Dave have their weekly chat with broadcaster Mike Blowers to get his thoughts on the rivalry between Mariners and Astros, as well as the issues Julio and the rest of the lineup has been facing, they hear what the other Seattle Sports hosts had to say about the Seahawks quarterback situation, Julio heating up, and the Mariners imbalance betw…

Bob and Dave are joined by FOX Sports NFC West reporter Eric Williams to discuss how the Seahawks draft class stacks up against their division rivals, as well as which NFC West team is in the best position going into the season, they look back on the good pitching and bad offense in last night’s Mariners win over the Astros, and we find out what’s …

Bob and Dave have their weekly chat with El Hombre Michael Bradley to celebrate the retirement of controversial MLB Umpire Angel Hernandez, they discuss what this NBA offseason will look like for Lebron and Bronny James, they try to figure out why offense is down around MLB, and they mourn the loss of basketball legend Bill Walton.…

Bob and Dave break down where the Seahawks quarterback battle between Geno Smith and Sam Howell stands right now, they try to build their optimal lineup for the Mariners right now, they look at where the Seahawks landed on a list ranking all the running back rooms in the NFL, and they hear why Ryan Bliss thinks his call up to the Mariners had perfe…

Bob and Dave ask if we can now consider the Mariners a “good” team, they look at what parts of this team elevates them or drags them down, they break down what this version of Bryan Woo can mean for the Mariners rotation, and they hear what some NFL experts thinks the Seahawks should prioritize this offseason, including their hopes for Ryan Grubb’s…

Bob and Dave are joined by comedian Adam Ray to hear what he thinks of the Mariners this season, they look back on how important it was for the Mariners to start their homestand with a win over the Astros last night, they break down what a hot Julio can mean for the Mariners offense, and they ask if the Seahawks can be a tough draw for free agents.…

Bob and Dave try to decipher what the Mariners have planned for their lineup after sending Urias down and getting more players off the IL, they ask if it could also signal a possible trade for another bat, and they look at the most important things the Seahawks need to work on during OTAs with their new coaching staff.…

El Hombre talks about why hitters in the MLB are struggling, shares his thoughts on the new NIL deals in College Sports. Based on what we saw from Grubb at UW, and the weapons that the Seahawks have, is this a better offense for Geno Smith? Because Macdonald is a defensive coach, do you have more expectations for the defense to show definitive impr…

Best Of the Rest. Thoughts about the Seahawks OTA’s. Jon Morosi talks about the Mariner’s struggling offense and if they should look into making a trade

Paul Moyer joins the show to discuss the Mariners upcoming series and the Seahawks OTA’s. How concerned are you about Bryce Miller? -Will that be the next step in his evolution as a pitcher - making those secondary pitches more effective weapons? Is a bat or bullpen help the priority? Or do the Mariners need both?…

Ryan Roland-Smith joins the show to talk about the Mariners Series against the Yankees. The continuing offensive struggles, the struggling bat of Julio Rodrigez, the emergence of Dylan Moore, and the rotation of the Mariners bench players. What the Yankees series told us about the Mariners. Do the Mariners need to put their best hitters in the line…

Bob and Dave look back at another impressive pitching performance from Bryan Woo in the Mariners win over the Yankees, they try to determine who the odd man out is in the Mariners lineup with the players coming off the IL, they ask if we should still be worried about the lack of power from Julio, and they wrap up the show by finding out what’s bugg…

Bob and Dave are joined by Mike Blowers to discuss his expectations for JP Crawford after his return from the IL and what the Mariners need to do to maintain momentum for the rest of the series, they look at what a comeback win like this can do for the confidence and perception of this Mariners, and they hear why Bobby Wagner seems frustrated about…

Bob and Dave are joined by Mark DeRosa of the MLB Network to discuss his expectation of Mariners in 2024, Julio’s lack of power, and what the offense needs to do to start supporting the pitching, they look back on what we learned about the Mariners pitching and offense in their series loss to the Orioles over the weekend, and they give their grades…

Bob and Dave break down what this road trip will signal for the rest of the Mariners 2024 season, the look at some important lineup decisions that they will have to make with Josh Rojas and Luke Raley, they hear why Angels manager Ron Washington threw a player under the bus in Whyman, and they wrap up the week by reading your mean texts!…

Bob and Dave are joined by Seahawks Linebacker Tyrice Knight to discuss how he is adjusting to life in the NFL and his excitement for his rookie season, they ask what you need to see from this Mariners team to be convinced that they are a good team, and they wrap up the show by finding out what we learned today!…

Bob and Dave are joined by Mariners Outfielder Dominic Canzone to discuss what it feels like to be back on the field following his injury, they break down what will happen to players like Rojas, Raley, and Dylan Moore when more players come back from the IL, they look at how much confidence we should have in Woo following his latest start, and they…

Bump and Stacy have their weekly chat with Paul Moyer on the matchups he is most excited and most worried about in the Seahawks 2024 NFL Schedule, the changes coming to the offensive line, as well as what he has seen from the Mariners this season, they ask if the Seahawks can get back on top of the NFC West with their 2024 NFL Schedule, and we find…

Bob and Dave are joined by ESPN MLB analyst Tim Kurkjian to discuss what he has seen from the Mariners starting rotation this season, the recent rule changes and overreliance on Sabermetrics in the MLB, as well as why the Mariners fanbase should be excited about this season, they look at some of the most challenging stretches on the Seahawks 2024 N…

Bob and Dave run down the Seahawks newly released 2024 NFL Schedule, they are joined by Jon Morosi to discuss the good things he has seen from this Mariners team, as well as why he thinks they are the best team in the AL West, and they look at just how important this series win over the Royals this was for the Mariners season.…

Bob and Dave have their weekly chat with El Hombre Michael Bradley on the rising cost of quarterbacks in the NFL, Kirk Cousins’ reactions to the Atlanta Falcons drafting Michael Penix, an early look at the MLB Playoff race, and Doug Gottlieb becoming a college basketball coach.

Bob and Dave look at where this Mariners team would be without the contributions of Josh Rojas and Cal Raleigh this season, they give their predictions for which Seahawks rookies will have the biggest impact on the field this season, and they hear what Kirk Cousins had to say about the Atlanta Falcons drafting Michael Penix in Sweeping the Dial.…

Bob and Dave are joined by Mike Blowers to discuss the balance the Mariners are striking between their offense and pitching, as well as what he expects the lineup to look like when everyone is healthy, they look back on last night’s four-out save from Andres Munoz, and they bring you some of the biggest stories around the NFL, including how the Jus…

Bob and Dave look back on the best moments from the Mariners amazing offensive win against the Royals, they look back on the ace pitching performance delivered by George Kirby, they discuss what the Lions extension of Jared Goff means for the Seahawks and Geno Smith, and they ask if Luke Raley needs to be an everyday player in the M’s lineup.…

Bob and Ryan Rowland-Smith are joined by Luke Arkins of Mariners Consigliere to discuss what he’s seen from Julio and Jorge Polanco, to get his thoughts on what this Mariners lineup could look like at full health, and to dive into the statistics of the season so far.

Bob and Ryan Rowland-Smith are joined by MLB writer for CBS Sports Matt Snyder to discuss what the Mariners need to do to support their pitching staff and to give his predictions for the AL West race, they ask if we have finally seen Julio snap his slump after an amazing performance in the win over the Athletics, and they hear a terrible Mother’s D…

Bob and Ryan Rowland-Smith ask if we should be concerned about Bryan Woo having to exit his first start due to precautionary reasons, they look at some of the biggest stories around the MLB, including a possible Chris Flexen trade and a Rangers injury update, they break down where the Mariners are on two national power rankings list, and they discu…

Bob and Ryan Rowland-Smith ask if we are finally seeing who this Mariners team really is following their series win against the Oakland Athletics, they celebrate Julio breaking out of slump, they look at what the Mariners should do with Dylan Moore when JP Crawford returns, and they find out what’s bugging Bob!…

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Mariners Insider Shannon Drayer // Was Shane Waldron a big reason as to why the Seahawks offense struggled? Did he make the play calling and overall scheme too complicated for success? Will Ryan Grubb be a better fit for Geno and this WR group? // Sweeping the Dial: -Bill Barnwell: on that same Athletic Football Show podcast episode, explains why S…

Martín Gallegos, A’s beat reporter for MLB.com joins the show to talk about the A’s season and the future of the team as they are set to move in the coming years // Around the MLB - Major Mariners Injury Update from Justin Hollander // WHYMAN

How do the Mariners fix their offensive issues, the strikeouts are hurting the team and the M’s are coming off of a series where the pitching staff was not at their best. Is there any Scott Servais can do to jump start this offense and get it back on track? Are we reading too much into this team after one bad series? // Take Two // Is there a long …

Bob and Dave have their weekly chat with El Hombre Michael Bradley on the Roast of Tom Brady, the lack of offense around the MLB, the possible expansion of the NFL regular season, and drama in the NBA playoffs, they break down what we can take away from the Mariners tough series against the Twins, and they wrap up the show by finding out what we le…

Bob and Dave are joined by CBS Sports NFL Draft Analyst Josh Edwards to give his thoughts on the Seahawks performance in the 2024 Draft, they break down where this Seahawks teams ranks right now in the NFC West, they look back on what went wrong for Logan Gilbert in the Mariners blowout loss to the Twins, and they hear some highlights from the Roas…

Bob and Dave hear what the other Seattle Sports hosts had to say about Riq Woolen having to prove himself, the Mike Macdonald is sending about the Seahawks, and why Cal Raliegh is the captain of the Mariners team in the Best of the Rest, they try to solve the Mariners strikeout problem, and they look at the likelihood of an 18 game regular season a…

Bob and Lefko look back on a tough series loss to the Twins, they try to figure out what is going wrong with the offense’s strikeout rate right now, they ask what George Kirby needs to do to get right after a second short outing, and after former Panthers wide receiver Devin Funchess signed a professional basketball contract, they discuss which is …

Bob and Dave are joined by Jon Morosi to discuss the signs of hope he’s noticed from the Mariners offense, what he has seen from Josh Rojas and Cal Raleigh over the first month of the season, as well as what he’s made of Julio’s slow start.

Bob and Dave look at a refreshing game from the Mariners offense in last night’s win over the Twins, they ask if this game proves that the offense is starting to heat up, they look at how clutch Cal Raliegh and Josh Rojas have been, they discuss what happens to Emerson Hancock when Bryan Woo comes back, and we find out what’s bugging Bob!…

Dave and Ryan Rowland-Smith are joined by Mike Blowers to discuss what’s he’s seen from the Mariners struggling offense, Josh Rojas’s performance in the first month of the season, and the amazing pitching staff, and they wrap up the show by getting you ready for tonight’s game against the Twins!

Dave and Ryan Rowland-Smith try to figure out what happened to the Mariners offense during last night’s loss to the Twins, they look at how the Mariners bullpen has performed through the first month of the season, they break down how their offseason trades of Sewald and Topa look in hindsight, and they ask what we should be expecting out of Emerson…

Dave and Mike Lefko are joined by Ryan Rowland-Smith to look back on the Mariners sixth straight series win, the amazing pitching performances from Logan Gilbert and Bryce Miller, and Cal Raleigh’s growth as a team leader.

Dave and Mike Lefko look back at the Mariners winning their sixth straight series win over the weekend, they break down just how important the starting pitching has been over this stretch, they hear what head coach Mike Macdonald and first round draft pick Byron Murphy had to say at the Seahawks rookie minicamp, and they find out what’s bugging Dav…

Bob Condotta talks about the Seahawks offseason and thoughts about Mike Macdonald. Best of the Rest. Mean Texts.