Brock and Salk

Blue 88 Baseball Edition: Salk answers three baseball questions as we hit the start of the All-Star break. Who should we be rooting against over the next two weeks? Why did the Mariners take Kade Anderson with the 3rd overall pick? Who or what has been the best story in the Mariners system this year? // Need to Know: The Mariners completely dominated the Tigers in their 3-game sweep of the best team in the American League. The Mariners drafted Left-Handed Pitcher Kade Anderson with the 3rd overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. Cal Raleigh takes his shot at the Homerun Derby tonight. // We play Buy or Sell Seahawks Edition! Plenty of hot topics going into the 2025 season, are you buying or selling? // Can the Mariners carry their momentum from their sweep of the Tigers into the second half of the season after the All-Star break? You get a chance to close the gap with a 3-game series against the Houston Astros 

Transcribed - Published: 14 July 2025

Brian Nemhauser aka Hawk Blogger joins us for the rest of the show to give us all we need to know about the Seahawks ahead of the start of next week’s training camp. He also talks some baseball with the Mariners coming off a solid sweep of the Tigers. // Need to Know: The Mariners completely dominated the Tigers in their 3-game sweep of the best team in the American League. The Mariners drafted Left-Handed Pitcher Kade Anderson with the 3rd overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. Cal Raleigh takes his shot at the Homerun Derby tonight. // The Seahawks are getting dragged through the mud by the national media, why is that? Brian Nemhauser breaks down why the media has such low expectations for this Seahawks team. Would you have wanted to see the Seahawks add one more piece to the offensive line in the offseason? What has to happen for this Seahawks team to have a good season?

Transcribed - Published: 14 July 2025

his has been a completely different month for Randy Arozarena, he went from having pop at the plate to hitting 9 homeruns in the last 13 games. Julio has also shown signs of who we know he can be by going 6-12 in the Tigers series. // Need to Know: The Mariners completely dominated the Tigers in their 3-game sweep of the best team in the American League. The Mariners drafted Left-Handed Pitcher Kade Anderson with the 3rd overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. Cal Raleigh takes his shot at the Homerun Derby tonight. // Hall of Fame Catcher Johnny Bench joins the show to talk about the historic season Cal Raleigh is having so far. He got to meet Cal at the Gold Glove Awards last season, and he loves everything about him from his bat to his defense behind the plate. How does Johnny define leadership in the clubhouse as a catcher? He goes into the Johnny Bench awards which are given to the best high school baseball and softball catcher from Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, and West Virginia, Cal was before it’s time.

Transcribed - Published: 14 July 2025

The Mariners are so inconsistent that we do not know how to feel about this team. They got swept by the Yankees in New York and then turn around and sweep the hottest team in the AL. the Detroit Tigers. // Need to Know: The Mariners completely dominated the Tigers in their 3-game sweep of the best team in the American League. The Mariners drafted Left-Handed Pitcher Kade Anderson with the 3rd overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. Cal Raleigh takes his shot at the Homerun Derby tonight. // Lyle Goldstein joins the show live from Atlanta to give us his take on the Mariners picks from day one of the MLB Draft. He is fired up that the Mariners were able to get Kade Anderson with the 3rd overall pick, how did he fall to #3 and why did the Nationals and Angels pass on him. Where will Anderson fit in the Mariners prospect rankings? How did the Mariners do with their Day 1 picks in the draft?

Transcribed - Published: 14 July 2025

Lyle reaches number one on his list of draft prospects for the Mariners. Then, we discuss the M's loss, Andres Munoz tipping pitches, the HR derby field being finalized and ESPN's TE rankings in Need to Know. Plus, we take your calls, as we do every Friday.

Transcribed - Published: 11 July 2025

Brock and Salk debate what the concern level is with the Mariners after getting swept against the Yankees. They then bring on Gee Scott for his weekly appearance.

Transcribed - Published: 11 July 2025

Brock and Salk talk through what might have been the worst loss of the year for the Mariners in what ended in getting swept in New York. They then welcome on former Yankees manager Joe Girardi to discuss the Mariners series in the Bronx, Cal Raleigh and more. In Blue 88, topics include the Seahawks offensive line, Sam Darnold's contract and how Chris Petersen ties into Big 12 Media Day.

Transcribed - Published: 11 July 2025

Salk opens the show by playing a couple minutes with golfer Rod Pampling, with the full interview set to come out soon on Seattle Sports. Then, they re-air their conversation with Adam Jude of The Seattle Times to discuss the recent stretch of Mariners games, the trade deadline and more.

Transcribed - Published: 11 July 2025

Lyle continues his preview of potential Mariners draft picks with Seth Hernandez. Then, we discuss the M's loss, Julian Love being named to ESPN's top 10 safeties list and MLB experts saying it's the year to go all in in Need to Know. Plus, we have a contest for the best Cal Raleigh HR call and give away some Mariners tickets.

Transcribed - Published: 10 July 2025

Lyle continues his preview of potential Mariners draft picks with Seth Hernandez. Then, we discuss the M's loss, Julian Love being named to ESPN's top 10 safeties list and MLB experts saying it's the year to go all in in Need to Know. Plus, we have a contest for the best Cal Raleigh HR call and give away some Mariners tickets.

Transcribed - Published: 10 July 2025

Brock and Salk look at the pros and cons of potentially moving Julio Rodriguez down in the lineup due to his offensive struggles. They also react to some national baseball media stating how it is time for the Mariners to go big at the trade deadline, and the two discuss what going big could look like. In Blue 88, Brock takes a look at episode one of the new "Quarterback" series on Netflix, the Seahawks offensive budget and Michael Penix's star potential in 2025.

Transcribed - Published: 10 July 2025

Salk dives in on the Mariners loss to the Yankees and noticed two things: tehy are no longer playing much small ball and they are not getting to use their strengths enough in their leverage bullpen arms. Then, they re-air their conversation with ESPN's David Schoenfield to discuss a few potential blockbuster Mariners trade ideas for the deadline.

Transcribed - Published: 10 July 2025

Lyle continues his MLB draft previews with a prospect that comes from a baseball family. Then, Brock has a Seahawks version of the 'Who Do you Trust' game we played yesterday and Salk crowns this week's Trash Takes winner.

Transcribed - Published: 9 July 2025

Brock and Salk further discuss the ideas of the Mariners trading for Ronald Acuna or Alex Bregman and read through some of the responses from fans. Then, they welcome on David Schoenfield of ESPN to get his thoughts on the idea of a Ronald Acuna trade, Alex Bregman, the trade deadline overall and plenty more.

Transcribed - Published: 9 July 2025

Brock and Salk react to some postgame sound from Logan Gilbert going back out to the mound after the rain delay and talk through the decision. They then go Around The NFL, including stories from Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins, TJ Watt and more. In Blue 88, topics include a Bill Barnwell opinion on the Seahawks, who could be the Seahawks Cal Raleigh and UW Football continuing to impress.

Transcribed - Published: 9 July 2025

Salk is worried as he opens the show to to both AI and dire wolves. He explains. Then, they re-air their conversation with Jeff Passan of ESPn to discuss Cal Raleigh in the HR Derby, the trade deadline and more.

Transcribed - Published: 9 July 2025

Lyle continues his look at Mariners draft prospects with Jamie Arnold, a LHP out of Florida State. Then, we discuss the Seahawks O-line being ranked 30th by Pro Football Focus and cover lots of what happened at Brock's daughter's wedding in Answer the Question Jerk.

Transcribed - Published: 8 July 2025

Brock and Salk react to sound comparing Julio Rodriguez and DK Metcalf and wonder if it is an accurate comparison or not. They then go through a round of Who Do You Trust, featuring a bunch of Mariners. In Blue 88, Brock takes a look at a Seahawks offseason throwing session, a case for a Trey Hendrickson trade to the Seahawks increasing and the biggest changes to UW football now compared to this time a year ago.

Transcribed - Published: 8 July 2025

Brock and Salk discuss one of the trends of the Mariners first half, which is that they always seem to have someone in the lineup that is on a hot streak in addition to Cal Raleigh. Right now, it's Randy Arozarena. After that, they welcome on Jeff Passan of ESPN for his weekly appearance and get his insight on Cal in the HR Derby, the trade deadline, the MLB Draft and more.

Transcribed - Published: 8 July 2025

Salk wonders what the Seahawks would have looked like in 2025 if Kirk Cousins had stayed a Viking. Would Sam Darnold be in Seattle right now? Later, they re-air their conversation with Adnan Virk of MLB Network where they talk through the Mariners recent stretch, the trade deadline and more.

Transcribed - Published: 8 July 2025

Lyle gives us a profile on a potential pick for the Mariners with their number three pick in the MLB draft next week. Then, MLB Network's Adnan Virk joins us to discuss the Mariners season, the crowded AL wild card race and Cal Raleigh's historic season.

Transcribed - Published: 7 July 2025

With the trade deadline continuing to approach, Brock and Salk talk through if the Mariners could make a trade with the Braves, including the possibility of Ronald Acuna. After that, they talk through each of the four Mariners All-Star selections and dive in the cases on both sides for Julio Rodriguez getting the nod.

Transcribed - Published: 7 July 2025

Brock and Salk are still trying to make sense of who the Mariners are and who the rest of the league is, because there is so much uncertainty despite it being after the 4th of July. Salk also has to fully admit he was wrong and walk back a take of his, and it has to do with Cal Raleigh being intriguing. In Blue 88, topics include some Seahawks breaking news that we missed from last week, who is the Seahawks equivalent of Julio Rodriguez making the All-Star Game and which UW Husky is making early noise in the first round of 2026 NFL Mock Drafts.

Transcribed - Published: 7 July 2025

Salk is back and describes the reason for the Mariners recent success on the homestand: it's the pitching. It always has been and always will be when describing the key to the team's success. Then, they go Around The Weekend and talk through the entire four day weekend, featuring plenty of Mariners discussion.

Transcribed - Published: 7 July 2025

Aaron Goldsmith joins Brock Huard and Bryan Walters to discuss Cal Raleigh being named a starter in the All Star Game and why Emerson Hancock was optioned and Logan Evans is returning to the lineup. Then, we discuss the M's win, Cal discusses the news that he's starting the All Star game, and MLB Network proposes an M's trade for a big name bat in Need to Know. Plus, we take your calls.

Transcribed - Published: 3 July 2025

Brock and Bryan Walters dive into Cal Raleigh being named the AL starting catcher for the All Star Game and talk through the incredible first half that he's had. They then go Around The NFL, with stories from Minkah Fitzpatrick, the 2026 NFL Draft and more. In Blue 88, topics include the Seahawks WR competition, the biggest differences between Sam Darnold, Geno Smith and Russell Wilson, and the value of offseason throwing sessions between QB's and WR's.

Transcribed - Published: 3 July 2025

Maura and Lyle open the show by reacting to the idea that Joel Sherman of MLB Network floated out yesterday about a potential trade for Ronald Acuna. Could the Mariners actually get involved? Later, they re-air their conversation with Jeff Passan of ESPN as they discuss Cal Raleigh, the Mariners recent stretch of games, Julio and the trade deadline.

Transcribed - Published: 3 July 2025

Would you rather the M's acquire two bats in Josh Naylor and Eugenio Suarez or just one in Alex Bregman at the deadline? Then, we hear from Salk on why he want the M's to go after Bregman, what he thinks about Cal's four strikeouts after HR derby practice and his top moments of Haley Huard's wedding Ranked.

Transcribed - Published: 2 July 2025

Brock and Bryan Walters talk through some potential Mariners trade candidates, including Alex Bregman due to the Seattle Times article written by Adam Jude. After that, they bring on Jeff Passan of ESPN to discuss Cal Raleigh, Julio Rodriguez's ceiling, the idea of the Mariners trading for Alex Bregman and more.

Transcribed - Published: 2 July 2025

Brock and Bryan Walters dig into the idea that the Mariners go as Cal Raleigh goes, and their ceiling goes as Julio Rodriguez goes. They then go through a round of Which Is Better with a few different Mariners and Seahawks topics, along with a few other questions. In Blue 88, topics include the Seahawks defense, remaining NFL free agents and the best Pete Carroll speech that Bryan ever heard from him.

Transcribed - Published: 2 July 2025

Maura and Lyle talk through the Mariners loss to the Royals yesterday, including the number of pickoffs now stacking up along with missed opportunities at the plate. Then, they re-air Brock and Bryan Walters' conversation with Mariners broadcaster Gary Hill on a few different Mariners topics, including the long road trip, Julio and more.

Transcribed - Published: 2 July 2025

Brock asks if the Seahawks should go after the TJ Watt as tensions in Pittsburgh continue to rise. Then, we talk M's and the historical season Cal Raleigh continues to put together with Gary Hill Jr. and we talk Percy Harvin, M's draft and Brock's daughter's wedding in Answer the Question Jerk.

Transcribed - Published: 2 July 2025

Should the Seahawks be interested in TJ Watt? Do you see the Seahawks making any other moves before camp? Brock tells you what you Need to know... Gary Hill Jr. joins the show to talk about the Mariners amidst their 17-straight game marathon, and they Answer The Question, Jerk

Transcribed - Published: 1 July 2025

To continue the talk of Cal raleigh's stardom, Brock and Bryan Walters react to Cal going on The Pat McAfee Show and how he's continued to market himself on a national level. Then, they get into a variety of Mariners topics, including the difference between bWAR and fWAR, Julio's season, further Cal Raleigh talk and more.

Transcribed - Published: 1 July 2025

Cal Raleigh's stardom was on display again on Monday with his 33rd home run of the year, and Brock and Bryan Walters talk through the last time they remember hearing MVP chants in the Seattle sports market the way that Cal is now hearing it from Mariners fans. They also go through Brock's wedding Jeopardy featuring a handful of stories from his daughter's wedding over the weekend. In Blue 88, they dive in on Leonard Williams, the Seahawks offensive line and Jalen Ramsey.

Transcribed - Published: 1 July 2025

The Mariners get a convincing win to begin the homestand over the Royals, and Maura and Lyle open the show by talking through it. After that, they re-air Ray Roberts who was on with Michael Bumpus and Bryan Walters as they all talk through a few different Seahawks topics.

Transcribed - Published: 1 July 2025

We go over some positive trends from guys like Mitch Garver, Luke Raley, Dominic Canzone and Bryan Woo for the Mariners. Then, we dig into some NFL storylines on the QB battle for the Giants, Geno Smith getting fired up as a coach at an Overtime league game, Ben Roethlisberger weighing in on an Aaron Rodgers vs Patrick Mahomes debate and Maxx Crosby comparing the Raiders to the OKC Thunder.

Transcribed - Published: 30 June 2025

Michael Bumpus and Bryan Walters react to some sound from Derrick Klassen of The Athletic in which he believes the Seahawks could have a truly great defense. What would it take for the Seahawks to achieve that? Then, they bring on Ray Roberts to talk through a variety of Seahawks topics, including a few of the rookies on the roster.

Transcribed - Published: 30 June 2025

Michael Bumpus and Bryan Walters, filling in for Brock and Salk, dive into a few things that jumped out to them during the weekend for the Mariners. They then bring on Mariners Insider Shannon Drayer to get her insight on the road trip, Cal raleigh and more. In Blue 88, topics include Noah Fant, the Seahawks linebacker group and DK Metcalf.

Transcribed - Published: 30 June 2025

The Mariners win the series over the Rangers with all three games going to extra innings, and Maura and Lyle talk through what they saw throughout the weekend. Then, they re-air the conversation between Mike Lefko and Ryan Rowland-Smith in which they hand out Mariners midseason grades in a variety of areas.

Transcribed - Published: 30 June 2025

Ryan Rowland-Smith and Mike Lefko answer some sports and personal questions in Whose Shoes? Then, we give out some Mariners mid season grades and go through some of the biggest moments so far.

Transcribed - Published: 27 June 2025

Lefko and Ryan Rowland-Smith talk through what they feel as if the Mariners needs are at the trade deadline. After that, Gee Scott stops by for his weekly appearance to discuss a variety of topics.

Transcribed - Published: 27 June 2025

Lefko and Ryan Rowland-Smith discuss what the proper way to handle Harry Ford if he ends up getting called up and activated. They then welcome on Rangers broadcaster Jared Sandler to preview the upcoming weekend series. Michael Bumpus joins for Blue 88 to break down Shaquill Griffin, the Seahawks WR depth and who the biggest threat in the NFC West is.

Transcribed - Published: 27 June 2025

Mike Lefko fills in for Salk and opens the show by talking through the Harry Ford situation (due to the Mitch Garver injury) and what to possibly expect from Ford if he is called up. Then, they re-air Salk's conversation with Bryan Walters on if the Seahawks could trade for Trey Hendrickson along with a few other topics.

Transcribed - Published: 27 June 2025

Salk and Bryan Walters discuss how the Mariners look arguably more sustainable now than they have all year, given how the last two weeks have gone. They also go through a few question about the Seahawks offense, inlcuding Sam Darnold, Kenneth Walker and more.

Transcribed - Published: 26 June 2025

Salk reads some Apple Podcast reviews to begin the show, and is also fired up over a ridiculous headline in an article written about Cal Raleigh. Later, they re-air their conversation with Buster Olney of ESPN to discuss the trade deadline, the Mariners up and down play and more.

Transcribed - Published: 26 June 2025

The National media is starting to make some arguments for Cal Raleigh winning MVP over Aaron Judge. Then, Byan Walters weighs in on Salk's campaign to get Trey Hendrickson to Seattle and discusses the level of depth and competition on the D-line when he played here. Plus, Salk awards the Trash Take of the week.

Transcribed - Published: 25 June 2025

Salk runs through a few potential trade options for the Mariners, including Josh Naylor and Eugenio Suarez for the Diamondbacks, along with relievers Jhoan Duran and Griffin Jax from the Twins. Afterwards, Buster Olney of ESPN joins the show to shar his insight on what the Mariners could do at the deadline, the ups and downs of the team, Cal Raleigh and more.

Transcribed - Published: 25 June 2025

Salk and former Seahawks WR Bryan Walters (who is filling in for Brock) describe both how and why the Mariners look explosive again, particularly on offense. They then go through a round of Buy Or Sell with a variety of Mariners and Seahawks topics. In Blue 88, Bryan dives in on Russell Wilson, how closely players pay attention to other contracts and the worst nickname.

Transcribed - Published: 25 June 2025

Salk feels as if the Mariners had one of their best wins of the year yesterday and likes how the team is trending.So he goes through a few of the reasons why. Then, they re-air their conversation with ESPN's Jeff Passan in which he discusses Julio Rodriguez, Cal Raleigh, the trade deadline and more.

Transcribed - Published: 25 June 2025