Brock and Salk

Stacy Rost join Mike Salk to discuss the M's loss last night and Salk's accusations that she's gotten a "big head". Then, in Need to Know, we dicuss the M's dropping the series with the Nationals, Logan Gilbert pitching in Tacoma, and the Kraken hiring their new head coach. Plus, we take your calls as we do every Friday.

Salk reacts to sound from Paul Hembekides, aka Hembo, regarding Julio's season so far, his approach and the coaching. Afetr, Gee Scott stops by for his weekly appearance to discuss the Seahawks and a variety of other topics.

Salk wonders if today is the day where the Mariners could make some transactions, especially given the Mariners recent tough stretch. They also bring on Brady Henderson of ESPN to discuss some Seahawks topics, including the idea of trading for Trey Hendrickson. In Blue 88, topics include Jalen Ramsey vs Trey Hendrickson, Jalen Milroe studying Brock Purdy and how important experience/snaps were for this Seahawks rookie class.

Salk says that last night's Mariners loss holds some weight to it, while also mentioning how we saw the reverse version of the two Dan's and how it played out in the game. Later, they re-air their conversation with Paul Hembekides, aka Hembo, from ESPN to discuss all things Mariners.

Brock reveals number 10 on his list of things to watch in the Seahawks 12 OTA practices. Then, we give out some early awards for this Mariners season so far. Plus, we discuss the unique mix of good and bad luck the M's have experienced this season and how it might impact their appraoch at the deadline.

Brock reveals number 10 on his list of things to watch in the Seahawks 12 OTA practices. Then, we give out some early awards for this Mariners season so far. Plus, we discuss the unique mix of good and bad luck the M's have experienced this season and how it might impact their appraoch at the deadline.

The hour starts by listening to some really creative fan voicemails for Here's The Thing. Afterwards, Paul Hembekides, known as Hembo, from ESPN joins the show to share his insight on the Mariners, Cal Raleigh, Andres Munoz, Julio Rodriguez and more.

Brock and Salk look at George Kirby's first two starts since returning from the IL and wonder how much cause for concern there is. They then bring on Sheil Kapadia of The Ringer to debate his opiniomn of the Seahawks offseason, which weas not a positive one. In Blue 88, Brock dives in on what him and Mark Schlereth see eye to eye on, an insightful answer from Joe Flacco about being a mentor QB and the most perplexing aspect of the ESPN FPI Power Index.

Salk opens the show by reading some listener text messages on how they're feeling about the Mariners, especially after their lopsided loss to the Nationals. Later, they replay their conversation with Hall of Fame pitcher John Smoltz, now of FOX Sports, to discuss the Mariners season, pitching in baseball, the modern game and more.

Brock continues his countdown of the 12 things he wants to see over the 12 Seahawks practices during OTA's. Then, we discuss Cal Raleigh's brilliance this season. Can he keep it up? How do you work in some rest for him? Plus, Salk crowns the winner of Trash Takes for the week.