Brock and Salk

We discuss some of the fun that happened with our Seattle Sports crew participating in some of the between innnings activities at the ballpark last night. Then, in Need to Know, Salk discusses the M's loss, the latest on Julio's injury, and the Seahawks signing Connor Williams. Plus, we revisit our conversation with Jeff Passan.

We continue our countdown of the most intriguing Seahawks with numbers four and five on the list. Then, Justin joins us to explain why he's been absent lately and talk about a new role he's taking on here at Seattle Sports.

The M's bullpen is a little shaky right now. Munoz is the only one you really fully trust. In the postseason, they will only need four starters. If you were to move a starter to the pen, who would it be? Then, Jeff Passan joins us to discuss how the M's did at the trade deadline, who is leading the AL Cy young race, which M's starter he would move to the pen in the playoffs and which free agents could be potential additions for the M's this offseason.

Brock says his favorite part of getting to see yesterday's practice was the intensity and urgency. Then, Seahawks DE Leonard Williams joins us to discuss the origin of his nickname, his rugby background, why he thinks this defense suits his playing style, and what he's seen from Laken Tomlinson and Byron Murphy Jr. Plus, Brock answers three football questions in Blue 88.

Mike Macdonald identified some areas they are looking for more growth when he joined us yesterday. Salk discusses what he took away from that conversation. Then, we discuss the latest news on free agent center Connor Williams talking with the Seahawks, Mike Macdonald's comments on being hard on Devon Witherspoon and the M's getting back to it with a series against Detroit today. Plus, we revisit our interview with Mike Macdonald.

The Mariners might finally be fun again, and Mike Macdonald sits down with Brock and Salk for an extended converstation about he feels being the new head coach and where the Hawks are at both in terms of athleticism and atmosphere

Julio has been cleared to start hitting again after his high-ankle sprain, Seahawks ESPN reporter Brady "the hitman" Henderson joins to discuss the specifics and outlook of Geno Smith's injury, what he thinks of the two quarterbacks, and how different players like Sam Howell have looked in practice. 

Justin Fields and Russell Wilson are having a quarterback battle over in the Steelers, Mike Macdonald is optimistic about Geno Smith returning to play soon, have the Mariners trades' 10 days ago transformed the team's offense? And Blue 88.  

Salk and Maura are at the Virginia-Mason Athletic Center for Seahawks day, the Mariners clinched two fun wins against the Phillies with great performances from Victor Robles and Justin Turner but finish with a loss, and Around the Weekend looks at the Olympics.

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