Brock and Salk

The Mariners win again in late-innings and Salk declares he was never worried since that White Sox bullpen is atrocious but the bad news is Bryan Woo's scratch and the impending MRI results. We hear from Coach Macdonald and DK Metcalf's minicamp pressers before we revisit the conversation w/ ESPN's Jeff Passan. 

We got a firsthand look at the damage Luis Robert can do at the plate last night. We discuss some of the pros and cons of going for him and a trade proposal from the Seattle Times Adam Jude. Then, we react to Rebecca Lobo's explanation for why Caitlin Clark is not on the Olympic team and discuss why the M's are so good late in games. Plus, in honor of the return of Buhner Buzz Night, we rank bald Seattle athletes.

The Jay Buhner conversation ran late, pushing Brock's Blue 88 into the next hour and covering a potential QB conversation for the Seahawks and mandatory mini-camp headlines. Jeff Passan joins the guys for his weekly segment to discuss Luis Robert Jr and who (and why) he sees as untouchable trade pieces for the Mariners this year. 

Salk asks Brock the same question his young daughter asked last night: “why are baseball games so stressful?” Why did they win that game? Why do they look so different late in games? Former Mariner and friend of the show Jay Buhner joins the guys to share what  he remembers from the first Buzz Cut night, what he makes of this team, Julio compared to Junior and so much more. 

Just like the M's drew it up, right? Blanked for 7 innings only to finish with a walk-off grand slam from Cal Raleigh, but Salk runs down a list of names who could have been the hero between Haniger, Raley, Stanek, or even Servais? Salk spends some time on the Luis Robert Jr. trade potential.

How do the Mariners get their offense from subpar to par? Then, we spend some time discussing the Mariners Buhner Buzz Cut Night and which Mariners could potentially shave their head. Plus, we talk about whether there should be any concern over the late inning issues in KC and Brock ranks the best moments from his big weekend.

Maura plays a game of 'Whose Shoes?' for the guys ranging from Mariners, Seahawks, and personal questions before they are joined by Mariners Insider Shannon Drayer to share some details about the series in Kansas City, some new player insight, and her own 'untouchable' trade prospects.

What do we make of this new, reshaped roster? They scored 19 runs this weekend and 46 runs in the nine games since firing Brant Brown, good for 5.1 per game, but how meaningful is that? Brock & Salk spend some time on the percieved snub of Team USA not bringing Caitlin Clark to the Olympic team before Brock's Blue 88. 

Are the Mariners a bad team, average team, or good team? Salk settles with above average, but the first 1/3rd of the season over - it's time to see some shifts in the results. Maura takes us Around the Weekend of the NBA/NHL finals, WNBA Olympic drama, and MLB series in London.

Stacy Rost and Mike Salk discuss Bryan Woo's impressive season so far, which M's pitcher they would go to a game just to see, and the Mariners offensive struggles. Then, we take your calls and Justin and Salk have a freaking awesome Ranked.