Seattle Times beat writer Ryan Divish and columnist Larry Stone discuss the Mariners dysfunctional defense, specifically the struggles of Tim Beckham and Mallex Smith. The also managed to predict that Smith would be optioned to Tacoma for Braden Bishop.

Discussing the defensive woes of the Mariners

Nobody loves extra innings more than Mariners beat writer Ryan Divish. Join him and guests from around baseball to go to the 10th inning and beyond in Mariners news, discussion and more.

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Times beat writers Ryan Divish and Adam Jude and columnist emeritus Larry Stone discuss the upcoming 2024 season for the Seattle Mariners. How good can this team be? Can it win the division. What are the strengths? What are the weaknesses? And more baseball stuff.

Previewing the 2024 Mariners season

The Extra Innings podcast, well, at least part of it, has reported to spring training. With the first official workout for pitchers and catchers starting on Thursday morning, Times beat writers Ryan Divish and Adam Jude and retired columnist Larry Stone preview the Mariners spring training.

A preview of the Mariners as spring training begins

Times beat writers Ryan Divish and Adam Jude discuss the Mariners recent trade activity that brought in Mitch Haniger, Luke Raley and most recently Jorge Polanco. Does it make the team better? How much of a risk is the players injury history. Also audio from Mariners GM Justin Hollander

Breaking down the Mariners recent trade activity

Times baseball writer Ryan Divish and Adam Jude are joined by recently retired columnist Larry Stone to discuss the Mariners issues surrounding Root Sports NW and the uncertainty with the regional sports network and how it relates to the team's payroll. They also analyze the signing of Mitch Garver and what the Mariners will do next.

What's next for the Mariners after signing Mitch Garver

Seattle Times baseballl writers Ryan Divish and Adam Jude discuss the Mariners decision to trade Jarred Kelenic and the reasons why, which is a limited payroll to work with this season. They get into the responsibility of ownership as well as the need for them to offer some transparency into what is happening. They also discuss the Shohei Ohtani signing and possible Mariners moves.

Discussing the defensive woes of the Mariners

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