After a couple of weeks to recover from the 2021 season, the Extra Innings podcast returns to wrap up what the Mariners did and did not accomplish in a season where they exceeded expectations.

Times beat writer Ryan Divish and columnist Larry Stone discuss the season as a whole, the last three games of sold-out crowds at T-Mobile Park, the idea of it being a successful season, Kyle Seager's farewell and the responsibility of ownership to build on it and more.

Times beat writer Ryan Divish and columnist Larry Stone discuss the Mariners current situation -- two games back for the second wild card with nine left to play. This wasn't expected. Can Seattle do the improbable and snap a 20 year postseason drought? Will Yusei Kikuchi make his next start? Plus convos on the extensions of Jerry Dipoto and Scott Servais, Kyle Seager's future and the 2023 All-Star game

Times beat writer Ryan Divish and columnist Larry Stone discuss the Mariners recent stretch of games -- the highs of the road trip and low of losing three of four from the Royals.

Where does it leave their hopes of the AL Wild Card?

Also discussed: the struggles of Yusei Kikuchi and Logan Gilbert, the future of Kyle Seager and Mitch Haniger, extensions for Scott Servais and Jerry Dipoto and more.

Times beat writer Ryan Divish and columnist Larry Stone discuss the Mariners activity or perceived inactivity at the Major League Baseball trade deadline. Are they better than before the deadline? What was it like the day of the Kendall Graveman trade? Will that have ramifications for the rest of the season. Other topics include Abraham Toro's future and potential. The Mariners postseason hopes. And the possibility for next season.

Times beat writer Ryan Divish and columnist Larry Stone discuss the surprising success of the Mariners and their current status as wild card contenders. With the trade deadline looming, they breakdown what the Mariners should do as buyers -- something that hasn't happened in quite a while.

Times beat writer Ryan Divish and columnist Larry Stone discuss the Mariners return to Seattle with a 43-39 record and the re-opening of T-Mobile Park to fans. Are they for real? How have they had this success? Will it continue?

Also trade deadline discussion, when to call-up Cal Raleigh and more.

Times beat writer Ryan Divish and venerable columnist Larry Stone analyze the Mariners' decision to option struggling rookie Jarred Kelenic to Triple-A Tacoma on Monday. What went wrong? When will he be back? Is he another doomed Mariners prospect. Also discussion on the injury to Kyle Lewis, the idea of trading Mitch Haniger and the status of the stepback.

Times beat writer Ryan Divish and columnist Larry Stone discuss the first game for Logan Gilbert and Jarred Kelenic and what it means to the Mariners rebuild. They analyze what to expect from them going forward. Also audio from both prospects press conferences and audio from Jerry Dipoto and Scott Servais.

Times beat writer Ryan Divish and columnist Larry Stone discuss the Mariners recent hitting struggles, including being no-hit by Baltimore's John Means. They also look at hitting as a whole in baseball and its downward trend. They also talk about Jarred Kelenic's debut with the Tacoma Rainiers, which included two home runs.

Times beat writer Ryan Divish and columnist Larry Stone discuss the Mariners 10-6 start to the season, they break down the offense and lineup, including the struggles of the bottom of the order. They talk about the rotation and surprising bullpen. There's also talk about when Jarred Kelenic and Logan Gilbert might get called up and the Mariners getting the COVID vaccine