Hold My Trident - A Seattle Mariners Podcast

The Seattle Mariners fall in heartbreaking fashion to the Cleveland Guardians, losing 6-5 in extra innings — and this one stings.Despite a dominant outing from Bryan Woo, the Mariners couldn’t close it out, wasting one of the best starts of the young season. Woo was efficient, aggressive, and in complete control — but gets no decision in a game Seattle should’ve won.Meanwhile, Luke Raley stays RED HOT, launching another home run and continuing to carry the offense early in 2026. The problem? The middle of the lineup is ice cold.Julio Rodríguez, Cal Raleigh, and company are struggling to make consistent contact, and it’s costing Seattle in big moments — including missed opportunities with runners in scoring position.In this episode of Hold My Trident:Why Bryan Woo’s elite start deserved a better outcomeLuke Raley’s early-season breakout (team MVP so far?)The growing concern around Seattle’s middle of the lineupMissed chances that ultimately cost the Mariners the gameWhat needs to change before the upcoming series vs the New York YankeesCan Emerson Hancock help Seattle bounce back?It’s early… but these are the types of games that matter in October.👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments:Is it too early to worry about Julio and Cal?Is Luke Raley for real?How concerned are you after this loss?📺 Subscribe for daily Mariners coverage, reactions, and breakdowns.#SeattleMariners #MLB #Mariners #TridentsUp

Seattle Mariners get their FIRST WIN of 2026! And it wasn’t just a win… it was a glimpse of what this team can actually be.In this episode of Hold My Trident, we break down the Mariners’ 5-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians — from George Kirby’s strong outing, to Cole Young’s breakout moment, and a bullpen that looked LOCKED IN.But here’s the real story…👉 The bottom of the lineup is carrying early👉 The top of the order is struggling (for now…)👉 And this team is already showing signs of being different than last yearWe dive into:Why George Kirby looked dominant… but still not perfectCole Young’s impact (bat + glove) and why it matters long-termLuke Raley’s return and what he brings when healthyConcerns around Julio Rodríguez, Cal Raleigh, and Josh Naylor early strugglesHow the Mariners bullpen (Muñoz, Brash, Bizzarro) shut it downEarly thoughts on the ABS challenge system and how it’s changing the gamePreview of Bryan Woo vs Cantillo and whether lineup changes are comingThis is the kind of win that shows depth… and depth is what separates contenders from pretenders.If this is the version of the Mariners we’re getting in 2026… 👀⚾ Subscribe for DAILY Seattle Mariners coverage:Game reactions, breakdowns, storylines you won’t hear anywhere else.🎙️ Listen on audio:Available on all podcast platforms — Hold My Trident💬 Join the conversation:Who was YOUR MVP of the game?Are you worried about the top of the order?

Opening Day is in the books… and yeah, it didn’t go how Mariners fans wanted.

The Seattle Mariners fall 6–4 to the Cleveland Guardians, but this wasn’t just another loss — this was a game packed with power, storylines, and early season overreactions waiting to happen.

Four solo home runs.
A historic leadoff blast from Brendan Donovan in his Mariners debut.
Big questions around the middle of the lineup.
And a reminder that… this is a 162-game season.

In this episode of Hold My Trident, we break it ALL down:

⚾ Brendan Donovan’s statement debut — was this the tone-setter Seattle needed?
⚾ Power surge from Canzone and Raley — are breakout seasons coming?
⚾ Julio Rodríguez and Cal Raleigh struggle early — should fans be concerned?
⚾ Logan Gilbert’s outing — what actually mattered vs what didn’t
⚾ Bullpen decisions, early season “stress testing,” and why fans need to pump the brakes

Plus, we look ahead to George Kirby’s first start and what Seattle needs to do to bounce back.

This isn’t panic time.
This is evaluation time.

And if you’re a real Mariners fan… you know the difference.

👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments:
Are you encouraged by the power? Or concerned about the offense overall?

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The Seattle Mariners are no longer the underdog story… they are officially entering 2026 with World Series expectations.After a heartbreaking Game 7 loss in the ALCS, the question is simple:👉 Is this team built to finish the job?In this episode of Up West Sports, we break down everything you need to know heading into the 2026 season — from the emotional fallout of last year’s playoff run to the mindset shift happening inside the clubhouse.Joined by Jake from Raise the Trident, we dive deep into what makes this roster different, why this could be the most complete Mariners team in years, and whether Seattle is ready to take the next step.🔥 What We Cover:The ALCS heartbreak and how it’s fueling 2026Why this Mariners team feels differentIs this roster actually built to win a World Series?Lineup breakdown featuring Julio Rodríguez, Cal Raleigh, and key additionsPitching staff outlook led by Logan Gilbert, George Kirby, and Bryan WooBreakout candidates and X-factors for the seasonAL West competition and why Seattle may be the team to beatFinal predictions: Are the Mariners playing in October… or more?This is the most important Mariners season in decades.The expectations are real. The pressure is real. The window is open.Now the only question is… can they deliver?🎙️ Guest: Jake from Raise the Trident📍 Channel: Up West Sports — Your home for Seattle sports coverage💬 Drop your prediction below:Are the Mariners making the World Series in 2026?👍 Like, Subscribe, and stay locked in for daily Seattle sports content.

Mariners kick off the 2026 this Thursday at 7:10pm against the Cleveland Guardians. Mitch Garver makes the roster and we give our predictions for the season.

Mariners lose 7-3 to the powerful Brewers farm system in the 2026 Spring Breakout Game. Who shined? A few names to check in on: Ryan Sloan, Kade Anderson, Laz Montes, Yorger Bautista, Mason Peters, and others. Who were some of your favorites?

Names like Brennen Davis and Cooper Criswell have done something to make Mariners fans think twice about their role on the 2026 roster. Who else!?

World Baseball Classic, Randy Arozarena and Cal Drama, and more!

Prospect games in 2027 will revolutionize the farm systems for each organization!

This World Baseball Classic will feature a handful of Mariners, but could we see Cal Raleigh and USA take on Julio Rodriguez and the Dominican Republic this March?