Mariners Down Under Podcast

Seattle Mariners prospect Brandon Eike joins Mariners Down Under after a breakout 2026 season.

Brandon takes us through his baseball journey from growing up in Virginia and playing at North Carolina and VCU, to hearing his name called by Seattle in the 2024 MLB Draft.

We also talk about the challenges of his first full season in professional baseball, the work he put in during the offseason and how he responded with a huge 2026 campaign that saw him launch 24 home runs and force his way up the Mariners prospect rankings.

Plus, Brandon looks ahead to the next step in his journey through the Seattle system.

One of the newest members of the Seattle Mariners organisation joins Mariners Down Under.

2026 draft pick Chris Torres takes us through his journey from growing up in Massachusetts and playing multiple sports, to his high school career and beginning college baseball at Division III Eastern Connecticut State.

We talk about making the jump to USC Upstate, becoming an important part of back-to-back Big South championship teams, the decision between Virginia Tech and professional baseball, draft day and what it felt like to officially become a Seattle Mariner.

Chris also gives us an insight into the beginning of life in professional baseball and what he hopes to achieve as he develops within the Mariners organisation.

Seattle Mariners pitching prospect Thomas Higgins joins Mariners Down Under to share the story behind his journey into professional baseball.

Thomas takes us back to growing up and playing high school baseball in South Georgia, where he didn’t always receive the exposure afforded to players from bigger baseball areas, before earning his opportunity at Georgia Southern.

We talk about his high school career, his longtime connection with JD Kaiser, overcoming injury in college, returning to put together a strong final season and the surprise of hearing his name called by the Seattle Mariners in the 2024 MLB Draft.

Thomas also discusses his first experiences in professional baseball, transitioning from starter to reliever, developing his pitching arsenal within the Mariners organisation and what he hopes the next chapter of his career looks like.

A great conversation with another young arm making his way through the Seattle Mariners system.

For more than four decades, Rick Rizzs has been part of the soundtrack of Seattle Mariners baseball.

In this special edition of Mariners Down Under, we celebrate Rick’s remarkable broadcasting career through the stories and memories of Mariners fans, employees, personalities and friends of the podcast.

Rick also joins the episode through some special content recorded during my recent trip to Seattle.

This isn’t just a celebration of a legendary broadcaster. It’s a thank you to someone whose voice, stories, humour and kindness have meant so much to so many.

From Seattle to Australia — thank you, Rick.

What does a Major League scout actually look for when trying to find the next Seattle Mariner?

This week on Mariners Down Under, Nate is joined by Seattle Mariners scout Ty Holub for a fascinating look behind the curtain at the world of professional baseball scouting.

Ty takes us through how he became a scout, what his process looks like when evaluating players, how relationships are built long before draft day and why the Mariners place such a strong emphasis on finding not only talented players — but high-quality people.

We also dive into some of the players Ty has crossed paths with along the way, including the incredible story of scouting George Kirby at Elon before he became a cornerstone of the Mariners rotation.

Plus, we talk Grant Knipp, what stood out about him at Campbell and the upside Seattle saw in his game, as well as Australian Jarrod Belbin and his journey from Campbell into the Mariners organisation.

It’s a rare look at the people working behind the scenes to identify, understand and ultimately help build the future of the Seattle Mariners.

Get to know one of the newest members of the Seattle Mariners organisation as 2026 draft pick Connor Marshburn joins Mariners Down Under.

Connor takes us inside the uncertainty of draft day and talks about what it meant to hear his name called by Seattle.

We also dive into his journey at UNCW, how he developed into a starter, what makes his unique delivery so effective, the mentality he brings to the mound and what Mariners fans can expect as he begins his professional career.

It’s a great introduction to a young arm with plenty of upside — and another chance to get to know the person behind the prospect.

Mariners Down Under — your positive look at the Seattle Mariners, with an Australian twist.

2026 Mariners draft pick Drew Whalen stops by Mariners Down Under to chat about hearing his name called by Seattle, his journey to professional baseball, getting started in the Mariners organisation and what fans can expect from him as he begins his climb through the system.

PLUS — Dom Canzone takes on one of our favourite challenges and builds his Aussie Survival Squad! 🇦🇺🦘

Which Mariners teammates would Dom trust to deal with some of Australia’s most dangerous animals? Who’s taking on the snake? Who gets the crocodile? And who wants absolutely NOTHING to do with the spider?

The Seattle Mariners’ 2026 Draft class is officially in the books — so it’s time to break down every pick!

Former college baseball coach Gavin Hite from Up West Sports joins Mariners Down Under to recap the remainder of Seattle’s draft class, taking a closer look at each selection, what they bring to the organisation and which names Mariners fans should be keeping an eye on as they begin their professional careers.

Plus, former Mariners catcher Mitch Garver takes on one of the most important challenges of his career — picking his Mariners Aussie Survival Squad! Who is he calling on to deal with some of Australia’s most dangerous animals?

And with the baseball season getting stressful and emotions running high, we finish with a simple reminder: be kind. We can disagree about baseball, players, decisions and the direction of the team without forgetting there’s another person on the other side of the screen.

🇦🇺⚾ Your positive look at the Seattle Mariners — just with an Australian twist.

In this special Trade Deadline episode of Mariners Down Under, we break down the blockbuster decision to trade Luis Castillo, what his departure means for Seattle both now and into the future, and look at the separate acquisition of Taylor Ward and what he brings to the table.

Plus, we're joined by Bryce Miller for an exclusive interview as he opens up about his offseason recovery from his elbow injury and why he decided to avoid surgery.

And because no Mariners Down Under interview is complete without a little Australian fun, Bryce also builds his very own Mariners Aussie Survival Squad—choosing which teammates he'd trust to help him survive some of Australia's deadliest animals!

The first day of the 2026 MLB Draft is in the books, and the Seattle Mariners have welcomed the newest members of their organization. In this episode of Mariners Down Under, we break down every Day 1 selection, what the Mariners saw in each player, and how they fit into the club's future.

While these prospects represent the next wave of Mariners talent, Seattle's biggest challenge is winning games now. That's why we also turn our attention to the organization's top former draft picks who are already climbing through the system, discussing who could be next in line for a major league call-up and which prospects have the best chance to make an impact before the season is over