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

This week on Mariners Down Under, we're joined by Seattle Mariners 2025 6th-round draft pick Lucas Kelly.

Lucas takes us through his baseball journey, from his early days in the game to hearing his name called on draft day. We also dive into one of the most important parts of baseball that fans don't always see—the mental side of the sport.

We discuss how Lucas stays focused through the ups and downs of a long season, the routines and mindset that keep him performing at his best, and what he's learned about handling pressure as he continues his climb through professional baseball.

A special shoutout to Lucas, who was an absolute champion throughout the recording. Despite a few Wi-Fi and connectivity issues on our end in the early hours of the Australian morning, he was incredibly patient and generous with his time, helping us get the episode across the line.

If you're a Mariners fan, a baseball player, or just someone interested in what it takes to succeed at a high level, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

🎙️ Mariners Down Under – Bringing Seattle Mariners fans closer to the players, prospects, and stories that make the organisation special.

This week on Mariners Down Under, we sit down with Seattle Mariners pitching prospect Christian Little to discuss his baseball journey from SEC competition to becoming one of the standout performers in the Mariners farm system.

Christian opens up about his development as a pitcher, the lessons learned along the way, adjusting to professional baseball, and what's been behind his outstanding 2026 campaign. We also dive into his mindset on the mound, life in the minor leagues, and his goals as he continues to push toward the major leagues.

If you've been following the Mariners' prospect pipeline, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

This week on Mariners Down Under, I’m joined by Joe Lacy and Colton Swanson from Mariner Mojo, one of the largest and most respected Seattle Mariners platforms in the baseball community.

With the Mariners approaching the halfway point of the season, we take stock of where the club sits, discussing the biggest positives, key concerns, standout performers, and some of the key storylines that have shaped Seattle's season so far.

We also dive into one of the biggest talking points among Mariners fans: the bullpen. Joe and Colton share their thoughts on where the current relief corps stands, what has worked so far, what concerns remain, and what the front office could do to strengthen the group as the season progresses.

If you're looking for an honest, in-depth conversation about the current state of the Mariners, this is an episode you won't want to miss.