The Mariners have lost two straight games in ugly fashion, but I'm not as mad as I usually am - why?

Furthermore, the M's need to acquire bullpen help, but the mainstream media doesn't seem to get it, why?

Randy Arozarena says he'll play in the WBC, Brandyn Garcia gets called up and Taylor Trammell catches unncessariy flack.

Also, TJ and Lyle from the 'Marine Layer Podcast' stops by after a successful trip to All-Star Week in Atlanta. 

The Mariners are back for the second half of the season and we are ready for M's-Astros! Brady tells you why this series matters, but it might not matter for the same reasons you think it does... He talks about the pitching matchups and why both sides are angry, and he examines the question.... presuming someone gets it, who deserves the credit between Jerry Dipoto and Dan Wilson?

Also, we're joined by former Mariners' 1B and current KJR host Bucky Jacobsen to talk about all aspects of the group, and Brady looks at three underrated storylines for the second half.

After a well-deserved week off, ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney is back! He talks with us about the Mariners playoff chances as we hit the second-half of the season, changes to Julio Rodriguez's approach, the season of Cal Raleigh, and any potential concerns about so many Mariners players leaving for the World Baseball Classic. Also, how important is the series with the Astros, and how expensive will some of the M's trade targets be? 

Brady is back on a Tuesday talking about Cal Raleigh's Home Run Derby win and his overall impact on the fanbase. Brady was taken back to a place on Monday night that reminded him why loved the sport in the first place.

Also, Cal is going to the World Baseball Classic, and we're thrilled, but there is a worry that's non-injury related.

We talk about Julio's resurgence and change in approach, as well as the M's overall resilience, and we catch up with our own Teren Kowatsch after the MLB Draft. What does this draft tell us about the M's future?

And finally, we talk with Mariners' bullpen catcher Justin Novak, who tells us his crazy story, including how he went from team interpreter to vital on-field team member.

Brady is live in the Bronx for the Mariners and Yankees series, and he's giving you the full guest list treatment.

First, he talks about the M's continued frustrations with the Yankees and why there's now big pressure on Thursday's game. He says his head doesn't fear the Red Sox, who have tied the M's in the playoff race, but his heart does.

He focuses on the word "identity" as it relates to Julio Rodriguez and he talks with Joe Doyle of Overslot about the M's picking No. 3 in the draft this weekend, prospects he wouldn't want to trade and more. And then, he's joined by Ben Williamson from the clubhouse and George Kirby's HS coach stops by as Kirby returns to his home area. 

Brady is back after a long holiday weekend to talk about why you should be happy with the Mariners after a 5-2 homestand and 11-6 stretch over their last 17 games.

He talks about the team's playoff odds, the up-and-down roster contributions and what's coming next in New York.

Also, Julio Rodriguez is an All-Star, and fans are mad? Why? And how poor was Julio's All-Star inclusion?

Also, Dr. Carl Cirino from the Hospital For Special Surgery talks about Bryce Miller's elbow, Victor Robles's shoulder, and how the All-Star week will affect Cal Raleigh.

Brady talks with ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney for a special Tuesday conversation this week about the draft, the trade deadline, Cal Raleigh and the Home Run Derby, and more, including Buster saying that he thinks the M's are ready to separate from the pack in the wild card race.

The Mariners have finished off a 10-game road trip with a 6-4 record, and Brady is pumped, despite how ugly the series with the Rangers was. Also, it must be very gratifying for Trent Thornton and Mitch Garver to play such big roles in the Sunday win after all the questions about their fits on this roster.

Furthermore, what has happened to Dylan Moore and what are the options? And does Cal Raleigh need to start saying "no" to appearances and requests?

And Brady is joined by M's top prospect Colt Emerson, who is the No. 16 prospect in the sport, per MLB Pipeline. 

Brady is back for a full episode on a Friday after the Mariners split a series with the Twins in Minnesota. He says the offensive regression on Thursday was quite predictable, and he discusses the possibilities for Harry Ford if he is promoted.

Furthermore, there was an at-bat from Julio Rodriguez that just made him sad, not angry or frustrated. Why? And, the M's have good playoffs odds, but the avenues to the playoffs might be shrinking.

And finally, what are we thinking about the M's trade deadline? And why won't the ownership invest in the roster in the offseason, but they will at the deadline?

***I want to issue an addendum: When discussing the playoff odds, I accidentally misquoted the odds for the Tampa Bay Rays and the Toronto Blue Jays. The Blue Jays wild card odds are 47 percent, which is worse than the Mariners, but the overall playoff odds are 56.1, which is just higher. The Rays have wild card odds of 56 percent, but overall playoff odds of 79.***

Brady is joined by ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney for their weekly conversation. They talk about the M's recent run of good play, if the Angels and Rangers are for real, the M's trade deadline thoughts and plans, and they talk about Cal Raleigh's increased attention and if he can win the MVP Award.