Seattle Mariners Podcast

Director of Pitching Strategy Trent Blank will detail some exciting new pitches he has seen in camp. He will also talk about the similarities and differences between Bryce Miller and Bryan Woo. Tyler Locklear will tell us about his first taste of the Majors and how it influenced his offseason. We will also visit with M’s starter George Kirby.

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Gary Hill, Shannon Drayer, and Rick Rizzs begin the first Cactus League Report of 2025 by talking to Mariners closer Andres Munoz about the new pitch he's added to his arsenal, they break down the Mariners' new offensive philosophy with new hitting coach Kevin Seitzer, and they discuss the Mariners' Equipment Donation Grant Program with Coordinator of Baseball Operations Greg Bekiaris.

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General Manager Justin Hollander will join us to preview the opening of camp. We congratulate Gold Glover Dylan Moore and talk about the challenges of being a plus defender at multiple positions. Logan Evans will chat about his breakout season last year and what he is looking forward to most in Big League camp this year. Houston broadcaster Robert Ford will preview the Astros season and tell us how he ended up on scene for the taping of “Parents Just Don’t Understand”. We immerse ourselves in history from Steelheads Alley with a wonderful conversation featuring Dave Eskenazi and Stephanie Johnson-Toliver.

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We will talk defense with Platinum Glove winner Cal Raleigh. He will also tell us about what he wants to improve on this year and the growth he has seen from Logan Gilbert. Austin Shenton talks about his excitement returning home and making his MLB debut last year. He will also detail his tremendous work with the Max Higbee Center in Bellingham. Vice President of Amateur Scouting Scott Hunter will give us some thoughts on the M’s draft from last year and the thrill of landing the #3 pick this year. We will meet prospect Ben Williamson. He will explain how he became such a good defender and what he is looking forward to most in Big League camp. Kalli Rutherford will be here to detail the exciting promotions at T-Mobile Park for the first two months of the season.

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Mariners reliever Troy Taylor joins to show to talk about his first year in the Majors and what excites him most about this season. We will talk to new Assistant Hitting Coach Bobby Magallanes about his full circle journey to the M’s. He will also talk about how he is getting ready for spring training. Vice President, Baseball Product Development David Hesslink will tell us exactly what Baseball Product Development means. He will also share his incredibly unique journey to the M’s front office. We will find Frankie Thon Jr. somewhere in the world to talk about the new international signing class for the Mariners. He will detail the brand new class and tell us all about “The Beast”.

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We will chat with Ryan Bliss about his offseason and what he learned from his first experience in MLB. He will also reveal where he keeps his first home run ball. Louis Boyd will talk about his unique journey to the M’s coaching staff. He will tell us about playing baseball growing up in Canada and why he wanted to coach. Prospect Colt Emerson promises to try his hand at play-by-play again this spring training. He will detail his first professional season and expresses the importance of knowing yourself as a ballplayer. We will also preview Ichiro Week and Weekend with some fun insight on the Hall of Famer.

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We will be celebrating the pending election of Ichiro into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. We will share some of the great stories and highlights from his remarkable career. New Hitting Coach Kevin Seitzer will us what excites the most about being in Seattle and what he sees in Julio. Co-Minor League Pitcher of the Year Brandyn Garcia will detail his very unique background and he’ll tell us what he is doing right now. We will also pay tribute to our good friend Bob Uecker.

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We will visit with M’s Manager Dan Wilson. He’ll tell us about his first offseason as Manager and what excites him about the team heading into spring training.

M’s prospect Cole Young will talk hitting approach and his mindset going into Big League Camp. He will also tell us about shagging at the Home Run Derby as a 10-year-old. Eno Sarris from The Athletic will make a HOF case for Félix and will try to pick his favorite M’s pitcher. Assistant General Manager Andy McKay will be the headline speaker at the 2025 NWBCA Convention which will lead us to a conversation about coaching coaches. We will also talk about the mental challenges of the game.

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We have a long conversation with M’s catcher Cal Raleigh. He will give us great insight on framing, throwing and game calling. Cal will tell us what it would mean to win a Gold Glove and a funny story about the actual glove he is using to get there. We also talk homers, Dan Wilson and so much more.

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We take a look at the playoff scenarios after the Twins and Astros lose. Manny Acta will talk infield defense and so much more.

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