Softy & Dick Interviews

Mariners catcher Mitch Garver joins Softy and Dick Fain to talk about the magnitude of the Braves series right now and last night’s win, early statistics and indicators that show the quality of baseball team’s, Logan Gilbert’s start last night, what he saw by Emerson Hancock in his 14 strikeout game, Eduard Bazardo’s season, and social media’s fans.

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NBA broadcaster PJ Carlesimo joins Softy and Dick Fain to talk about the ongoing NBA playoff series between the 76ers and Knicks, plus Spurs and Timberwolves, and Lakers facing Oklahoma City, LeBron James’ continued high level play these playoffs, the style of basketball currently being played, the status of NBA expansion to Seattle, and more.

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Seattle Mariners play-by-play voice Aaron Goldsmith joins Softy and Dick Fain to talk about the M’s first month of the season and where they sit now around 500, the status of Luis Castillo including his place in the rotation and what the future of the starter group looks like when Bryce Miller returns, the team defense, and John Sterling passing away.

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Jon Wilner from The San Jose Mercury News joins Softy and Dick Fain to talk about the finances for the University of Washington right now in the Big Ten compared to what it would have been in the Pac-12, how the Big 12 works, the Spring Games potentially not happening in the near future, UW’s football ranking now, and Demond Williams’ future.

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Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Softy and Dick Fain to discuss the team’s 1-1 tie against last place Kansas City, Cristian Roldan’s uncharacteristic play that led to SKC’s one goal, San Diego coming up at home this Saturday night and their disappointing season so far, plus 3 injury updates as the team continues to get healthy.

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Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Emerson Hancock joins Softy and Dick Fain to discuss his 14 strikeout game against the Royals on Saturday, the changes from 2025 to 2026 including the sweeper and growth in other roles, the Randy Johnson event on Saturday, and facing the Atlanta Braves this week, who he grew up rooting for in Cairo, Georgia.

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Bill Krueger, former Mariners pitcher and analyst, joins Softy and Dick Fain to talk about the M’s getting swept at home by the Royals this last weekend and the bad moments on the field, the need for some patience when it comes to the starting rotations with pitcher struggles right now, facing an on-fire Braves team this week, and Jose Ferrer’s pitches.

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Mariners early-season-star second baseman Cole Young joins Softy and Dick Fain to talk about his massive jump in his second season, his improved defense with the help of Perry Hill and the specific things Hill has helped with, his great splits against left handed pitchers, watching Emerson Hancock strike out 14 batters Saturday, and better weather.

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Hugh Millen joins Softy and Dick Fain to discuss the receiving element in the game of Jadarian Price and what he can bring to the Seahawks in that department as the first round pick, how Seattle used Jalen Milroe last year and how they could change their plans for the backup and utilize him more in 2026, plus the interest in Dante Fowler.

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Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Bryan Woo joins Softy and Dick Fain from T-Mobile Park before tonight’s game to talk about Emerson Hancock’s impressive 14 strikeout outing, meeting Randy Johnson before his number retirement, his memories of seeing Randy pitch, getting out of slumps in his career, and Steve Kerr’s future in basketball.

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