In the words of the incomparable Dave Niehaus, WELCOME BACK BASEBALL. Mariners pitchers and catchers report to Peoria today, with the first spring training games right around the corner. Danny O'Neil asks, how do we get excited for this season? Later in the hour, Bob, Dave and Moore discussed the prospect of the Seahawks adding more depth at RB. Would you want to see a veteran signing at that position? Also, our own Brock Huard will be on the sideline for Fox's broadcast of the Seattle Dragons home opener. What can we expect from the visiting Tampa Bay Vipers?

Major League Baseball is considering drastic changes to the postseason. According to the new proposal, which could take effect in 2022, 14 teams would make it into the postseason as opposed to 10 - three division champs and four wild card teams. How do you feel about the new format? Danny O'Neil actually thinks it has promise. Long-time Chargers QB Philip Rivers officially entered free-agency, ending a 16-year tenure with the team. Later in the hour, Seattle Dragons HC Jim Zorn joins John Clayton to recap the team's first game, WR Austin Proehl's big day and looking ahead to Saturday's home opener.

The Seattle Dragons fell to the DC Dragons 31-19 in the first XFL game Saturday. Seattle was without their starting left tackle and star Kasen Williams due to injury, but the game came down to a few crucial mistakes on offense and special teams. What did you make of the first weekend of XFL games? Which rule innovations could you see be adapted by the NFL? Danny O'Neil weighs in. Later in the hour, AJ Hinch addresses the Astros sign-stealing scandal in a length interview with MLB Network. In The Hot List... Jimmy Lake on the new UW signing class.

What is the likelihood the Seahawks are willing to pay top dollar for Jadeveon Clowney? Historically, they've been more conservative in free agency, but the team defensive needs coupled with the capital they have to spend, could lead to unprecedented spending. ESPN's Brady Henderson weighs in. In the last five years, Pete Carroll and the Seahawks have not been great in the waning months of the regular season - why is that? Danny O'Neil has a theory. Later in the hour, would the Hawks be better served trying to acquire two pass rushers with money they could spend on Clowney? In The Hot List... NBA All-Star teams were drafted, Kobe and Gianna's memorial date is set, and AJ Hinch was asked if the Astros 2017 WS win will forever be tainted by the sign-stealing scandal.

Cliff Avril had some thoughts on the Seahawks 2020 season, particularly on the performance of the team's pass rush. Avril discussed the importance of Jadeveon Clowney, whether the Hawks can afford to pay him top dollar and why the Seahawks playing so many one score games negatively affected pass rush production. Mitch Haniger underwent surgery to repair a core issue yesterday and according to Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto, his timeline for return is unknown. Later in the hour, Hall of Fame OT Walter Jones on the joy of seeing former teammate Steve Hutchinson elected to the HOF.

The Boston Red Sox traded 2018 MVP Mookie Betts and Cy Young LHP David Price to the LA Dodgers as part of a three team trade Tuesday. The Dodgers are the odds-on favorite to win the World Series in 2020, while the Red Sox are able to shed payroll. Are we overreacting to the Seahawks defensive woes in 2019? Was this year the continuation of a trend or more of an aberration? Danny O'Neil weighs in. Later in the hour, Marco Gonzales joined Bob, Dave and Moore to discuss his four-year $30 million dollar extension and why he wanted to stay here in Seattle for the foreseeable future.

Lefty Marco Gonzales and the Seattle Mariners agreed to a four-year, $30-million dollar extension Monday, with a club option for 2025. For the past two seasons in Seattle, Marco has been the club's most reliable starter, and the deal ensures one of Seattle's established leaders remains in place throughout their rebuild. Why did the Seahawks offense struggle with slow starts this year? Russell Wilson shared his thoughts. Plus, Danny O'Neil chimes in. In the Hot List... DK Metcalf on why he landed in the perfect place, even if it meant falling farther in the draft than he expected.

The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers 31-20 in Super Bowl 54 Sunday. For the third time this postseason, KC came from behind to beat their opponent, thanks to some late-game magic by Super Bowl MVP QB Patrick Mahomes. For the second time in Kyle Shanhan's coaching career, his team fell apart in the fourth quarter of the SB. With Danny O'Neil's help, we juxtapose Mahomes ability to operate under pressure with Jimmy Garoppolo's timely collapse. Could the Niners be headed for a SB hangover, like the Rams experienced after their loss last year?

Congrats to Russell Wilson and Ciara on their baby announcement! The Mariners also made several moves Thursday, signing 35-year old veteran bullpen arm Yoshihisa Hirano to a one-year deal, and 24-year old LHP Wei-Yin Chen to a minor league deal. UW MBB dropped another lead late - this time to Arizona, falling 75-72 at Hec Ed. As a Seahawks fan, will it be tough watching Richard Sherman Sunday? Danny O'Neil weighs in. Later in the hour, NBC Sports' Joe Fann on some interesting comments from Shaquill Griffin. Are the Seahawks open to changing their defensive scheme?

Roger Goodell addresses the state of the NFL including the lack of minority HC hiring, the Patriots cheating investigation and the latest on Antonio Brown. How can the Seahawks "Let Russ Cook" - and more importantly, should they? Plus UW MBB Coach Mike Hopkins joins Bob, Dave and Moore to discuss the rough start to the season, Jaden McDaniels sitting out, and why adversity can be a good thing.