Marine Layer Podcast

Lyle and TJ react to another infuriating series in Miami, and discuss all the things the Mariners need to fix in the second half (3:30). They then open up the mailbag and answer listener questions, highlighting breakout offensive players in the second half, underrated prospects, what kind of bats the Mariners should be targeting, and more (29:20).   Check out the EQC summer event lineup at:&n...

Lyle and TJ welcome recurring guest and Just Baseball co-founder Aram Leighton to discuss the promotions of Lazaro Montes & Michael Arroyo, the top pitching prospects, who the Mariners could take in the upcoming MLB Draft, and more.   Check out the EQC summer event lineup at:  https://emeraldqueen.com/ Get 20% off your Bamboo Sheet Set with code 'MARINE' at:  https://cozyearth.c...

Lyle and TJ react to the Mariners taking two of three against the Blue Jays, and size up what should be a really tough road trip to end the first half (3:30). They then discuss the Mariners scrapping the piggyback again, and speculating how it could lead to a potential deadline trade for someone in the rotation (22:13). They close out the show talking about Logan Gilbert's excellent month, and wha...

Lyle and TJ enjoy a Mariners series sweep against the Angels (3:30). They then welcome Avery Chenier from the Gate 14 Podcast to preview the series against the Blue Jays, rehash the 2025 ALCS, talk content, and more (22:23).   Check out the EQC summer event lineup at:  https://emeraldqueen.com/ Get your Washington Accident Books today from Davis Law Group: DLGSeattle.com/baseball Get 20%...

Lyle and TJ react to the Mariners winning the first two games against the Angels (3:30). They then discuss some of the comments from Justin Hollander and Dan Wilson Monday (11:11). The two of them jump into a batch of potential trade targets, and debate whether or not the Mariners should go after them. Seiya Suzuki (30:10) Royce Lewis (41:52) Taylor Ward (48:08) Ryan Jeffers (52:19) Garrett Whitlo...

Lyle and TJ are in disbelief after Sunday's loss. They walk through all of their frustrations from the weekend, and the season as a whole. To close out the episode, TJ finally watched 'Field Of Dreams', so he offered his thoughts (57:46). In-game decisions (9:45) Out-of-game decisions (28:05) Offense (42:15) Big picture (49:35)   Check out the EQC summer event lineup at:  https://emerald...

Lyle and TJ react to another frustrating series loss with a lot of the same issues popping up (3:30). They then open the mailbag to answer a number of listener questions, highlighting a potential George Kirby trade, the best moment from the Mariners first half, the importance of Cal Raleigh and Julio Rodriguez in the second half, and more (31:25).   Get your Washington Accident Books today fr...

Lyle and TJ react to the series-opening win in Pittsburgh, capped off by an insane moment from Cole Young (3:30). They then take a look at the All-Star Game cases for the Mariners, and debate who deserves to make it and who doesn't (21:24).   Check out the EQC summer event lineup at: https://emeraldqueen.com/ Get 20% off your Bamboo Sheet Set with code 'MARINE' at:  https://cozyearth.com...

Lyle and TJ react to a really underwhelming series loss against the Boston Red Sox, and debate how the Mariners got here (3:30). They then dive in on the weekend from Rob Refsnyder, and whether or not it is time to move on (18:21). They close out the show discussing all the potential options for Kade Anderson, and which one would work best for him (33:12).   Get your Washington Accident Books...

Lyle and TJ react to the Mariners finally defeating the Orioles in a series, and what the Mariners have coming up against the Red Sox this weekend (3:30). They then open up the mailbag to answer a variety of Mariners questions, highlighting MLB Draft targets, the Mariners baserunning, hitting Dominic Canzone against lefties, and more (12:49).   Check out the EQC summer event lineup at: https:...

Lyle and TJ react to the flurry of roster moves made before Tuesday's game (3:30). They then discuss how the Mariners are going to navigate the injury of Randy Arozarena (17:18). They close out the show talking about the Mariners new piggyback plan, and why they actually like it more than the last version (31:34). Get your Jim Jefferies tickets at: https://emeraldqueen.com/ For ad-free episodes, c...

Lyle and TJ react to another disappointing series loss (3:30). They then go over potential solutions of how the Mariners are going to manage their injury issues (15:32).   Get your Washington Accident Books today from Davis Law Group: DLGSeattle.com/baseball     For ad-free episodes, check out our Patreon: patreon.com/marinelayerpod Merchandise, event schedule, and more: marinelayer...

Lyle and TJ open up the mailbag and answer a number of Mariners questions, including what the Mariners do when Cal Raleigh returns, if they should trade for Aroldis Chapman, and more.   Get your Blackberry Smoke tickets at: https://emeraldqueen.com/ Get your Washington Accident Books today from Davis Law Group: https://dlgseattle.com/baseball For ad-free episodes, check out our Patreon: patre...

Lyle and TJ react to the Mariners taking the first two games against the Orioles, despite the many ups and downs (2:30). They then talk about their concerns with the Mariners six-man rotation, with the bullpen already showing cracks (16:09). They close out the show discussing injuries that have popped up, and a fun story from their trip in Denver (30:04). Get your 'Blackberry Smoke' ticket...

Lyle and TJ are processing the Mariners dropping a shocking series in Detroit, talking through the swings of the weekend (2:30). They then dive into some of the decision-making in the 9th inning (18:17), and then discuss how the Mariners proceed forward with their bullpen after another Andres Muñoz meltdown (32:38).   Get your Washington Accident Books today from Davis Law Group: DLGSe...

Lyle and TJ react to the Mariners facing Kerry Carpenter this weekend, and whether or not they have gotten over their ALDS flashbacks (2:30). They then open up the mailbag, spending an extended period of time on the topic of trading for Tarik Skubal (14:34), and a number of other listener questions (39:55). Get your Jim Jefferies tickets at: https://emeraldqueen.com/ Get your Washington Accident B...

Lyle and TJ react to the Mariners winning the eighth game in a row, and discuss the players who have been the biggest reasons for it (2:30). They then dive into the Mariners farm system and highlight how all of the standout minor league prospects have done this season (25:00). Get your 'Blackberry Smoke' tickets at: https://emeraldqueen.com/ Check out Pretty Good Home Inspections today: pr...

Lyle and TJ react to the Mariners second consecutive series sweep (2:30). They then discuss the dominance of Bryce Miller, and how he's elevated himself in 2026 (19:46). The two of them close out the show reacting to the news the Mariners will be moving to a six-man rotation (41:21). Get your Jim Jefferies tickets at: https://emeraldqueen.com/ Get your Washington Accident Books today from Davi...

Lyle and TJ react to the Mariners sweeping the A's in dominant fashion (2:30). They then discuss the new CBA proposals on each side and which ones they liked better (14:40). The two of them open up the mailbag and answer listener questions, highlighting what Randy Arozarena's next contract would look like, which Mariners starter would be best in the bullpen, a complication moving on from D...

Lyle and TJ (recording a day early on Monday) have seen enough of the piggyback after the pushback from both Bryce Miller and Luis Castillo. They discuss why this is an issue, and analyze the disconnect between Mariners players and leadership (2:30). They then break down Logan Gilbert's 2026 season, and why he seems to be a tick off from his peak self (35:36). Get your 'Blackberry Smoke&#3...

Lyle and TJ are frustrated watching the same version of the Mariners this weekend. Instead of discussing the play on the field, they debate over the pros and cons of the actions the Mariners could take to shake things up, both with players (9:13) and coaches (41:04). Get your Washington Accident Books today from Davis Law Group: https://dlgseattle.com/baseball Check out Pretty Good Home Inspection...

Lyle and TJ react to the news that J.P. Crawford is open to a shift to third base, and debate how that improves the team or impacts his chances at re-signing this winter (2:30). They then open up the mailbag to listener questions, discussing the idea of trading for Royce Lewis, how much longer Rob Refsnyder has to prove himself, trading for a "real" third baseman, and more (31:31). Get you...

Lyle and TJ are in bewilderment about Tuesday's game, and react to all the decisions that led to them blowing the game to the White Sox (2:30). They discuss some of the bigger picture problems coming out of the game (20:29) then the symbolic nature of Colt Emerson's first career home run on Monday (38:34). Get your 'Blackberry Smoke' tickets at: https://emeraldqueen.com/ Check out...

Lyle and TJ react to the sudden promotion of Colt Emerson to the Mariners, and whether or not calling him up was the right move (2:30). They then talk about the injury to Brendan Donovan, and the worries about these nagging injury problems (20:18). They then discuss the disaster of a weekend from the team and where they go from here (25:33). Check out the full Corona lineup at: https://www.coronau...

Lyle and TJ react to Cal Raleigh hitting the injured list, and discuss how they got to this point, and what the team is going to do without him (2:30). They then open up the mailbag and answer a variety of listener questions, including ways to deploy Luis Castillo, the most surprising Mariner this year, when Brennen Davis could debut, and more (22:01). Get your 'Blackberry Smoke' tickets a...