Refuse to Lose Territory: A Seattle Mariners Podcast

Here's the skinny: The Seattle Mariners took the final two games in Oakland to move to 71-70 on the year. They are now just 4.5 games back in the American League West and are trying to give us all a sliver of hope. We spent a good portion of this episode talking about why Jerry Dipoto shouldn't be back in 2025, and then the Mariners apparently decided to bring him back. We're releas...

Brady declares the season over after a tough weekend against the Los Angeles Angels, but he says you should still watch the games and listen to the podcast. He outlines things he's curious about the rest of the way and we sit down for a long chat with @MarinerMuse about the team now - and what's coming next. The Mariners play the A's tonight, so we decided to release a little holida...

We are back on a Tuesday after the Mariners went 4-2 over the most recent homestand. We talk about the style of play under Dan Wilson and why you have no choice but to be encouraged by it. Then, Brady has been a defender of Jerry Dipoto but how did he feel after reading the Danny O'Neil story in the Tacoma News Tribune? Furthermore, Brady still doesn't think it's Dipoto's fault...

The Mariners have won three of four in the Dan Wilson-era! What are we noticing in terms of style of play and does this team have a higher entertainment value the last few days? Also, now-former M's hitting coach Brant Brown had some interesting comments on a podcast recently about Julio Rodriguez's approach. What exactly did he say and what does Julio need to work on moving forward? Fur...

Thursday was a very chaotic day in Mariners fandom as the team moved on from Scott Servais after eight-plus years as manager. We look at that decision, why it was necessary and what our feelings are on Servais's time and tenure. Furthermore, why does Scott have to go but Jerry Dipoto gets to stay? Do we believe he's safe moving forward? And what about the decision to hire Dan Wilson as m...

The Mariners lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday, continuing a dreadful road trip. They are now 5.0 games back in the American League West and while the division is not technically out of reach, it feels that way. We had a great guest lined up but they got sick so we have to re-schedule, so Brady just speaks from the heart about the losses, the road trip, the let down and so much more. And i...

The Seattle Mariners were swept this week by the Detroit Tigers in embarrassing fashion and they've fallen to 3.0 games back in the American League West and further back in the wild card as well. We talk about the dreadful series and more, including our reaction to a few comments made by local radio personalities about the M's. Then, we talk about Julio's nagging ankle and who'...

Brady is back on a Tuesday, talking about the Mariners sweep of the New York Mets and the impression they made on "Sunday Night Baseball." Furthermore, we break down if the M's could win the wild card, in addition to playing for the AL West. And Victor Robles gets a much-deserved contract extension. We break down what it means for Robles, the team, and what questions we have left. T...

The Mariners are now 60-56 after taking down the Tigers, but do we feel better after Thursday's walk-off win or not? Furthermore, after waffling a little bit recently, Brady has a confirmed take on the future of manager Scott Servais and then, we're joined by Patrick Dubuque of Baseball Prospectus.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Mariners just took two of three and we're feeling pretty good about where the M's are at with a 1.5 game lead in the American League West! We talk about the Victor Robles story, both in terms of the now and the future. Could the M's work to lock him up early, and what would it do to the outfield if they did? And then we're joined by Ty Dane Gonzalez of "Locked On Marin...

The newest episode of the "Refuse to Lose" podcast is out as Brady tells you about his trip to Boston to cover the M's and Red Sox, both from a baseball and non-baseball perspective. Then, we talk about Scott Servais's decision to pitch to Rafael Devers on Wednesday and Mitch Garver says he's getting death threats for his poor play. Finally, what's the latest on Victo...

Brady reacts to the Mariners getting pummeled by the Red Sox on Monday night and says this game is the closest he's come in years to blaming an ump for a loss. Then, he reacts to the M's getting Justin Turner from the Jays and discusses other trade deadline deals around baseball.  Finally, Rob Bradford from "Baseball Isn't Boring" joins to discuss the M's, his movemen...

In an emergency podcast episode, Brady discusses the M's acquiring Randy Arozarena of the Rays and why it's a good move on all fronts. But he does also discuss the questions that surround the move and what could come next. Also, Tom Brew, longtime Rays Insider joins the show to break down Arozarena more thoroughly.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In another episode of the "Refuse to Lose" podcast, Brady talks about his emotions at the end of a very tough week and he discusses how and why the Mariners are in this position. Furthermore, many fans want Scott Servais and Jerry Dipoto, but does Brady agree? And Brady checks in with Ben Ranieri of "Sea Level" and our Mariners on SI beat reporter Teren Kowatsch. See omnystudio...

The Seattle Mariners lost one of their most infuriating games in recent memory and we take to the mic for a quick recap to get our frustrations out with all of you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brady reacts to the latest on the Ty France situation and has audio from France courtesy of our Mariners on SI reporter Teren Kowatsch!  Then, he talks about the sense of urgency within the organization, the possibilities in front of the M's roster-wise now and more, including his change of heart on the trade market. Then, Brady talks with Nathan Bishop, former managing Editor of Lookout Land...

As we come out of the All-Star break, Brady discusses what we need to see from the Mariners this upcoming weekend against the Houston Astros in a pivotal American League West showdown, and he also discusses what he doesn't want to see.  Furthermore, Andres Munoz didn't pitch in the All-Star Game and Brady tells you why that's a big deal, and then are we ready to forgive A-Rod for sh...

The Mariners limped to the All-Star break after losing three straight games to the Los Angeles Angels. Brady discusses the continued problem for the M's on offense, Scott Servais pulling Logan Gilbert early and the potential issues caused by a trade for Jazz Chisholm Jr. Then, we talk with Robbie Faulk of ON3, who covers Mississippi State baseball. What are the M's getting in switch pitc...

The Mariners have won three straight games since we last spoke and remain 2.0 games ahead of the Houston Astros in the American League West. We examine the biggest positives of the last three games, including Julio Rodriguez and Jorge Polanco's success, as well as feasting on inexperienced pitchers. Plus, we talk with ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney about the M's and discuss several key to...

In first episode of the "Refuse to Lose" podcast, Brady explores his biggest frustration with the Mariners' offense, as well as the future of manager Scott Servais. Then, Patrick from @MarinerMuse stops by and Brady goes around the bases with thoughts on Jorge Polanco, Victor Robles, Logan Gilbert and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the future of home the "Refuse to Lose" podcast, which will be released every Tuesday and Friday beginning on July 9, 2024. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.