The Nautical 9

We came out of the road trip a game under .500 and carrying a franchise record we did not want. Thirteen straight games scoring three runs or fewer, the same mark we set back in 2015 and 2016 when this team was actually bad. Doing it while basically healthy for the first time since early April makes it worse. The only real absence is Donovan, and even he's just taking a couple days. Pitching has b...

June hit the Mariners in the mouth and hasn't let up. Two weeks off for a graduation and a camping trip, and we didn't miss much beyond an annoying grind. Since the last show we've gone 7-9, two games under .500 after sitting near the top of the league since May 25th. A 4-6 road trip, then 3-3 at home. The wild part: we're a game over .500 at 40-39 and still in first place, because the AL West and...

Episode thirteen and finally some traction. The boys capped an eight game win streak with a 5-1 homestand and three straight series wins, the first time that's happened all year. Losing 7-1 to end it barely stung. That's what an eight game streak buys you. Injury news first. Cal Raleigh is targeting rehab games in Everett this weekend, sold out two hours after they announced it, then Tacoma, with...

Show Notes: The Mariners went on the road and came back 4-2, which sounds fine until you remember how painful the first half was. KC came in on a ten-game losing streak, and naturally, the M's gave them life. Game one was all pitching. Logan Gilbert looked sharp through five and two-thirds, his velo sitting 93-95 now instead of the 96-97 of years past, but the stuff was there. He kept Bobby Witt J...

The Padre series was the low point of the season so far, and there's no dressing it up. All 27 innings played from behind, sloppy defense, and a Sunday performance on Peacock that the rest of the country got to watch up close: one hit, off a Lucas Giolito who tops out at 90 and made the M's look completely overmatched. Game one, Emerson Hancock was solid and the offense was dog turd. Game two, Log...

The road trip is in the books and the Mariners are still exactly where they've been: right around .500, holding the second wild card spot in the AL, not further along than they should be. Four and three felt like progress on paper. It felt like a missed six and one in practice. Chicago started hot. Raley went nuclear in game one, a grand slam and a three-run homer, seven of the team's 12 RBIs, Nay...

Just when we thought the Mariners had found something, Kansas City showed up and took the broom to us. Travis and Ryan break down a brutal sweep at the hands of the Royals — a team that has gotten a lot better lately, but still. Three games, three losses, and a bullpen that lost two of its biggest arms: Brash and Spire both went to the IL, leaving Munoz as the closer and the back end looking thin....

THE NAUTICAL 9 — Episode 8 Week of April 27–May 1, 2026 | Hosts: Travis & Ryan The M's closed April at 16-16 after a 5-1 road trip through St. Louis and Minnesota. Cole Young is becoming something special, Matt Brash is a question mark, and Luis Castillo remains the $25M elephant in the rotation. @ Cardinals (April 24–26) — Sweep Game 1: Kirby's 3rd straight quality start, Naylor 418-ft go-ahe...

The conversation covers the Seattle Mariners' performance in April, focusing on their struggles, bullpen issues, and offensive performance. The discussion delves into the team's challenges and successes, providing insights into their current state and future prospects. Takeaways Seattle Mariners' April performance Bullpen struggles Offensive performance

The Nautical 9 — Episode 6 | April 15, 2026 Down to the Depths — and Right Back Up Travis and Ryan break down a week that tested every M's fan — from the darkest record since 2011 to right back in the AL West race in four days. That's baseball. 🏥 Injury News & Roster Moves JP Crawford is back and already clutch — he's tied the team walk-off record. Victor Robles back on the IL, Schneider on p...

The Nautical 9 | Episode 5 April 3, 2026 MARINERS NEWS The Mariners sign top prospect Colt Emerson to an 8-year, $95M extension before he's played a big league game. We weigh the risk, the precedent, and where he might slot in when he gets here. OPENING HOMESTAND RECAP (3-4) vs. Guardians — 2-2 split Thu 3/26: Guardians 6, Mariners 4 | Fri 3/27: Mariners 5, Guardians 1 | Sat 3/28: Guardians 6, Mar...

Show Notes: Baseball is almost here! Travis and Ryan kick off Episode 4 on the eve of the 2025 MLB season, diving into everything Mariners and beyond as Opening Day arrives. In this episode: Opening Day hype — Giants vs. Yankees on Netflix tomorrow, then the full slate drops Thursday morning with early games. It finally feels like Christmas Eve. Mariners rotation talk — Logan Gilbert gets the ball...

The episode covers a range of topics, including spring training baseball, the World Baseball Classic (WBC), and the potential outcomes of the tournament. It also delves into the performance of various teams and players, as well as the dynamics of the WBC matchups. Takeaways Spring Training Concerns AL WEST Preview WBC Excitement Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Update 07:15 AL West Deep Div...

Episode Summary Welcome to Episode 2 of The Nautical 9 ! For our new listeners, the name is a tribute to the Mariners—"nautical" for the sea-faring theme, and "nine" for the players on the diamond. We kick things off by urging fans of the old Super Sports Kid podcast to subscribe to our new feed. Then, we catch up on Mariners Spring Training, discussing Bryce Miller's minor oblique injury , Cade A...

The mics are back on! ⚓️⚾️ After a 15-month hiatus, we’re back with a brand-new podcast and a new mission. We’re shifting our focus from general Seattle sports to the Hometown 9: your Seattle Mariners. Note to our original listeners: If you’re hearing this on the Super Sports Kid feed, head over and subscribe to The Nautical 9 to stay in the loop. Let's get to work!