To Love a Mariner

The Seattle Mariners finally have a full-time designated hitter, by the name of Mitchell Lynn Garver. Eric tells Jamie Garver's life story, but not before the two discuss the Mitch Haniger reunion, as well as the acquisitions of Anthony DeSclafani and Luke Raley.

The Seattle Mariners are having a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad offseason. Jamie and Eric pinpoint four events that have signaled the team's unwillingness to spend, then discuss ten players who have joined the organization thus far.

The Seattle Mariners' season is over. Eric and Jamie discuss what went wrong down the stretch, revisit some predictions from earlier in the year, and share who they're cheering for in the playoffs.

The Seattle Mariners have only the Texas Rangers and Houston Astros left to play on the regular season schedule. Jamie and Eric discuss where the team is at, then chat with comic book artist Gina Wynbrandt , author of 'How Jarred Kelenic Got His Groove Back.' (Find Gina on  Twitter and Instagram .)

The Seattle Mariners are leading the AL West! Eric and Jamie discuss their recent surge, then zone in on the newly acquired Josh Rojas - tracing his journey from tee-ball brat to Rainbow Warrior to bonafide big leaguer.

The Seattle Mariners had a quiet yet controversial trade deadline. Jamie and Eric discuss the departure of Paul Sewald, the return package from the Diamondbacks, plus peripheral moves and transactions from around the division and wild card race.

The Seattle Mariners have played very well in July, and enter the trade deadline in an interesting situation. Eric and Jamie take a deep look at the career of last year's deadline prize: La Piedra, aka starting right-handed ace Luis Castillo.

The Seattle Mariners have lost three consecutive series, most recently to the last-place Nationals in what feels like a low point on the season. Jamie and Eric discuss the disappointing first half with musician Brock Pytel (Doughboys, SLIP~ons ). SLIP~ons Heavy Machinery EP out June 30th!

The Seattle Mariners salvaged a series in the Bronx with an offensive eruption, but continue to hover around .500. Mike Ford is a big leaguer, at least for the moment, and Eric seizes the opportunity to tell the lefty power hitter's life story.

The Seattle Mariners have a 29-27 record entering June. Trends have emerged, both positive and negative! Jamie and Eric nevertheless dedicate most of the episode to the AA Arkansas Travelers, enlisting the help of Sofie Dill (aka @sofieballgame on Twitter). Check out the Arkansas Travelers Youth Foundation ! Soft Fossil:  Bandcamp , Spotify , Apple Music

The Seattle Mariners can't seem to get past .500 - not unlike their High-A affiliate, the Everett Aquasox! Eric and Jamie recently caught the 'Sox at Nat Bailey, and decided to dedicate an episode to that team.

The Seattle Mariners recently salvaged a series in Toronto. Jamie and Eric briefly discuss the road trip, then launch into a deep dive on 12-and-under World Series hero and M's bullpen newcomer Trevor Gott.

The Seattle Mariners are 5-8 and fans MAY be overreacting. Eric and Jamie discuss the early results, then catch up with singer-songwriter and baseball enthusiast Craig Salt Peters .

The Seattle Mariners will face the AL West 52 times this regular season. While that is down from 76, it's still worth discussing! Jamie and Eric take a look around the division, then do a quick vibe check on the home team.

The Seattle Mariners used 59 players over the course of the 2022 season. Eric and Jamie discuss some of the non-prospect depth we might see in 2023, then say goodbye to some of the least familiar players who helped break the drought.

Eric and Jamie bring you the third and final installment of the all-time Jays/Mariners fantasy draft. Does either's team have a chance at the playoffs? Who would win a best-of-seven series? Is Rickey Henderson a better lead-off hitter than Leon Roberts? It's all impossible to say, really.

Jamie and Eric reluctantly discuss recent transactions, then dig into their respective fantasy pitching staffs. Part two of the all-time Jays/Mariners fantasy draft!

Eric and Jamie reflect on their first season covering the team, and construct a fantasy draft of only players who have spent time on both the Blue Jays and Mariners.

Friend of the pod Aili Meutzer returns to catch up with Jamie and Eric about the Mariners' ALDS performance, the juggernaut Astros and the fightin' Phils.

Eric and Jamie reconnect with musician and songwriter Brock Pytel ( SLIP~ons , Doughboys) to discuss, debrief, and decompress from the wildest of Wild Card series.

Gabby AKA Robbie Ray's Pants returns to the podcast to chat with Jamie and Eric about the Mariners clinching a Wild Card berth, as well as the increasing likelihood of a Jays-Mariners postseason series.

Jamie and Eric talk all about their favourite September callup and the pride of Powder Springs: Taylor Trammell.

Eric and Jamie beat the dog-day doldrums by delving into "My Oh My" - both the 1995 Mariners home video and the 2010 Macklemore song.

Jamie and Eric talk all about very boring and not sexy bulldog, Marco Gonzales. Go Zags.

Eric and Jamie learn all about the young flamethrowing reliever from Los Mochis, Mexico: Andrés Muñoz. Also, Mariners take the season series from the Yankees!