S4 Episode 3: AL West Gut Check w/ Claire JonesThe Seattle Mariners will be without Victor Robles for at least 12 weeks. Jamie and Eric reflect on this loss, then are joined by ball-knower for a discussion about the other four teams in the AL West. In lieu of early season predictions, the episode concludes with the inaugural TLAM MLB Standings Draft. /episode/index/show/8eeab7a6-0302-4023-9210-52e38eda67ea/id/36079410
S4 Episode 2: Opening Day / Where Are They Now? Opening Day is (almost) here! Eric and Jamie go over the short list of new names on the Seattle Mariners roster, then check in on every single member of the 2024 squad no longer in the organization. This episode ends with a few words in celebration of friend-of-the-pod Kieran Turner (1968-2024). /episode/index/show/8eeab7a6-0302-4023-9210-52e38eda67ea/id/35849970
S4 Episode 1: Baseball in a Time of FascismThe Seattle Mariners had a lacklustre offseason, but unfortunately bigger problems exist in the world than just that. Jamie and Eric discuss the struggle to find meaning in professional baseball amid the horrors, then share big-picture thoughts on what the Mariners did(n't) do. /episode/index/show/8eeab7a6-0302-4023-9210-52e38eda67ea/id/35540525
S3 Episode 12: Reliever Believers / Predictions RevisitedThe Seattle Mariners haven't added a single player on a major league contract and we're already at the new year. Eric and Jamie resort to discussing minor league bullpen acquisitions like Drew Pomeranz and Sauryn Lao, before revisiting predictions from early 2024 and reflecting on the year that was. /episode/index/show/8eeab7a6-0302-4023-9210-52e38eda67ea/id/34664145
S3 Episode 11: NW Baseball History w/ Amanda Lane CummingThe Seattle Mariners recently non-tendered four players. Jamie and Eric get into their feelings about Josh Rojas, and also say goodbye to Dave Sims. Special guest joins at 25:37 to discuss her newsletter, and the 1994 masterpiece Little Big League. (More of Amanda's Mariners writing can be found at .) /episode/index/show/8eeab7a6-0302-4023-9210-52e38eda67ea/id/34150260
S3 Episode 10: Victor Robles ReloadedThe Mariners' 2024 season was a failure, but one bright spot was the (re-)emergence of Victor Robles. Eric and Jamie embark on the deepest of dives, telling his story from skinny kid playing 'la plaquita' to electric leadoff hitter in Seattle. /episode/index/show/8eeab7a6-0302-4023-9210-52e38eda67ea/id/33474292
S3 Episode 9: The Dan Wilson EraThe Seattle Mariners fired longtime manager Scott Servais, and replaced him with someone named Dan Wilson. How do Jamie and Eric feel about it? It's complicated. /episode/index/show/8eeab7a6-0302-4023-9210-52e38eda67ea/id/32784457
S3 Episode 8: Deadline TNTRandy Arozarena is a Seattle Mariner! Eric and Jamie discuss all the Mariners' deadline acquisitions and departures, the team's recent offensive outburst, and the players they were hoping to see gone just four weeks ago. /episode/index/show/8eeab7a6-0302-4023-9210-52e38eda67ea/id/32452242
S3 Episode 7: Should They Stay or Should They Go?The Seattle Mariners dropped their home series against the Blue Jays, making it six series losses in a row. Jamie and Eric attempt to fix the offense by looking at each position player and determining where the team needs to upgrade. /episode/index/show/8eeab7a6-0302-4023-9210-52e38eda67ea/id/32077067
S3 Episode 6: Dipoto's WheelhouseThe Seattle Mariners are in first place. Eric binge-listened to all 97 episodes of The Wheelhouse with Jerry Dipoto in order to discuss with Jamie whether this front office’s tenure so far has been successful by its own terms. /episode/index/show/8eeab7a6-0302-4023-9210-52e38eda67ea/id/31831852
S3 Episode 5: Gabe Speier - from Charger to MarinerThe Seattle Mariners have finally won a series, sweeping the Reds in encouraging fashion. Eric and Jamie reflect on the early stretch of the season, then embark on a deep dive of lefty reliever Gabe Speier. /episode/index/show/8eeab7a6-0302-4023-9210-52e38eda67ea/id/30889833
S3 Episode 4: Looking around the AL West / 2024 PredictionsOpening day has arrived for the Seattle Mariners. Jamie and Eric assess the rest of the AL West, then predict how the season shakes out for the Mariners and MLB at large. /episode/index/show/8eeab7a6-0302-4023-9210-52e38eda67ea/id/30560493
S3 Episode 3: Who are they? Where are they now?The Seattle Mariners have won just a single spring training game, but Eric and Jamie remain unconcerned. They focus their attention on 7 players on minor league deals, then say goodbye to all 33(!) 2023 Mariners no longer in the organization. /episode/index/show/8eeab7a6-0302-4023-9210-52e38eda67ea/id/30259218
S3 Episode 2: Ultimate Fandom w/ Micah BluntSpring training has started and the Seattle Mariners' roster is more-or-less complete. Jamie and Eric discuss the additions of Polanco, Santos and Voth, then chat with Micah Blunt () about Mariners fandom, meeting Aquasox players, and collecting baseball cards. /episode/index/show/8eeab7a6-0302-4023-9210-52e38eda67ea/id/30178323
S3 Episode 1: Mitch Garver is a MarinerThe 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. /episode/index/show/8eeab7a6-0302-4023-9210-52e38eda67ea/id/29432128
S2 Episode 14: The Offseason So FarThe 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. /episode/index/show/8eeab7a6-0302-4023-9210-52e38eda67ea/id/29083443
S2 Episode 13: Season Postmortem / Predictions RevisitedThe 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. /episode/index/show/8eeab7a6-0302-4023-9210-52e38eda67ea/id/28226117
S2 Episode 12: Final Stretch w/ Gina WynbrandtThe 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 , author of 'How Jarred Kelenic Got His Groove Back.' (Find Gina on and .) /episode/index/show/8eeab7a6-0302-4023-9210-52e38eda67ea/id/28122791
S2 Episode 11: The Josh Rojas ExperienceThe 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. /episode/index/show/8eeab7a6-0302-4023-9210-52e38eda67ea/id/27877098
S2 Episode 10: Trade Deadline ThoughtsThe 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. /episode/index/show/8eeab7a6-0302-4023-9210-52e38eda67ea/id/27641820
S2 Episode 9: Luis Castillo - Formation of a RockThe 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. /episode/index/show/8eeab7a6-0302-4023-9210-52e38eda67ea/id/27613245
S2 Episode 8: State of the Season w/ Brock PytelThe 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 (Doughboys, ). SLIP~ons out June 30th! /episode/index/show/8eeab7a6-0302-4023-9210-52e38eda67ea/id/27328695
S2 Episode 7: Mike Ford Power HourThe 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. /episode/index/show/8eeab7a6-0302-4023-9210-52e38eda67ea/id/27242727
S2 Episode 6: Talkin' Travelers w/ Sofie DillThe 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 on Twitter). Check out the ! Soft Fossil: , , /episode/index/show/8eeab7a6-0302-4023-9210-52e38eda67ea/id/27015228
S2 Episode 5: Talkin' AquasoxThe 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. /episode/index/show/8eeab7a6-0302-4023-9210-52e38eda67ea/id/26862429
S2 Episode 4: Trevor Gott Deep DiveThe 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. /episode/index/show/8eeab7a6-0302-4023-9210-52e38eda67ea/id/26740287
S2 Episode 3: Early Reactions and Predictions w/ Craig Salt PetersThe 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 . /episode/index/show/8eeab7a6-0302-4023-9210-52e38eda67ea/id/26540199
S2 Episode 2: AL West Preview / Mariners Vibe CheckThe 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. /episode/index/show/8eeab7a6-0302-4023-9210-52e38eda67ea/id/26382576
S2 Episode 1: Depth Preview / Where Are They Now?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. /episode/index/show/8eeab7a6-0302-4023-9210-52e38eda67ea/id/26275611
S1 Episode 28: Fantasy Draft! Part 3Eric 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. /episode/index/show/8eeab7a6-0302-4023-9210-52e38eda67ea/id/25218759
