Meet at the Mitt: A Seattle Mariners podcast (Meet at the Mitt)

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! Zach Mason, John Trupin and Kate Preusser are here on Monday August 12th to celebrate the extension of Victor Robles! A generation removed from Jerry low balling Jarred Kelenic on a long term extension, the Mariners finally have their Robin (to Julio’s Batman) in Right Field. Who is up for an extension next and why is it Cal? Can we keep both Logan and Kirby? Sure Robles is fun now, but what can we expect going forward? Have the outfield vibes ever been so decadent? https://mybookie.website/MeetAtTheMitt TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/MeetattheMitt https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twitter.com/KatePreusser https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio https://twitter.com/AndersJorstad https://twitter.com/RealZachMason https://macdougallbats.com/ We are partnering with MY BOOKIE to give you an extra 50% on your first deposit! Follow our link to sign-up: https://mybookie.website/MeetAtTheMitt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! Anders Jorstad, Zach Mason and Evan James are here for Meet at the Mitt on an auspicious Thursday afternoon/ The Mariners won the final game of the 3-3 road trip to roll back into Seattle at 5-8. There have been highs and deep, profound lows in the seasons first two weeks, but some bright spots are there to be found. Zach breaks down Jarred’s monster success over the season’s first few weeks, capping it off with some highlight reel home runs in the Chicago series. Anders preaches patience as Kolten Wong sorts himself at the plate and Dylan Moore slowly ramps up to speed. Evan reminds us all that 13 games is just far enough into the season for opinions to gel, but not late enough to fully crystalize. Everyone collectively shares a little jealousy over the wild start of the Tampa Bay Rays. Lastly we take stock of where the team is and where hopefully it might be headed. TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twitter.com/KatePreusser https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio https://twitter.com/AndersJorstad https://twitter.com/RealZachMason https://macdougallbats.com/ PROMO CODE “GOMS” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! On this episode Kate Preusser, Zach Gottschalk and Jacob Parr are here to look forward to the American League Division Series against (who else but the Seattle Mariners most hated and dangerous rival) The Houston Astros. Yes indeed, if the Mariners intend to reach the mountain top they first have a dragon to slay. From a narrative perspective this feels like it was inevitable; You can’t be the best if you can’t beat the best and make no mistake, the Astros have (despite the cheating) been the best. Kate brings up a great point, that after the sour post season exit last season, it feels like the Astros are fighting for how legitimately their legacy will be remembered. The Mariners on the other hand find themselves in the comfortable role of underdog ready to take on the world. The crew breaks down the Houston lineup and rotation the Mariners are set to face and assesses our chances and advantages at each position. Lastly everyone picks series awards for the victorious Mariners, and predicts the series outcome.   TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twitter.com/KatePreusser https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! John Trupin ,Kate Preusser and Evan James are here for Meet at the Mitt episode 24 on June 14th. The team is back to .500 after winning their first series of the season against a “good” team in the Miami Marlins. Furthermore, the team wRC+ has slid comfortably into league average at a flat 100. Who could be traded off to help the cause? Who could be traded for? Is Mike Ford the answer at DH? Is Caballero the answer at 2B? Will regression strike the pitching staff? We wrap with a smattering of listener Twitter questions about potential trades, app dysfunction and storylines to come. Shout out to our sponsor MacDougall bats! Use the code “GOMS” at checkout for a discount! TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twitter.com/KatePreusser https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio https://twitter.com/AndersJorstad https://twitter.com/RealZachMason https://macdougallbats.com/ PROMO CODE “GOMS” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! It has, once again, been incredibly quiet on the baseball front. As the holidays rapidly approach, the general consensus is that baseball is shut down for 2021, and negotiations on a new agreement between the league and players association won't be taking place until at least January. That, sucks. In the meantime, to counter the dreaded silence across the sport, we are here with Santa’s grab bag full of reader questions to bring the hard hitting knowledge straight to your dome piece. Assorted Musings: ·     Mariner gifts for Christmas ·     CBA Negotiations ·     The most depressing Mariners trivia of all time ·     Cal Raleigh, stud? ·     What to do with Evan White? ·     Who is the oldest tenured Mariners prospect? ·     Witty banter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0:00-21:55: Podcasting in the age of ‘roni. We’re talking to Michael Ajeto, newest hire at Lookout Landing, about his debut article for the site. Mikey wrote about Justus Sheffield, who was making some changes in Spring Training before they shut down the whole operation. Listen to Mikey break down why Sheffield’s fastball has struggled, what spin rate has to do with it, and how he’s trying to work around these issues. 22:00-42:15: Moving forward (whenever the heck that is), what will it take for Sheffield to be a legitimate MLB starting pitcher? With so much data at our fingertips now, what are good ways to actually evaluate pitchers? Who are some of our favorite pitchers to watch (hypothetically speaking, of course)? The boys reminisce over Mike Leake’s almost perfect game. 42:20-46:55: What stood out in the tiny amount of Spring Training action we saw? Matthew praises the concept of longform content, especially during a time when people are in desperate need of entertainment. 47:00-1:04:00 Mikey walks us through his journey as a Mariners fan. This 2001 game against the Giants gets its first shine on the podcast. When did we realize that nobody has any idea when sports are coming back? Stay strong and stay safe, everyone. Music: “Solo” by Frank Ocean // “Calm Down aka I Should Not Be Alone” by Ezra Furman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mariners roared into the deadline fronting a big game and came out with mostly a swap of relief pitchers, and a good infield prospect, but not the marquee name fans had hoped for. We dive into the return for Kendall Graveman and discuss our evolving feeling about what was a very contentious trade for the team. We reflect on the Mariners clutchness. so far and ponder whether or not it can survive such a drastic cultural shift. However, we also examine Graveman's role on the team, and conclude, as we did several weeks earlier, that he was always expendable given where he stood on the roster. We also briefly touch on the Mariners trade with Tampa Bay for Diego Castillo, whom we all like a great deal. We also wonder what on earth the Astros see in Montero, and are concerned the Rays will turn Austin Shenton into a bonafide star (if he can find a position). We touch on new Mariners president of business operations Kate Griggs and express excitement at her role within the organization. We conclude with a look at the wider trade environment in baseball, and why perhaps the Mariner chose to make the moves that they did, given the prices on the trade market. Apologies for the sound on this one, John's audio is a bit skippy here and there, and I smoothed it over as best I could, but its not perfect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello everyone! We are back! After a slow couple of weeks for the Seattle Mariners, the MLB season has wrapped with the Atlanta Braves defeating the notorious cheaters and karma recipient Houston Astros. After a quiet few days, the calm before the storm has begun to dissipate as the hot stove cranks up. Kate is in Arizona scouting the fall league this month, so we have prospect guru and baseball maverick Joe Doyle here to dig into the slowly heating hot stove. Jerry has been running the press circuit over the past few weeks name dropping free agents and players of interest, and we look at the who and the how much when it comes to those potential players. We talk who the Mariners might be looking at on both shorter and longer deals. We say goodbye to Yusei and ponder who might take his spot in the rotation (Sheffield? Dunn? Paxton? Matt Brash?). We talk Bryan Reynolds, former and potential future Mariners trade target. We spend a fair amount of time breaking down the outfield situation, and we each see a variety of possible scenarios moving forward depending on whom the Mariners import in the coming weeks. We talk Matt Brash, Kyle Lewis, Evan White and other guys who could be on the team out of camp but likely need a brief minor league stint for one reason or another. Lastly Evan gets philosophical on the nature of success, failure, and baseball prospects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello everyone! We are back under incredible circumstances. John has fixed his microphone, the Mariners are a half game out of the playoffs, Chris Pratt is Mario, Dr. Dre is doing the super bowl halftime show, and I feel like my brain is literally melting under the weight of adulation and deep confusion. Anyways, the Seattle Mariners are half a game back in the wild card after grinding the pitiful Oakland Athletics underneath their heel for what feels like the 47th time this season. With only one series remaining against the rival Angels, the team looks to crank up the fun differential for one last ride that will catapult them into the postseason. Naturally, this is perhaps the most fun podcast of the year, as we’ve all felt the enthusiasm around the team rise to the occasion in dramatic fashion. The team appears to be selling tickets to the final home stand rapidly, and Lookout Landing will be there to represent in epic fashion. After a long, dark playoff drought, no matter what the outcome, this has been an unexpected and wondrous few weeks for fans, and we have much to dig into as the final bend approaches. Assorted topics ·     Milli Vanilli ·     Are the Oakland As cooked? ·     Is Matt Chapman cooked? ·     Are front office changes in store for Oakland? ·     How dangerous are the Angels and Astros next year and beyond ·     Kate & Evan playoff memories ·     When did the Mariners become this new entity we all love? ·     Who pitches for the Mariners in a one game playoff? ·     Jarred’s thick thighs & Cal Raleigh dumper appreciation ·     Team MVP JP Clutchford ·     Sean Doolittle: good? ·     Remember Daniel Zamora? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Seattle Mariners faithful! What an absolute roller coaster ride of a week it has been. The Mariners have rocketed back into contention with an 8 game win streak and taking 16 of their last 19. After a May that was so dreary most of us had largely written the team off, they find themselves rolling into the All Star break with their lone representative, a rookie on a 6 win pace, and comfortably sitting in wild card position. Isabelle Minasian joins Evan, Kate and John to dig into the new, good Mariners. Collectively the crew stands in amazement of the turnaround the Mariners have conjured, while acknowledging works remains to be done. Isabelle assets that now is a key time to spend and invest in the team, especially since they have thrust themselves back into contention and she advocates for Toro to get the lions share of playing time at second base for the next few weeks to see if he can’t catch fire and ignite his way into a trade. Kate and Evan look at some potential replacements for Frazier in the infield and coverage for Kirby’s future innings in the rotation. Lastly, we collectively marvel at the good fortune that has rolled the Mariners way after a dreadful first quarter of the season. It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish, and the Mariners are looking to finish strong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLB great John Kruk joins Sam Wilson, John Stolnis, Brady Klopfer and a host of community guests from around SB Nation to watch the 2021 MLB Home Run Derby! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! Kate Preusser, Evan James, Zach Mason and John Trupin are here to talk playoff baseball on August 20th 2023 for Meet at the Mitt episode 43. The team has swept the pitiful, overrated Houston Astros into oblivion by dealing them four brutal loses at home. The Mariners emerge from the desert with the hottest team in baseball fronted by the hottest player on the planet. Wins and Julio, a perfect combination. What’s not to love? With .500 baseball firmly in the rearview the Mariners sights are fully trained ahead and looking towards the playoffs. For the first time all year not just a wild card spot, but perhaps even a division prize seems up for grabs with the Texas Rangers getting swept while the Mariners have surged. Shout out to our sponsor MacDougall bats! Get your MY BOOKIE DEPOSIT BONUS OF 50% and support the show! —> https://mybookie.website/MeetAtTheMitt TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/MeetattheMitt https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twitter.com/KatePreusser https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio https://twitter.com/AndersJorstad https://twitter.com/RealZachMason https://macdougallbats.com/ We are partnering with MY BOOKIE to give you an extra 50% on your first deposit! Follow our link to sign-up: https://mybookie.website/MeetAtTheMitt Editor's note: John recorded this episode in a hurricane and Kate had a disconnect, so the audio is not, shall we say, seamless? It’s not the cleanest thing and the raw elements came out a bit mangled, but I’ve done a few edits and I think this is about as good as it’s gonna be. Sorry if John/Kate in particular are off a bit off here and there. The episode was re-uploaded with some additional editing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0:00-23:00: Emily Nemens, author of the recently-released book The Cactus League, graces the hallowed air waves of the Lookout Landing podcast. Emily grew up in Seattle as a Mariners fan, but also a fan of baseball in general, which led to the publication of this book! As book tours are illegal right now, we try to replicate that through the power of podcasting. Our conversation starts with a general conversation about the book and the characters involved before delving into some of the process behind it. She also shares a story of her real life experiences at Spring Training, featuring none other than George Steinbrenner. 23:05-34:35: Was there any moment in particular that made Emily want to write a baseball book? What sort of memory association will come with releasing a book during a global pandemic? What was the hardest part of writing The Cactus League? 34:40-56:50: Emily reads an excerpt from the book, which details an on-the-field moment between a pitcher and catcher. We end our conversation by talking about, what else, the Mariners. Like several past guests, Emily has left Seattle and had to adjust her fandom to the eastern time zone. How has the Mariners being bad re-shaped her brain, and does she think it affected the book at all? Music: “Can’t Keep Checking My Phone” by Unknown Mortal Orchestra // “All for You” by Janet Jackson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to draft week, where the slots do matter and nobody knows what's going on. John, Kate, and Joe join forces all the same to offer our last thoughts before things go down this Wednesday and Thursday. The topics of conversation include... Why is Emerson Hancock sliding in so many projections? And do we still want him if he's there at No. 6? Nick Gonzales or Max Meyer? Which of the top names could possibly slip to Seattle? What compels someone to go from Roswell, GA, to Roswell, NM? How do teams value organizational fit in a draft with so much talent? Who would we like most for Seattle at No. 6 and No. 43? And much more. Check out lookoutlanding.com for all our draft coverage, including Joe's final mock draft, with a big 'ol surprise at No. 10. Music: "Kin II" by Midnight Survivor / "CHANCES" by KAYTRANADA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! Kate Preusser, John Trupin and Evan James are back to basics for Meet at the Mitt episode 37 on July 25th. The Mariners tantalized fans coming within a single of a season high 3 games above .500 against the Toronto Blue Jays at home, but ultimately fell 4-3, and with another loss last night to the Minnesota Twins they find themselves once again at, WAIT FOR IT…500. Only six short days remain until the trade deadline and the team has decisions to make in short order. Who stays? Who goes? Who heats up post deadline and gives us something to dream on the offseason? Shout out to our sponsor MacDougall bats! Get your MY BOOKIE DEPOSIT BONUS OF 50% and support the show! —> https://mybookie.website/MeetAtTheMitt TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/MeetattheMitt (NEW TWITTER FOR THE PODCAST) https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twitter.com/KatePreusser https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio https://twitter.com/AndersJorstad https://twitter.com/RealZachMason https://macdougallbats.com/ We are partnering with MY BOOKIE to give you an extra 50% on your first deposit! Follow our link to sign-up: https://mybookie.website/MeetAtTheMitt Editor's note: Kate’s on backup audio for this episode and it’s a little rough in spots (especially towards the beginning) as a result. There’s minimal post processing on it because I wanted to just preserve what was there as much as possible. No desync though! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello everyone! This week John, Kate and Joe Doyle are back to review the AA and AAA minor league season. Arkansas Travelers Matt Brash Brandon Williamson Emerson Hancock George Kirby 40 Man Spots / Rule 5 Talk Julio Rodriguez Arkansas as the most run suppressing park in AA, one of the highest in the sport Jersey & uniform talk! Tacoma Rainiers Jose Marmolejos, best hitter in minor league baseball? Taylor Trammel! (*crickets*) Arizona Fall League Roster Rundown Who is interesting? who is less interesting? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! Evan James, Kate Preusser and John Trupin are joined by Seattle Times journalist Ryan Divish to talk Mariners as the fog starts to clear for spring baseball in Peoria. After a tumultuous start to the offseason, the Mariners find themselves in a unique spot with a new look team and refreshed expectations. How has the vibe shift in public been reflected in private behind the scenes? When did the financial restrictions come into play and begin shaping the offseason? What is the legacy of the now infamous post season press conference? Will limitations ultimately hold the Mariners back or can they climb higher? Shout out to our sponsor MacDougall bats! Get your MY BOOKIE DEPOSIT BONUS OF 50% and support the show! —> https://mybookie.website/MeetAtTheMitt TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/MeetattheMitt https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twitter.com/KatePreusser https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio https://twitter.com/AndersJorstad https://twitter.com/RealZachMason https://twitter.com/RyanDivish https://macdougallbats.com/ We are partnering with MY BOOKIE to give you an extra 50% on your first deposit! Follow our link to sign-up: https://mybookie.website/MeetAtTheMitt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0:00-27:20: Matthew is back from some extreme chillin’ in Idaho and is now Idahosting this podcast again, restoring balance in the universe. While Matthew was gone, the Mariners played roughly 10 percent of the season, so he’s got some catching up to do! We’ve gathered some headlines from that period, and it’s up to John and Kate to fill him in on what happened. After getting updates on Kyle Lewis, we start talking neck. Then it’s on to Joey Gerber and his first MLB game against a man who debuted before his fourth birthday. 27:25-39:50: A direct plea to Rob Manfred and an appreciation of Rebelution, a band that J.P. Crawford apparently loves? Our last headline centers on Yusei Kikuchi and his recent masterful performance against Oakland. 39:55-1:11:06: Time for listener questions! Which player does Kate already anoint as a dark horse MVP candidate? Is there any chance for trades during this loopy, hard to figure season? The only thing that derails our intellectual, stimulating conversation is the news that Kyle Seager’s middle name is DUERR. As per usual, the conversation steers toward Dylan Moore’s confounding ass, DMX quotes, and Puerto Rican hip power. Music: “Still D.R.E.” by Dr. Dre feat. Snoop Dogg // “Masterpiece” by Big Thief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! The team is off for the All Star week after tearing through the league en route to a 14 game win streak. John Trupin, Evan James and Isabelle Minasian convene to discuss Julio’s legendary performance at the 2022 home run derby. We collectively marvel at how the 2022 MLB All Star Game and home run derby have felt like both an American awakening to Julio, but also his birth as an international star. We hand out first half grades for the team across various topics like MVP (duh), most surprising vs disappointing, and flowers for the pitching staff. We collectively marvel at Ty France and JP, who have already assumed the roles of quietly excellent veterans amongst a very young squad. We look ahead at the future and make some bold predictions about where the Mariners might find themselves in October. Lastly there is much discussion of another young star, yet to take off and what his future might hold in Seattle, or elsewhere? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! This week we are extremely pleased to bring on special guest star, former Mariners first round (12th overall) draft pick, Mr. Harry Ford. The Mariners have put Harry on the fast track to the big leagues behind the dish as their catcher of the future. Harry recounts the draft day experience, and the surprise of getting drafted by the Mariners. We chat about his hopes for the upcoming season, his affinity for catching and answers a few rounds of the most pressing questions we had for the future star. He gets a crash course in Seattle lore, and gives us his favorite Atlanta hip hop stars. Harry reveals which teammate has the most drip, and gives a peak at his future potential walkup music. We discuss his Braves fandom and his Georgia baseball career, what led him on this path to the majors. We get to know who won the footrace between him and Johnatan Clase. Harry recounts the highs and lows of his rookie season, and talks about improvement with the benefits of breathing right. Lastly, we look ahead to Harry heading out for the 2022 season in Modesto, with Everett on the horizon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0:00 - 46:00 - We go through the Mariners full slate of rookies, from the two Rookie of the Year candidates to those who never quite got started. What's the ceiling for guys like Kyle Lewis and Justus Sheffield, and have they established trustworthy floors? Who among us still believes in under-performers like Justin Dunn and Jake Fraley? And what do we expect from some of the pitchers who flashed potential, like Yohan Ramirez, Joey Gerber, and Nick Margevicius? 46:00 - End - Let's talk Fall Developmental Camp! We take listener questions on the makeshift fall league/instructional league amalgamation Seattle is kicking off this week down in Arizona. While they take on the Padres, Rangers, and Royals prospects, we'll be hoping to get updates as possible, but it's hard to say how! We wonder about Taylor Trammell's time down in Arizona compared to a few of his new 17 year old teammates. Music: "No Tengo Para" by El Mayor Clasico and Rochy RD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0:00-11:25: Spring Training has sprung! Surely we set a world record for quickest conversation about T-Pain and Yankee Doodle in the history of podcasts. Kate flexes about knowing Julio Rodriguez. What did seeing Julio and Jarred in Mariner uniforms do to our collective spirit? John gets existential about the concept of “mattering”. 11:30-32:45: Who is about to ether the Cactus League? Where will the rugrats open their respective seasons? Matthew remains admirably silent while the adults talk. Kate pulls the curtain back a little bit on Noelvi Marte. Who is the best Mariner friendship in this, our post-Marco & Wade universe? What reality show is responsible for last year’s Arkansas Travelers becoming even closer? Why is Julio so bad at Operation? 32:50-46:55: Who is the odd man out in Seattle’s great utility man battle? Now that the Mariners have an actually respected farm system with a decent player development system, which depth guys in the minors could make a jump soon? What parts of the farm will be most barren in 2020? In our most important story: where on earth is Connor Sadzeck? 47:00-1:02:24: What up with GAS CAMP? Finally, Matthew re-enters the chat to help the gang pitch some Mariner commercials. Highlights include Back to the Future, cooking shows, and Just Got Paid Marco. Of course, each of us take turns tomahawk wham-bam-slam dunking on the Houston Astros. Music: “I’m Sprung” by T-Pain // “New For You” by Hinds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s a banner episode for the show, as Seattle hip-hop legend Jake One aka Flamie Moyer blesses the mic. Jake usually makes his bones on the production side, which means he can still do his job from home. Which old white man sport (other than baseball) has he leaned into during the pandemic? When it comes time to talk about the Mariners, Jake takes us back to his favorite Kingdome memories from his summers in the ‘80s. Mike Schooler and Phil Bradley, stand up. When his career started to take off in the early 2000s, how did Jake’s baseball fandom evolve? One thing that took his career to a new level was making John Cena’s entrance music. Has he ever thought about making a walkup song for a ball player? Baseball and hip-hop aren’t exactly a natural marriage. How do we get baseball on the same level of mainstream coolness as basketball or football? Is it even possible? Which rapper that Jake has worked with is the biggest baseball fan? Which one faked it all the way to an MLB Network appearance? Jake shouts out a Dave Magadan name drop in an early Fat Joe track, leading Matthew to list some of his favorite baseball bars. Finally, let us praise the man, the myth, the legend: Rick the Peanut Guy. Music (both produced by Jake!): “Betta Ask Somebody” by G-Unit // “Forgive Me” by Chloe x Halle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! The crew Kate Preusser Evan James and Nick Tucker are here to dig into the Mariners as they enter the most critical homestretch of games in a decade of baseball. Is Luis Castillo good to go for the playoffs? The crew breaks down his up and down performance across his first few months with the Mariners as tries to assess his immediate future, while acknowledging how important he is to the future. Will Jarred get Jesse Winkers playoff roster spot? Will the rotation find their groove in time to save the season? Who is or isn’t hurt? The crew has all the answers you crave on an off day. With upcoming series against the Texas Rangers, the Oakland Athletics and the Detroit Tigers to close out the season, the Mariners find themselves short on time to heat up. TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twitter.com/KatePreusser https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0:00-21:00: Hanna Brooks Olsen is here, just in time for plumes of ash to block out the sun and end humanity once and for all! As an Oregon resident, where does Hanna find the Mariners in the Oregon sports hierarchy? Hanna grew up in a household with dueling fandoms, which led to her grandfather’s ashes being scattered at a division rival’s field. After a brief rundown of the perceived itchiest player in Major League Baseball, we find out how Hanna fell hopelessly in love with baseball, which will always hit different on the radio. 21:05-45:20: Everyone’s got a beloved Mariner who wasn’t good at baseball. Hanna’s is a recently departed, perennially thicc middle reliever. During this segment, the concept of time takes Matthew behind the woodshed and absolutely beats him senseless. As Mariner fans, we have a protective turtle shell that shields us from danger but also allows us to hide in our own comforting isolation. Toomgis, Larry King, juggalos, and a Pioneer Square bar with carpeted tables also come up. 45:25-56:55: The Mariners, this year’s Mariners, aren’t a complete embarrassment! Thoughts? Feelings? We know we’re in a weird zone when Kyle Seager has a beard. Matthew and Hanna then talk about those moments where another person is confronted by the reality of how much you care about the Mariners. One more important announcement from this part of the show: Coors Light is good. 57:00-1:13:00: Asking Hanna about her favorite Mariner ever, the time she saw Daniel Vogelbach crushing chicken wings on Aurora, and Dave Niehaus’ death. Music: “Hella Good” by No Doubt // “Eugene” by Arlo Parks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! Zach Mason, Evan James and here with Kate Preusser on April 3rd to dissect the early returns of the 3-4 Mariners. A forgettable day on offense, defense and from stalwart George Kirby renders discussion of the immediate unpalatable, so the crew takes a more holistic view. What do we make of the early strikeout issues? Are these ghosts of 2022 coming home to roost or a whole new strain? Will Luis Urias or Dom Canzone shake out of their deep funk? But most important of all, what has gone right so far that we can feel good about? The answers: Julio walk-off wins, Bryce Miller’s new pitch and the specific role of Josh Rojas (current Mariners ERA leader). Shout out to our sponsor MacDougall bats! Get your MY BOOKIE DEPOSIT BONUS OF 50% and support the show! —> https://mybookie.website/MeetAtTheMitt TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/MeetattheMitt https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twitter.com/KatePreusser https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio https://twitter.com/AndersJorstad https://twitter.com/RealZachMason https://macdougallbats.com/ We are partnering with MY BOOKIE to give you an extra 50% on your first deposit! Follow our link to sign-up: https://mybookie.website/MeetAtTheMitt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! Evan James, Anders Jorstad and Zach Mason are here on Monday February 18th to talk spring baseball as the Mariners arrive in Peoria. While much of the team is settled with starters healthy and entrenched in the lineup, there are battles for roster spots yet to be won. How does the bullpen shake out? Is Levi Stoudt a lock to make the team? Is Austin Voth actually going to be a swingman even though Scott historically eschews the archetype? Is Taylor Trammell a dark horse in the outfield? How will the platoons ultimately shake out in terms of playing time? The market for some high profile free agents remains cold; could the Mariners be back in the Chapman mix? Why do we already have our eyes on the trade deadline? Hope springs eternal because baseball is back. Shout out to our sponsor MacDougall bats! Editor's note: Ander's mic is busted and getting high end feedback/buzzing. I've cleaned it up extensively, but that's why his vocal is a bit on the thin side. Get your MY BOOKIE DEPOSIT BONUS OF 50% and support the show! —> https://mybookie.website/MeetAtTheMitt TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/MeetattheMitt https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twitter.com/KatePreusser https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio https://twitter.com/AndersJorstad https://twitter.com/RealZachMason https://macdougallbats.com/ We are partnering with MY BOOKIE to give you an extra 50% on your first deposit! Follow our link to sign-up: https://mybookie.website/MeetAtTheMitt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! Anders Jorstad, Zach Mason and Evan James are here for Meet at the Mitt on Easter Sunday. First up, the Mariners, proud victors of two in a row are surging back to .500 on the bats of Jarred Kelenic and Julio Rodriguez, but is all well with the offense? The gang talks Kolten Wong’s slow start, injury updates for Evan White and the ascendance of Gabe Speier. Currently hitting over .300, has Jarred finally found his stroke? Can AJ Pollock continue this power surge long term? How incredible does Cal Raleigh look at the plate? What even IS Teoscar Hernández? We’ve got all the zesty Mariners discourse you crave. Finally, huge thanks to our new sponsor MacDougall Bats! Use the promo code “GOMS” at checkout to support the pod and get a great deal! TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twitter.com/KatePreusser https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio https://twitter.com/AndersJorstad https://twitter.com/RealZachMason https://macdougallbats.com/ PROMO CODE “GOMS” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're nearly two months into the 2021 MiLB season and goodness gracious it's been an interesting one. Cal Raleigh looks like a world-beater, Julio Rodríguez is an international sensation, and Brandon Williamson cannot help but strike people out. John, Joe, and Kate go through their stars and express some concern with a few laggards, but on the whole things have been positive down on the farm thus far this year. On the back half, we dig into some draft-focused questions, with the 2021 MLB Draft just under two weeks away. Who are some folks Seattle should be narrowing their focus on, and what is their likeliest strategy with pick No. 12? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! Evan and John are holding down the fort on the podcast while Kate does the real work in person at Spring Training. She will have a bevy of knowledge to unleash when she returns. In the interim, the boys are here to dive deep into the Mariners early spring play and see if they are primed for deep playoff fortune. Who’s stood out at camp so far? Which hot start do we most believe in? Is Bryce Miller destined for summer in Seattle? How are the sore Mariners healing up? We’ve got all the juicy, spring details to savor. Our migration to the new Fan First Sports Network has been delayed exactly one month, so all previous statements about the new name/network or any other potential changes are still coming, but not until April 1st. TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twitter.com/KatePreusser https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kate and John are joined by Austin Einhorn, founder of Apiros Movement Training. Austin talks about the work he's doing with Mitch Haniger, who he describes as his "dream client", offers a better vision of practice, and explodes a lot of the myths we hold both about athletic training and about our own bodies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! John Trupin, Kate Preusser and Evan James are here on Sunday August 25th in the wake of one of the busiest, most frenzied weeks in Mariners history. Scott Servais is out, Dan Wilson is in and 2-1 and the dust has already begun to settle. https://mybookie.website/MeetAtTheMitt TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/MeetattheMitt https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twitter.com/KatePreusser https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio https://twitter.com/AndersJorstad https://twitter.com/RealZachMason https://macdougallbats.com/ We are partnering with MY BOOKIE to give you an extra 50% on your first deposit! Follow our link to sign-up: https://mybookie.website/MeetAtTheMitt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! Zach Mason, Anders Jorstad are here with Kate Preusser, back from spring Training to detail her firsthand account of the new look Mariners. It’s Sunday March 24th and the final cuts are just around the corner. How impressive has Jonatan Clase been and how long will he stay in the minors? Will he be the backup CF and pinch run this season or will the team give him a more prominent role? Has Dominic Canzone won the starting outfield job over Luke Raley? And what do we make of Mitch Hanigers resurgent spring statistics? All the details from camp are coming your way. Shout out to our sponsor MacDougall bats! Get your MY BOOKIE DEPOSIT BONUS OF 50% and support the show! —> https://mybookie.website/MeetAtTheMitt TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/MeetattheMitt https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twitter.com/KatePreusser https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio https://twitter.com/AndersJorstad https://twitter.com/RealZachMason https://macdougallbats.com/ We are partnering with MY BOOKIE to give you an extra 50% on your first deposit! Follow our link to sign-up: https://mybookie.website/MeetAtTheMitt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! Kate, Evan and John are here to bask in the early glow of spring training. Pitchers, catchers, coaches, Jerry, the gang is all out in Peoria warming up for the much anticipated sequel to the highly rated, award winning 2022 season. First Kate expresses her concerns over the fate of many in The Last Of Us, but she will find no solace nor reprieve in the fates of those entwined. Once the Mariners eventually come up, topics from Twitter like Evan White, mystery pitches and some striking style from Tom Murphy make the cut. The whole gang wonders about the PECOTA projections for the Mariners and wonder if it could be underestimating a young team. Do you agree with the PECOTA projections or do you believe in the Mariners? There is much due fawning over Julio’s new commercials for Topps baseball cards with great anticipation for his even more awesome star power yet to come. How will Julio improve in 2023? Everyone has a different but equally exciting answer. Lastly, Kate confirms she is not hard and would not last long in a zombie apocalypse. Next week will be the final episode of the Lookout Landing Podcast, and the following week we will be continuing under a new name. Let us know if you have any name suggestions here in the comments or tweet us. TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twitter.com/KatePreusser https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! John Trupin, Evan James, Kate Preusser and Anders Jorstad here on Friday March 8th, to languish the temporary loss of Noelvi Marte and talk Mariners as Emerson Hancock gets rocked in Arizona. We talk the mystery of Urias, the myriad of options at third base, both real and imaginary. We find the difference between Trammel and Marlowe and make a prediction about who makes the team out of camp. We dig far, far too deep into the bullpen pile and examine the final competitors angling for that last, elusive roster spot. Shout out to our sponsor MacDougall bats! Get your MY BOOKIE DEPOSIT BONUS OF 50% and support the show! —> https://mybookie.website/MeetAtTheMitt TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/MeetattheMitt https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twitter.com/KatePreusser https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio https://twitter.com/AndersJorstad https://twitter.com/RealZachMason https://macdougallbats.com/ We are partnering with MY BOOKIE to give you an extra 50% on your first deposit! Follow our link to sign-up: https://mybookie.website/MeetAtTheMitt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! Trader Jerry strikes again! After adding Teoscar Hernandez several weeks ago, the Mariners have continued to forge the 2023 roster by acquiring long-rumored Mariner and much needed second baseman Kolten Wong in exchange for struggling prospect Abraham Toro and Jesse “change of scenery” Winker. The crew Kate Preusser and John Trupin are here (Evan is out sick) to fit all the pieces together and see how the Mariners currently stack up against their primary competition: The Houston Astros (who just signed Jose Abreu) and the Texas Rangers (who just signed Jacob deGrom). While this trade seemingly closes the door on signing one of the big ticket free agent infielders, it also closes a big hole in the Mariners infield and opens up the possibility to use prospects and free agent dollars to add at other positions. With some interesting options available on the trade market, do you think this was the right strategy for the team? Who would you like to see the team acquire (Brian Reynolds) or sign (Mitch “for Mayor” Haniger) in the wake of this trade? Do you think Aaron Judge gets a full 10 year deal? What do you make of Kolten Wong's strage defensive season in 2022? Crank up the heat and let the hot stove cook! TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twitter.com/KatePreusser https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! The crew Kate Preusser Evan James and Shay Weintraub are here to celebrate the Mariners historic playoff comeback against the Toronto Blue Jays. Shay talks about meeting new people at a watch party in Rhode Island and the general experience of making the Mariners a social event. She then takes us through the game step by step, riding the emotional roller coaster from the lows down 8-1 to the highs of the eventual 10-9 victory. Kate looks at the moment where it all turned for the Mariners and assesses the pitch perfect team chemistry that created this moment. Lastly everyone gives out a series MVP award with a surprise dark horse pick from Shay. We will answer all The Houston Astros and American League Division Series questions on the next pod!   TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twitter.com/KatePreusser https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio https://twitter.com/ShayHeyKid_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! We have an infield? In the eleventh hour the Mariners have re-signed veteran infielder Jorge Polanco to play 3B in Seattle. Is this it for the roster? Why the hot corner and not his native second base? What would a bounce back season even look like? Does this mean the prospects are knocking? Kate Preusser, Evan James and Zach Mason assess the final offseason state of the roster before camp opens in just a few weeks and have flowers for a Seattle Hall of Famer. SOCIAL LINKS: https://twitter.com/MeetattheMitt https://bsky.app/profile/meetatthemitt.bsky.social https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://bsky.app/profile/lookoutlanding.bsky.social https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://bsky.app/profile/johntrupin.bsky.social https://twitter.com/KatePreusser https://bsky.app/profile/katepreusser.bsky.social https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio https://bsky.app/profile/evanjamesaudio.bsky.social https://twitter.com/AndersJorstad https://bsky.app/profile/andersjorstad.bsky.social https://twitter.com/RealZachMason https://bsky.app/profile/zachmason.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! Evan James, John Trupin and Kate Preusser team up with east coast savants Anders Jorstad and Zach Mason for the trade of the century. After much speculation that a move was brewing, on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving the Seattle Mariners shipped Eugenio Suárez to the Arizona Diamondbacks, who seem deeply enthusiastic about taking our good players. Is this the worst move of all time? Of course not, but emotions are running high as we say goodbye to a legend and hello to pain. Sweet, sweet pain. Shout out to our sponsor MacDougall bats! Get your MY BOOKIE DEPOSIT BONUS OF 50% and support the show! —> https://mybookie.website/MeetAtTheMitt TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/MeetattheMitt https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twitter.com/KatePreusser https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio https://twitter.com/AndersJorstad https://twitter.com/RealZachMason https://macdougallbats.com/ We are partnering with MY BOOKIE to give you an extra 50% on your first deposit! Follow our link to sign-up: https://mybookie.website/MeetAtTheMitt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! The Mariners are right at .500 after taking the home opening series against the Houston Astros to sit comfortably at 5 – 5 through 10 games. Today we are blessed with the return of Looking Landing Podcast prodigal son and New York Daily News writer, Mr. Matthew Roberson, fresh of a dunking from Buck Showalter and an elevator ride with Chris Christie. We have Matthew reveal all the secrets and behind the scenes tips from a true baseball media insider. We look around the league and analyze the returns from the Minnesota Twins and Chicago White Sox series. We get explicitly political as the ambient sounds of New York envelop the podcast. Kate and John dig deep into the emergent legend of Matt Brash. We overwhelmingly concur that Ty France played Yu Gi Oh. Matthew outs himself as a Verlander Truther and we collectively dismay that JV has returned to haunt the Mariners into eternity. Lastly, we look ahead to the Texas Rangers series, kicking off with (maybe) Gray vs Ray, the battle of the century, as the Mariners will get their first look at the Rangers expensive new offense for the first time, while Matthew predicts a bright future for the Mets in the East. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! This episode Zach Mason is back from hiatus and joined by Kate Preusser, Evan James and Grant Bronsdon to assess the first two series in the books. Which hot/cold starts are we buying/selling? Is the infield defense this dreadful? What is the timeline for reinforcements up from Tacoma? SOCIAL LINKS (Twitter/Bluesky): https://twitter.com/MeetattheMitt / https://bsky.app/profile/meetatthemitt.bsky.social https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding / https://bsky.app/profile/lookoutlanding.bsky.social https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin / https://bsky.app/profile/johntrupin.bsky.social https://twitter.com/KatePreusser / https://bsky.app/profile/katepreusser.bsky.social https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio / https://bsky.app/profile/evanjamesaudio.bsky.social https://twitter.com/AndersJorstad / https://bsky.app/profile/andersjorstad.bsky.social https://twitter.com/RealZachMason / https://bsky.app/profile/zachmason.bsky.social https://x.com/EllingsenMax18 / https://bsky.app/profile/maxellingsen.bsky.social https://x.com/gbronsdon / https://bsky.app/profile/gbronsdon.bsky.social https://x.com/95coffeespoons / https://bsky.app/profile/95coffeespoons.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SB Nation’s all-star cast (Sam Wilson, John Stolnis, Eric Stephen and guest Jeremy Brener) breaks down everything that happened in the 1st round of the 2021 MLB Draft! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! A week delayed due to hurricane induced power outages but better late than never! Kate Preusser, Evan James, and John Trupin dig in before the bomb cyclone interrupts to talk the departure of Dave Sims, the Hall of Fame candidates for 2024 (GO ICHIRO!) and some revelations about the future of broadcast baseball in Seattle. https://mybookie.website/MeetAtTheMitt SOCIAL LINKS: https://twitter.com/MeetattheMitt / https://bsky.app/profile/meetatthemitt.bsky.social https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding / https://bsky.app/profile/lookoutlanding.bsky.social https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin / https://bsky.app/profile/johntrupin.bsky.social https://twitter.com/KatePreusser / https://bsky.app/profile/katepreusser.bsky.social https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio / https://bsky.app/profile/evanjamesaudio.bsky.social https://twitter.com/AndersJorstad / https://bsky.app/profile/andersjorstad.bsky.social https://twitter.com/RealZachMason / https://bsky.app/profile/zachmason.bsky.social https://macdougallbats.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! After a decade at the helm, the Mariners have relieved skipper Scott Servais of his duties with Dan Wilson stepping in. We will have more to say. https://mybookie.website/MeetAtTheMitt TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/MeetattheMitt https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twitter.com/KatePreusser https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio https://twitter.com/AndersJorstad https://twitter.com/RealZachMason https://macdougallbats.com/ We are partnering with MY BOOKIE to give you an extra 50% on your first deposit! Follow our link to sign-up: https://mybookie.website/MeetAtTheMitt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The day has come! Two of our supposed saviors are finally in Seattle, and they’re playing on Thursday night at T-Mobile. It’s been a season of deflation in a lot of ways, so does this news put the air back in our bouncy house? That’s really for Jarred Kelenic to decide. Matthew reminds everyone that Brodie van Wagenen is the driving force that made this happen, while also revealing that he tried to record this song only to realize that his voice was trash. Do we have any concerns about Kelenic’s game? While we were having a nice, relaxing talk, the news that Logan Gilbert was also coming up came across the wire. We react calmly and normally. Is it a little messed up that Gilbert’s first start will naturally get overshadowed by his left fielder? Kate warns us not to sleep on Gilbert’s competitiveness, even if it’s less outward than his blonde-haired teammate. More questions about Kelenic include: Is it possible to be...too strong? Where does he hit in the lineup? Could he be the best left fielder in team history? How long will it take for him to join that conversation? How do we feel about him as a person? The listeners want to know what our definition of success would be for these rugrats, who will be on the receiving end of Kelenic’s first pimp job, and how much fans should tame their expectations to avoid getting over their skis. The last part of the show is dedicated to fighting one of nature’s most adorable birds. Music: “24 Hours” by Sky Ferreira // “100% Pure Love” by Crystal Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! Zach Mason, Anders Jorstad and Evan James are back in the studio for another weekend edition of the pod, episode 40 of Meet at the Mitt on Saturday August 5th. The Mariners have defined all deadline expectations and crushed the Los Angeles Angels to take the first two games of a four game series. Almost without warning the Mariners find themselves within shouting distance of a wild card spot, despite the fearsome grouping of the Tampa Bay Rays, Houston Astros and Toronto Blue Jays ahead of them. Big topics for the day include development from Bryan Woo, who went toe to toe with Shohei Ohtani on Thursday, Cade Marlowe who is rapidly finding more playing time and maybe, just maybe, have the vibes improved? Shout out to our sponsor MacDougall bats! Get your MY BOOKIE DEPOSIT BONUS OF 50% and support the show! —> https://mybookie.website/MeetAtTheMitt TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twitter.com/KatePreusser https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio https://twitter.com/AndersJorstad https://twitter.com/RealZachMason https://macdougallbats.com/ We are partnering with MY BOOKIE to give you an extra 50% on your first deposit! Follow our link to sign-up: https://mybookie.website/MeetAtTheMitt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0:00-28:10: Mourning a Memorial Day without baseball before welcoming Mariner legend Bucky Jacobsen to the show! Bucky breaks down the origins of his name and how he went from the smallest kid in his school to a hulking MLB slugger. Which earthly process does Bucky’s career most resemble, and how did it come out of eastern Oregon? He also shares a story about his athletic career in the aquatic world. 29:15-43:55: Let’s dig in to Bucky’s career, starting with the day he got called up in 2004. You might not remember which beloved Mariner got released to make room for big #33. You definitely don’t remember what happened in his first game, which was a disaster for the Mariners but memorable for Bucky, especially because of a pregame ritual that ticked off the second baseman. 44:00-55:55: What changes has Bucky noticed in baseball culture today compared to when he played? Which future Hall of Famer did Bucky describe as having a “dump truck ass” when they crossed paths in the Venezuelan winter ball? This leads to some talk about the Mariners’ current crop of prospects and how they might progress. 56:00-1:20:00: Time for trivia! We ask Bucky if he knows the only Mariner to hit more home runs than him in less than 180 plate appearances. Can he name every pitcher he homered off? Finally, we end with an Ichiro story. Music: “What’s Golden” by Jurassic 5 // “Knuck If You Buck” by Crime Mob Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! John Trupin, Kate Preusser and Evan James are here for the Meet at the Mitt episode 16 on the morning of May 16th! After a Kirby start where the mariners beat the tar out of the feeble Detroit Tigers, much optimism abounds. First up John asks the gang whether or not this is the greatest Mariners rotation of all time? How does it compare to the legendary 2001 and 2010 rotations? What is eating Matt Brash? Kate gives flowers to Taylor Saucedo and Juan Then for their impressive innings out of the pen. Collectively we all wonder if there is another bat to be acquired for this lineup either in Tacoma (Mike Ford!) or through a trade (the Oakland As are selling). Shout out to our sponsor MacDougall bats! Use the code “GOMS” at checkout for a discount! TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twitter.com/KatePreusser https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio https://twitter.com/AndersJorstad https://twitter.com/RealZachMason https://macdougallbats.com/ PROMO CODE “GOMS” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0:00 - 6:30: As we get settled in for the podcast and also the outset of the MLB season, we note a few fun facts that home in front of Matthew, Kate, and John. New Red Sox UTIL man Enrique Hernández is a surprisingly popular jersey, Matthew loves a flowy baseball pant for the summer season, and John manages to successfully quiet and calm a woebegone Corgi before diving into the questions. 6:30 - 31:00: Questions!!! Some of the topics include... what's the outfield going to look like in the early days with Kyle Lewis OFFICIALLY on the 10-day IL to start the year? We remain mildly flabbergasted by José Marmolejos sidling his way onto the roster once more. John considers getting his Jeff Feagles on for Matthew's cheerful suggestion of a Mitch Haniger trade return, and Kate and John spar over Haniger's relative value to the Mariners versus another club. Where might Haniger be shopped to if Seattle is in fact in such a flush position midseason when their young outfield is potentially runneth over? Also, Kate uncorks a secret tip of the trade for teachers everywhere. 34:00 - 1:05:41 (END): Further email questions dig into the pitching staff and third base position. Yusei Kikuchi is a hot topic, particularly wondering about how his 2021 could lead to the Mariners choosing to take his 4-year, $66 million team option after 2021. Kate creates a new type of guy, John makes a comp for Kikuchi that his cohosts do NOT accept gladly. Not much love is cast Ty France's way defensively, but the group is split on how Kyle Seager might be replaced (or not replaced) after 2021. Matthew learns a little French in attempting to locate Shed Long Jr. and we conclude by discussing what a successful/unsuccessful 2021 looks like, along with some predictions. Music: "Send The Fishermen" - Caamp / "Honest Mistake" - The Bravery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0:00-16:50: Matthew and Kate, aka Quarantina Fey and Amy Loner, describe their typical quarantine outfits and encourage you to do whatever your heart desires and stay away from activities that are supposed to be fun but feel like work. They also debate if Seattle’s current run of nice weather is good or bad for quarantining? 16:55-37:30: Diving into our Twitter questions, which provides a natural jumping off point for Kate to talk about her first foray into video games. Matthew only knows about video games that are at least six years old. Which player did Kate take the most joy in striking out while playing The Show? After this spirited discussion, we answer one of the best Mariner questions we’ve ever received.  37:35-50:35: What are the actual Mariners up to? You can check out minor league sidearm pitcher Jack Anderson on Instagram for some woodworking content. Isn’t it wild how clocks don’t exist anymore and all we have is our stomachs telling us that it’s time to eat again? Which novelty toy that was popular in the ‘70s did Matthew miss out on because Bartellls ran out? We also come out as an anti-sourdough starter podcast. 50:40-1:03:00: Remember, you can always do nothing, as long as nothing means “listening to the Lookout Landing podcast”. Or watch the Casey Anthony documentary. Who cares, none of this will feel real a year from now, just like we’ll all laugh hysterically at this god-awful plan MLB devised to save the season. Music: “Where’d All the Time Go?” by Dr. Dog // “Soundtrack 2 My Life” by Kid Cudi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0:00-12:25: Jeva Lange, a culture critic for The Week, joins the show to discuss her Mariner journey! Jeva grew up on the Eastside but lives in New York City and, in her own words, is an avid Mariner fan but also a bit detached. This means, unfortunately, that a huge part of her Mariner experience is watching them at Yankee Stadium. Pro tip from a New Yorker: Citi Field > Yankee Stadium. What was her reaction to seeing James Paxton in pinstripes all over town? How does she cope with having a boyfriend that actively roots for the Oakland Athletics? 12:30-29:05: How to explain the Mariners to non-sports people. Claiming bragging rights on prolonged suffering. Matthew and Jeva discuss things that can take your mind off of sports and also the ways those can backfire. However, we will always have the luxury of falling asleep to Mariner games, especially those of us on the east coast. How do we feel Twitter has shaped our approach to baseball? What about keeping score? A brief chat on the art of doing things by yourself.  29:10-41:25: We’re talking uniforms, baby! Get ready to have someone say something you disagree with. Despite being a self-proclaimed superstitious person, Jeva is still a proud trident hat wearer. How does being a critic affect Jeva’s outlook on a 162-game season? Which current Mariner does Jeva have a truly insane story about? 41:30-47:47: How we feeling with another fresh season just months away? Find out who Jeva’s favorite player on the roster is and what baseball-related item she bought on her trip to Japan last year. If you’re planning a trip to see the Mariners in New York or Spring Training this year, look for Jeva! Music: “Bike Dream” by Rostam // “Us” by Regina Spektor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! Evan James and Anders Jorstad are here on Wednesday afternoon, May 15th to talk Mariners after a series win over the Kansas City Royals. Julio’s bat seems to be heating up, but is he all the way there? What do we make of Mitch, Mitch and Jorge? The Return of Canzone is here, but how will playing time shake out? Where would we be comfortable adding a trade piece/who would we be comfortable sitting to accommodate the trade? How close are Locklear and Young getting to the show? Is Felnin Celestin primed to break out? Shout out to our sponsor MacDougall bats! Editor’s Note: I did this podcast a few hours after having to sprint away from a black bear in brief but hot pursuit and everything after that was an adrenaline fueled fever dream; not my most coherent day. Get your MY BOOKIE DEPOSIT BONUS OF 50% and support the show! —> https://mybookie.website/MeetAtTheMitt TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/MeetattheMitt https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twitter.com/KatePreusser https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio https://twitter.com/AndersJorstad https://twitter.com/RealZachMason https://macdougallbats.com/ We are partnering with MY BOOKIE to give you an extra 50% on your first deposit! Follow our link to sign-up: https://mybookie.website/MeetAtTheMitt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Good morning to your first place Seattle Mariners, frustrating and fascinating in, well, not equal measure, but hefty sums. With Matthew traipsing along the coastline of the Pacific Ocean, John and Kate commandeer the helm and break down their pleasant surprises and early disappointments, digging beyond the still-stinging loss of James Paxton and looking at a few starters who had more encouraging outings on Thursday. We talk Taylor Trammell, both in context of the present and future, with an eye on the 'ol service time manipulation requirement counter for Mr. Jarred Kelenic, which has ticked down to zero and is now smoking and threatening to burst. Also highlighted: the bullpen! Is this just what it's going to be with John Stanton pulling out the empty pockets of his casual fit Fendi slacks and making a frowny face at M's fans? As exciting as this club has shown it has the capacity to be, their penny pinching has already cost them a few games and should likely have cost them more with a bullpen of question marks. We rapid-fire a few more questions and finish with a discussion of what other clubs and players have caught our eye league-wide, as well as our... excitement(?) at the Astros coming to town as a test for these M's. Music: "Foreplay" - Jalen Santoy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! Zach Mason, Anders Jorstad and Evan James are here for the Meet at the Mitt episode 21 on June 3rd. First up, It’s WOO time! The Mariners are set to graduate their second big starting prospect this season to face a tough test against the Texas Rangers in Arlington. Next up, All Star Game ballots have arrived and the crew takes turn digging through each position and providing picks and commentary. Feel free to share you ASG picks and ballots! We want to see the people’s choices for this cherished tradition. Lastly, help Zach vote for his National League First Base representative by voting below! Shout out to our sponsor MacDougall bats! Use the code “GOMS” at checkout for a discount! TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twitter.com/KatePreusser https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio https://twitter.com/AndersJorstad https://twitter.com/RealZachMason https://macdougallbats.com/ PROMO CODE “GOMS” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! Kate Preusser, Evan James, Zach Mason and Anders Jorstad are here to celebrate (bury?) the 2024 season with the third annual Lookout Landing Awards show. A tumultuous year has left mixed feelings throughout the Pacific Northwest, but our goal is to highlight the good that may have been lost along the way. Who was the most unsung hero? Which of the starting pitchers is the true alpha? On what moments in the season did the franchise turn? We welcome you to come celebrate the 2024 Mariners with us for the final time. https://mybookie.website/MeetAtTheMitt TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/MeetattheMitt https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twitter.com/KatePreusser https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio https://twitter.com/AndersJorstad https://twitter.com/RealZachMason https://macdougallbats.com/ We are partnering with MY BOOKIE to give you an extra 50% on your first deposit! Follow our link to sign-up: https://mybookie.website/MeetAtTheMitt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! This week John, Kate and I look at the surging Mariners, fresh off of beat down series against the hapless Baltimore Orioles and the sinful Los Angeles Angels. After a win last night against the w”A’s”hed Oakland Athletics, the Mariners find themselves a mere 4 games under .500, with winnable series ahead and some injured stars returning. We assess the Mariners spot in the second wildcard hunt and try to envision what the trade deadline might look like for a team in this position. We collectively emerge from the covid fugue state to answer twitter questions from our diehard fans. John digs into Jarred’s Tacoma Rainiers stat line and identifies improvements. We look at the Mariners pitching situation and who might cover Kirby’s rookie innings gap over the final quarter of the season. We barely even mention Julio because he’s so good that functionally he has become a separate entity entirely. Long live the J Rod Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! The whole crew Kate, John and Evan are back in for the second podcast of 2023, basking in the afterglow of the freshly finished Seattle Seahawks season and looking ahead to spring training just around the corner. First up, "the Phoenix" Felnin Celsten is finally here. After what feels like 2 plus years of speculation linking the top international prospect to the team, the deal has finally come to fruition. Next up Kate gives a deeper analysis on Dylan Wilson out of Curaçao and notes the Mariners success in drafting out of Venezuela (Felix!). John ponders the Mariners success with international pitchers and the tangled web it weaves. Next the whole gang answers twitter questions for our wonderful listeners and diagnoses the fix for the Seattle Mariners arbitration cases. Are you nervous about the negotiations with Teoscar in arbitration? Would you extend him now, or early in the season, or do you let him walk? Can you confirm details of Matt Festa’s tales of Pete Davidson friendship? Let us know if you are excited for spring baseball just around the corner.   TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twitter.com/KatePreusser https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! The OG gang is back! John Trupin, Kate Preusser and Evan James are here to dive into the Mariners 2024 season now crawling past the halfway mark. What’s to do with Bryan Woo? What does a trade to augment this offense really look like? Is Julio regressing or is there still hope for a major uptick in performance? Can things only get better or do we need reinforcements to stem the rising tide? Can anything be easy? https://mybookie.website/MeetAtTheMitt TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/MeetattheMitt https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twitter.com/KatePreusser https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio https://twitter.com/AndersJorstad https://twitter.com/RealZachMason https://macdougallbats.com/ We are partnering with MY BOOKIE to give you an extra 50% on your first deposit! Follow our link to sign-up: https://mybookie.website/MeetAtTheMitt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0:00-7:25: Matthew drops a fire intro before teeing up his guest, Lookout Landing staffer Grant Bronsdon. The fellas are joined together, separately, to draft teams of Glue Guys. This is essentially the direct opposite of the last draft they did, in which they tried to create the best possible teams in Mariner history out of individual players’ seasons. For this one, the only players who are eligible are ones who were not very good. If you were worth 3.0 Wins Above Replacement, sorry, you’re disqualified. This draft was inspired by Matthew’s world-changing article from last week. 7:30-29:55: With the first pick, Matthew perhaps falls victim to recency bias. Grant responds by taking someone from the 2001 team, but probably not who you think! After Matthew makes his second pick, a quick Internet search reveals a hilarious story about him. After a defensive specialist and a superstar on the come up get picked, Grant grabs the first pitcher and Matthew takes a cartoonish slugger. 30:00-39:40: Grant responds with a glue guy slugger of his own, who is also one of the best players in franchise history, because Mariners. This leads to a world of discovery at the next pick, when a Mariner legend from the early days is snatched up, causing two people who were not born at the time of his playing career to find out that he was a…free spirit. Then, a wild relief pitcher appears! 39:45-59:20: Matthew intentionally makes things harder on Grant by drafting a guy at his second position so Grant can have him at his first. We also accidentally go out of order because neither of our brains work anymore. The next bullpen pick sparks a conversation about relievers who received MVP votes, and then. 59:25-1:14:50: Grant takes to the skies for his final pick while Matthew identifies the keys to the game. Then, we go over some honorable mentions and recap our selections before disappearing into our quarantine caves again. Music: “The Ballad of Me and My Brain” by The 1975 // “Fetch the Bolt Cutters” by Fiona Apple Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! Evan James, John Trupin, Max Ellingsen and Kate Preusser are here for an emergency episode of the podcast as one of the biggest moves of the offseason has fallen. After not extending a qualifying offer to Teoscar Hernández and trading Eugenio Suárez, the Mariners have now traded Jarred Kelenic along with Evan White and Marco Gonzales, surely for salary considerations in such a deal. Emotions are running high as one major piece of the Mariners outfield future is moving on so soon, but did they get anything interesting in return at least? Well, mixed reviews on that front, which is perhaps the most important piece of discussion. Jackson Kowar is at the very least a major league pitcher, kinda. Cole Phillips is to quote John “a very interesting pitcher coming off tommy john surgery”. Shout out to our sponsor MacDougall bats! Get your MY BOOKIE DEPOSIT BONUS OF 50% and support the show! —> https://mybookie.website/MeetAtTheMitt TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/MeetattheMitt https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twitter.com/KatePreusser https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio https://twitter.com/AndersJorstad https://twitter.com/RealZachMason https://twitter.com/EllingsenMax18 https://macdougallbats.com/ We are partnering with MY BOOKIE to give you an extra 50% on your first deposit! Follow our link to sign-up: https://mybookie.website/MeetAtTheMitt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! John Trupin, Evan James and Kate Preusser are here on May 2nd to talk about your first place, best in the west Mariners. Yes indeed, the Mariners exited the month of April with a decadent 17-13 record that has been the wind beneath our wings. Will Woo be replacing Hancock shortly? What do we make of the continuing strikeouts? Can the pitching get even better? Are we concerned about Julio at the plate? What should the nickname for the rotation be? Is Euphoria the greatest diss track of all time? Shout out to our sponsor MacDougall bats! Get your MY BOOKIE DEPOSIT BONUS OF 50% and support the show! —> https://mybookie.website/MeetAtTheMitt TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/MeetattheMitt https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twitter.com/KatePreusser https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio https://twitter.com/AndersJorstad https://twitter.com/RealZachMason https://macdougallbats.com/ We are partnering with MY BOOKIE to give you an extra 50% on your first deposit! Follow our link to sign-up: https://mybookie.website/MeetAtTheMitt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! We have been away, and ill, as two of our fearless podcast hosts have come down with the ‘Rona over the past week. We collectively remind everyone to get boosted if you can, mask up, stay healthy, because being sick is neither fun nor fiscally beneficial. In the interim, the Mariners finished off a good stretch of play by dropping a series to the Angels in pitiful fashion. There has been real anger and discontent amongst the fan base, and whispers for change (read: firings) have grown louder as the team has tumbled. Kate digs into her article about the Mariners leadership and the persistent faith we have in Scott Servais as a manager. We touch on Abe Toro, Jesse Winker and some of the other Mariners who have most underperformed so far, and perhaps what can be done about it. We try to understand just where we are, how we got here, and what a path forward looks like. Full disclosure, this is a deeply sober podcast, reflective of some tangible disappointment with the team. Yet even in the darkest hours, there remain reasons for true and honest optimism: Taylor Trammel’s hitting, Cal’s hitting, Julio’s everything, Logan’s command, George’s entourage. Baseball is a marathon, not a sprint and there are miles left to run. Are the Mariners still “in it”? Not reasonably, no, but they remain one of the youngest teams in the league with more baseball in front of them than behind. Last year Ryan Divish was on the podcast about this time and the parallels were made between the 1995 and 2021 Mariners squads. If that was the case, 2022 has some resemblance to the step back of 1996 before the team truly came into its own in 1997. Development is rarely linear, and in the midst of this current struggle, it is important to recognize how far we have come as a team, an organization and a fan base. If Cal Raleigh can hit anything is possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Note: At around the midpoint (30 minutes in) John’s audio quality drops off for some reason. It’s only a mild difference but he does get quieter, apologies for the inconvenience. 0:00-14:00: So they’re gonna do this baseball thing. Matthew, Kate, and John share their trepidation for the logistics of the MLB season in the throes of a resurgence (did we ever halt the first surgence?) of COVID-19 nationwide, and somehow end up talking about cup stacking and waveboards for a while. 14:00-28:00: We dig into the temporary (or not) rule changes. Universal DHs, runners on second in extra innings, no spitting, altered ILs, and of course, the wet rag. Whose ass is going to be soaking wet for us, the viewer? 28:00-End: Questions! What is an ideal shortened Mariners season in our eyes? Is there any way MLB doesn’t royally screw this up and get a ton of people sick? How should the Mariners handle their prospects? Where is Yasiel Puig at anyways? How will a trade deadline (and trade market) work or develop, and will it impact any of the potential short-term players on Seattle’s roster? Plus, who will have the most creative “safe” celebrations? Music: “Just” by Mark Ronson & Alex Greenwald (Radiohead cover) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! This episode Lookout Landing captain Kate Preusser is joined by special guest and Cincinnati Reds writer for the Athletic, C. Trent Rosecrans to talk all things baseball but specifically some Reds/Mariners imports making waves in the Pacific Northwest. Kate praises the Mariners for acquiring Suarez & Castillo while lamenting that such foundational, all start caliber players found themselves moved at all. Trent gives a brief history of Luis Castillo, newly minted Mariner ace. Trent praises the camaraderie between Winker, Suarez and Castillo and predicts it portends great things for the Mariners. Kate and Trent dive deep on Suarez’s good vibes only policy and how it has blossomed into the Mariners collective dance routine. Trent illuminates for Mariners fans just how hard the loss of (literally ALL of) the Red’s All Stars has been for the Cincinnati faithful and perhaps how hard it has been for those same players as well. The duo discusses Winker and tries to make sense of a perplexing season on all fronts, perhaps finding some optimism for his future in Seattle. Lastly they stand back and take a birds eye view of both organizations and the bright future of the prospects acquired by the Reds: Noelvi Marte & Edwin Arroyo.   TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twitter.com/KatePreusser https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio https://twitter.com/ctrent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! Kate Preusser and Evan James are joined by Anders Jorstad and Max Ellingsen here for Meet at the Mitt episode 33. The Mariners wrapped up the 2023 draft with a handful of prep prospects early leading into more polished arms in the later rounds. Who are the diamonds in the rough? What is the plan for the next wave of prospects? When and where can we expect some of these guys to start playing in 2023? Everyone gives a rough version of their revised prospects lists with some of the new draftees included. Shout out to our sponsor MacDougall bats! Use the code “GOMS” at checkout for a discount! Get your MY BOOKIE DEPOSIT BONUS OF 50% and support the show! —> https://mybookie.website/MeetAtTheMitt TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twitter.com/KatePreusser https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio https://twitter.com/AndersJorstad https://twitter.com/RealZachMason https://macdougallbats.com/ PROMO CODE “GOMS” We are partnering with MY BOOKIE to give you an extra 50% on your first deposit! Follow our link to sign-up: https://mybookie.website/MeetAtTheMitt Editors Note: There has been desync latent in some of the recent episodes that has been mostly edited it out, but a more permanent solution is being tested on the episode this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0:00-7:45: Prior to the recent MLB-Negro League news, Andrea Williams, author of the upcoming book Baseball's Leading Lady: Effa Manley and the Rise and Fall of the Negro Leagues, called the Lookout Landing hotline. The prerequisite vibe check blends into a conversation about the parallels between today and some of the book’s themes. Andrea also reflects on the fact she’s publishing a book during a pandemic. 7:50-24:55: What caused Andrea to take an interest in baseball in the first place? After name dropping Johnny Damon and Jermaine Dye, a confession arises from the rubble of Kansas City fandom. To kick off the deeper Effa Manley conversation, a brief primer is required. Not only does Andrea explain who Effa was and what she did, but also the layers of Black baseball that enrich her greater story. Branch Rickey, catch this fade. Just because Harrison Ford played you in a movie doesn’t automatically mean you get off scot-free. 25:00-37:30: What did Andrea think about the way things unfolded this summer, as she began promoting a book about Effa Manley and the Negro Leagues as America started paying more attention to race relations? It turns out, writing a book is very hard. What are some things that need to happen moving forward to ensure that progress doesn’t stall out? Andrea shares her promise of becoming “obsessed” with Effa and how much knowledge she had before putting pen to paper. This portion of the show also includes an examination of Jackie Robinson under a different lens.  38:30-1:03:53: The logos and graphic design of the Negro Leagues were cool as hell. Andrea details the perspective of her writing for this book, what she hopes to accomplish with it, and how seeking information from the correct sources is the most important part of learning. To put a bow on this lively conversation about what is sure to be a wonderful book, Andrea reads a passage from it. If you pre-order the book now using this link, you can get a personalized version from Andrea herself! Music: “untitled 07 | 2014-2016” by Kendrick Lamar // “New Year” by Beach House Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we look at red hot Mariners as the stone cold Yankees come to town. In order to further our analysis we feature the return of the prodigal son, current shadow manager of the New York sports teams, Mr. Matthew Robertson. He dishes on the morbid state of the 4th place Yankees team, his close relationship with Aaron Boone, the ghost of Brett Gardner still haunting New York, and their new "hit by pitch" secret weapon Tim Locastro. We also look at some potential Mariners trade and free agent targets as we move closer to the second half, and generally reflect on what has been an excellent run of baseball for the team over the past month. In the future we aim to be releasing this very podcast on Wednesdays, so be looking out for it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! Zach Mason, Anders Jorstad and Evan James are here for the Meet at the Mitt episode 34 on July 16th. The Mariners have stumbled out of the break with consecutive losses to the Detroit Tigers, continuing some concerning offensive trends from the first half. The All Star Game was a treat for the home town and of course, the Home Run Derby was a great chance for Julio to shine on the big stage, but the job is not yet done. Trade talk abounds, prospects are promoted in the minors and everything keeps moving. We dig deep into the Shohei Ohtani discussion that is sweeping the nation and assess the Mariners chances at a generational start free agent. Shout out to our sponsor MacDougall bats! Use the code “GOMS” at checkout for a discount! Get your MY BOOKIE DEPOSIT BONUS OF 50% and support the show! —> https://mybookie.website/MeetAtTheMitt TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twitter.com/KatePreusser https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio https://twitter.com/AndersJorstad https://twitter.com/RealZachMason https://twitter.com/EllingsenMax18 https://macdougallbats.com/ PROMO CODE “GOMS” We are partnering with MY BOOKIE to give you an extra 50% on your first deposit! Follow our link to sign-up: https://mybookie.website/MeetAtTheMitt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0:00-17:15: First question, what goin on? Second question, how do we sneak John into the Mariners’ bullpen? This portends what is, no joke, probably the most in-depth discussion on the Mariners’ bullpen that anyone has had in months. Small steps, mankind, things of that nature…Read more about Yoshihisa Hirano from this titan of online reporting. 17:20-20:40: Please, Mariners, please, at the very least, give us some fun. Maybe that means Zac Grotz breakdancing on the mound. Goodbye to Reggie McClain. We hardly knew ye. Hello to Yoshihisa Hirano, who is wearing a single digit number. 20:45-35:35: What will the outfield look like as Mitch Haniger remains shelved? Do the Mariners have a third straight Opening Day upset in store? Matthew proposes a revolutionary approach to lineup management. John mentions one of the utility men that Seattle has run through the Dylan Moore-Shawn O’Malley car wash in hopes that some of their stuff seeps in. Allow us to introduce you to José “El Loco” Siri. What do we expect from Nick Margevicius?  35:40-48:55: Where does the Mariners’ shipwreck end up? A top-five draft pick would be nice, but so would having working eyesight by the end of the season, and those things are working directly against each other. Kate and John talk about getting mad online because of prospect rankings. Which young buck do we expect to get their antlers? 49:00-1:02:44: Do we get any fun comedy this season? Does the Mariners Quad-A squad make it out of Minute Maid alive? It’s not the Lookout Landing podcast without someone pulling up from 35 feet with a vocal impression. Kate talks a long, hard look at Scott Servais and we debate the morality of hacking other SB Nation team sites. Music: “Pretty Ugly” by Tierra Whack // “Your Dog” by Soccer Mommy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello! It’s been a quiet offseason so far in Seattle Mariners land, but there are some small developments to discuss. The Mariners have brought a Mariners legend into the front office fold to help oversee the rise to contention. A few notable names have been designated for assignment and will be moving on, opening up 40 man roster spots for future Mariners yet to come. But most of all, the Oakland Athletics have begun a painful dismantling process that the Mariners just might be in a position to benefit from. Assorted Musings: -         KGJ returns to the team in an ownership capacity -         The Kraken, the Seahawks, and the landscape of Seattle Sports -         LJay, Ryan Webber, Sam Haggerty, Shed Long, Jake Bauers, others DFA’d -         Will Jake Fraley pass through waivers? -         Punching down on the disintegrating Oakland Athletics -         Shaking out the future of the AL West -         Trading from the Mariners prospect surplus? -         Potential trades in the bullpen (Sadler, Steckenrider) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Seattle Mariners fans. My how the mighty have fallen, and the chosen have risen. Yes indeed, the Seattle Mariners, after bottoming out at 10 games under .500 in May, have miraculously rattled off 14 wins in a row to ride off into the All Star break at a brisk 51-42, a game ahead of the Toronto Blue Jays for the second wild card spot. For this special episode (noted Abe Toro fan) Jacob Parr and Grant Bronsdon take over for John, joining Kate and Evan to celebrate the Mariners historic streak. The crew takes listener questions about key moments from the win streak and favorite games in particular. We highlight specific players who have turned it up in July and deserve some flowers, notably Cal, Sam Haggerty? And Carlos Santana. We ponder a trade for Juan Soto in Mariners teal, and make some bold predictions for the home run derby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! John Trupin, Evan James and Grant Bronsdon are here on April 21st 2024 to talk suddenly red hot Mariners before the double header closes out the weekend. Last night, on an audacious 4/20 the Mariners decided to roll up and smoke the Rockies in a blizzard. Finally getting deep double digits hits (4 hits for Cal and Julio!) propelled the offense to look more alive than they have all season. Your eyes do not deceive you, the team had indeed played better offensively and defensively of late. Where did the suspect fielding go? Has the offense found its grove or is this a strength of opponent mirage that will fade in Texas? The MATM crew takes a smattering of listener questions from Twitter and tries to sus out the forest from the trees in a time when small samples begin to crystalize as trends. Shout out to our sponsor MacDougall bats! Get your MY BOOKIE DEPOSIT BONUS OF 50% and support the show! —> https://mybookie.website/MeetAtTheMitt TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/MeetattheMitt https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twitter.com/KatePreusser https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio https://twitter.com/AndersJorstad https://twitter.com/RealZachMason https://twitter.com/gbronsdon https://macdougallbats.com/ We are partnering with MY BOOKIE to give you an extra 50% on your first deposit! Follow our link to sign-up: https://mybookie.website/MeetAtTheMitt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0:00-17:40: Matthew is joined by Nick Stillman, his former colleague at both Lookout Landing and Short Relief. They begin by talking about how normal and not weird their lives have been during this global pandemic. Just kidding! Did I fool you? Do you still remember how humor works? Is society still there? Are you high right now? Do you ever get nervous? 17:45-26:25: How on Earth do we fill the void left by baseball’s absence? Which food is most like watching the Mariners? What happens if, after all of this, the Mariners are just super good? 26:30-47:35: Are we ready to watch old Mariner games again? Matthew already treated himself to this one. What makes for a good Mariner re-watch anyway? What did we think this season was going to look like before the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19 ruined our lives? Nick had high hopes for this group at least being a fun team to hang out with. Where are we at now, in terms of optimism for having a season? Luckily, podcasts are an essential business. 47:40-1:06:00: Why is Nick Stillman a fan of the Seattle Mariners? There’s some real romantic stuff in here, folks. A good conclusion from this portion of the show: nerds are always right. Matthew also shares a story about the 2014 Marlins teaching him how much he loves baseball. Music: “Hurry on Home” by Sleater-Kinney // “i” by Kendrick Lamar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Seattle Mariners Fans! After 99 long days locked out of the sport we all love, the chains have come off the doors and it is time to come home to baseball. Yes indeed, the players union has reached an agreement with Major League Baseball that was confirmed earlier this afternoon (Thursday, March 10th 2022), an as of 3PM PST free agency is back open for business. Kate is here to bring us into the big news with myself (Evan James) and prospect expert Joe Doyle to break into the juicy details behind the new agreement. This includes things like the Universal DH appearing for the first time in 2022, a major pay increase for young players, and a new competitive balance system aimed at penalizing teams for repeating losing seasons. We talk about some of the major changes in the new CBA, and how some of the tendrils could affect the Mariners operations moving forward, especially as it relates to highly regarded prospects. We dig into a wealth of twitter questions about potential trades or free agent signings by the team, but ultimately hit the pause button on that speculation while the hot stove heats back up over the next 24 hours. Be on your toes fam, we will be back with another impromptu emergency pod when the Mariners sign Kris Bryant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! Evan James and Anders Jorstad are joined by Lookout Landing prospect expert Max Ellingsen on Thursday June 6th where the talk of the town is new bullpen convert Logan Evans. What does the move mean for this year and the future? When could we see him return to the rotation? What does it all mean for the bullpen the remainder of this season? Who are Max’s untouchable prospects in the farm system? Get your MY BOOKIE DEPOSIT BONUS OF 50% and support the show! —> https://mybookie.website/MeetAtTheMitt Editor's Note: Anders swaps from earbuds to the proper mic at around the 15 minute mark and becomes much clearer.  TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/MeetattheMitt https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twitter.com/KatePreusser https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio https://twitter.com/AndersJorstad https://twitter.com/RealZachMason https://macdougallbats.com/ We are partnering with MY BOOKIE to give you an extra 50% on your first deposit! Follow our link to sign-up: https://mybookie.website/MeetAtTheMitt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! John Trupin, Kate Preusser are joined by Lookout Landing prospect expert Max Ellingsen on July 13th to talk future stars at the halfway point in the minor league season. Max has been spending time watching the Everett Aquasox, getting to see the much heralded Lazaro Montes and Michael Arroyo in person. Max remarks on improved athleticism and movement from our future star and Kate points out that Lazaro has unfairly been given the “big boy” speed tax based on his size. Kate says Aidan Smith in the fourth round was the Mariners biggest draft steal in recent years, next to Logan Evans and Brandon Garcia. The gang reflects on the Fangraphs prospect rankings and the differences in perception on some of the higher profile names (Arroyo, Ford, Morales). Finally we shift to looking at the draft and a world of possible selections. Does the team add young arms to begin the next rotation? Could a surprise college bat make an impact right away? Which teams might be looking to draft similar players and could foil the plot? https://mybookie.website/MeetAtTheMitt TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/MeetattheMitt https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twitter.com/KatePreusser https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio https://twitter.com/AndersJorstad https://twitter.com/RealZachMason https://x.com/EllingsenMax18 https://macdougallbats.com/ We are partnering with MY BOOKIE to give you an extra 50% on your first deposit! Follow our link to sign-up: https://mybookie.website/MeetAtTheMitt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! The crew Kate Preusser, Evan James and John Trupin are back to feast on mid-November hot stove cooking. Scott was shafted in the Manager of the Year voting in favor of Terry Francona, Julio Rodriguez was rightfully crowned Rookie of the Year and the Mariners have traded Erik Swanson and Adam Macko for Teoscar Hernández. It’s a whirlwind start to the stove season and I would ask you faithful listeners, how would you rate these moves? Teoscar adds a real bat in an otherwise sparse outfield group, even if the defense is somewhat suspect. New bullpen arms Luke Weaver, Gabe Speier and Easton McGee start filling out “the pile”, but let us know if you have a dark horse in that group. Are you excited to see Isaiah Campbell attempt to wrestle away the title of “best stache in the northwest” from Gardner Minshew? How do you see his infusion of dad energy meshing with the team’s existing vibe? Are you sad about Casey Sadler? Let us know in the comments. Lastly we look forward into the hot stove future and pick out some dates to mark on your calendars. The team has added a big piece, but the question of just how much better the squad is after the trade is an important one. How many wins would you say Teoscar adds? Was this the right move for this team to make instead of a free agent add? And do you think they have the resources to pull off another meaningful trade? Let the hot stove cook.   TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twitter.com/KatePreusser https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John, Kate, and Joe coalesce to discuss something far less appealing than the upcoming draft: Seattle Mariners drafts of the past. Specifically, looking at the waning years of the Jack Zduriencik regime, and what happened with the 2013, 2014, and 2015 drafts. Plenty went wrong, obviously, but many of the picks made sense at the time, and only with the benefit of hindsight can we piece together how truly awry things went. Together, we try to put ourselves in the mindset of those drafts, and draw connections between the decisions made then and what might lie ahead in the 2020 draft. A healthy discussion on player development, communication, and what we all want to see next from the Dipoto regime lies within. Music: "The Tune Up" - Stalley / "CHANCES" - KAYTRANADA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! A trade! John Trupin Kate Preusser and prospect analyst Max Ellingsen are here to talk Randy Arozarena and the first deadline move of 2024! In exchange the Mariners parted with a player to be named later and 2023 draft picks Brody Hopkins and Aidan Smith. Is this as cheap as it seems? Did Dan Szymborski nail it when he said the value on Arozarena was lower than some expected? Will we rue the loss of Hopkins and Smith? Are more moves afoot? https://mybookie.website/MeetAtTheMitt TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/MeetattheMitt https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twitter.com/KatePreusser https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio https://twitter.com/AndersJorstad https://twitter.com/RealZachMason https://macdougallbats.com/ We are partnering with MY BOOKIE to give you an extra 50% on your first deposit! Follow our link to sign-up: https://mybookie.website/MeetAtTheMitt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! Kate Preusser and John Trupin are joined by Lookout Landing prospect expert Max Ellingsen for a back to back podcast, this time of the “They Might Be Mariners” variety. The farm system has been brimming with shortstop prospects in the low minors, how are they doing? Who might stay/who might go from the infield prospect pile? How does the experience of watching Montes compare to Cole Young? Get your MY BOOKIE DEPOSIT BONUS OF 50% and support the show! —> https://mybookie.website/MeetAtTheMitt   TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/MeetattheMitt https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twitter.com/KatePreusser https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio https://twitter.com/AndersJorstad https://twitter.com/RealZachMason https://macdougallbats.com/ We are partnering with MY BOOKIE to give you an extra 50% on your first deposit! Follow our link to sign-up: https://mybookie.website/MeetAtTheMitt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! Kate Preusser, Anders Jorstad and John Trupin are here to celebrate the hot new Mariners draft pick! Yes indeed, the Mariners will walk away from the upcoming 2025 MLB draft with the third overall selection, putting them in pole position for a difference making prospect. Despite the Mariners chill on the hot stove, some stories have bubbled to the surface: Roki Sasaki a real target? Trading Luis Castillo? A new minor league affiliate! https://mybookie.website/MeetAtTheMitt SOCIAL LINKS: https://twitter.com/MeetattheMitt / https://bsky.app/profile/meetatthemitt.bsky.social https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding / https://bsky.app/profile/lookoutlanding.bsky.social https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin / https://bsky.app/profile/johntrupin.bsky.social https://twitter.com/KatePreusser / https://bsky.app/profile/katepreusser.bsky.social https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio / https://bsky.app/profile/evanjamesaudio.bsky.social https://twitter.com/AndersJorstad / https://bsky.app/profile/andersjorstad.bsky.social https://twitter.com/RealZachMason / https://bsky.app/profile/zachmason.bsky.social https://macdougallbats.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! John Trupin, Kate Preusser and Evan James are back on May 29th 2023 to take stock of the team at just over 1/3rd of the way through the season. Feeble as their opponent may have been, a sweep of the Oakland Athletics and winning the series against the Pittsburgh Pirates has the fan base energized as the New York Yankees come to town to wrap up what has been a critical ten game home stand. After teetering the first quarter of the season, the Mariners team wRC+ is up and the bats seem to be coming alive. Who still needs to break out? Who’s heated all the way up? Has Eugenio found his power stroke again? Shout out to our sponsor MacDougall bats! Use the code “GOMS” at checkout for a discount! TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twitter.com/KatePreusser https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio https://twitter.com/AndersJorstad https://twitter.com/RealZachMason https://twitter.com/EllingsenMax18 https://macdougallbats.com/ PROMO CODE “GOMS” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0:00-15:20: Longtime beat reporter Shannon Drayer was kind enough to call in and give us the low down on Spring Training. What’s it like to be one of the few people who’s actually on the ground watching this stuff happen? How do the players seem to feel about it? Shannon tells us that with so few people in the stadium, managers on the field can hear writers in the press box talking about them. She also acknowledged that even though last season was only 60 games, there was an unquestioned element of fatigue when it was over. 15:25-35:55: A firsthand story of what it was like to be at Spring Training last year when the initial shutdown happened. Some gabbing about Kyle Seager’s pandemic looks open us up for a larger conversation. Shannon shares her thoughts on the Kevin Mather situation, and how much it’s still lingering over camp. Kate asks straight up if Marco Gonzales is boring. 36:55-51:15: Let’s talk about some of the personalities on the Mariners that we haven’t been able to see yet. There’s a relief pitcher who, according to Shannon, threw himself into the leadership van’s driver’s seat. We get some fascinating insight as well into the young players and how they gather like moths around certain veteran lights. One thing about Lookout Landing dot com, Julio Rodríguez gonna come up. 51:20-1:07:45: Shannon helps us figure out these final roster spots! Dunn or Margevicius? Who goes to the bullpen? What does the back end of the bullpen look like, both in terms of usage and in terms of stuff? How close is Logan Gilbert, who we’ve already seen punch Mike Trout out? We all have our own opinions about the rugrats and when they should make their big-league debuts. What does the actual organization that makes those decisions think, though? 1:07:50-1:15:00: We get some very heartening news when Shannon Drayer, queen of the Mariners’ beat, admits that even she struggles to recognize some of these guys. One guy who is always recognizable, though, is Ichiro. What’s it like watching him transition from legendary player to legendary quasi coach? Music: “Somthing’s Missing” by The Internet // “Miles From Nowhere” by Cat Stevens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! This episode Kate Preusser & Anders Jorstad are joined by Mariners finance expert Grant Bronsdon to preview the final roster that will break camp for the 2025 season. Who will make the bullpen? What can we expect from the infield? When will the prospects arrive? The only way to find out is to listen! SOCIAL LINKS (Twitter/Bluesky): https://twitter.com/MeetattheMitt / https://bsky.app/profile/meetatthemitt.bsky.social https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding / https://bsky.app/profile/lookoutlanding.bsky.social https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin / https://bsky.app/profile/johntrupin.bsky.social https://twitter.com/KatePreusser / https://bsky.app/profile/katepreusser.bsky.social https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio /https://bsky.app/profile/evanjamesaudio.bsky.social https://twitter.com/AndersJorstad / https://bsky.app/profile/andersjorstad.bsky.social https://twitter.com/RealZachMason / https://bsky.app/profile/zachmason.bsky.social https://x.com/EllingsenMax18 / https://bsky.app/profile/maxellingsen.bsky.social https://x.com/gbronsdon / https://bsky.app/profile/gbronsdon.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! Kate Preusser, Evan James and John Trupin for Meet at the Mitt episode 48 on September 6th. The Mariners lost again to the Cincinnati Reds last night to the tune of a heartbreaking 7-6 finish. The team still sits in prime position but attrition, injuries and the return of imperfect luck have left the team flat footed after a historic August. How will the pitching hold up? Woo and Miller’s peripherals are showing more and more red flags but they each have 3 starts left to pitch. Is it Casey Sadler time? Is Jarred’s return imminent and if so, where will he play? As always we wrap with a selection of questions from our fine listeners on Twitter. Shout out to our sponsor MacDougall bats!   Get your MY BOOKIE DEPOSIT BONUS OF 50% and support the show! —> https://mybookie.website/MeetAtTheMitt TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/MeetattheMitt https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twitter.com/KatePreusser https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio https://twitter.com/AndersJorstad https://twitter.com/RealZachMason https://macdougallbats.com/ We are partnering with MY BOOKIE to give you an extra 50% on your first deposit! Follow our link to sign-up: https://mybookie.website/MeetAtTheMitt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! Max Ellingsen and Kate Preusser are here to review the dull depth of the 2024 Mariners draft haul. Obviously the first two picks are the names that has everyone buzzing, but what of the depth beyond the early round picks? Who are the sleepers? Who has the unrefined tools to make a big jump in pro ball? What trends did the Mariners reveal in their process based on their selections? https://mybookie.website/MeetAtTheMitt TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/MeetattheMitt https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twitter.com/KatePreusser https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio https://twitter.com/AndersJorstad https://twitter.com/RealZachMason https://macdougallbats.com/ We are partnering with MY BOOKIE to give you an extra 50% on your first deposit! Follow our link to sign-up: https://mybookie.website/MeetAtTheMitt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! Kate Preusser, Evan James and John Trupin for Meet at the Mitt episode 53 on September 26th. This week we are joined by special guest and King 5 sports reporter Jake García to assess the state of the Mariners over their final 6 games. Jake expounds on his love of baseball, his experience as a second baseman and gives some insider details on his favorite interviews with baseball players. After getting swept by the Texas Rangers in Arlington and dropping the first of a three games series to Houston at home, the Mariners find themselves on the ropes. Is this the end of the evergreen mile or does the team have a spark of hope yet to ignite? Shout out to our sponsor MacDougall bats! Get your MY BOOKIE DEPOSIT BONUS OF 50% and support the show! —> https://mybookie.website/MeetAtTheMitt TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/MeetattheMitt https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twitter.com/KatePreusser https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio https://twitter.com/AndersJorstad https://twitter.com/RealZachMason https://macdougallbats.com/ We are partnering with MY BOOKIE to give you an extra 50% on your first deposit! Follow our link to sign-up: https://mybookie.website/MeetAtTheMitt EDITOR’S NOTE: John’s mic is a little crazy for the intro, but it settles down after. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been what felt like a decade, and in actuality was a year and a half on the Gregorian Calendar, but official, affiliated Minor League Baseball has returned at last. Our prospect team of Kate, Joe, and John are over the moon, and absolutely elated at the chance to see old friends and (functionally) new faces playing on a near-nightly basis yet again. The reoriented minor league schedule has no shortage of new tricks up its sleeves, including a schedule that leaves Monday as an off day every week, at every level except AAA. Nonetheless, from the intriguing arms and Latin lineup of Modesto to the prospect-drenched Everett pitching staff AND position player group, to the few hungry youngsters and longtime farm hands in Arkansas, to the three guys most likely to play in Seattle in the next few months licking their chops in Tacoma, we've got you covered on everything you need to know for a summer of minor league baseball. Music: "Chances" by KAYTRANADA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Seattle Mariners fandom! Well, here we are. The team did it. After intense speculation, hot stove rumors that burned us all, and a seemingly lack of real free agent acquisitions, the team has address the biggest holes in the lineup with two the Cincinnati Reds biggest stars. While this doesn’t necessarily preclude the team from otherwise making a big spending splash, Jerry seemed to admit on Monday that free agent quests “hit dead ends” and this seems to be more or less the infield/outfield we should expect going forward, or at least for now. There’s no question at all that the team is better today. We on this pod have openly advocated for moving Jake Fraley, and Williamson has long been seen as the most pliable prospect on a team littered with quality arms up and down the farm system. But is this the fleecing some are making it out to be? And with Suarez in particular, what kind of performance can we expect going forward? The only way to find out is to listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! Kate and John are here to follow up the Mariners very optimistic, inaugural spring training press conference and news is bountiful. The crew goes through the injury updates (EVAN WHITE LIVES!), Jerry’s comments on Bryce Miller and previews the limited number of camp battles yet to come. As a follow up to last week’s news: we do not currently have a fixed answer regarding the future status of the pod but things are moving behind the scenes to keep episodes coming. We will update you when the status solidifies and the plan can be shared. TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twitter.com/KatePreusser https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! Evan James, Grant Bronsdon, Anders Jorstad and Zach Mason join you on Saturday morning to take Twitter questions and talk baseball. Is Julio's start as bad as it looks on the surface? How long will the first base situation stay the status quo and what would the change be? How has Dan Wilson continued to fare in his own rookie season? Is Ben Williamson him? Will Evan get a Marathon alpha code? SOCIAL LINKS (Twitter/Bluesky): https://twitter.com/MeetattheMitt / https://bsky.app/profile/meetatthemitt.bsky.social https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding / https://bsky.app/profile/lookoutlanding.bsky.social https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin / https://bsky.app/profile/johntrupin.bsky.social https://twitter.com/KatePreusser / https://bsky.app/profile/katepreusser.bsky.social https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio / https://bsky.app/profile/evanjamesaudio.bsky.social https://twitter.com/AndersJorstad / https://bsky.app/profile/andersjorstad.bsky.social https://twitter.com/RealZachMason / https://bsky.app/profile/zachmason.bsky.social https://x.com/EllingsenMax18 / https://bsky.app/profile/maxellingsen.bsky.social https://x.com/gbronsdon / https://bsky.app/profile/gbronsdon.bsky.social https://x.com/95coffeespoons / https://bsky.app/profile/95coffeespoons.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! This episode John Trupin and Max Ellingsen hop in on Opening Day-eve for a final preview of the team set to take the field in a few short hours. The vibes are better than they have been in ages and it feels good to kick back and just celebrate the moment in front of us. SOCIAL LINKS (Twitter/Bluesky): https://twitter.com/MeetattheMitt / https://bsky.app/profile/meetatthemitt.bsky.social https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding / https://bsky.app/profile/lookoutlanding.bsky.social https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin / https://bsky.app/profile/johntrupin.bsky.social https://twitter.com/KatePreusser / https://bsky.app/profile/katepreusser.bsky.social https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio / https://bsky.app/profile/evanjamesaudio.bsky.social https://twitter.com/AndersJorstad / https://bsky.app/profile/andersjorstad.bsky.social https://twitter.com/RealZachMason / https://bsky.app/profile/zachmason.bsky.social https://x.com/EllingsenMax18 / https://bsky.app/profile/maxellingsen.bsky.social https://x.com/gbronsdon / https://bsky.app/profile/gbronsdon.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the long awaited beginning of the minor league baseball season right around the corner, Joe, John, and Kate convene once again to kick off a more regular schedule of They Might Be Mariners. This week's episode takes on three major topics: the current progression of the prospects at the big league level and down at minor league spring training, the developments of possible selections in the 2021 amateur draft, where Seattle picks 12th overall, and the upcoming assignments of minor leaguers to their affiliates, which should be revealed in full by this weekend. Much of our discussion centers around Seattle's drafting proclivities in past, and how their comfort in developing a certain type of player (read: college pitcher) can be a positive or a negative. We also look more specifically at some of the recent mock drafts put out by national sites, who have paired Seattle with a few players we have wide ranging opinions on, including University of Miami C Adrian Del Castillo. Music: "Chances" by KAYTRANADA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! John Trupin, Kate Preusser and Evan James are here for the Meet At The Mitt episode 9! The Mariners swept the Colorado Rockies out of Seattle and find themselves at .500 with things looking up as the rare foe St. Louis Cardinals come to T Mobile Park. Ten percent of the season is in the book, so how are we feeling? Jarred, right? So hot right now. The biggest (non)surprise so far? The pitching staff is collectively tied with Tampa Bay for the league lead in WAR by Fangraphs. Kate goes into detail on Logan Gilbert, Walter, “The Stopper” and how essential he has been to the team’s success. Twitter questions abound on the great shelling of Chris Flexen, Kolten Wong’s smoke and mirrors show and the state of the American League West. Everyone gets in a few jabs at the deeply questionable design choices embroidered in the Texas Rangers City Connect uniforms and nervously awaits the Mariners own design reveal on May 5th. Finally, huge thanks to our new sponsor MacDougall Bats! Use the promo code “GOMS” at checkout to support the pod and get a great deal! TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twitter.com/KatePreusser https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio https://twitter.com/AndersJorstad https://twitter.com/RealZachMason https://macdougallbats.com/ PROMO CODE “GOMS” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0:00-15:00: 100 episodes, countless laughs, infinite bad takes, they’ve all led to this moment. Just please don’t actually go back and count, we’ve probably made several counting mistakes. For this very enormous episode, we’ve decided to not talk about baseball at all. Instead, we answer all of your random, non-sports questions from Twitter. First up: when is it too late to say Happy New Year? John and Matthew then wax poetic about their favorite high school teachers. 15:05-26:50: Matthew defends two dirtbag California bands. Which Adam Sandler vehicle gets John the most conflictedly excited? Kate espouses a certain fast food chain’s breakfast menu. 26:55-40:20: We talk pets! Good, bad, annoying, alive, and those no longer with us. Stick around to find out which avian creature John considers his favorite animal.  40:25-1:01:00: Which one of us is trying to leave Earth for a new life on Mars? Then, somehow, we get into Kate speaking Latin and some philosophical musings. What happens to Mariner fans when we start to have good, happy expectations seep in? How has the crushing weight of failure affected our approach to blogging? What would life be like if the Mariners had the Dodgers’ level of regular season success? Support us this season as the Mariners gear up for another bad time! We end by previewing some upcoming content, which we promise will be about baseball.  Music: “Passing Out Pieces” by Mac DeMarco // “Glowed Up” by Kaytranada & Anderson .Paak Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! Zach Mason, Anders Jorstad and Evan James are here for the Meet at the Mitt episode 31 on July 8th. Coming off a fresh 10-1 beating of the rival Houston Astros, things are looking up in the Pacific Northwest. This week we are joined by staff minor league writer/expert Max Ellingsen to talk about all things 2023 draft. The Mariners have three picks in the top 30 and a chance to add impact talent to the roster. Who are the names to be looking out for? Who are the sleepers? Is the talent in college or prep? Bats or Arms? Will the Mariners surprise everyone? We’ve got you’ve covered. A Shout out to our sponsor MacDougall bats! Use the code “GOMS” at checkout for a discount! Get your MY BOOKIE DEPOSIT BONUS OF 50% and support the show! —> https://mybookie.website/MeetAtTheMitt TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twitter.com/KatePreusser https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio https://twitter.com/AndersJorstad https://twitter.com/RealZachMason https://twitter.com/EllingsenMax18 https://macdougallbats.com/ PROMO CODE “GOMS” We are partnering with MY BOOKIE to give you an extra 50% on your first deposit! Follow our link to sign-up: https://mybookie.website/MeetAtTheMitt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kate, Joe, and John are joined by Mariners 2019 3rd round pick, RHP Levi Stoudt out of Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The one time 97th overall pick has shot up some scouting lists over the winter, including ranking 12th in the organization according to Baseball America. Stoudt has yet to pitch in an official professional game due to Tommy John surgery he underwent shortly after draft day in 2019 and the cancellation of the MiLB seasons in 2020, but he turned plenty of heads in the fall instructional league Seattle was able to put on with a few other clubs. We asked him about what it's like to be entering his third year as a pro, with plenty of momentum and enthusiasm, but not having technically debuted. His mid-90s heat and Vulcan changeup work alongside a sweeping slider, and we ask him about how he developed each pitch. The Eastern Pennsylvania native also shared his opinions on several of the state's finest fare, and potentially making a case for water ice to finally sweep the West Coast, with Kate's enthusiastic backing. We also hear Stoudt's draft day story, his intense on field face-off against one of the top starters in his draft class, and what exactly someone does in Peoria, Arizona when they've spent over two years almost exclusively rehabbing and adding strength without games to play in. Music: "Them Changes" - Thundercat / "I CAN'T WAIT" - DROELOE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! Anders Jorstad and Evan James are joined by Bat Flips and Nerds, A British Take on Baseball’s John McGee and Russell Eassom for the Meet At The Mitt episode 5! We talk about the popularity (or lack thereof) of British baseball, the World Baseball Classic, king Harry Ford and the struggle of being an international baseball fan. Our guests take us on a journey through the rise of team Great Britain and how their success has been grown from the ground up, getting homegrown players into major league systems. Lastly we talk the ascending future of British baseball and the surging popularity thanks to the WBC. Be sure to check out Bat Flips & Nerds at https://batflipsandnerds.com/. Finally, huge thanks to our new sponsor MacDougall Bats! Use the promo code “GOMS” at checkout to support the pod and get a great deal! TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twitter.com/KatePreusser https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio https://twitter.com/AndersJorstad https://twitter.com/RealZachMason https://macdougallbats.com/ PROMO CODE “GOMS” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! Evan James, John Trupin and Kate Preusser are joined by staff writer and analytics specialist Grant Bronsdon to go over his acclaimed three part series covering the Mariners player trade values. What’s the deal with Dominic Canzone? Can Marco be resurrected for one final ride? Is Evan White still a factor? Where do all the young starters rank? The only way to master the secrets is to dive in. Shout out to our sponsor MacDougall bats! Get your MY BOOKIE DEPOSIT BONUS OF 50% and support the show! —> https://mybookie.website/MeetAtTheMitt TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/MeetattheMitt https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twitter.com/KatePreusser https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio https://twitter.com/AndersJorstad https://twitter.com/RealZachMason https://twitter.com/gbronsdon https://macdougallbats.com/ We are partnering with MY BOOKIE to give you an extra 50% on your first deposit! Follow our link to sign-up: https://mybookie.website/MeetAtTheMitt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! Zach Mason, Anders Jorstad and Evan James are back in the studio for another weekend edition of the pod, episode 47 of Meet at the Mitt on Saturday September 2nd. A full week after surging into first place the Mariners are still here. The team lost the first of a three game set to the New York Mets last night but remain atop the American League West thanks to some timely losses from the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers. This episode we answer a slew of listener questions from twitter on Teoscar Hernandez’s free agency, Canzone vs Marlowe, bullpen management and much more. Shout out to our sponsor MacDougall bats! Get your MY BOOKIE DEPOSIT BONUS OF 50% and support the show! —> https://mybookie.website/MeetAtTheMitt TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twitter.com/KatePreusser https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio https://twitter.com/AndersJorstad https://twitter.com/RealZachMason https://macdougallbats.com/ We are partnering with MY BOOKIE to give you an extra 50% on your first deposit! Follow our link to sign-up: https://mybookie.website/MeetAtTheMitt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices