Mariners Forever

The Mariners are one-third of the way through the season, and it still feels like we’re trying to figure out exactly who this team is. Casey McLain from the Poor Sports podcast joins Mariners Forever to break down the state of the M’s after a dramatic stretch that included frustration from Luis Castillo and Bryce Miller over Seattle’s piggyback starting pitching plan, continued questions about the offense, and a big 9-2 win over the Athletics to open a crucial division series. With Cal Raleigh and Brendan Donovan still out, can the Mariners find enough offense to stay afloat — or is there a realistic move they can make right now? Is the clubhouse frustration just normal competitive heat, or a sign of something bigger? And with first place in the AL West suddenly within reach, are the Mariners about to take control… or are they a team on the brink?

Brady Farkas of the Refuse To Lose Podcast joins Mariners Forever for a huge conversation about where the Seattle Mariners stand at the one-third mark of the season. Colt Emerson has arrived, the injuries are piling up, Dan Wilson’s performance as manager is under the microscope, and the AL West still feels very much within reach. So what are the Mariners right now — a flawed team just trying to survive, or a club sitting on the edge of a major run? We dig into Emerson’s impact, the state of the roster, the rash of key injuries, and the massive schedule opportunity ahead as Seattle enters a long stretch of series against losing teams. Can the Mariners withstand the damage and take control of the division over the next two months? That’s the question.

Andrés Muñoz had a brutal night in a blown save that instantly got Mariners fans talking. But was it just one bad outing, or is there a bigger-picture concern starting to form? In this episode I break down the outing, the recent context, and where the real panic level should be right now.

Bryce Miller’s oblique injury has created an early question for the Seattle Mariners: who should step into the starting rotation to open the season? In this episode of Mariners Forever, I compare the profiles of the three leading candidates — the former high draft pick, the unknown soft-tossing veteran, and the rookie phenom — and weigh the pros, cons, upside, risk, and overall fit for the job. Then I give you my pick for which option makes the most sense for Seattle right now.

The Seattle Mariners just made one of the biggest offseason moves in franchise history — re-signing Josh Naylor to a 5-year deal and securing the heart-and-soul slugger who helped power last season’s playoff run. This is massive for Seattle on multiple levels: • They finally locked up an impact bat long-term • This breaks the trend of letting core hitters walk • The move signals that ownership may finally be loosening the purse strings • The M’s are officially building around a core rather than slapping band-aids on it year to year • And it sends a clear message to the division — Seattle is going for it Rob “Stats” Guerrera joins me to break down what Naylor brings on the field, what this means for the lineup in 2026, and whether this marks a genuine shift in ownership philosophy as the Mariners push toward their first-ever World Series appearance.

Don't worry guys, I got this! Using free agency, trades, and the foundation and resources at hand, I've gone about building what I believe to be a somewhat fantastical, and yet surprisingly realistic, Mariners offseason plan. And I was able to do it all within the budgetary guidelines ownership has hinted at for 2026. How did I do?! Let me know! And please be sure to subscribe to Mariners Forever audio podcasts, and on YouTube! Forever and always.... Go Mariners!

Michael and Dan recap the M’s 2025 draft class and look back on the crazy week that was.

Among the topics Michael and Dan discuss in this episode.... **Where is this offense coming from, and is it sustainable? **Have the M's saved their season by finding their bats? **Cal Raleigh's historic run **Prospect promotions! **Movement at the top of the draft.... and who could be in play at 35? **Are the Astros for real? Like, Subscribe and SHARE to help us grow the channel. CONTACT:Twitter @Mariners_4everDan @SeahawksForever Michael @michaelt_05 "Forever and always..... Go mariners!"

Dan and Michael reaction to Keith Law’s midseason Top 50 prospects list in MLB, a list that includes FIVE Mariners prospects.

For our Maiden Voyage of this new show, we explore just how and why this Mariners team finds themselves in first place in the AL West despite a disappointing snoozer of an offseason and a rash of injuries to key players.