About this episode

Mitch discusses the Mariners' recent loss and debates Dan Wilson's management decisions while previewing upcoming topics including MLB prospects.

RUNDOWN Frustrated by another Mariners series loss, Mitch argues that Dan Wilson's quick hook of Emerson Hancock in Cleveland set off the bullpen dominoes that ultimately cost Seattle the game. He and Hotshot Scott debate whether the manager deserves the blame, discuss why the season isn't lost despite the club slipping under .500, and preview an episode packed with Mariners prospect talk, World Cup excitement, and another edition of Release Date trivia. The Mariners' ugly loss in Cleveland sparks a spirited debate over Dan Wilson's bullpen management, whether Emerson Hancock should have finished the sixth inning, and if Seattle is putting itself in impossible situations with its pitching decisions. Mitch, Brady, and Joe also dissect the confusing six-man rotation strategy, discuss whether Emerson Hancock belongs in the bullpen, evaluate internal reinforcements like Ryan Sloan and Patrick Wisdom, preview the upcoming Angels and Blue Jays series, and make their weekly "Out on a Limb" predictions. MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis joins Mitch to break down another loaded Mariners farm system, offering updates on Colt Emerson's development, Felin Celesten's breakout season, and why Seattle…

People in this episode

Host: Mitch Levy

Guest: Jim Callis

Topics covered

• Mariners management
• bullpen strategy
• MLB prospects
• World Cup
• baseball analysis

Keywords

• Dan Wilson
• Emerson Hancock
• Mariners
• bullpen
• MLB prospects
• World Series
• Jim Callis
• baseball analysis

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: MLB Pipeline, Seattle Mariners, World Cup, Angels, Blue Jays

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