Generally when a team records only three base hits, they don't win. And they generally don't score seven runs. But that's what the Mariners did on Thursday, taking advantage of several bases on balls issued by Red Sox pitching, and also a key error in the 8th inning. D.C. talks about this strange game, and also sets you up for the upcoming three weekend games in Boston. There was an even more bizarre game on Wednesday between the Twins and Athletics in Oakland. D.C. speaks about the end of that ...
Apr 23, 2021•36 min•Ep. 254
It was another one of those games where the M's certainly pitched well enough to win, but the opposing pitcher was just THAT much better. D.C. talks about this great pitcher's duel -- his favorite type of game to talk about -- and also tries to think pitchers he grew up watching to compare to both Marco Gonzales and Julio Urias. In the second segment, D.C. brings you up to speed on how the Red Sox have fared, in preparation of the upcoming four-game series in Beantown. Finally, D.C. answers your...
Apr 21, 2021•26 min•Ep. 253
It was a good day to be a fan of the Seattle Mariners. A 4-3 victory over the defending World Series champions, who had lost all of three games thus far. The M's did capitalize on some Dodger mistakes -- both on the mound and in the field -- which led to the M's winning the ballgame. The M's pitching was also pretty good, limiting the powerful Dodger offense to only three runs. D.C. talks about the game, and also goes over some stats on the 2021 Dodgers to put into perspective just what a good t...
Apr 20, 2021•24 min•Ep. 252
That sound was the Mariners winning two of three against the Trashcan Bangers. D.C. talks about all three games of this great series, including the two victories, and Zack Greinke's pitching mastery on Saturday. Kyle Seager has been on fire with runners in scoring position, and that did not change during this series. Mitch Haniger & Ty France continue to rake, and J.P. Crawford's struggles seem to have ended. In addition, the pitching's been pretty good, and at times very good. Learn more ab...
Apr 19, 2021•33 min•Ep. 251
It was a good day for the Mariners pitchers. D.C. talks about both games of yesterday's double header, including Marco Gonzales' and Justin Dunn's great starts. There was some history made in Major League Baseball on Wednesday, and D.C. talks about both players who entered the history books. The Houston Astros are coming to town for three games, but their troops will be depleted. In addition, D.C. offers up some Jackie Robinson trivia in the Trivia Corner, as yesterday was Jackie Robinson Day. L...
Apr 16, 2021•29 min•Ep. 250
The title tells most of the story. The Mariners did, in fact, split a double-header with the Orioles. D.C. is joined by Clive Braithwaite IV who serves as co-host on this episode, and the two of them talk about both games, including Telegram Sam Haggerty's heroics in game two. D.C. also offers some updates on some injured players, including the unfortunate news on James Paxton, but some good news on Kyle Lewis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 14, 2021•30 min•Ep. 249
Since yesterday's game was rained out, D.C. invites Jonathan Miller on the show to do an almost entirely unscripted episode -- only one topic was decided upon before hand, and the two of them knew they weren't going to talk about it all that long. They start by talking a little about the first regular season power rankings to come out, which led into a brief discussion on how teams rebuild, they talk about Kyle Seager & Ty France... then go way off toping talking about collegiate basketball,...
Apr 13, 2021•36 min•Ep. 248
Okay, to they weren't exactly killings, but the Mariners did win the final two games of the three-game series in Minnesota. D.C. talks about both games and a number of the key players involved in the weekend's pair of victories. He then briefly talks about the upcoming series in Baltimore against the Orioles, talks about the season's first no-hitter (and the San Diego Padres' first ever no-no), a rare feat accomplished in the Professional Bowlers' Association yesterday, and recaps the playoffs a...
Apr 12, 2021•33 min•Ep. 247
Another rough one for the Mariners, another rough outing for Marco Gonzales, another weak performance by the offense. D.C. talks about this game, but highlights some of the bright spots for the M's, including Jose Marmolejos and Ty France. There's also injury news, and it's not good news for James Paxton. However, the news is much better for Evan White and Jake Fraley. Jonathan Miller joins D.C. to talk about the catcher's interference call from Wednesday's ballgame, and the two also talk genera...
Apr 09, 2021•30 min•Ep. 246
After the Mariners struggled against White Sox pitching for the whole series, they took out all their frustrations in the 6th inning. D.C. talks about that hit parade, which produced seven runs. (Eight for the game overall.) Unfortunately, Justin Dunn had another bad outing, and more unfortunately, two Mariners were placed on the injured list prior to Wednesday's game. D.C. also talks about these two injuries, and previews the upcoming series against the Minnesota Twins. He also talks briefly ab...
Apr 08, 2021•23 min•Ep. 245
Well, the first two games of the White Sox series went pretty badly, to say the least. Chicago pitching absolutely stifled Seattle bats, plus in game two, James Paxton and Jake Fraley both sustained injuries. D.C. talks about these two abysmal games, and then talks about how the teams in the National League have begun their seasons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 07, 2021•22 min•Ep. 244
Javier Reyes and D.C. Lundberg join forces for this dual episode. Javi has a lot of questions about the Seattle Mariners, a team that he's excited about. How good a candidate is Mitch Haniger for Comeback Player of the Year? And with a lot of the M"s younger prospects at the big league level, how does the farm system look. D.C. then asks about Blake Snell, the Seattle-area native -- from D.C.'s former hometown, no less -- and also asks about former Mariners Austin Nola and Dan Altavilla. Learn m...
Apr 06, 2021•41 min•Ep. 243
D.C. speaks about the final two games of the Mariners/Giants series, which the teams split. Friday was not the best of days for the Mariners, and two free agent relievers did not impress in their first outings. However, free agent starter Chris Flexen was very good in his first start as a Mariner on Saturday. Plus, the Mariners hit their first two home runs, and Taylor Trammell checked in with his first big league hit, not to mention very good defense in center field the entire series. To wrap u...
Apr 05, 2021•26 min•Ep. 242
The Mariners began the 2021 season with a victory... which was kind of handed to them by the Giants. D.C. talks about last night's game, including the impressive performances by both Jake Fraley and Taylor Trammell, who was making his Major League debut. He also talks about Kevin Gausman's game, and talks about why he thinks he may have been removed from the game too soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 02, 2021•25 min•Ep. 241
D.C. Lundberg talks about every single player on the Seattle Mariners Opening Day roster. Yeah, that's basically the show. And because it's also April Fool's Day, the show is... a little different. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 01, 2021•31 min•Ep. 240
Brett Chancey -- a.k.a. H-Town Wheelhouse -- joins D.C. Lundberg for this crossover episode. D.C. talks about how Kyle Lewis' knee injury may affect the outfield situation, and also talks about the bullpen. Brett talks about the Astros' outfield, which is now sans George Springer, and also the starting rotation, which will be without Justin Verlander for a spell. At the end of the show Brett talks about his memories from those very good Houston Astros teams of the mid-to-late 90s, and D.C. expla...
Mar 31, 2021•33 min•Ep. 239
Questions are all over the map on this edition of the Fan Mailbag. (Which isn't unusual, honestly.) One question is directed at Clive Braithwaite IV, while Jon Miller and D.C. handle the others, including explaining how D.C. gave Sam Haggerty and Donovan Walton their nicknames. (Which no one but D.C. uses.) Taylor Blake Ward also chimes in to answer a question about prospects. With some free time at the end of the show, Jon talks a little about basketball, which then turns into a conversation ab...
Mar 30, 2021•28 min•Ep. 238
Since the last update, the starting rotation and bullpen have become a little more clear. D.C. talks about who's left in the running for the remaining rotation spots, who has earned one of the spots up for grabs, and also talks about the bullpen. The outfield is also in a bit of flux, thanks in part to the knee injury to Kyle Lewis. D.C. spends the entirety of the last segment complaining about how the Mariners decided to structure their roster, and explains why he thinks a six-man rotation is a...
Mar 29, 2021•27 min•Ep. 237
Jason Burke and D.C. Lundberg join forces to talk about the two teams they cover. Jason is pretty excited about the Mariners, so there's much more M's talk than A's. D.C. talks about the young players the M's will feature, and discusses when he thinks their window of opportunity will be to compete for an American League West title. Jason talks about the A's new shortstop Elvis Andrus, the pitching staff... and asks D.C. many questions about the Mariners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...
Mar 24, 2021•39 min•Ep. 236
The Mariners have suffered a couple different injuries over the course of the Spring. Jarred Kelenic was originally slated to be out for several weeks, but he's back ahead of schedule. How does he figure in the team's plans for left field in 2021? And what might Taylor Trammell have to say about those plans? Guest host Clive Braithwaite IV talks about this position battle, and also talks about the pitching staff, which is less one arm. Roenis Elias is in need of Tommy John surgery, and his seaso...
Mar 19, 2021•26 min•Ep. 235
Brent Maguire and D.C. Lundberg join forces for this crossover episode. D.C. talks about the Seattle Mariners' rebuilding project, looks ahead to how the team might shake out in 2021, and also talks about what the team might do in free agency upon the conclusion of the season. Brent talks about the Angels' Jeckyl-and-Hyde 2020 season, the greatness that is Mike Trout, and throwback player David Fletcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Mar 17, 2021•28 min•Ep. 234
Brice Paterik and D.C. Lundberg do a joint episode of both their programs and talk about their two teams. They also spend some time complaining about corporate naming of stadiums. A recurring theme of this episode: Joey Gallo bombs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 10, 2021•47 min•Ep. 233
D.C. "Better Late Than Never" Lundberg recaps the previous three Mariner Spring Training games. All of them ended in deadlocked scores. He talks about some of the more notable items from each ballgame, including the first on-field meeting between Justus Sheffield and his brother Jordan, an atypical triple play began by someone learning a new position, and the injury to top outfield prospect Jarred Kelenic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Mar 07, 2021•21 min•Ep. 232
Yes, that's the best title D.C. could come up with. Pathetic, eh? Anyways, before talking about baseballs, D.C. recaps the previous two Mariners Spring Training contests, one loss and one tie. The third game was pretty much bombs away, including the M's first home run of the Spring. Also, the baseballs will be slightly altered this season in an effort to cut down the home run rate. D.C. talks about these minor changes, and also talks about the home rate in 2019 vs. both 2018 and 1998, the last t...
Mar 04, 2021•19 min•Ep. 231
The Seattle Mariners got the Cactus League season underway yesterday by defeating the San Diego Padres -- in walk-off fashion, no less. D.C. talks about this first M's game of 2021. He also gives a small preview of the regular season, or at tells what rules from last season have carried over into this one. Also, the M's are putting an emphasis on baserunning this Spring. D.C. talks briefly about what the Mariners are preaching to their players about being more aggressive on the basepaths. Learn ...
Mar 02, 2021•21 min•Ep. 230
Seattle Mariners President and CEO Kevin Mather is now former Seattle Mariners President and CEO Kevin Mather, having resigned on Monday in regards to a video that surfaced online that featured him badmouthing Mariners players, some of which was incredibly insensitive. D.C. talks a little bit about what he said, and reads comments made by Major League Baseball and M's Chairman John Stanton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Feb 23, 2021•10 min•Ep. 229
The Mariners have signed four free agent pitchers, including James Paxton, who previously pitched in Seattle. The Big Maple threw a no-hitter as a Mariner, and was traded away after the 2018 season to the Yankees for three prospects, including Justus Sheffield. The two of them will now occupy the same starting rotation. The M's also signed Ken Giles to a Major League contract, as well as JT Chargois & Taylor Guerrieri to Minor League deals with invitations to Spring Training. D.C. talks abou...
Feb 16, 2021•18 min•Ep. 228
The latest from Atlanta where they are getting ready to host an NBA All-Star game that players don't want and fans are confused over. LeBron James sends the Lakers into overtime against the Thunder. The Suns ended the Milwaukee Bucks win streak. Karl-Anthony Towns returned for the first time since contracting COVID-19. A 5-team trade in the WNBA. Are the Jets the most interesting NFL team this offseason? Plus, Can the Vikings pull off what the Buccaneers did? It's the Q of the day. Learn more ab...
Feb 11, 2021•16 min
D.C. answers some of your email questions on today's show. Lots of bowling & curling talk once again; D.C. talks about how he got into both sports, and also tells who his favorite bowlers and curlers are. D.C. also explains how he got in to podcasting, and talks about how he came to know is personal secretary, Clive Braithwaite IV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 31, 2021•24 min•Ep. 226
Today, D.C. talks about Lou Piniella's first game as Mariners manager. This game was against the previous year's World Series champions, who would go on to successfully defend their title. The Mariners started their Randy Johnson, an ace who was just coming into his own. Opposing him was Jack Morris, an ace who was on the back side of his career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 29, 2021•26 min•Ep. 225
