Lyle and TJ vent about the Minnesota Twins' lack of roof while the Mariners endure a four-hour delay prior to Thursday's game (1:30). The two of them discuss a pair of potential trade targets at the deadline: Pete Fairbanks and Luis Robert Jr. (9:51). They open up the mailbag and answer fan questions, highlighting more trade hypotheticals, underappreciated Mariners, and ballpark food (35:43). They close out the show talking about their No. 7 MLB Draft Spotlight: JoJo Parker (1:00:00). Sign up fo...
Jun 27, 2025•1 hr 9 min
Lyle and TJ react to another Cal Raleigh home run Monday night, and some of the storylines from a red-hot offensive week for the Mariners (2:00). They then discuss the promotions of prospects Lazaro Montes, Michael Arroyo, & Brandyn Garcia, and what to expect for them at the next level (15:12). They take a look at HS SS Billy Carlson in their No. 8 MLB Draft Spotlight (31:21). The two of them welcome the Pitching Ninja, Rob Friedman, to discuss what he's seeing from the Mariners pitching sta...
Jun 25, 2025•1 hr 18 min
Lyle and TJ open the show by marveling at watching Kyle Tucker and the insane conditions over the weekend (1:30). They then debate whether or not Cal Raleigh has closed the gap on Aaron Judge in the AL MVP race after another four-homer weekend (12:26). The two of them talk about the resurgence of Donovan Solano (38:52), and close out the show with their No. 9 MLB Draft Spotlight, Kyson Witherspoon (51:41). Sign up for our Patreon: patreon.com/marinelayerpod Merchandise, event schedule, and more:...
Jun 23, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Lyle and TJ discuss how the Mariners will maneuver the roster with Luke Raley returning this weekend (12:16). The two of them then open up the mailbag and chat about potential expensive Mariners trade targets, how the Mariners get Harry Ford to the big leagues, and a hypothetical ownership change (23:24). They close out the show with their #10 MLB Draft Spotlight (57:13). Sign up for our Patreon: patreon.com/marinelayerpod Check out Pogacha's Pub 85: https://pub85.com/ Merchandise, event schedul...
Jun 20, 2025•1 hr 6 min
Lyle and TJ recap their outing at the ballpark Monday, getting eyes on Abraham Toro and Roman Anthony, then they wrap up their thoughts on the Rafael Devers discourse (1:30). The two of them then talk through the highs of the series against Cleveland, Logan Gilbert returning, and more (37:49). They close out the show with their #11 MLB Draft Spotlight: Tennessee LHP Liam Doyle (50:51). Sign up for our Patreon: patreon.com/marinelayerpod Check out Pogacha's Pub 85: https://pub85.com/ Merchandise,...
Jun 18, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Lyle and TJ react to the news that the Mariners will no longer be facing Rafael Devers this week, and speculating on whether or not the Mariners were in on the bidding (1:30). They then welcome on recurring guest Jared Carrabis to talk about the rest of the Red Sox, potential Mariners trade targets, Cal Raleigh, and more (13:12). Sign up for our Patreon: patreon.com/marinelayerpod Merchandise, event schedule, and more: marinelayerpod.com Email us: marinelayerpod@gmail.com Check out Just Baseball...
Jun 16, 2025•1 hr 27 min
Lyle and TJ try and crack some jokes in the midst of the Mariners downturn, rehashing the irony of some of the offseason quotes (1:55). They then open up the mailbag to answer fan questions on trade deadline hypotheticals, Lyle's mental state, where the blame currently lies, and more (39:44). They wrap up the show with their first MLB Draft spotlight (1:06:34). Sign up for our Patreon: patreon.com/marinelayerpod Check out Pogacha's Pub 85: https://pub85.com/ Merchandise, event schedule, and more...
Jun 13, 2025•1 hr 15 min
Lyle and TJ discuss the lackluster first game in Arizona (1:29), then react to the Mariners putting Bryce Miller back on the IL (10:43), and DFAing Leody Taveras (16:29). They then welcome on Paul Hembekides, aka 'Hembo', from ESPN to chat Cal Raleigh, Andres Munoz, George Kirby, the 2025 season, and more (28:37). Sign up for our Patreon: patreon.com/marinelayerpod Check out Pogacha's Pub 85: https://pub85.com/ Merchandise, event schedule, and more: marinelayerpod.com Email us: marinelayerpod@gm...
Jun 11, 2025•1 hr 12 min
Lyle and TJ react to the incredible start from George Kirby on Sunday (2:00), then more soberly talk about what they saw from Bryce Miller on Friday and what that could mean moving forward (13:00). They then try and answer if the Mariners are using their current payroll budget to it's fullest extent (24:37). Sign up for our Patreon: patreon.com/marinelayerpod Bet smarter with Rithmm: rithmm.com Merchandise, event schedule, and more: marinelayerpod.com Email us: marinelayerpod@gmail.com Check out...
Jun 09, 2025•54 min
Lyle and TJ dissect the last week of play against the Orioles, where the Mariners have come up short, and how they are going to find their lacking identity (1:30). They then open up the mailbag to answer a number of listener questions, highlighting hypothetical scenarios if the Mariners were to sell at the deadline, a mock trade proposal with the Diamondbacks, surviving in the jungle, and more (36:35). The two of them close out the show with 'On The Farm' (1:04:20) and their 'Russell Wilson Umpi...
Jun 06, 2025•1 hr 14 min
Lyle and TJ react to the Mariners announcing the retirement of Randy Johnson's jersey (7:30). They then discuss another otherworldly weekend for Cal Raleigh, and where his season is tracking to be among Mariners and MLB greats (17:28). The two of them analyze what they saw in Bryce Miller's return to the mound on Saturday (41:26), then close out the show predicting how the Mariners will fix their bullpen (50:48). Sign up for our Patreon: patreon.com/marinelayerpod Check out Pogacha's Pub 85: htt...
Jun 04, 2025•1 hr 16 min
Lyle and TJ kick off the show reacting to the debut weekend of Cole Young, and why the Mariners decided to call him up right now (2:46). They then welcome on the newest Mariners 2B to discuss his mustache, his hot streak in Tacoma, bat flipping, and much much more (27:42). Sign up for our Patreon: patreon.com/marinelayerpod Bet smarter with Rithmm: rithmm.com Merchandise, event schedule, and more: marinelayerpod.com Email us: marinelayerpod@gmail.com Check out Just Baseball: Click here Follow th...
Jun 02, 2025•58 min
Lyle and TJ wrap up the Nationals series, discussing Logan Evans' career start and subsequent move to Tacoma, Bryce Miller returning to the rotation, and Jorge Polanco hitting right-handed again (1:18). They then talk about the insane traction Harry Ford got online Thursday (18:49). The two of them then dive into the mailbag, debating the viability of moving a Mariners starter to the rotation, trading Luis Castillo, and what the new Mariners' City Connect uniforms could look like (25:06). Sign u...
May 30, 2025•1 hr
Lyle and TJ lead off the show by talking about the possibility of the Mariners going to a six-man rotation when Bryce Miller returns (3:30). They then dish out their takeaways for this Mariners team at the 1/3 mark of the season (14:10). The two of them then welcome Mariners switch-pitching prospect Jurrangelo Cijntje to discuss throwing with both arms, his time in the SEC, and adapting to life in the Mariners organization (33:46). Sign up for our Patreon: patreon.com/marinelayerpod Check out Po...
May 28, 2025•53 min
Lyle and TJ have a lot to dive into with the Mariners series loss in Houston, questionable bullpen management, a regressing offense, and wasting favorable matchups all weekend (1:21). They the dive into the injury situation with Bryce Miller and Jorge Polanco, and how the Mariners should approach them the rest of the season (32:42). Sign up for our Patreon: patreon.com/marinelayerpod Bet smarter with Rithmm: rithmm.com Merchandise, event schedule, and more: marinelayerpod.com Email us: marinelay...
May 26, 2025•55 min
Lyle and TJ open the show reacting to George Kirby's season debut (1:32). They then open up the mailbag and answer fan questions highlighting a hypothetical Paul Skenes trade, the discourse around Julio, and whether or not the two of them have watched all the baseball movies (15:36). They close out the show discussing a standout Mariners minor leaguer in 'On The Farm' (1:01:22) and their 'Russell Wilson Umpire Of The Week' (1:05:42). Sign up for our Patreon: patreon.com/marinelayerpod Check out ...
May 23, 2025•1 hr 11 min
Lyle and TJ open the show on a tirade about Rate Field, home of the White Sox, and some of the absurd stadium policies (1:28). They then welcome friend of the show Joe Doyle to chat about the first two months of the Mariners season, the status of the farm system, and a look ahead to the 2025 MLB Draft (13:11). Sign up for our Patreon: patreon.com/marinelayerpod Check out Pogacha's Pub 85: https://pub85.com/ Merchandise, event schedule, and more: marinelayerpod.com Email us: marinelayerpod@gmail....
May 21, 2025•1 hr 13 min
Lyle and TJ rejoice in the Mariners sweep of the Padres, discussing how they got on track (1:07). They then talk about the phenomenal performance of the starting rotation, and how Logan Evans, Emerson Hancock, and Bryan Woo dominated the Friars (19:51). They close out the show highlighting the performances of Andres Munoz & Casey Legumina (42:45). Sign up for our Patreon: patreon.com/marinelayerpod Bet smarter with Rithmm: rithmm.com Merchandise, event schedule, and more: marinelayerpod.com ...
May 19, 2025•1 hr 11 min
Lyle starts off the episode on a heater, questioning the Mariners decision to pitch to Aaron Judge in Wednesday's game (1:54). The two of them highlight the reasons for this cold stretch (13:35), then they debate where the team's biggest need is when the trade deadline rolls around (21:35). They then open up the mailbag and answer fan questions, discussing their concern over Bryce Miller's future, the best modern reliever season for the Mariners, worst fan experience, and more (42:23). They clos...
May 16, 2025•1 hr 15 min
Lyle and TJ react to game one against the Yankees (1:47). They then welcome Mariners top prospect Colt Emerson to chat about his year in Everett, playing with his draft class, and his passion for cooking (17:06). Sign up for our Patreon: patreon.com/marinelayerpod Check out Pogacha's Pub 85: https://pub85.com/ Merchandise, event schedule, and more: marinelayerpod.com Email us: marinelayerpod@gmail.com Check out Just Baseball: Click here Follow the show on Twitter: @marinelayerpo...
May 14, 2025•43 min
Lyle and TJ react to the Mariners getting swept at home by the Blue Jays, and why the series win streak ended with such a thud (1:47). They then examine the Mariners struggling rotation, and what the group is going to have to do to rebound in the coming months (14:19). Sign up for our Patreon: patreon.com/marinelayerpod Bet smarter with Rithmm: rithmm.com Merchandise, event schedule, and more: marinelayerpod.com Email us: marinelayerpod@gmail.com Check out Just Baseball: Click here Follow the sh...
May 12, 2025•45 min
Lyle and TJ recap their trip to Everett, and the experience of throwing out a first pitch (1:30). The two of them then discuss the Mariners winning a NINTH series in a row (19:53). They open up the mailbag and answer fan questions highlighting deadline spending, hypothetical Mariners roundtables, prospects, and more (30:39). They close out the show going 'On The Farm' and discussing a standout Mariners' minor leaguer (1:03:49) and choose a 'Russell Wilson Umpire of the Week' (1:07:37). Sign up f...
May 09, 2025•1 hr 14 min
Lyle and TJ react to the Mariners claiming their newest outfielder: Leody Taveras, and what he can bring to the club (1:28). They discuss another clunker from Bryce Miller, and some questionable decision-making in extra innings of Monday's game (11:58). They then welcome Mariners broadcaster Gary Hill Jr. to chat about the scene in Sacramento, early Mariners storylines, defensive stats, and more (21:51). Sign up for our Patreon: patreon.com/marinelayerpod Check out Pogacha's Pub 85: https://pub8...
May 07, 2025•1 hr 11 min
Lyle and TJ react to another successful weekend of Mariners baseball, a series highlighting everything they have done well so far in 2025 (1:27). They then dive into two of the more underrated storylines on the Mariners team: the stabilizing force of Bryan Woo in the Mariners rotation (30:26), and the resurgence of J.P. Crawford (46:29). Sign up for our Patreon: patreon.com/marinelayerpod Bet smarter with Rithmm: rithmm.com Merchandise, event schedule, and more: marinelayerpod.com Email us: mari...
May 05, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Lyle and TJ talk about the Mariners winning their seventh series in a row, and what they are going to do to address their current injury situation (1:12). They then open up the mailbag and answer fan questions, highlighting potential trade targets, ranking past draft classes, and more (18:51). They close out the show going down 'On The Farm' and picking out a standout Mariners minor leaguer (43:12), and their 'Russell Wilson Umpire of the Week' (48:48). Sign up for our Patreon: patreon.com/marin...
May 02, 2025•57 min
Lyle and TJ kick around a couple Mariners topics, first Jorge Polanco winning AL Player of the Week, then discussing Julio Rodriguez's start to the 2025 season (1:31). They then welcome Doug Glanville from ESPN and the Starkville podcast to discuss his playing career, the impact he makes in the media space, and the Mariners hot start (23:28). Sign up for our Patreon: patreon.com/marinelayerpod Check out Pogacha's Pub 85: https://pub85.com/ Merchandise, event schedule, and more: marinelayerpod.co...
Apr 30, 2025•57 min
Lyle and TJ start the discussion with friend of the podcast Logan Evans making his MLB debut, describing what they saw both with his stuff and the environment at the ballpark (1:13). They then talk about the other side of the coin...... Logan Gilbert exiting Friday's game with an elbow injury, and what their level of concern is going forward (22:28). They close it out highlighting another great offensive series for the Mariners, and how they continue to get the most out of this lineup (38:07). S...
Apr 28, 2025•59 min
Lyle and TJ are fired up to discuss the Mariners finally winning a series in Fenway Park (1:30). They spend a few minutes talking about some of the in-game decision-making (19:28). The two of them then welcome Jack McMullen to discuss becoming the radio voice of the Marlins, the Mariners start to the season, and the upcoming series (34:06). Sign up for our Patreon: patreon.com/marinelayerpod Check out Pogacha's Pub 85: https://pub85.com/ Use code "JUSTBASEBALL" at Gametime Merchandise, event sch...
Apr 25, 2025•1 hr 8 min
Lyle and TJ discuss the game one loss in Boston featuring another forgettable pitching performance (1:31). They open up the mailbag and answer the best listener questions, debating the future at 1B, Julio's performance, and their worst takes of all-time (18:40). The two of them close out the show by going down 'On The Farm' and picking out a standout Mariners minor leaguer (54:08), then naming a 'Russell Wilson Umpire Of The Week' (55:49). Sign up for our Patreon: patreon.com/marinelayerpod Chec...
Apr 23, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Lyle and TJ kick off the show discussing an offense that continues to perform as the Mariners with another series (1:10). They then sidetrack a little to talk about the questionable decision to send Troy Taylor back to the minors (30:17). The two of them close out the show highlighting the slow start for Luis Castillo (43:25). Sign up for our Patreon: patreon.com/marinelayerpod Bet smarter with Rithmm: rithmm.com Merchandise, event schedule, and more: marinelayerpod.com Email us: marinelayerpod@...
Apr 21, 2025•1 hr 7 min
