Lyle and TJ take your mailbag questions, discussing hypothetical Mariners rosters, potential trades at the deadline, projections for players on the roster, and more (9:03). They close out the show going down 'On The Farm' and picking out a standout Mariners prospect (47:03), and close out the show with their 'Russell Wilson Umpire Of The Week' (51:52). Sign up for our Patreon: patreon.com/marinelayerpod Check out Pogacha's Pub 85: https://pub85.com/ Use code "JUSTBASEBALL" at Gametime Merchandis...
Apr 18, 2025•59 min
Lyle and TJ welcome recurring guest Bret Boone onto the podcast to discuss the first couple weeks of the Mariners season, the personalities of Dan Wilson & Edgar Martinez, memories from the 2001 season, and more (6:21). 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: @ma...
Apr 16, 2025•50 min
Lyle and TJ react to the impressive performance over the weekend (1:23). The two of them then break down the Ben Williamson promotion (11:48), what was sustainable about the weekend the Mariners just had (28:56), the imminent return of Matt Brash & Troy Taylor (38:02), and a trade proposal out of left field (43:19). Sign up for our Patreon: patreon.com/marinelayerpod Merchandise, event schedule, and more: marinelayerpod.com Email us: marinelayerpod@gmail.com Check out Just Baseball: Click he...
Apr 14, 2025•52 min
Lyle and TJ react to the Ryan Bliss injury, and how the team can patch it moving forward (5:07). They then open up the mailbag to a wide range of topics, like the deficiencies of the roster, potential replacements, and more (18:48). They close out the show by highlighting a standout minor leaguer in 'On The Farm' (47:57) and their 'Russell Wilson Umpire Of The Week' (49:24). Sign up for our Patreon: patreon.com/marinelayerpod Check out Pogacha's Pub 85: https://pub85.com/ Use code "JUSTBASEBALL"...
Apr 11, 2025•57 min
Lyle and TJ react to the news that Victor Robles will be out 12 weeks minimum with a broken bone in his shoulder (1:38), then dive into the chaotic Monday game against Houston (11:38). They then welcome Peter Appel to discuss the Mariners' start to the season, the national perception of their spending, and where they stack up against the rest of the AL (31:35). Sign up for our Patreon: patreon.com/marinelayerpod Check out Pogacha's Pub 85: https://pub85.com/ Merchandise, event schedule, and more...
Apr 09, 2025•1 hr 5 min
Lyle and TJ discuss the Mariners' less-than-ideal weekend in San Francisco, including the injury to Victor Robles & how the team will have to shuffle the roster (2:00). They then detail the nagging knee issues with Jorge Polanco (20:26), and the inefficient start of the season for the Mariners bullpen (25:35). Sign up for our Patreon: patreon.com/marinelayerpod Merchandise, event schedule, and more: marinelayerpod.com Email us: marinelayerpod@gmail.com Check out Just Baseball: Click here Fol...
Apr 07, 2025•39 min
Lyle and TJ react to the Mariners newest starting pitcher: Luis F. Castillo. Wait, what? Yeah, exactly (15:06). They then examine the underwhelming first week for the Mariners offense, and where the worry level should be (25:57). 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: ...
Apr 04, 2025•56 min
Lyle and TJ offer up their instant reaction to the Mariners' first five games of the 2025 season (1:16). They then welcome Ryan Divish to dive in a little deeper on the Cal Raleigh extension, the infield defense, what roster shuffling we could see going forward, and more (14:57). 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: Cl...
Apr 02, 2025•1 hr 5 min
Lyle and TJ wrap up their thoughts on Cal Raleigh's extension (1:46) before jumping into their season predictions: Mariners' team stat leaders, MVP, Cy Young, playoff odds, and more (12:14). 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: @marinelayerpod Find...
Mar 27, 2025•51 min
Lyle and TJ react to the news that the Mariners have extended catcher Cal Raleigh, why they did it, where they got the money, if this motivates other players to sign extensions, and more. 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: @marinelayerpod Find us...
Mar 25, 2025•23 min
Lyle and TJ discuss the release of Mitch Haniger, and give one last message to fans before opening day rolls around (6:58). They then welcome Jason Churchill to chat about the Mariners 2025 expectations, what will change before the end of the season, the new hitting philosophy, and more (17:49). 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 J...
Mar 25, 2025•1 hr 29 min
Lyle opens up the show with a few things he needs to get off his chest (1:15). The two of them examine the outburst of offseason target Coby Mayo and reaffirm the possibility of him getting moved (25:10). They then preview the Mariners bullpen ahead of the 2025 season, touching on Andres Munoz (34:51), Matt Brash (47:06), Gregory Santos (51:33), Tayler Saucedo (55:55), Gabe Speier (58:28), Trent Thornton (1:02:48), and Troy Taylor (1:05:48). Sign up for our Patreon: patreon.com/marinelayerpod Ch...
Mar 21, 2025•1 hr 13 min
Lyle and TJ lead off with the hottest story of Spring Training: whether or not Rowdy Tellez makes the opening day roster, and what the team should do with Mitch Haniger (1:19). They then welcome on MLB Pipeline writer Jim Callis to discuss the Mariners farm system, and what to expect from an exciting group of prospects this season (14:27). Sign up for our Patreon: patreon.com/marinelayerpod Check out Pogacha's Pub 85: https://pub85.com/ Email us: marinelayerpod@gmail.com Check out Just Baseball:...
Mar 19, 2025•56 min
Lyle and TJ preview the Mariners starting rotation, and discuss what to expect from the group in the 2025 season. The chat about Bryan Woo (2:11), Bryce Miller (14:08), George Kirby (25:13), Luis Castillo (35:33), and Logan Gilbert (45:48). Sign up for our Patreon: patreon.com/marinelayerpod Check out Pogacha's Pub 85: https://pub85.com/ Email us: marinelayerpod@gmail.com Check out Just Baseball: Click here Follow the show on Twitter: @marinelayerpod Find us on Y...
Mar 14, 2025•57 min
Lyle and TJ throw some jokes around the Mariners slow news cycle this week, before discussing the George Kirby injury & Colt Emerson's hot weekend (1:31). Then they welcome Mariners pitching prospect Logan Evans to chat about his football fandom, the banter with his teammates in Arkansas, moving between starter and reliever, and more (21:20). Sign up for our Patreon: patreon.com/marinelayerpod Check out Pogacha's Pub 85: https://pub85.com/ Email us: marinelayerpod@gmail.com Check out Just Ba...
Mar 12, 2025•53 min
Lyle and TJ react to the headlines out of Peoria this week, with Justin Turner taking a blowtorch to the Mariners' lackluster offseason, the follow-up response out of the Mariners clubhouse, and Jerry Dipoto discussing his perception in the public (0:58). They then preview the Mariners' middle infield and outfield, discussing J.P. Crawford (24:55), Dylan Moore (38:56), Ryan Bliss (46:58), Victor Robles (53:05), Randy Arozarena (1:02:46), And Julio Rodriguez (1:11:04). Sign up for our Patreon: pa...
Mar 07, 2025•1 hr 25 min
Lyle and TJ kick off the show wrapping up their time in Peoria at Mariners Spring Training (1:15). They then welcome Mariners broadcaster Aaron Goldsmith to discuss the 2025 season, what he's looking for at Spring Training, and telling some hilarious broadcasting stories (18:14). Sign up for our Patreon: patreon.com/marinelayerpod Check out Pogacha's Pub 85: https://pub85.com/ Email us: marinelayerpod@gmail.com Check out Just Baseball: Click here Follow the show on Twitter: @mar...
Mar 05, 2025•1 hr 26 min
Lyle and TJ sit down with Mariners prospect Tai Peete for a fantastic spring training chat, detailing his move to the outfield, his love for bowling, his competitions with his brother, and more. Sign up for our Patreon: patreon.com/marinelayerpod Check out Pogacha's Pub 85: https://pub85.com/ Email us: marinelayerpod@gmail.com Check out Just Baseball: Click here Follow the show on Twitter: @marinelayerpod Find us on YouTube: Click here Find us on TikTok: ...
Feb 28, 2025•36 min
Lyle and TJ are on the ground in Peoria for Mariners Spring Training. They discuss the new Andres Munoz "kick-change", the Mariners ramping up Matt Brash, the third base situation, and more. Sign up for our Patreon: patreon.com/marinelayerpod Check out Pogacha's Pub 85: https://pub85.com/ Email us: marinelayerpod@gmail.com Check out Just Baseball: Click here Follow the show on Twitter: @marinelayerpod Find us on YouTube: Click here Find us on TikTok: ...
Feb 26, 2025•41 min
Lyle and TJ kick off their 2025 season previews by looking at the Mariners catchers and corner infielders. They break down and discuss Jorge Polanco (7:28), Donovan Solano (21:03), Luke Raley (35:47), Mitch Garver (46:48), and Cal Raleigh (52:49). Sign up for our Patreon: patreon.com/marinelayerpod Check out Pogacha's Pub 85: https://pub85.com/ Email us: marinelayerpod@gmail.com Check out Just Baseball: Click here Follow the show on Twitter: @marinelayerpod Find ...
Feb 21, 2025•1 hr 6 min
Lyle and TJ get a few laughs out of the infield drama in Boston after the Alex Bregman signing (1:25), before jumping into the early spring training storylines, highlighting some bullpen bounce-backs and the new team atmosphere (13:30). They then welcome Ty Dane Gonzalez to discuss breakout candidates, season predictions, and more (36:11). Sign up for our Patreon: patreon.com/marinelayerpod Check out Pogacha's Pub 85: https://pub85.com/ Email us: marinelayerpod@gmail.com Check out Just Baseball:...
Feb 19, 2025•1 hr 13 min
Lyle and TJ discuss the reported changes in the Mariners broadcast booth (10:01). They then pick out some breakout candidates for Mariners Spring Training, highlighting Gregory Santos (22:55), Ryan Bliss (32:20), Hunter Cranton (37:03), Brandyn Garcia (39:43), and Cole Young (49:29). Sign up for our Patreon: patreon.com/marinelayerpod Check out Pogacha's Pub 85: https://pub85.com/ Email us: marinelayerpod@gmail.com Check out Just Baseball: Click here Follow the show on Twitter: ...
Feb 14, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Lyle and TJ welcome friend of the podcast Trevor May, retired MLB pitcher turned content creator. They discuss the Mariners offseason, what Trevor thinks about the roster heading into 2025, and the looming CBA negotiations coming after the 2026 season. Sign up for our Patreon: patreon.com/marinelayerpod Check out Pogacha's Pub 85: https://pub85.com/ Email us: marinelayerpod@gmail.com Check out Just Baseball: Click here Follow the show on Twitter: @marinelayerpod ...
Feb 12, 2025•45 min
Lyle and TJ open up the mailbag to answer some listener questions, like which Mariners are getting talked about enough going into the season, who is primed for a 2025 bounceback, is it worth spending on players now at the cost of not extending the core, and more! Sign up for our Patreon: patreon.com/marinelayerpod Check out Pogacha's Pub 85: https://pub85.com/ Email us: marinelayerpod@gmail.com Check out Just Baseball: Click here Follow the show on Twitter: @marinelayerpod...
Feb 07, 2025•55 min
Lyle and TJ react to Jerry Dipoto's offseason-concluding press conference, and where they felt he was wrong/right (4:15). The two of them give their own final send-off to the Mariners disaster of an offseason (36:19). They then close it out on a positive (!) note, and discuss how the Mariners can be successful despite all the discourse (59:42). Sign up for our Patreon: patreon.com/marinelayerpod Check out Pogacha's Pub 85: https://pub85.com/ Email us: marinelayerpod@gmail.com Check out Just Base...
Feb 05, 2025•1 hr 13 min
Lyle and TJ react to the Mariners signing their newest third baseman........ Jorge Polanco! They discuss his decision to return to Seattle, the move to third base, what to expect from him, and what the Mariners do with the rest of the roster. Check out Pogacha's Pub 85: https://pub85.com/ Email us: marinelayerpod@gmail.com Check out Just Baseball: Click here Follow the show on Twitter: @marinelayerpod Find us on YouTube: Click here Find us on TikTok: ...
Jan 31, 2025•37 min
Lyle and TJ re-introduce the options for the Mariners to target after Alex Bregman signs (11:46). They then react to the bombshell analysis from Mike Petriello about why hitters struggle so much in T-Mobile Park, and then discuss how the Mariners can attempt to solve the issue (30:56). Check out Pogacha's Pub 85: https://pub85.com/ Email us: marinelayerpod@gmail.com Check out Just Baseball: Click here Follow the show on Twitter: @marinelayerpod Find us on YouTube...
Jan 29, 2025•1 hr 8 min
Lyle and TJ open the show discussing their poll of the Mariners offseason so far, before telling an old Ichiro story from when TJ was in college (9:30). The two of them evaluate the dangers of assuming the Mariners fixed their offense last September (18:48). They chat about the Mariners decision to deem Triston Casas a bad fit for the ballpark, while pointing out the inconsistencies on their own roster (33:24). They close out the show by taking a look at the potential fit of Jose Iglesias (44:08...
Jan 24, 2025•57 min
Lyle and TJ react to the news of Ichiro being inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, give their takeaways from Tuesday's press conference (1:28). The two of them then welcome Joe Doyle of Future Stars to discuss the Mariners international signing class, the lack of prospect movement this offseason, and what to expect from the Mariners top prospects this season (41:54). Check out Pogacha's Pub 85: https://pub85.com/ Email us: marinelayerpod@gmail.com Check out Just Baseball: Click here Follow t...
Jan 22, 2025•1 hr 32 min
Lyle and TJ open with the exciting news of their first live show taking place on Feb. 20 at Moss Bay Hall in Kirkland (1:10), then the two of them dive into the news that the Mets don't expect to re-sign Pete Alonso, and how his willingness to sign a short deal could be an opportunity for the Mariners if they want it (8:31). They then welcome Seattle Times writer Adam Jude to discuss the inaction this offseason, the discourse from the fan base, and why the budget is where it is (23:15). Check ou...
Jan 17, 2025•1 hr 3 min
