The Hot Stove

Mariners Week That Was on Seattle Sports: Nov. 6-10 Nov 11, 2023

Mariners insider Shannon Drayer takes us through the best Mariners interviews, analysis and talk from the week on Seattle Sports 710 AM, providing her insight along the way.

In this week's edition, we hear highlights from Ryan Divish os Seattle Times, Mariners broadcaster Aaron Goldsmith, M's analyst Ryan Rowland-Smith, SeattleSports.com's Brandon Gustafson and MLB Network insider Jon Morosi.

Mariners Week That Was on Seattle Sports: Oct. 9-13 Oct 13, 2023

Mariners insider Shannon Drayer takes us through the best Mariners interviews, analysis and talk from the week on Seattle Sports 710 AM, providing her insight along the way. In the first episode of the 2023-24 offseason, we hear highlights from interviews with M's broadcaster Aaron Goldsmith, Mike Petriello of MLB.com and MLB Network's Jon Morosi, Brock & Salk discussing "sustainability" and a sitdown with SeattleSports.com's Brandon Gustafson on two of his recent Mariners columns.

Cactus League Report: Andrés Muñoz, A. J. Pollock, and Corey Brock Mar 22, 2023

On the Final Cactus League Report of 2023 Gary Hill, Shannon Drayer, and Aaron Goldsmith get you ready for the start of regular season, they talk to Mariners Pitcher Andrés Muñoz, Outfielder A. J. Pollock, and Athletic Mariners Reporter Corey Brock.

The Hot Stove Hour 2: Justin Toole, Scott Hunter & Daniel Kramer Feb 15, 2023

Mariners Director of Player Development Justin Toole, his experience of his new role and working with the farm clubs, his career of playing baseball and playing all 9 positions in one 9 inning game // Amateur Scout Scott Hunter, explains what the off season looks like for a scout, how scouting has evolved over the years in terms of secrets and the world of Map Quest, what makes a player a 1st round pick // Club Reporter Daniel Kramer, what can the Mariners replicate this year that they did last year, Jared Kelenic is one players to watch, will he have his big year in 2023 // Show wrap up

The Hot Stove Hour 1: Penn Murfee, Manny Acta & Sam Haggerty Feb 15, 2023

Welcome to The Hot Stove, a week away from Spring Training action! // Mariners Relief Pitcher Penn Murfee, update on getting to Spring Training and his guitar playing / song writing, how did he go from position player to pitcher, he blacked out when the Mariners ended the drought // Mariners 3rd Base Coach Manny Acta, explains how he thinks the shift change will effect the offense, Pitch clock and its effect on the pitchers / runners, with the WBC going on some of the younger guys will get a chance to show off their skills // Mariners Utility Player Sam Haggerty, he walks us through his recovery and is excited to get back on the field, discusses what the new normal will be with all the rule changes

The Hot Stove Hour 2: Teoscar Hernandez & Stephen Vogt Feb 08, 2023

Continuing from the preseason Mariners Media Lunch with newly acquired OF Teoscar Hernandez and 2023 Bullpen Coach Stephen Vogt. Plus a preview of the A's season with broadcaster Chris Townsend.

The Hot Stove Show Hour 1: Cal Raleigh & Jerry Dipoto Feb 08, 2023

Shannon Drayer and Gary Hill catch you up from the Mariners Media Lunch. This hour includes extended conversations with Cal Raleigh and Jerry Dipoto.

The Hot Stove Show Hour 2: Andy McKay & Sam Blum Feb 01, 2023

Mariners Assistant General Manager Andy McKay joins the show to talk about his journey to his new promotion and his time overseeing the Mariners farm club system, there is no support staff with the Mariners everyone plays a part // Andy McKay felt some validation when the Mariners ended the drought, Andy believes he knew Cal Raleigh was going to hit that walk-off homerun, a deep dive into Andy McKay's offseason library collection, what were some good books he read in the offseason, Andy gives major props to Aaron Goldsmith for his ability to bring the game to life over the TV and radio // Sam Blum a writer for The Athletic who covers the Angels joins Gary and Aaron to talk about the news of the almost sale of the Angels, believes if there was a sale it would have been for a record amount in the MLB, what is it going to take to keep Ohtani on the Angels, the Angels have gone for more of short term investments in terms of players than going big in free agency // Show wrap up

The Hot Stove Show Hour 1: Logan Gilbert & Pete Woodworth Feb 01, 2023

Gary Hill and Aaron Goldsmith are joined by Mariners Starting Pitcher Logan Gilbert, they talk about Logan's offseason and if the facial hair will make another appearance, talking about pitches and how Logan describes the differences of a few of them // Logan Gilbert talks about learning new pitches and how to get the best version of each pitch for you, it was amazing that every starting pitcher made every start last season, Cal Raleigh's walk-off homerun to end the drought was the most fun Logan Gilbert has ever had playing baseball, Pitch clock rules: not too worried about it for Logan // Mariners Pitching Coach Pete Woodworth joins Gary and Aaron to talk about his Pitching Coach award from 2022, first impressions of Luis Castillo and his mound visits, talks pitching planning and how pitchers who have more options brings the unpredictable factor when facing batters // Pete Woodworth describes the culture of the Mariners bullpen, normally the relievers and starters are a little more separated, but the Mariners have broken through that wall and are more of a complete unit, Flexen and Diego Castillo are the two pitching choices from Pete to make a fly ball catch or emergency outfielders, George Kirby hates mound visits

The Hot Stove Show Hour 2: Cooper Hummel, Steve Sparks & Cal Raleigh Jan 25, 2023

Seattle Mariners Player Cooper Hummel joins the show and talks about his childhood as a Mariners fan and how he got through the ranks of high school and college baseball // Steve Sparks from the Houston Astros Broadcast Team // Seattle Mariners Catcher Cal Raleigh breaks down the highlights from the 2022 season, ending the drought, playing through injury // Show wrap up

The Hot Stove Show Hour 1: Scott Servais & Dave Cameron Jan 25, 2023

Welcome to The Hot Stove // Seattle Mariners Manager Scott Servais joins the show to talk about the upcoming season, rule changes, and their offseason acquisitions // Senior Director for Player Procurement Dave Cameron // Dave Cameron Continued

The Hot Stove Show Hour 2: Paul Sewald Breaks Down his Experience in 2022 Jan 18, 2023

Paul Sewald joins Gary, Rick, and Shannon to talk about the 2022 season and ending the drought, a look into his 2023 goals and preparation // Paul Sewald Continued // Frankie Thon Jr. joins the show // Wrapping up the show and previewing next week and Spring Training

The Hot Stove Show Hour 1: Felix Hernandez to be Inducted into the Mariners Hall of Fame Jan 18, 2023

Welcome to The Hot Stove Show, Hosted by Gary Hill, Rick Rizzs and Shannon Drayer, Felix Hernandez will be inducted into the Mariners Hall of Fame on August 12th // Mariners Infield Coach Perry Hill joins the show, explains what he does in the offseason and how he is preparing for his new players to coach, how will the restrictions on shifts effect the infield? What has Perry seen from Kolten Wong from his career and how he will fit in on the Mariners roster, what makes a Gold Glove player? // Gary, Rick, and Shannon are joined by Larry Stone, he explains how he got started in sports journalism, Who has a good chance on being inducted into the MLB Hall of Fame this year // Jared Sandler joins the show, he is one of the voices of the Texas Rangers, he breaks down the Rangers offseason moves and why the spending was worth it, what are the biggest keys for the Rangers in order to make the postseason in 2023

Mariners rookie pitcher George Kirby interview with Shannon Drayer Jan 11, 2023

Mariners insider Shannon Drayer sits down with George Kirby, the team's 2019 first-round draft pick who made his MLB debut with six scoreless innings in a start against Tampa Bay on May 8.

The Hot Stove Show Hour 2: The New Rule Changes and the Impact it will Make in 2023 Jan 11, 2023

Dan Wilson joins Rick Rizzs and Gary Hill and talks about how his offseason looks like, explains his routine for Spring Training down in Arizona, High hopes for Cal Raleigh in 2023 after such a magnificent 2022 season // Breaking down the wall art at Hatback Bar and Grille with Baseball Historian David Eskenazi // Ryan Rowland-Smith joins Gary Hill Rick Rizzs Dan Wilson to break down the Mariners offseason moves, what will the Mariners do with the left field position, AJ Pollock is reported to be signing with the Mariners, explaining the hurdles that players face to get to the big leagues and how to stay there // Getting the perspective of a Pitcher with the new rule changes with Ryan Rowland-Smith and a Catcher prospective of it from Dan Wilson

The Hot Stove Show Hour 1: Breaking Down the 2022 Season and Free Agency Jan 11, 2023

Mariners Broadcasters Gary Hill, Rick Rizzs, and Mariners General Manager Justin Hollander break down the Mariners Off-season and free agency, recapping the Mariners 2022 postseason run and how they built up to it, what are the expectations for Julio in 2023? Walking through what the new rules changes for 2023 will mean for how the Mariners try to adjust to it // Who else is cooking the minors that could be the future of the Mariners, How tough Cal Raleigh was in the last 2 months of the season while playing with injuries and how he became a star over the 2022 season // Carson Vitale joins the show, he gives a background to his upbringing and how he ended up with the Mariners organization

Talking Mariners: Making sense of offseason, 2023 outlook (w/ Shannon Drayer & Gary Hill) Jan 04, 2023

Gary Hill from the Mariners Radio Network and host of the official Seattle Mariners Podcast joins M's insider Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports for a full hour of Talking Mariners. In this episode, they discuss:

How the offseason has unfolded for the Mariners and the rest of MLB
A reason hitters may avoid coming to Seattle (and a close look at M's travel)
How the 2023 rule changes will impact the Mariners
A look ahead to Shohei Ohtani hitting free agency next offseason
Gary's pick for a hitter who could have a bigger impact than most think for the M's in 2023
Why the M's could have a leg up for a Bryan Reynolds trade
Answering if the Mariners have taken step to close the gap with the Astros

Mariners Week That Was on Seattle Sports 710 AM: Dec. 5-9 Dec 09, 2022

Mariners insider Shannon Drayer takes us through the best Mariners interviews, analysis and talk from the week on Seattle Sports 710 AM, providing her insight along the way. In the first episode of the 2022-23 offseason, we hear highlights from interviews with Seattle Sports' Bob Stelton, new Mariners 2B Kolten Wong, Seattle Times reporter Ryan Divish, MLB Network's Jon Morosi, M's analyst Ryan Rowland-Smith, Prospect Insider's Jason Churchill, Pittsburgh Post-Gazzette reporter Jason Mackey and Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto.

Talking Mariners: Reacting to Dipoto on payroll, Hot Stove and more Dec 02, 2022

Mariners insider Shannon Drayer is back with her fellow M's pregame/postgame host, Curtis Rogers, to give us the latest on Seattle's offseason in a new edition of the Talking Mariners podcast. And right on time, M's president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto made some waves with comments about the team's approach to payroll on his weekly Seattle Sports radio show, so Shannon and Curtis break down what he was getting at (thankfully in more than 280 characters). They also cover who should hit leadoff for the Mariners in 2023 (and whether that person is Julio) and set the scene with the MLB winter meetings -- and the moves that should come with it -- starting early next week.

Talking Mariners: Shannon Drayer & Curtis Rogers set the stage for M's offseason Nov 11, 2022

Fire up the Hot Stove! It's an important offseason for the Mariners coming off their second straight 90-win season and first return to the playoffs since 2001, so Mariners insider Shannon Drayer and Seattle Sports' Curtis Rogers (both of whom you may know from the Mariners pregame and postgame shows) are here to set the stage. Covered on this episode:

-Mitch Haniger: Are they in or out?
-Could we see a surprise with the pitching?
-Is J.P. Crawford truly locked in at shortstop? (And a wrinkle at second base)
-Two teams to watch this winter that could get in the Mariners' way (not the Astros)

Scott Servais from the clubhouse after Mariners clinch Oct 03, 2022

Mariners insider Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports interviews Scott Servais in the clubhouse during the team's celebration of clinching the postseason and ending the 21-year drought on Friday, Sept. 30.

Eugenio Suárez from the clubhouse after Mariners clinch Oct 03, 2022

Mariners insider Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports interviews Eugenio Suárez in the clubhouse during the team's celebration of clinching the postseason and ending the 21-year drought on Friday, Sept. 30.

Mariners Insider: Andrés Muñoz hits his stride Jul 08, 2022

Fireballing Mariners reliever Andrés Muñoz talks to Shannon Drayer about his path to the big leagues, how he became such a hard thrower, and why things have started to click for him in recent outings.

Mariners Insider: Ken Giles on his road back to the big leagues Jun 22, 2022

Mariners insider Shannon Drayer catches up with veteran reliever Ken Giles at the coliseum in Oakland just hours before he pitched in his first big league game since undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2020.

Baseball Games CANCELLED: Why it Happened Mar 02, 2022

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred announced that the League and Players' Association did not reach a deal to end the lockout and has cancelled the first 2 regular season series of the season. What issues remain and how did this happen? Shannon Drayer and James Osborn lay out the specifics of what went wrong and what's left to resolve before games can be played again.

2021 Mariners' 4th round draft pick Bryce Miller joins the show to talk about his growth through the M's organization. You'll be surprised to find out his history on the mound and why he's hopeful that his ceiling may not yet have been found.

Mariners legend Julio Cruz passed away last week. Gary Hill explains his impactful career with the Mariners on and off the field. Shannon is fired up about a potential rule change that could add more action to the game.

Dave Wyman joins the show to share his history with the game of baseball. Hear the Seahawks' play-by-play broadcaster every day on Wyman and Bob from 2 to 7.

The MLB Lockout Could be Ending Soon; Rising OF Prospect Zach DeLoach Feb 23, 2022

While the MLB and the MLBPA are having meaningful negotiations for the first time this offseason, Shannon Drayer and James Osborn read the signs that could signal the finish line in the lockout. Is it wrong to be optimistic that deal gets reached this week?

Mariners' OF prospect Zach DeLoach jumped 2 levels in his first full year of minor league ball last year; hear how the organization's mental skills department played a major role in his development since being drafted during the height of the pandemic.

Gary Hill breaks down an interesting trend in pitch selection across baseball. Could we be seeing a shift away from fastballs?

Jordan Shusterman of Cespedes Family BBQ joins the show to share his love of the Mariners and his wishlist of free agents for the M's when the lockout ends. Find his work at The Ringer.

A Rainiers preview with Mike Curto and the end of pitchers hitting Feb 16, 2022

Shannon Drayer and Curtis Rogers fire up The Hot Stove. What will baseball look like with pitchers no longer hitting? Gary Hill explains. Shannon and Curtis check in with the voice of the Rainiers, Mike Curto, to get a preview of Seattle's Triple-A affiliate. Which top prospect is Curto most excited to see at Cheney Stadium in 2022? Later, Shannon closes out Tuesday night with a visit from Maura Dooley and Justin Barnes of The Mike Salk Show!

Could Julio Rodriguez Already be an MLB Star in 2022? Getting to Know Mariners #1 Draft Pick Harry Ford Feb 09, 2022

Shannon Drayer and James Osborn speak with catcher Harry Ford, the Mariners' #1 draft pick last year. Shannon uncovers a secret about Ford that will knock your socks off. Hear why he chose to play catcher despite having the athleticism to play anywhere in the field, plus--who is his biggest competition in the weight room?

ZiPS predicts a step back for the Mariners in 2022, but what caught Shannon's eye was the WAR projection for Julio Rodriguez. Have we been underselling J-Rod's potential? Could he be the Opening Day starting centerfielder for the Mariners in 2022? How does he compare with the game's best young stars right now?

Stacy Rost joins the show to share her love of baseball and how the 2021 Mariners was a game-changing experience in her fandom. Hear her every day on the Jake and Stacy Show, weekdays 10 to 2!

Analyzing the M's New Ace, Improved Rotation with Ryan Rowland-Smith; Rising OF Prospect Cade Marlowe Feb 02, 2022

Shannon Drayer and James Osborn speak with breakout OF prospect Cade Marlowe about his rise through the system from humble beginnings at a small school in Georgia. How has the Mariners' player development program helped transform his game? Find out here.

Exit velocity is an emerging stat that's making its way into Mariners' TV broadcasts. Gary Hill goes inside the numbers to explain what "exit velocity" means and how it impacts hitting productivity. Shannon provides an insider update on star free agent prospect Seiya Suzuki. is Seattle on his short list of desired destinations?

Mariners' analyst Ryan Rowland-Smith joins the show to break down the Mariners' rotation as it stands today. Don't miss his expert breakdown of why new M's ace Robbie Ray has found a repeatable formula that will make him a fixture at the top of the rotation for years to come, and hear why he's expecting a breakout year from Logan Gilbert.

Jake Heaps stops by to share his history with the game of baseball and why he's excited about the M's playoff chances this year. Plus--what's it like to watch a baseball game with Russell Wilson?

Where Mariners will find power in '22? Baseball America's Kyle Glaser projects impact M's prospects Jan 26, 2022

Shannon Drayer and James Osborn take a deeper look into how the Mariners will replace Kyle Seager's power with the remaining free agents and trade targets once baseball returns. How important are home runs in today's game, and do the Mariners have enough to make the playoffs next year? Gary Hill dives deeper into the numbers and where the Mariners rank in the league's power categories.

Baseball America's Kyle Glaser joins the Hot Stove to discuss the M's heralded class of prospects. Which players could make an impact next year? How does the health of the Mariners' farm system compare to the rest of the AL West? Is the Astros' playoff window closing?

We finish off the show by hearing about Bob Stelton's love of the Mariners and the game of baseball, including how his relationships inside the clubhouse have helped him enjoy the each game on another level. Hear Wyman and Bob every day from 2-7!

The Hot Stove Show: Mariners LHP Brandon Williamson, offseason moves Jan 19, 2022

Shannon Drayer and James Osborn kick off the first Hot Stove of 2022 with an inside look at the Mariners' High Performance pitching camp by talking to prospect left-hander Brandon Williamson. Who is standing out among a talented group of young arms at the Mariners' complex in Arizona right now? Find out here.

Gary Hill takes a deeper look at some hitting analytics that prove Jerry Dipoto and Scott Servais' "Control the Zone" philosophy. Hear how the Mariners rank in hard-hit balls and where their contact numbers are trending compared to the rest of the league.

Shannon recaps the M's major free agent and trade moves in November. Who could the Mariners target once the MLB lockout ends?

Mike Salk joins the Hot Stove to share his history with the game in baseball, including his experience covering MLB teams as a reporter, attending the Winter Meetings, and learning the game straight from big leaguers as his radio career was building.

Talking Mariners: Which M's target is best fit, Haniger, lockout (12/8/21) Dec 09, 2021

Baseball may be locked out, but Mariners insider Shannon Drayer and 710 ESPN Seattle's James "Boy Howdy" Osborn are here to provide your baseball fix with the latest edition of Talking Mariners. They discuss where the M's left things with their big targets in free agency, what's changed with a possible Mitch Haniger extension, how they are feeling about when an eventual lockout resolution could come, and even the baseballs used in MLB games.

Mariners Week That Was on 710 ESPN Seattle: Nov. 29-Dec. 3 Dec 04, 2021

Mariners insider Shannon Drayer hosts a monster Mariners Week That Was recapping a huge week for the Mariners and in baseball in general. Hear tons of reaction to Seattle's signing of AL Cy Young Award winner Robbie Ray and trade for All-Star 2B Adam Frazier, interviews with both Ray and Frazier, a must-listen edition of The Jerry Dipoto Show, and segments with baseball insiders including ROOT Sports' Ryan Rowland-Smith, MLB Network's Jon Morosi, The Seattle Times' Ryan Divish, and Forbes' Maury Brown. And of course Shannon provides her insight along the way as we go through all the talk and interviews from 710 ESPN Seattle's Mike Salk Show, Jake and Stacy, Wyman and Bob, and the Talking Mariners podcast.

Talking Mariners: M's add 2 All-Stars, so what's next? (12/1/21) Dec 02, 2021

Mariners insider Shannon Drayer and James "Boy Howdy" Osborn are back with a jam-packed edition of 710 ESPN Seattle's Talking Mariners, because there are some new Mariners to talk about. Shannon and Howdy break down the moves to get AL Cy Young winner Robbie Ray and All-Star 2B Adam Frazier to Seattle, what they mean about the future of the team, and what could be next either just before the MLB lockout on Wednesday night or once it ends.

Mariners Week That Was On 710 ESPN Seattle: Nov. 22-26 Nov 27, 2021

Mariners insider Shannon Drayer takes us through the best Mariners interviews, analysis and talk from Thanksgiving week on 710 ESPN Seattle, providing her insight along the way. Hear Jerry Dipoto's press conference after Saturday's trade for All-Star 2B Adam Frazier, 710 ESPN Seattle interviews with Mariners pitchers Logan Gilbert and Chris Flexen and first baseman Ty France, and MLB Network insider Jon Morosi's weekly visit with Wyman and Bob. Plus hear much more from 710's Mike Salk Show, Jake and Stacy, and the Talking Mariners podcast with Shannon and "Boy Howdy."

Talking Mariners Podcast: Impending lockout, what happens if M's can't land a top free agent? Nov 23, 2021

Shannon Drayer, Mariners insider for 710 ESPN Seattle, and James "Boy Howdy" Osborn of the Brock and Salk Podcast are back to talk all things Mariners, including the impact of the impending lockout, what happens if Seattle can't land a big-name free agent, local players and much more.

Mariners Week That Was On 710 ESPN Seattle: Nov. 15-19 Nov 20, 2021

Mariners insider Shannon Drayer takes us through the best Mariners interviews, analysis and talk from the week on 710 ESPN Seattle, providing her insight along the way. In this brand new episode, hear highlights from The Jerry Dipoto Show and much, much more.

Mariners Week That Was On 710 ESPN Seattle: Nov. 8-12 Nov 13, 2021

Mariners insider Shannon Drayer takes us through the best Mariners interviews, analysis and talk from the week on 710 ESPN Seattle, providing her insight along the way. In this brand new episode, hear highlights from The Jerry Dipoto Show where Seattle's GM shares his thoughts on specific free agents, as well as interviews with MLB insiders Kylie McDaniel (ESPN), Jon Morosi (MLB Network) and Ryan Divish (Seattle Times). Also listen to some of Shannon's visit with M's broadcaster Gary Hill on the Talking Mariners podcast, and plenty more M's conversation from 710 ESPN Seattle's Mike Salk Show, Jake and Stacy, Wyman and Bob, and Brock and Salk Podcast.

Talking Mariners: GM meetings, SP additions, more Nov 11, 2021

In an all new Talking Mariners Podcast, Shannon Drayer is joined by Gary Hill of the Mariners radio broadcast team and they talk about the GM meetings, starting pitching, third base vs. outfield additions and much more.

Mariners Week That Was on 710 ESPN Seattle: Nov. 1-5 Nov 06, 2021

Mariners insider Shannon Drayer takes us through a podcast collecting the best Mariners interviews, analysis and talk from the week on 710 ESPN Seattle. Find clips from the following in this episode:

The Mike Salk Show, Nov. 3 (Hour 1)
Talking Mariners Podcast with Shannon Drayer and Boy Howdy, Nov. 3
Jake & Stacy, Nov. 3 (Hour 4)
Mariners pitcher Casey Sadler on Wyman & Bob, Nov. 4 (Hour 4)
The Jerry Dipoto Show, Nov. 4
M's broadcaster Aaron Goldsmith on The Mike Salk Show, Nov. 4 (Hour 4)
M's broadcaster Gary Hill Jr. on Jake & Stacy, Nov. 4 (Hour 1)
Baseball America editor-in-chief JJ Cooper on Jake & Stacy, Nov. 4 (Hour 3)
Ryan Divish, Seattle Times Mariners reporter, on Jake & Stacy, Nov. 4 (Hour 4)
MLB Network's Jon Morosi on Wyman & Bob, Nov. 4 (Hour 4)
The Mike Salk Show, Nov. 5 (Hour 1)

Talking Mariners: 3B targets, Kikuchi, potential work stoppage Nov 03, 2021

Shannon Drayer, Mariners insider for 710 ESPN Seattle, and James "Boy Howdy" Osborn of the Brock and Salk Podcast are back to talk all things Mariners, including some names to watch at third base, the news that Yusei Kikuchi will hit free agency, whether M's fans should dare to dream after Atlanta's World Series win and much, much more.

Talking Mariners: Potential targets, Griffey joins ownership and more Oct 28, 2021

Shannon Drayer, Mariners insider for 710 ESPN Seattle, and James "Boy Howdy" Osborn of the Brock and Salk Podcast are back to break down where the Mariners sit with their huge offseason only about a week away. Among the topics:

Two spots for the M's to focus on once the Hot Stove is lit
Ken Griffey Jr. joining the Mariners ownership team
The impact Mitch Haniger's Players' Tribune article will have

Plus thoughts on the World Series and the MLB playoffs as a whole and much more.

Talking Mariners: Deep dive into final weeks of 90-win season Oct 07, 2021

Shannon Drayer, Mariners insider for 710 ESPN Seattle, and James "Boy Howdy" Osborn have returned for the first of a three-part series wrapping up the first 90-win Mariners season since 2003. In this episode, they take a close look at the final weeks of the season -- not the numbers, not the outlook, but what it was like, how it felt, what they saw, and what the first week of the postseason would have looked like if the Mariners had forced a Game 163.

Mariners' Jarred Kelenic talks to Shannon Drayer: 'My mentality is way different' Aug 08, 2021

Mariners rookie Jarred Kelenic talks to Shannon Drayer during the team's road trip about the key adjustment he made, finding confidence by overcoming struggles and why he feels like a "completely different person" now compared to during his first stint with Seattle earlier this season.

Talking Mariners: Mitch Haniger on the Trade Block? Jun 04, 2021

Shannon Drayer and James Osborn dive into the Mariners' rebuild as the team hovers around .500 nearly a third of the way through the season. As Mitch Haniger enters the final year of his deal in '22, should the Mariners consider trading him at the deadline this year? Shannon breaks down the positive developments of J.P. Crawford and Justin Dunn and explores what the rest of the season will tell the Mariners about what they need to add heading into next year. Have they seen enough from the young position player core group to believe the playoff expectations of 2022 are realistic?

Hour 2: How to Measure Mariners Success in 2021 Mar 27, 2021

Shannon Drayer and Curtis Rogers discuss how we should measure Mariners success in 2021, they look at the decision to start Jarred Kelenic in minor league camp, and they talk to Mariners Director of Marketing Mandy Lincoln

Hour 1: Seattle Mariners Season Preview Special Mar 27, 2021

On today’s Season Preview Special Shannon Drayer and Curtis Rogers react to the 26-man roster, they look at the current Starting rotation, and they talk to the Mariners Major League Field Coordinator Carson Vitale.

Hour 2: Mariners Outfielder Jake Fraley Feb 24, 2021

Aaron Goldsmith and Gary Hill get ready for Spring Training with Mariners Outfielder Jake Fraley and catching prospect Cal Raleigh, and they look to the minor leagues with Senior Writer at MLB Pipeline Jim Callis and Tacoma Rainiers Pitching Coach Rob Marcello Jr.

Hour 1: Mariners Pitcher James Paxton Feb 24, 2021

Aaron Goldsmith and Gary Hill talk to Mariners Pitcher James Paxton about his exciting return to the team, and they look forward to the 2021 season with Mariners Major League Field Coordinator Carson Vitale.

Hour 2: The New Tacoma Rainiers Manager Kristopher Negrón Feb 17, 2021

Aaron Goldsmith and Gary Hill take a trip to the Mariners minor league system with the new Manager of the Tacoma Rainiers Kristopher Negrón, and they get caught up with the off season Mariners News with Meg Rowley of Fangraphs.

Hour 1: Mariners Catcher Tom Murphy Feb 17, 2021

Aaron Goldsmith and Gary Hill are joined by Mariners Catcher Tom Murphy to discuss his return to the Mariners, they also look forward to the start of the MLB season with J.P. Morosi of MLB Network and Fox Sports, and they look back at the off season with Mariners Reliever Erik Swanson.

Hour 2: Director of International Scouting Frankie Thon Jr. Feb 10, 2021

Rick Rizzs and Gary Hill look to the next generation of Mariners Baseball with Director of International Scouting Frankie Thon Jr., they get the inside scoop on their division rivals from Astros Broadcaster Steve Sparks, and they talk to Mariners Insider Shannon Drayer.

Hour 1: Mariners Assistant General Manager Justin Hollander Feb 10, 2021

Rick Rizzs and Gary Hill get the inside look at the front office with Mariners Assistant General Manager Justin Hollander, and they look forward to the start of Spring Training with Mariners Infielder Dylan Moore.

Talking Mariners with Shannon & Howdy: Feb. 3, 2020 Feb 03, 2021

Talking Mariners with 710 ESPN Seattle's Shannon Drayer and James "Boy Howdy" Osborn is back looking at the latest news and M's topics. Covered in the podcast are the MLB and MLBPA negotiations, highlights from the Mariners Virtual Baseball Bash, when Jarred Kelenic could debut, whether Seattle should have been involved in the Nolan Arenado trade, and what moves GM Jerry Dipoto could make before spring training starts in a few weeks.

Hour 2: The Numbers of Baseball Feb 03, 2021

Aaron Goldsmith and Gary Hill break down the numbers of baseball with Jesse Smith and Joel Firman from the Mariners Analytics Department, and they look to the future of the organization with Mariners Pitcher Sam Carlson.

Hour 1: Mariners Infielder Ty France Feb 03, 2021

Aaron Goldsmith and Gary Hill get ready for the upcoming season with Mariners Infielder Ty France and they recap all the fun of the Baseball Bash.

Hour 2: A Tribute to Hank Aaron Jan 27, 2021

Rick Rizzs and Gary Hill are joined by Dave Simms and Shannon Drayer to discuss the legacy of Hank Arron, they get a scouting report from Mariners Scout John Wiedenbauer, and they talk to Mariners Outfielder Taylor Trammell.

Hour 1: Mariners Manager Scott Servais Jan 27, 2021

Rick Rizzs and Gary Hill get ready for the upcoming season with Mariners Skipper Scott Servais, and they talk to Mariners Pitcher Justin Dunn about his off season routine.

Hour 2: Mariners Pitcher Joey Gerber Jan 20, 2021

Aaron Goldsmith and Gary Hill discusses the strange off season with Mariners Pitcher Joey Gerber, and they get the latest on the team from Mariners Insider Shannon Drayer.

Hour 1: Mariners Pitcher Justus Sheffield Jan 20, 2021

Aaron Goldsmith and Gary Hill take a deep dive into the world of pitching with Mariners Pitching Coach Pete Woodworth and Mariners Pitcher Justus Sheffield, and they talk to MLB Writer and Author of “A Fan’s Guide to Baseball Analytics” Anthony Castrovince.

Hour 2: Mariners Pitcher Anthony Misiewicz Jan 13, 2021

Aaron Goldsmith and Gary Hill take a look at the Mariners farm system with Assistant Director of Player Development Emanuel Sifuentes, they talk to Mariners Pitcher Anthony Misiewicz, and they look forward to the 2021 season at T-Mobile Field with Mariners Director of Marketing Mandy Lincoln.

Hour 1: Mariners Pitcher Marco Gonzales Jan 13, 2021

Aaron Goldsmith and Gary Hill talk to Mariners Pitcher Marco Gonzales on getting the opening day starter honors for the third year, and they look at a strange MLB off season with Kyle Glaser of Baseball America.

Hour 2: Mariners Gold Glove First Baseman Evan White Jan 06, 2021

Gary Hill and Rick Rizzs congratulate Mariners First Baseman Evan White on winning a Gold Glove award in his rookie season, they talk to Mariners Infield Coach Perry Hill, they look back on the history of the team with long time Mariners beat writer Greg Johns following his retirement, and they check in the Mariners Insider Shannon Drayer.

Hour 1: Mariners General Manager Jerry Dipoto Jan 06, 2021

The Hot Stove Report is back! Mariners Broadcasters Gary Hill and Rick Rizzs get you ready for the 2021 Mariners Season with Mariners General Manager Jerry Dipoto.

Mariners Winter Warmup Dec 12, 2020

Bob Stelton is joined by Mariner GM Jerry Dipoto, rookie of the year Kyle Lewis, and manager Scott Servais to reflect on this last season and look ahead to the next.

Talking Mariners: Gary Hill on pitching, plus 'right' timing with Haniger Dec 09, 2020

Mariners insider Shannon Drayer and 710 ESPN Seattle's James "Boy Howdy" Osborn are back to talk the latest on the M's and the baseball offseason. Gary Hill of the Mariners radio broadcast team joins in for a discussion about how to build a championship pitching staff and how that is changing in today's current game. Plus they look at the Mariners' bullpen and the available arms Seattle could go after, why Mitch Haniger's return in 2021 couldn't be timed better, an under-the-radar player for the M's who could be a trade asset and more.

Mariners Insider Podcast: How does slow start to Hot Stove impact M's? Nov 20, 2020

Mariners insider Shannon Drayer and James "Boy Howdy" Osborn are back to discuss the latest about the M's and news around baseball. Topics include:

- The Marlins hiring Kim Ng in Miami as the first woman to be an MLB GM
- Theo Epstein stepping down as Cubs president of baseball operations
- What the slow start to the Hot Stove season means for the Mariners
- What would it take for GM Jerry Dipoto to make an unexpected move
- Robinson Canó's suspension and if it impacts money the Mariners owe the Mets

Mariners Podcast: Shannon and Howdy wrap up 2020 M's season Oct 02, 2020

Mariners insider Shannon Drayer and 710 ESPN Seattle's James "Boy Howdy" Osborn are back to break down the unusual 60-game M's season, discuss the big questions going into the offseason and set things up for the hot stove.

June 26, 2020 - Boy Howdy, Zach DeLoach and Kaden Polcovich Jun 26, 2020

Baseball is inching ever closer to its return and 710 ESPN Seattle's Mariners insider Shannon Drayer catches up with James "Boy Howdy" Osborn to chat about the 60-game season and how prospects will be developed during 2020. Speaking of prospects, Shannon also chats with 2020 draft picks Zach DeLoach and Kaden Polcovich, who Seattle took in the second and third rounds, respectively.

May 29, 2020: MLB-MLBPA talks, Jake Fraley and Austin Shenton May 29, 2020

In the latest Mariners Insider Podcast, Shannon Drayer discusses ongoing talks between MLB and MLBPA on baseball returning and also chats with Mariners prospects Jake Fraley and Austin Shenton.

May 16, 2020: The latest on MLB's return to action May 16, 2020

In the latest Mariners Insider Podcast, Shannon Drayer talks about the latest proposal of MLB's return, and also talks with 710's James "Boy Howdy" Osborn and Mariners minor league coordinator Tony Arnerich.

May 8, 2020 talking MLB return, Justin Dunn, KBO and more May 08, 2020

In the latest Mariners Insider Podcast, Shannon Drayer catches up with pitching prospect Justin Dunn, discusses the reports of MLB's return, talks KBO baseball with a longtime fan of the league and also chats with Texas Rangers beat writer Evan Grant on how the coronavirus is impacting Texas.

May 1, 2020 with Jamie Moyer, Tim Lopes and Kirby Arnold May 02, 2020

In the latest Mariners Insider Podcast, 710 ESPN Seattle's Shannon Drayer catches up with Mariners Hall of Fame pitcher Jamie Moyer, Seattle utility man Tim Lopes and former M's beat writer Kirby Arnold.

April 17, 2020, with Rick Rizzs, Tom Murphy, Art Warren and Carl Edwards Jr. Apr 17, 2020

Shannon Drayer catches up with even more members of the Mariners organization as she talks to the voice of the Mariners, Rick Rizzs, catcher Tom Murphy and relievers Art Warren and Carl Edwards Jr.

April 10 , 2020 with James "Boy Howdy" Osborn, Braden Bishop and Mike Cameron Apr 11, 2020

In the midst of the shutdown, Shannon Drayer is still able to catch up and talk Mariners baseball with 710's own James "Boy Howdy" Osborn, Mariners outfield prospect Branden Bishop as well as legendary center fielder Mike Cameron.

Mariners vodcast/podcast with Gary Hill, Matt Magill and Melanie LeGrande Apr 04, 2020

The MLB season is delayed, but that doesn't mean there's no baseball to talk about. Shannon Drayer catches up with Mariners Radio host/producer/engineer Gary Hill as well as Mariners reliever Matt Magill. Shannon also talks to Melanie LeGrande, MLB's vice president for community responsibility, about the "Silver Slugger" program, an online resource for parents who are currently homeschooling their children.

February 18, 2020 - Hour 2 Feb 19, 2020

Hour 2 begins with Mike Blowers sharing his thoughts on the Astros cheating scandal and how this could impact baseball this upcoming season. Shannon Drayer joins the show from Peoria to share what she has seen from prospects like Logan Gilbert, Jarred Kelenic, and Julio Rodriguez. Joe Doyle of Lookout Landing joins the show to talk about what he expects from J.P. Crawford, and who he thinks the Mariners will target in the 2020 MLB Draft.

February 18, 2020 - Hour 1 Feb 19, 2020

Aaron Goldsmith, Gary Hill, and Mike Blowers have the latest on the Mariners as Spring Training has gotten underway. Mariners catcher Tom Murphy joins the show to talk about his offseason and how hitting coach Tim Laker impacted him last season. Tim Laker then joins the show to talk about the confidence of Jarred Kelenic and Julio Rodriguez, and who he is most excited to work with this season. Andrew Simon of MLB.com stops by to talk about some advanced metrics in baseball.

February 11, 2020 - Hour 2 Feb 12, 2020

Rick Rizzs, Ryan Rowland-Smith, and Gary Hill are joined by Trevor Gooby, Senior VP of Baseball Operations, joins the show to talk about the new additions to T-Mobile Park for this season. Greg Johns of MLB.com joins the show to talk about the new additions to the Mariners this offseason, including outfielder Carlos Gonzalez joining the team. We conclude the show with some clips from Ryan Rowland-Smith's conversation with Marco Gonzales.

February 11, 2020 - Hour 1 Feb 12, 2020

Rick Rizzs, Ryan Rowland-Smith, and Gary Hill get you ready for the Mariners reporting to Spring Training tomorrow. Infield coach Perry Hill joins the show to talk about the potential of guys like JP Crawford, Evan White, Shed Long, and Noelvi Marte. Sam Dykstra of MLB.com joins the show to talk about which Mariners prospects he has his eyes on this season.

February 4, 2020 - Hour 2 Feb 05, 2020

Aaron Goldsmith, Gary Hill, and Shannon Drayer recap the blockbuster trade between the Red Sox and Dodgers that will send Mookie Betts and David Price to LA. Utilityman Patrick Wisdom joins the show to talk about his friendship with Marco Gonzales. Frances Traisman joins the show to talk about the new perks of Mariners season tickets.

February 4, 2020 - Hour 1 Feb 05, 2020

Aaron Goldsmith, Gary Hill, and Shannon Drayer discuss the contract extension for Marco Gonzales. Is this the first step for the Mariners in their rebuild this season? Then, Mariners assistant GM Justin Hollander joins the show to talk about what makes Marco Gonzales great, prospect Noevli Marte and the expectations for him, and more. Then, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register joins the show to talk about the Angels acquiring Joc Pederson and how Joe Maddon will change the team's culture this season.

January 28, 2020 - Hour 2 Jan 29, 2020

Rick Rizzs, Gary Hill, and Shannon Drayer listen to a conversation that Aaron Goldsmith had with young pitcher Justin Dunn. Then, we hear some updates from Jerry Dipoto at media day about Mitch Haniger before playing a montage of some of our favorite Felix moments.

January 28, 2020 - Hour 1 Jan 29, 2020

Rick Rizzs, Gary Hill, and Shannon Drayer sit down to talk with some folks from the Mariners organization, and go over their thoughts leading into Spring Training. They visit with young outfielder, Kyle Lewis, and player development director Andy McKay.

January 21, 2020 - Hour 2 Jan 22, 2020

Rick Rizzs, Dan Wilson and Gary Hill talk to Bill Mitchell on Baseball America’s Top 10 Mariners prospects list, and they discuss the recent Hall of Fame Voting

January 21, 2020 - Hour 1 Jan 22, 2020

Rick Rizzs, Dan Wilson and Gary Hill talk to Mariners first baseman Evan White, new Mariners Head Athletic Trainer Kyle Torgerson and they discuss the Astros sign stealing scandal with Brian McTaggart of MLB.com

January 14, 2020 - Hour 2 Jan 15, 2020

Aaron Goldsmith and Gary Hill are joined by Mariners Director of Analytics Jesse Smith to discuss the Evan White contract, the Omar Narvaez trade, the value of competitive balance draft picks, and more. We then get to know new assistant hitting coach Jarret DeHart, before taking a listen back to some highlights of Shed Long's interview with the guys.

January 14, 2020 - Hour 1 Jan 15, 2020

Aaron Goldsmith and Gary Hill touch on the recent cheating scandal in the MLB, and how the punishments for the Astros could help the Mariners in the near future. Mariners second baseman Shed Long joins the show to talk about his offseason training and being best friends with Dee Gordon. Evan Grant of Dallas Morning News joins the show to talk about the offseason so far for the Texas Rangers.

Mariners Talk: Breaking down Astros cheating scandal Jan 13, 2020

Shannon Drayer and "Boy Howdy" James Osborn are back for a quick bonus episode of Mariners Talk to break down everything you need to know about MLB's punishment of the Astros for a 2017 and 2018 sign-stealing scandal that has now cost both Houston manager AJ Hinch and general manager Jeff Luhnow their jobs. Note: This is an audio-only version of a video, which you can watch at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSGjcYONHQU

Mariners Talk: Offseason moves & discussions Jan 13, 2020

Shannon Drayer and James "Boy Howdy" Osborn are back in the 710 ESPN Seattle studios to continue their offseason podcast series talking about the Mariners. In this episode, they break down all the news from the Mariners and Major League Baseball. What effect would "Robot Umps" have on the game? How bad is it to steal signs? That and much more. Note: This is an audio-only version of a video, which you can watch at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8yb8Z5lVqg

January 7, 2020 - Hour 2 Jan 08, 2020

Aaron Goldsmith, Gary Hill, Dan Wilson, and Shannon Drayer recap the contract extension for minor league first baseman Evan White. Should we expect him to be the starting first baseman for the Mariners on Opening Day? Then, we take a listen back to a past Hot Stove interview with Ron Fairley. The hour ends with discussion on relief pitcher CJ Edwards signing with the Mariners earlier this offseason.

January 7, 2020 - Hour 1 Jan 08, 2020

Aaron Goldsmith, Gary Hill, Dan Wilson, and Shannon Drayer catch up with Mariners catcher Austin Nola to talk about him focusing more on catching, what he learned last season, his sibling rivalry with Aaron Nola, and more. Mariners bullpen coach Brian DeLunas joins the show to talk about the exciting Mariners pitching prospects and the new acquisitions for the Mariners bullpen.

December 13, 2019 - Hour 2 Dec 14, 2019

Rick Rizzs, Shannon Drayer, and Mike Blowers are joined by new Mariners pitching coach Pete Woodworth. Then, we listen to an interview that Shannon did with Logan Gilbert, before hearing a tribute to famed player and broadcaster, Ron Fairly.

December 13, 2019 - Hour 1 Dec 14, 2019

Rick Rizzs, Mike Blowers, and Shannon Drayer are joined by Mariners General Manager, Jerry Dipoto to talk about what he expects from this Mariners team this coming year.

Mariners Talk: Logan Gilbert interview & Winter Meetings wrap Dec 13, 2019

Shannon Drayer and Boy Howdy are back to break down the latest from the Mariners coming out of the MLB Winter Meetings, including the Omar Narvaez trade, and later Shannon interviews the 2018 Mariners first-round pick, pitcher Logan Gilbert. Note: This is an audio-only version of a video. To watch the video, go to: https://mynw.me/2PjBfzJ

Mariners Talk: Bullpen coach Brian DeLunas' insider perspective Nov 27, 2019

Brian DeLunas, current Mariners bullpen coach and the team's former director of pitching development and strategies, joins Shannon Drayer and Boy Howdy for an in-depth discussion about how teams develop pitching now as well as specifics on M's pitchers like Marco Gonzales, Justus Sheffield and Logan Gilbert. *Note* This is an audio-only version of a video interview. Watch Part 1 here, and part 2 here.

Mariners Talk: Details on new M's, coaching staff's influx of youth Nov 08, 2019

Shannon Drayer and James "Boy Howdy" Osborn return to discuss all things relevant to Seattle baseball fans, including the Mariners' additions thus far this offseason, their big changes to the coaching staff and Howdy's "Most Dangerous Game" -- a quiz of surprising 2019 M's facts. Note: This is an audio-only version of a video, which you can watch at https://mynw.me/2NSezEU.

Mariners Talk: Howdy's got questions for Shannon Drayer Oct 24, 2019

Shannon Drayer and James "Boy Howdy" Osborn are back to discuss the latest in baseball, including the World Series and managerial carousel. Then, Howdy has tough questions for Shannon about the players who may or may not have a future on the team. Note: This is an audio-only version of a video, which you can watch at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lFFYGvKiZo.

Mariners Talk: 2019 season wrap with Shannon and Howdy Oct 03, 2019

Shannon Drayer and James "Boy Howdy" Osborn are back to wrap up the 2019 Mariners season, the upcoming offseason and to take the 2019 Mariners Record-Breaking 67-Man Roster Challenge. (Note: This is an audio-only version of a video, and some portions may be hard to follow without the visual element. Watch the full video here: https://mynw.me/2pzKnWA)

Ichiro accepts Mariners Franchise Achievement Award Sep 15, 2019

Listen to Ichiro's full speech, without an interpreter, as he accepts the Mariners Franchise Achievement Award before their game against the White Sox on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019.

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