Brock and Salk

Brock continues his look at potential Seahawks draft picks with a profile on Michael Penix Jr. Then, we dig back into the discussion of Mike Macdonald removing some of the reminders of past Seahawks teams and making it clear they are establishing their own identity under him. Plus, Justin and Salk take it to the "streets" for Ranked.

We play a round of 'Whose Shoes' (Brock Edition!) to pick between: Carroll or Belichick -Schneider’s ‘23 or ‘24 draft room, Clase or Raley and Rojas or Urias before being joined by ESPN's Booger McFarland to talk NFL Draft.

Brock & Salk talk about how hard it must have been for the last five years or so of Seahawks players to live up to the massive personalities and success stories of the LOB and they agree this is a clear opportunity to move forward. Now that the M's have shown us they can put a complete game together... can they sustain it? Brock's Blue 88.

Salk opens the show with a cheers to a new era of Seahawks football after hearing about the new blank walls inside the Virginia Mason Athletic Center giving this new regime a fresh slate to create their own identity. The Mariners swept away the Reds at home and Caitlin Clark meets a creep in front of the cameras. We revisit the conversation with Ryan Divish (Seattle Times).

Brock continues his look at Seahawks draft prospects with Texas DT T'Vondre Sweat. Then, we discuss the Seahawks looking closer to the team we expected in their last couple of games and Justin and Salk have a 'painful' Ranked for you.

With Travis Kelce's new spin-off TV hosting job starting soon we run down a few potential M's/Hawks players that could host their own before being joined by Ryan Divish (Seattle Times) to discuss the first M's series win and where they stand 3 weeks into the young MLB season.

Brock and Salk discuss three things that are all true at once: starting pitching is still the #1 most important thing in baseball, Julio is all over the place at the plate, and you can't win without outstanding defense. Maura takes us Around the NFL (where to hear some amazing John Harbaugh sound before Brock's Blue 88.

The M's were finally able to nail down their first series win over the Reds behind another - their 6th straight - quality start & a dominant pitching performance by Logan Gilbert. We hear bummer news for Kraken fans and the WNBA sets another record. We revisit the conversation with ESPN's Senior MLB Insider Jeff Passan.

Brock continues his draft profiles with a look at Michigan CB Mike Sainristil. Then, we discuss whether there is a point where analytics become too overwhelming for players and Justin and Salk have another edition of Ranked for you.

Maura plays a round of 'Buy or Sell' including questions about Michael Penix, Geno Smith, Jonatan Clase, and one about Brock's denim. ESPN's Senior MLB Insider Jeff Passan joins for his weekly appearance to discuss some of Jackie Robinson, Julio Rodriguez's slow start, rapid-fire Rangers, Astros and Angels questions and one incredible insult to Mike Salk.

Brock & Salk discuss how much walks & HRs will help this Mariners team because isn’t as athletic as it’s been and need more pop. Salk shares his "secret" with Brock about really wanting the Hawks to draft DL Jared Verse before getting into Blue 88.

Salk is thrilled to see the M's put together what most closely resembles a 'complete' or 'regular' win that we had been expecting to see since Opening Day - walks & power. Caitlin Clark was predictably drafted #1 overall in the WNBA draft and the Seattle Storm select Nika Muhl (UCONN) at #14. We go 'Around the Station' to hear what other shows are saying about the NFL Draft.

Brock continues his look at potential Seahawks draft picks with Utah safety Cole Bishop. Then, Brock reacts to John Schneider's comments on drafting a QB last week. Brock thinks it means they will consider one they really like if they drop far enough to be a value. Salk says if you really like a QB, go get them. Plus, we have a Ranked themed around Brock's birthday.

The Mariners find themselves: 27th in hits, 28th in doubles, 25th in HR, 29th in slugging with Julio, Garver, France and Raley combined for zero home runs. Is this who they are, or will things take a turn soon? Brock & Salk open up the lines to let Mariners fans share their own thoughts and feelings.

Julio Rodriguez had his first pinch-running assignment end poorly on Sunday and the guys are confused and a little concerned about why he was in the position in the first place, and why he wasn't available to the media after the game. Brock & Salk get into the great unknowns about the upcoming Seahawks draft and season - will they take big swings? Or just subtle moves? Brock's Blue 88 includes why "the end" is near.

Salk is very frustrated with the start of the Mariners season and just wants to see the guys play to their baseball card before making further judgements, because with only 4 guys playing above MLB average can't be real. The Seahawks sign Laken Tomlinson (Guard) to bolster some OL depth, Maura takes us Around the Weekend of the M's series & 2024 Masters tournament.

Stacy Rost joins Salk to discuss John Schneider's comments on Sam Howell not precluding the Seahawks from drafting a QB. How likley do they think it is and who would they want? Then, we take your calls on when Scott Servais should consider changing the top of the order, and who might be a cheater in Salk and Maura's race. Plus, it's National Grilled Cheese Day so Salk ranks cheeses.

The first M's road trip in the books and it wasn't a particularly great one, so how is the vibe in the clubhouse and how are they responding to adversity? Shannon Drayer joins Salk to share her insight before our weekly adventure (and therapy session?) with Gee Scott.

The Mariners slow start has been the biggest topic in the entire baseball conversation but Salk shares some details from around the division that should put some M's fans at ease and lower stress levels. We play a round of 2024 NFL Draft rehearsal with Salk & Maura sharing their initial gut feeling/reaction to a handful of potential Seahawks draft picks.

Salk shares his experience from the evening spent at Scott & Jill Servais's 'All Paws On Deck' fundraising event last night and some of the surprises & interactions from attendees. We learn from yesterday's John Schneider Show that the Seahawks are still meeting with QBs and are "not out of the market" for one because