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Gary Hill, Shannon Drayer, and Aaron Goldsmith are joined by Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh on his successful 2025 season and the recognition he has received on a national scale, and what he has been up to in the offseason. Mariners starting pitcher George Kirby joins the show to talk about building off of last season, what he has been working on in the offseason, his ice bath routine, his annual use of his knuckleball, and what the playoff run taught him. Mariners pitcher Emerson Hancock joins the show to give us a look into his offseason after having a kid, what pitches he has been working on, and the culture of this Mariners team. 

Gary Hill, Shannon Drayer, and Aaron Goldsmith are joined by former Mariners player Franklin Gutierrez to talk about his playing days, the development of Julio Rodriguez, and what he is seeing from the Mariners organization. Mariners President of Baseball Operations Jerry Dipoto joins the show to talk about the team as they get ready for spring training and where they are compared to last years roster, getting a full season of Josh Naylor, and the close-knit chemistry this team has. Mariners relief pitcher Gabe Speier joins the show to talk about playing for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic, he reflects on this 2025 season performance and going to the playoffs. 

Gary Hill, Rick Rizzs, Aaron Goldsmith, and Shannon Drayer are joined by Mariners Assistant Hitting Coach Bobby Magallanes to discuss his first season on the job and what he saw from Cal Raleigh and Julio Rodriguez in 2025, and they talk to Bullpen Coach Austin Nola about his excitement for joining the Mariners coaching staff and why he’ll still be bringing a mitt to Spring Training. 

Gary Hill, Aaron Goldsmith, and Shannon Drayer are joined by Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert to get his thoughts on becoming a father, what he learned from last season’s playoff run, and what he's been working on over the offseason, and they hear Wyman and Bob’s conversation with the Voice of the Mariners Rick Rizzs to discuss how the team is preparing for the start of Spring Training and the announcement of his retirement. 

Gary Hill, Aaron Goldsmith, Rick Rizzs, and Shannon Drayer are joined by Mariners Manager Dan Wilson to discuss the new members of his coaching staff, the impact Josh Naylor has made on the team, and what he expected to see from the young players at spring training, and they celebrate 50 seasons of Mariners baseball by catching up with pitching legend Felix Hernandez! 

Gary Hill, Aaron Goldsmith, Rick Rizzs, and Shannon Drayer are joined by Mariners First Baseman Josh Naylor to discuss his excitement to return to Seattle and hitting at T-Mobile Park, and they talk to Mariners Outfielder Rob Refsnyder about his evolution as a hitter, which former teammates have helped him in his career, and what he hope to bring to the Mariners in hist first season with the team. 

Gary Hill, Aaron Goldsmith, and Shannon Drayer continue their conversation with Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh to get his thoughts on what he’s been up to during the offseason, his favorite home run from his record-breaking season, the upcoming challenge system, and what Josh Naylor means to the team, they are joined by Adam Jude of The Seattle Times to discuss Felix Hernandez’s leap in the MLB Hall of Fame voting and his expectations for the rest of the Mariners’ offseason, and they preview all the exciting T-Mobile events in 2026 and the changes coming to Mariners TV broadcasts with Mariners Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications Gregg Greene. 

The Hot Stove is back! Gary Hill, Aaron Goldsmith, and Shannon Drayer are joined by Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh to discuss what he’s been up to during the offseason, his favorite home run from his record-breaking season, the upcoming challenge system, and what Josh Naylor means to the team, and they talk to Mariners General Manager Justin Hollander to get his thoughts on the addition of outfielder Rob Refsnyder, the changes to the coaching staff, and how he’s planning to young players opportunities this season. 

Mariners Insider Shannon Drayer, Mike Salk (Brock & Salk) and Mariners Broadcaster Ryan Rowland-Smith sit down to discuss the biggest offseason needs and potential wildcard players for the team in 2026.

Mariners Insider Shannon Drayer, Mike Salk (Brock & Salk) and Mariners Broadcaster Ryan Rowland-Smith sit down to reflect on the 2025 season and how impact moves shaped the season.

With Mariners assistant GM Andy McKay on the current road trip, he joined the roundtable on the pregame show before Thursday's series finale in Cincinnati to talk about seeing Cal Raleigh from the draft all the way to his breakout in the big leagues, plus detail a number of quick hits about prospects in the M's farm system.

Gary Hill and Rick Rizzs are joined by Mariners pitcher Gabe Speier to discuss what he’s been working on in Spring Training, they talk to Bryce Miller about his goals for the upcoming season, they preview the Athletics unorthodox 2025 season with broadcaster Johnny Doskow, and Mariners Vice President of Ballpark Operations Alisia Anderson gets you ready for T-Mobile Park summer concert series. 

Gary Hill and Shannon Drayer are joined by Mariners outfielder Victor Robles to discuss his Spring Training preparations, they get an inside look at the bullpen from pitcher Collin Snider, they get you ready for the start of the 2025 season with MLB.com writer Daniel Kramer, and they look forward to some of the most exciting T-Mobile Park events with Senior Marketing Manager Camden Finney. 

Gary Hill, Shannon Drayer, and Rick Rizzs are joined by pitcher George Kirby to discuss how the Mariners pitching rotation is shaping up for the season, they talk to prospect Tyler Locklear about his amazing 2024 minor league season, and they dive into the mechanics of throwing with pitching coach Trent Blank. 

Gary Hill, Shannon Drayer, and Rick Rizzs begin the first Cactus League Report of 2025 by talking to Mariners closer Andres Munoz about the new pitch he's added to his arsenal, they break down the Mariners' new offensive philosophy with new hitting coach Kevin Seitzer, and they discuss the Mariners' Equipment Donation Grant Program with Coordinator of Baseball Operations Greg Bekiaris.