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.
Gary Hill, Rick Rizzs, and Shannon Drayer continue their conversation with Mariners Pitcher Logan Evans on his breakout season and the start of Spring Training, they are joined by Houston broadcaster Robert Ford to discuss the Astros and his role in “Parents Just Don’t Understand,” and they look back on the history of Steelheads Alley with Dave Eskenazi and Stephanie Johnson-Toliver.
Gary Hill, Rick Rizzs, and Shannon Drayer preview the start of Spring Training with Mariners General Manager Justin Hollander, they discuss the challenges of being a plus defender at multiple positions with Gold Glover Dylan Moore, and they are joined by Logan Evans to talk about his breakout season and the start of camp.
Gary Hill, Aaron Goldsmith, and Rick Rizzs are joined by Vice President of Amateur Scouting Scott Hunter to give us his thoughts on the Mariners 2024 draft and the thrill of landing the #3 pick this year, they talk to prospect Ben Williamson about his defensive prowess and what he is looking forward to most in Big League camp, and they break down the exciting promotions at T-Mobile Park for the first two months of the season with marketing coordinator Kalli Rutherford.
Gary Hill, Aaron Goldsmith, and Rick Rizzs are joined by Platinum Glove winner Cal Raleigh to discuss what he wants to improve on this year and the growth he has seen from Logan Gilbert, and they talk to Mariners infielder Austin Shenton about his excitement returning home, making his MLB debut last year, and his tremendous work with the Max Higbee Center in Bellingham.
Gary Hill and Aaron Goldsmith are joined by Mariners Vice President of Baseball Product Development David Hesslink to discuss his role with eh organization and his unique journey to the Mariners front office, and they talk about the new international signing class and “The Beast” with Director of International Scouting Frankie Thon Jr.
Gary Hill and Aaron Goldsmith are joined by Mariners reliever Troy Taylor to discuss his first year in the MLB and what he’s most excited for this season, and they talk to new Assistant Hitting Coach Bobby Magallanes to hear about his full circle journey to the Mariners and what he’s doing to get ready for the start of spring training.
Gary Hill, Rick Rizzs, and Aaron Goldsmith are joined by Mariners Prospect Colt Emerson to discuss what he’s learned in his first year in the MLB and the start of his play-by-play broadcasting career, and they get some fun insight on Ichiro following his Hall of Fame induction.
Gary Hill, Rick Rizzs, and Aaron Goldsmith are joined by Mariners Second Baseman Ryan Bliss to look back on his first season in the MLB and to discuss what he done over the offseason to get ready for spring training, and they talk to Minor League Field Coordentor Louis Boyd about his unique journey to the Mariners coaching staff.