Hour 2 - Economics In Sports, Blue 88

To continue the talk of Cal raleigh's stardom, Brock and Bryan Walters react to Cal going on The Pat McAfee Show and how he's continued to market himself on a national level. Then, they get into a variety of Mariners topics, including the difference between bWAR and fWAR, Julio's season, further Cal Raleigh talk and more.

Cal Raleigh's stardom was on display again on Monday with his 33rd home run of the year, and Brock and Bryan Walters talk through the last time they remember hearing MVP chants in the Seattle sports market the way that Cal is now hearing it from Mariners fans. They also go through Brock's wedding Jeopardy featuring a handful of stories from his daughter's wedding over the weekend. In Blue 88, they dive in on Leonard Williams, the Seahawks offensive line and Jalen Ramsey.

The Mariners get a convincing win to begin the homestand over the Royals, and Maura and Lyle open the show by talking through it. After that, they re-air Ray Roberts who was on with Michael Bumpus and Bryan Walters as they all talk through a few different Seahawks topics.

Ryan Rowland-Smith and Mike Lefko answer some sports and personal questions in Whose Shoes? Then, we give out some Mariners mid season grades and go through some of the biggest moments so far.

Lefko and Ryan Rowland-Smith talk through what they feel as if the Mariners needs are at the trade deadline. After that, Gee Scott stops by for his weekly appearance to discuss a variety of topics.

Lefko and Ryan Rowland-Smith discuss what the proper way to handle Harry Ford if he ends up getting called up and activated. They then welcome on Rangers broadcaster Jared Sandler to preview the upcoming weekend series. Michael Bumpus joins for Blue 88 to break down Shaquill Griffin, the Seahawks WR depth and who the biggest threat in the NFC West is.

Mike Lefko fills in for Salk and opens the show by talking through the Harry Ford situation (due to the Mitch Garver injury) and what to possibly expect from Ford if he is called up. Then, they re-air Salk's conversation with Bryan Walters on if the Seahawks could trade for Trey Hendrickson along with a few other topics.

We react to Jeff Passan's names of potential bats. What would you give up to acquire Josh Naylor and Eugenio Suarez? Then, we talk with Aram Leighton of Just Baseball about the M's prospects who were promoted yesterday and who he would be willing to give up in a trade. Plus, we answer food, pet and wedding queries in Answer the Question Jerk.

Salk reacts to sound from Mike Silver who discussed that Tom Brady had no interest in the Raiders signing Sam Darnold, but signed off on a Geno Smith trade. Salk is a little confused by that as a result. Later, Jeff Passan of ESPN joins the show to dive in on Cal Raleigh and the AL MVP race, Julio Rodriguez, the trade deadline and more.

After the Mariners put up double digit runs again on Monday, Salk explains how the Mariners all of the sudden look like a totally different team. He highlights a few reasons why. He also reacts to some of the sound from Angie Mentink who outlines a few different things about Julio Rodriguez, including the idea of him needing to get back to enjoying playing the game (or at least express it that way). In Blue 88, topics include Russell Wilson, who Cooper Kupp compared JSN to and one list where the Seahawks need to improve on due to currently ranking 20th.