Hour 3 - Reacting To Fans Negativity Over A Potential Mariners Blockbuster Trade, David Schoenfield

Blue 88 Baseball Edition: Salk answers three baseball questions as we hit the start of the All-Star break. Who should we be rooting against over the next two weeks? Why did the Mariners take Kade Anderson with the 3rd overall pick? Who or what has been the best story in the Mariners system this year? // Need to Know: The Mariners completely dominated the Tigers in their 3-game sweep of the best team in the American League. The Mariners drafted Left-Handed Pitcher Kade Anderson with the 3rd overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. Cal Raleigh takes his shot at the Homerun Derby tonight. // We play Buy or Sell Seahawks Edition! Plenty of hot topics going into the 2025 season, are you buying or selling? // Can the Mariners carry their momentum from their sweep of the Tigers into the second half of the season after the All-Star break? You get a chance to close the gap with a 3-game series against the Houston Astros 

Brock and Salk talk through what might have been the worst loss of the year for the Mariners in what ended in getting swept in New York. They then welcome on former Yankees manager Joe Girardi to discuss the Mariners series in the Bronx, Cal Raleigh and more. In Blue 88, topics include the Seahawks offensive line, Sam Darnold's contract and how Chris Petersen ties into Big 12 Media Day.

Salk opens the show by playing a couple minutes with golfer Rod Pampling, with the full interview set to come out soon on Seattle Sports. Then, they re-air their conversation with Adam Jude of The Seattle Times to discuss the recent stretch of Mariners games, the trade deadline and more.

Lyle continues his preview of potential Mariners draft picks with Seth Hernandez. Then, we discuss the M's loss, Julian Love being named to ESPN's top 10 safeties list and MLB experts saying it's the year to go all in in Need to Know. Plus, we have a contest for the best Cal Raleigh HR call and give away some Mariners tickets.

Lyle continues his MLB draft previews with a prospect that comes from a baseball family. Then, Brock has a Seahawks version of the 'Who Do you Trust' game we played yesterday and Salk crowns this week's Trash Takes winner.

Brock and Salk further discuss the ideas of the Mariners trading for Ronald Acuna or Alex Bregman and read through some of the responses from fans. Then, they welcome on David Schoenfield of ESPN to get his thoughts on the idea of a Ronald Acuna trade, Alex Bregman, the trade deadline overall and plenty more.

Brock and Salk react to some postgame sound from Logan Gilbert going back out to the mound after the rain delay and talk through the decision. They then go Around The NFL, including stories from Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins, TJ Watt and more. In Blue 88, topics include a Bill Barnwell opinion on the Seahawks, who could be the Seahawks Cal Raleigh and UW Football continuing to impress.

Salk is worried as he opens the show to to both AI and dire wolves. He explains. Then, they re-air their conversation with Jeff Passan of ESPn to discuss Cal Raleigh in the HR Derby, the trade deadline and more.

Lyle continues his look at Mariners draft prospects with Jamie Arnold, a LHP out of Florida State. Then, we discuss the Seahawks O-line being ranked 30th by Pro Football Focus and cover lots of what happened at Brock's daughter's wedding in Answer the Question Jerk.

Brock and Salk react to sound comparing Julio Rodriguez and DK Metcalf and wonder if it is an accurate comparison or not. They then go through a round of Who Do You Trust, featuring a bunch of Mariners. In Blue 88, Brock takes a look at a Seahawks offseason throwing session, a case for a Trey Hendrickson trade to the Seahawks increasing and the biggest changes to UW football now compared to this time a year ago.