Sodo Mojo Podcast On The Seattle Mariners

On this weeks episode of the Sodo Mojo Off-Season Podcast, we take a look back at the 2017 Seattle Mariners bullpen. What went right? What went wrong? What will the bullpen look like next year?Dan Clark joins us, and has a few ideas for what the Mariners can do to sure up their bullpen, including 2 or 3 potential trade targets! Who do you think would the Mariners bullpen? Let us know on Twitter @sodomojoFS or find us on Facebook!Be sure you guys check out the website here https://sodomojo.com  We apologize for the echo. We are working to troubleshoot the problem and making sure it does not happen again. 

We are back with part 2 of the Sodo Mojo Outfield review. This time we are joined by Nick Lee of Emerald City Swagger, East Village Times and of the Legion of 12 Radio Podcast! Nick and Colby take a look back at the Mariners outfield in 2017. Was it accepetable? Surprisngly good? Dissapointingly bad?The guys also dive into what GM Jerry Dipoto should be looking to add for 2018. Could the Mariners make a splash by adding some young power? Or could the Mariners spend big and bring in Lorenzo Cain? We discuss it all on Episode 3 of the Sodo Mojo OffSeason Pod!

On this weeks episode of the Sodo Mojo Off Season podcast, Dan Clark and Colby Patnode dive into the Mariners outfield in part 1 of our 2 part podcast. We discuss:What went right for the Mariners OF in 2017? What went wrong?What are the expectations for Ben Gamel, Mitch Haniger, and Guillermo Heredia in 2018?Do the Mariners need to add a true center fielder? Or do you trust Mitch Haniger in CF?Who is our ideal starting OF for the Mariners on Opening Day 2018?Could the Mariners trade Ben Gamel?All that and more on Episode 3 of the Sodo Mojo offseason podcast!

Hey guys, we are back with Part 2 of our Starting Pitching Primer on Episode 2 of the Sodo Mojo Off-Season Podcast!We continue our discussion on what happened with the Seattle Mariners starting pitching in 2017, this time with Sodo Mojo contributor Dan Clark!Next week we will be joined by Nick Lee of Emerald City Swagger to break down the Mariners Outfield in 2017 and going forward!We are still looking for contributors for sodomojo.com! If you would like to join the team and talk some Mariners baseball, please click here to apply!

On Part 1 of the second installment of the Sodo Mojo off-season Podcast, we are joined by special guest TJ Moulton and we take a look at the starting rotation!On part 1, we break down the recent comments from Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto about what went wrong in 2017 and what to expect in 2018. What can we expect from Felix Hernandez moving forward? Who was the biggest surprise in 2017? The biggest dissapointment?We also briefly look ahead to a few potential targets for acquisition this off-season. What kind of arm does Seattle need to add? How many do they need? Does Seattle need to add Yu Darvish or Jake Arrietta?As always, we are looking to opening the podcast up for any Mariners fans. If you want to talk some Mariners baseball on the podcast, hit us up on Twitter @sodomojo or on facebook. You can also reach me by email, patnodecolby@gmail.com !Enjoy the show! Part 2 will be up on Thursday. If you want to join our team, go to https://fansided.com/fansided-openings/ and apply! 

Hey guys! A rather dissapointing end to what was an interesting season. The Mariners finish the year 78-84, 6 games back of the second Wild Card spot. We now turn our attention to the off-season, and announce our weekly podcast schedule for the winter months!For the winter, we will have 1 show a week released either Wednesday or Thursday. If there is a major move made by the Mariners, we will do a special "breaking news" type of show. Also, we need your guys help to make our show and website better than ever!We are currently looking for a new " Site Expert" at sodomojo.com. You would be responsable for editing content, running the social media pages and recruiting new writers. Click here for more info!We are also looking for contributors to write 1-2, 300+ word articles a week for the site. You can apply by going here.We also want to make this off-season podcast as inclusive as possible. If you are a Mariners fan and want to appear on an episode, reach out to us on twitter or facebook! We woul

After getting swept by Baltimore, the Mariners returned home to Safeco Field and swept the Oakland A's... only to be swept again by the Houston Astros. Now, the Mariners season is truly on the line, as 3 games against the Angels and 4 game against the Texas Rangers wil but decide whether the Mariners can continue to fight, or if the volume of injuries will finally do them in. Its go time!We breakdown the pitching matchups, talk about who needs to do what, and more on Episode 7 of the Sodo Mojo Mini Pod

Since our last pod, things have not gone well. They have dropped 5 straight, and now sit 4.5 games back with 5 teams ahead of them for the final Wild Card spot. The Mariners now open up a 9 game homestand after spending almost all of August on the road.Jerry Dipoto made a move to sure up the rotation now, and to get a jump start on a mediocre 2017 Free Agent SP class. We discuss Mike Leake and the rest of the pitching matchups in what looks like a must sweep series for the Mariners.The Mariners are still in the hunt despite everything that has gone wrong. Do they have 1 run left? Can they get healthy enough in time?

It was a rough weekend for Mariners fans. They lost 2 of 3 to the New York Yankees, including a 10-1 loss on Sunday that saw 5 errors commited in the first inning. But what did the Mariners really lose?Short answer, 2 games. But in the standings, they are exactly where they were entering the Yankee series, just 1.5 games back of the second Wild Card. The pitching matchups look relatively even in a crucial series against Baltimore. The Orioles sit just .5 games behind the Mariners and just 2 games back of the Twins.A sweep by the Mariners could put down the Orioles for good. Can they do it? Lets find out. First Pitch is at 4:07 PST! Go Mariners and Bring It!

After a series of mini pods, we are back to our full length show! On episode 15 of the Sodo Mojo Podcast, we take a look back at the series win over the Atlanta Braves and also look ahead to the big series in New York against the Yankees. What would be a successful weekend for the Mariners?Dan, Will and Colby eat some crow on former whipping boy, and now staff ace (I can't believe this is accuarate) Erasmo Ramirez. How impactful are the injuries to Robinson Cano and Guillermo Heredia? All this and more on Episode 15 of the Sodo Mojo Podcast!To read our content, visit sodomojo.com . You can also find us on Facebook or Twitter, just click here.

The Seattle Mariners got back to their winning ways on Monday, defeating the Atlanta Braves 6-5 in a truly bizarre fashion. Andrew Albers pitched a good game and even contributed at the plate, going 1-1 with an RBI and 2 sac bunts. Yonder Alonso had another big day, driving in 3 runs with 3 hits.The Mariners bullpen held on to the early 6-2 lead, as Nick Vincent and Edwin Diaz slammed the door shut, recoring the final 7 outs on just 12 pitches. The Mariners now sit just 1 game back of the Twins for the final playoff spot

The Seattle Mariners sleep walked their way into a 3-0 loss on Sunday, where they were shut down by Seattle native Blake Snell. Despite the dissapointing result, the Mariners still took the series 2 games to 1. Unfortunately for the Mariners, Kansas City, Los Angeles, and Minnesota all won, pushing the Mariners into a tie with KC, both teams now 1.5 games back of the Angels and Twins.The Mariners start a new series tonight in Atlanta, where Andrew Albers takes the ball for the Mariners.

Welcome back to episode 2 of the Sodo Mojo Mini Cast. It was a great day for the Seattle Mariners. After a big time 7-1 win, the Seattle Mariners got the losses they needed from Kansas City, Los Angeles, New York, Toronto and Texas. Erasmo Ramirez was excellent again last night, and our own Will Stone wrote about it. You can check that out by clicking here.The offensive onslaught was capped by a monsterous home run by Nelson Cruz, the longest home run hit in Tropicana Field history. You can check that out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylJJ9RudwZwAs always, let us know how we can improve by going to Facebook, finding us on Twitter (@sodomojofs) or heading to the website www.sodomojo.comThanks again and Go Mariners!

Like it or not, the Seattle Mariners refuse to die in the chase for one of the AL Wild Card spots. So for the next 5 weeks, we will document their chase with a shorter, mini podcast to keep you informed on what went down the day before, and how it affected the Mariners! Join us for game breakdown, a look at the standings, and what is on deck all in 10-15 minutes! Have no fear, our regular, full length pod will return soon! Be sure to visit the website sodomojo.com or find us on Facebook or Twitter (@sodomojofs). Download us on iTunes and let us know what we can improve on! And as always, GO MARINERS!

On Episode 14 of the Sodo Mojo Podcast, Colby, Dan, Riley and Will sit down to discuss the latest acquisition of Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto. Why did he acquire Yonder Alonso instead of a pitcher? Where will Alonso play? And what about Danny Valencia. We (by we, I mean mostly Colby) also complain about how misused Erasmo Ramirez is. Are there any starters out their that can help the Mariners rotation? Who takes David Phelps job, and what do we expect from Felix Hernandez?

On Episode 13 of the Sodo Mojo Podcast, Will Stone and Colby Patnode breakdown the trades of last few weeks. The Mariners add David Phelps, Marco Gonzales, and Erasmo Ramirez in July, but failed to make a move at the deadline. Did they do enough to make a playoff push?Also, we talk about the Sonny Gray rumor and answer a simple question: what are prospects really worth? Should the Mariners trade away their best prospect for the right piece even if it depletes the system?The guys discuss whether or not Jerry Dipoto should blow things up or go all in. All this and more on the Sodo Mojo Podcast Trade Deadline Special

The MLB All-Star break is here. During the most boring time on the baseball calender, Riley, Will and Colby sit down and talk about Mariners baseball. On episode 12, we talk about the Mariners at the break. Where is the team and which direction should they go? Do they Buy, Sell, or Hold?Felix Hernandez had an encouraging start on Sunday. Are we ready to call him "back?" What did he do differently that lead to his success? Is it sustainable?Finally, Riley and Will play Deal or No Deal with 5 sell style trades from Colby. What could Nelson Cruz and Nick Vincent fetch. We end with a bonus trade of Kyle Seager? What would it take for you to move the Mariners Third Baseman?

After a 5 week break, we are back with Episode 11 of the Sodo Mojo Podcast. Contributors Colby Patnode, Dan Clark, and Riley Baker join site expert Will Stone to discuss a variety of topics. On this Episode, topics of discussion include:James Paxton since return from the DL. Big Maple has struggled his last 3 starts, and the fastball velo has steadily declined in each start. Is it Injuries or mechanics? What is our concern level?The MLB Draft was last week. Colby Patnode breaks down the top 2 picks, and gives you some other names to keep an eye on.Was the 3-4 road trip a success or failure?16 of the next 19 games are at home. Is this the Mariners last chance to make themselves a true buyer at the deadline?Finally, would we resign Jarrod Dyson after this season? Follow us on Twitter @sodomojofs or on Facebook!

After a week hiatus, we are back for the 10th edition of the Sodo Mojo Podcast! On this weeks show, we breakdown the recent string of injuries to plague the Mariners. James Paxton heads to the DL with a strained left forearm, the team lost 2 relievers during the same at bat, and can hitters please stop smacking balls off our pitchers legs?The Mariners had a sucessful home stand, winning both series and finishing 4-2. The team now sits at 15-17 as they head out on the road in what looks like favorable matchups.Mike Zunino was sent down... again. Is this the end of the road for the former #3 overall pick? The replacement pitchers coming up from AAA have been rock solid. Who deserves the credit for the organizational depth?We cover all this and much, much more on Episode 10 of the Sodo Mojo Podcast!

What a crazy week it was! On Episode 009 of the Sodo Mojo Podcast, Riley Baker and Colby Patnode cover:The surprising dessignation of Leonys Martin.Why did it happen?Whats next for Martin? For the Mariners?Do you like it?We also review the week that was, including:the continued road struggles of the MarinersThe reemergence of Nelson CruzThe wacky week of the bullpenYovani Gallardo's brilliance?Finally we take a lok ahead to the next week of the MarinersJean Segura is due back on Tuesday. What kind of impact can he have?What the heck do you do with Taylor Motter?Is Steve Cishek now a key member of the Mariners bullpen?What record would make you happy as Seattle faces Detroit and Cleveland?All that and more on Episode 9 of the Sodo Mojo Podcast!