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Hello Seattle Mariners fans! Zach Mason, Anders Jorstad and Evan James are here for the Meet at the Mitt episode 25 on June 17th. Bryan Woo is the talk of the town after a blistering hot start last night against the feeble Chicago White Sox offense. Despite their best efforts not to score, the Mariners would finally do themselves some justice and rally late for a 3-2 victory. Everyone marvels at length about Woo’s shockingly dominant performance, regardless of opponent. Zach unveils some suggestions on ways to alter the dimensions of T Mobile Park to assist the struggling offenses. Anders is optimistic that a better offensive environment in T-Mobile Park might be a selling point to potential free agents. Lastly we convene with sympathies for the Oakland Athletics fans. Shout out to our sponsor MacDougall bats! Use the code “GOMS” at checkout for a discount! TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twitter.com/KatePreusser https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio http

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! John Trupin ,Kate Preusser and Evan James are here for Meet at the Mitt episode 24 on June 14th. The team is back to .500 after winning their first series of the season against a “good” team in the Miami Marlins. Furthermore, the team wRC+ has slid comfortably into league average at a flat 100. Who could be traded off to help the cause? Who could be traded for? Is Mike Ford the answer at DH? Is Caballero the answer at 2B? Will regression strike the pitching staff? We wrap with a smattering of listener Twitter questions about potential trades, app dysfunction and storylines to come. Shout out to our sponsor MacDougall bats! Use the code “GOMS” at checkout for a discount! TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twitter.com/KatePreusser https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio https://twitter.com/AndersJorstad https://twitter.com/RealZachMason https://macdougallbats.com/ PROMO CODE “GOMS” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! Zach Mason, Anders Jorstad and Evan James are here for the Meet at the Mitt episode 23 on June 10th. After a close loss to the Los Angeles Angels last night at the hands of Shohei Ohtani, Zach looks at the free swinging cadre of the Mariners strikeout leaders: Teoscar, Julio, Eugenio and Jarred to assess the inconsistency. Next up, put expectations aside, what are you enjoying this year watching the Mariners? In the face of adversity we do believe optimism can be found in the youth and development. We dig deep into Jerry’s quotes from 710 this week and try to diagnose what’s ailing the team by translating Jerry speak for the fans. Bryan Woo takes his second turn in the rotation on Saturday afternoon, what are your expectations for the young starter? Let us know in the comments below. Shout out to our sponsor MacDougall bats! Use the code “GOMS” at checkout for a discount!   TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twitter.com/KatePre

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! John Trupin is out in the wild, but Kate Preusser and Evan James are in studio with Nick Tucker after the dismantling of the San Diego Padres in game one at Petco Park. Welcome to Meet at the Mitt Podcast episode 22 on June 7th 2023. Two rough series against the hottest team in the league (New York Yankees) and maybe the best team (Texas Rangers) have left a sour taste, but a win always tastes good. Much discussion abounds regarding the offense or lack of it nearly half way through the season. However, there are silver linings: Bryce Miller developing through struggles, Bryan Woo getting a taste, maybe even a shot for Jake Scheiner? We wrap with a smattering of strong listener questions from Twitter on the immortal George Kirby and where DMO might play returning from the injured list. Be sure to tune in Friday for Ohtani versus Castillo in the showdown of rival aces. Shout out to our sponsor MacDougall bats! Use the code “GOMS” at checkout for a discount! TWITTER LINKS: https://tw

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! Zach Mason, Anders Jorstad and Evan James are here for the Meet at the Mitt episode 21 on June 3rd. First up, It’s WOO time! The Mariners are set to graduate their second big starting prospect this season to face a tough test against the Texas Rangers in Arlington. Next up, All Star Game ballots have arrived and the crew takes turn digging through each position and providing picks and commentary. Feel free to share you ASG picks and ballots! We want to see the people’s choices for this cherished tradition. Lastly, help Zach vote for his National League First Base representative by voting below! Shout out to our sponsor MacDougall bats! Use the code “GOMS” at checkout for a discount! TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twitter.com/KatePreusser https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio https://twitter.com/AndersJorstad https://twitter.com/RealZachMason https://macdougallbats.com/ PROMO CODE “GOMS” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! John Trupin, Kate Preusser and Evan James are back on May 29th 2023 to take stock of the team at just over 1/3rd of the way through the season. Feeble as their opponent may have been, a sweep of the Oakland Athletics and winning the series against the Pittsburgh Pirates has the fan base energized as the New York Yankees come to town to wrap up what has been a critical ten game home stand. After teetering the first quarter of the season, the Mariners team wRC+ is up and the bats seem to be coming alive. Who still needs to break out? Who’s heated all the way up? Has Eugenio found his power stroke again? Shout out to our sponsor MacDougall bats! Use the code “GOMS” at checkout for a discount! TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twitter.com/KatePreusser https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio https://twitter.com/AndersJorstad https://twitter.com/RealZachMason https://twitter.com/EllingsenMax18 https://macdougallbats.com/ PROMO CODE “GOMS

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! Zach Mason, Anders Jorstad and Evan James are here for the Meet at the Mitt episode 19 on May 27th. We’re trying something new this week and pitching first a question to you, the listener: “What would your extension for Logan Gilbert look like?” let us know in the comments or feel free to chat us up on Twitter. First up, George Kirby got rocked last night in his first rocky start of the season, but optimism abounds. Next, what’s gotten into Walter? Logan Gilbert is on a tear as the Mariners best starting pitcher and best player overall in May. Collectively we fawn over the early returns on José Caballero and wonder what the future may hold. Lastly we wrap with our “Jarred Kelenic for MVP” recurring segment to check in with our prospect son. A critical homestand against the Pittsburgh Pirates continues tonight with the New York Yankees coming into town next. Shout out to our sponsor MacDougall bats! Use the code “GOMS” at checkout for a discount!   TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.co

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! John Trupin, Kate Preusser and Max Ellingsen are here for the return of the “They Might Be Mariners” segment of the Meet at the Mitt Podcast, episode 18 on May 22nd 2023. The MLB draft looms ever closer and with the Mariners making three selections in the top thirty, it seemed like the right time to give a proper update on the state of the farm system. How are draft picks from last year like Cole Young developing? Is Harry Ford blossoming at catcher? Has Tyler Locklear continued to hit in pro ball? Our prospect team has all the answers. Shout out to our sponsor MacDougall bats! Use the code “GOMS” at checkout for a discount! TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twitter.com/KatePreusser https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio https://twitter.com/AndersJorstad https://twitter.com/RealZachMason https://twitter.com/EllingsenMax18 https://macdougallbats.com/ PROMO CODE “GOMS” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! John Trupin, Kate Preusser and Evan James are back in business to fix the Mariners sub par offense. After a glorious win over the hapless Oakland Athletics last night, the Mariners have 9 games remaining in a long home stand to make some magic happen. We have come with a distinct plan of attack for each struggling hitter, so you may consider the problems with the offensive output, solved. Kate submits her resume to be the Mariners vibe coach and personally scout twitter for who has the best and most questionable content. Nobody thinks the Mariners extend Teoscar Hernandez, which is a deeply sad outcome, but there is a mixed bag of opinions on how the Mariners might move at the deadline. After a smattering of assorted Twitter questions from the faithful listeners, the gang wraps with a selection of Mariners players to perform a very specific heist with. Shout out to our sponsor MacDougall bats! Use the code “GOMS” at checkout for a discount! TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/Looko

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! Zach Mason, Anders Jorstad and Evan James are here for the Meet at the Mitt episode 17th on May 20th. First up, Bryce Miller turns in another excellent start, further cementing our faith in his fastball and future at the front end of the rotation. Next up, what’s eating Luis? Zach looks at what might be ailing our staff ace and the wider context with which to understand the struggles. Anders proposes a daring yet controversial trade to spark the offense. Evan shares the new theme music for the recurring JARRED KELENIC FOR MVP segment. Lastly Anders shares his excitement for the impending dominance of Prelander Berroa with series against the Oakland Athletics, Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Yankees and Texas Rangers up next. Shout out to our sponsor MacDougall bats! Use the code “GOMS” at checkout for a discount! TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twitter.com/KatePreusser https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio https://twitter.com/Ande

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! John Trupin, Kate Preusser and Evan James are here for the Meet at the Mitt episode 16 on the morning of May 16th! After a Kirby start where the mariners beat the tar out of the feeble Detroit Tigers, much optimism abounds. First up John asks the gang whether or not this is the greatest Mariners rotation of all time? How does it compare to the legendary 2001 and 2010 rotations? What is eating Matt Brash? Kate gives flowers to Taylor Saucedo and Juan Then for their impressive innings out of the pen. Collectively we all wonder if there is another bat to be acquired for this lineup either in Tacoma (Mike Ford!) or through a trade (the Oakland As are selling). Shout out to our sponsor MacDougall bats! Use the code “GOMS” at checkout for a discount! TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twitter.com/KatePreusser https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio https://twitter.com/AndersJorstad https://twitter.com/RealZachMason https://macdougallbats.

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! Zach Mason and Evan James are joined by staff writer Grant Bronsdon are here for Meet at the Mitt episode 15 on Friday May 12th. First things first, Lookout Landing has been immortalized in Legend of Zelda cannon. Is this a direct reference to your favorite baseball blog, to the T Mobile Park/Safeco Field section or just a beautiful piece of serendipity? Whatever the case, it is quite specifically a legendary achievement. Anyways, the Mariners! First up Zach is here to dig deep on his Julio article from earlier this week and see what’s eating our brightest young star. Next up, a look at the ZIPS projections and how they have changed for the Mariners. What changes do we buy? Who still needs improvement? Grant offers some deep insights on the challenges of importing offensive talent to T Mobile Park and how it can skew our evaluations of individual players’ struggles when they become magnified by the wider ineffectiveness of the team offensively. Grant and Zach rave about the outsta

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! John Trupin, Kate Preusser and Evan James are here for the Meet at the Mitt episode 14 on May 8th! The Mariners are fresh off a series victory, taking two of three games against the rival Houston Astros. However, with the juggernaut and division leading Texas Rangers rolling into town, there is little time to rest. Are the ice cold bats of Julio, Ty, Eugenio and Cal starting to heat up? How impressive has Bryce Miller been through two starts? Will the pitching success continue? What’s the scoop on Muñoz and Moore? We’ve got all the answers. Let us know if you think the Mariners are poised for a breakout offensively in the comments below. Shout out to our sponsor MacDougall bats! Use the code “GOMS” at checkout for a discount! TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twitter.com/KatePreusser https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio https://twitter.com/AndersJorstad https://twitter.com/RealZachMason https://macdougallbats.com/ PROMO CODE “GO

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! Anders Jorstad, Zach Mason and Evan James are here for Meet at the Mitt episode 13 on Saturday May 6th. The Mariners are fresh off a loss to the Houston Astros due to some monster home runs from who else but Yordan Alvarez and Kyle Tucker. Despite the loss, the hometown crowd showed up to see the team strut in their new City Connect. Despite the loss, the team rolls into T-Mobile Park with the wind in their sails after sweeping the Oakland Athletics and a chance to tie their record with Houston by winning the final two of the series. What’s eating Houston’s offense? How impressive was Bryce Miller earlier this week, and what are we looking for from the rookie on Sunday? Will Marco hold it together enough for the offense to squeak out a few runs? Have the bats really started to come alive? We’ve got all the answers, but be sure to tell us where you’re at with the state of the team in the comments below. Shout out to our sponsor MacDougall bats! Use the code “GOMS” at checkout for a

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! John Trupin, Kate Preusser and Evan James are here for the Meet at the Mitt episode 12! The Mariners stole a game on Sunday to stay afloat at 12-16 as they roll into Oakland behind the rookie arm of Bryce Miller. The offense has been in a deep funk but are looking to get right against the underbelly of the league in May. Where are the bright spots? Will Teoscar ever take another walk? What’s eating Julio? We have all the pressing answers. What are you most excited to see from the team in May? Are you hyped for Bryce Miller? Awaiting the heating up of Julio’s bat? Anticipating power from Ty France? Let us know in the comments. Shout out to our sponsor MacDougall bats! Use the code “GOMS” at checkout for a discount!  TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twitter.com/KatePreusser https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio https://twitter.com/AndersJorstad https://twitter.com/RealZachMason https://macdougallbats.com/ PROMO CODE “GOMS” Learn m

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! Anders Jorstad, Zach Mason and Evan James are here for Meet at the Mitt episode 11 on April 27th. The Mariners dropped the final two of three against the Philadelphia Phillies to fall to 11-14 as they roll into Toronto to face the fearsome Blue Jays. Robbie Ray is out for the season and DMO has been pulled back from rehab. How will the Mariners fill in the gaps in the roster? Can Chris Flexen return to form? Is Marco’s glow up for real? Are the prospects rounding into form down on the farm? When will Julio break out? Anders points out the Mariners have 6 above average hitters in the lineup, despite the offensive reputation. Evan reminds the world that the Mariners are still 2nd in all of baseball in pitching WAR behind only the utterly insane Tampa Bay Rays. Zach pilots the good ship Mariner for the Jarred MVP watch as it rapidly picks up steam. Lastly, we take the temperature of the room and look ahead to hopefully, a winning future. Shout out to our sponsor MacDougall bats! Use

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! John Trupin, Kate Preusser and Evan James are here for the Meet at the Mitt episode 10! The Mariners took 2 of 3 games from the St. Louis Cardinals and find themselves at 8-10 as we record on the morning April 25th. Big series are on the horizon against the Phillies, the Texas Rangers, the Oakland Athletics and the Toronto Blue Jays. A difficult stretch to be sure, but an opportunity to learn much more about the Mariners offense. Will Kolten Wong turn it on? Will Julio turn it up? How long is Flexen’s leash? We’ve got the answers. The conversation starts with a look around the AL West where the A’s and Angels are floundering, but the Rangers are rising. Kate looks at Easton McGee and the possibility of him stepping into the rotation is Flexen continues to struggle. Evan laments that none of the prospect starters are ready yet even if development is continuing apace. Finally, huge thanks to our new sponsor MacDougall Bats! Use the promo code “GOMS” at checkout to support the pod an

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! Anders Jorstad, Zach Mason and Evan James are here for Meet at the Mitt on 4/20! Yes indeed it’s a smoky Thursday in Seattle and the Mariners at 8-11, fresh off a sweep at the hands of the Milwaukee Brewers. Are changes at DH afoot? Is Tommy La Stella fully cooked or al dente? We kick things off with an around the horn about new Ohtani rumors and Oakland finally landing a new stadium commitment from Last Vegas. Zach digs deep on Logan Gilbert, accompanying his excellent piece from earlier this week, be sure to check that out. Our final segment is the new “Jarred MVP watch”, which is entirely self-explanatory but a fun romp nonetheless. Lastly we take stock of where the team is and where hopefully it might be headed. Huge thanks to our new sponsor MacDougall Bats! Use the promo code “GOMS” at checkout to support the pod and get a great deal! TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twitter.com/KatePreusser https://twitter.com/EvanJame

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! John Trupin, Kate Preusser and Evan James are here for the Meet At The Mitt episode 9! The Mariners swept the Colorado Rockies out of Seattle and find themselves at .500 with things looking up as the rare foe St. Louis Cardinals come to T Mobile Park. Ten percent of the season is in the book, so how are we feeling? Jarred, right? So hot right now. The biggest (non)surprise so far? The pitching staff is collectively tied with Tampa Bay for the league lead in WAR by Fangraphs. Kate goes into detail on Logan Gilbert, Walter, “The Stopper” and how essential he has been to the team’s success. Twitter questions abound on the great shelling of Chris Flexen, Kolten Wong’s smoke and mirrors show and the state of the American League West. Everyone gets in a few jabs at the deeply questionable design choices embroidered in the Texas Rangers City Connect uniforms and nervously awaits the Mariners own design reveal on May 5th. Finally, huge thanks to our new sponsor MacDougall Bats! Use the pr

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! Anders Jorstad, Zach Mason and Evan James are here for Meet at the Mitt on an auspicious Thursday afternoon/ The Mariners won the final game of the 3-3 road trip to roll back into Seattle at 5-8. There have been highs and deep, profound lows in the seasons first two weeks, but some bright spots are there to be found. Zach breaks down Jarred’s monster success over the season’s first few weeks, capping it off with some highlight reel home runs in the Chicago series. Anders preaches patience as Kolten Wong sorts himself at the plate and Dylan Moore slowly ramps up to speed. Evan reminds us all that 13 games is just far enough into the season for opinions to gel, but not late enough to fully crystalize. Everyone collectively shares a little jealousy over the wild start of the Tampa Bay Rays. Lastly we take stock of where the team is and where hopefully it might be headed. TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twitter.com/KatePreusser