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Hello Seattle Mariners fans! Anders Jorstad, Zach Mason and Evan James are here for Meet at the Mitt on Easter Sunday. First up, the Mariners, proud victors of two in a row are surging back to .500 on the bats of Jarred Kelenic and Julio Rodriguez, but is all well with the offense? The gang talks Kolten Wong’s slow start, injury updates for Evan White and the ascendance of Gabe Speier. Currently hitting over .300, has Jarred finally found his stroke? Can AJ Pollock continue this power surge long term? How incredible does Cal Raleigh look at the plate? What even IS Teoscar Hernández? We’ve got all the zesty Mariners discourse you crave. Finally, 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/EvanJamesAudio https://twitter.com/AndersJorstad https://twitter.com/RealZachMason https://macdougallbats.com/

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! John Trupin, Kate Preusser and Evan James are here for the Meet At The Mitt episode 6!.The offseason is over, the on season is here and the gang is all back to the business of baseball proper. First things first, the Mariners came out somewhat limp in the first series against the Cleveland Guardians and we have the full breakdown. Next up is the continuing saga of Billy Bobby Ray and his potentially lengthy IL stint. We talk Jarred, Cal, early bullpen returns, concerns and hopes for the series ahead against the Minnesota Twins and Los Angeles Angels. Finally, 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/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! Anders Jorstad and Evan James are joined by Bat Flips and Nerds, A British Take on Baseball’s John McGee and Russell Eassom for the Meet At The Mitt episode 5! We talk about the popularity (or lack thereof) of British baseball, the World Baseball Classic, king Harry Ford and the struggle of being an international baseball fan. Our guests take us on a journey through the rise of team Great Britain and how their success has been grown from the ground up, getting homegrown players into major league systems. Lastly we talk the ascending future of British baseball and the surging popularity thanks to the WBC. Be sure to check out Bat Flips & Nerds at https://batflipsandnerds.com/. Finally, 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/EvanJamesAudio https://twitter.com/Ander

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! Anders, Zach Mason and Evan James are here for the Meet At The Mitt episode 2! Opening day is in the books and the Mariners are undefeated. First off, ZAM tells the truths of the Brash pitch heard round the world, with an article on the magic of that at bat coming in the next days. Everyone collectively remains unconcerned about Tommy La Stella while looking very much forward to the impending debut of Cooper Hummel. Evan refers to Hummel as a “switch blade player” instead of “Swiss army knife” in a fever ridden fugue state. Zach draws a compelling comparison between last night and one of George Clooney’s most iconic scenes from ER (Evan cannot remember GREYS ANATOMY). Everyone raves about Julio’s rise this offseason and his continued prominence in the local and national media. Jarred Kelenic gets thumbs up all around for a strong night at the plate, on the base paths and in the outfield. Finally, huge thanks to our new sponsor MacDougall Bats! Use the promo code “GOMS” at checkout

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! John Trupin, Kate Preusser and Evan James are here for the Meet At The Mitt episode 3! With opening day right around the corner, we are here to look at the final 26 man roster as the team rolls into the regular season at full steam. Who made the bullpen? How are Trammel and Marlowe healing up? Who’s healthy? Who’s hitting? We have all the answers. Everyone makes a spicy prediction about a statistical category where the Mariners could lead the league this season. Kate gives flowers to the Mariners training staff for good pitching health and prays for continued fortune. Collectively we try and sus out some of the playing time across the infield in the absence of Dylan Moore and wrap with a smattering of listener questions. Finally, 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://twit

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! Anders Jorstad, Zach Mason and Evan James are here for the Meet At The Mitt episode 2! This time it’s “Picks to Click” or dark horses, under the radar guys, whichever colloquial metaphor you prefer. We are looking for the Mariners ready to pop from the major league club on down through the minors. Anders talks “the Vanilla Missile” Walter Ford and College World Series legend Isiah Campbell. Zach digs deep on the new version of Robbie Ray and Evan goes full minors with Jonatan Clase and Tyler Locklear. If you’ve been hungry for some Mariners minors, we have your feast. Who is your pick to click for 2023 (besides Jarred, we all see it)? Let us know in the comments who you think is due to open some eyes this season.   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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! John, Kate and Evan are here for the Meet At The Mitt debut episode! With only 8 days to go before opening day the 26 man roster has begun to crystalize. The crew kicks off with the little AL west preview and fond memories of Sports Illustrated now that our new King has risen to his rightful throne (Julio on the cover). Evan makes his case for the Rangers and Angels being a washed rivalry but Kate remains vigilant in a competitive AL West, choosing not to underestimate the competition. Between the Angels and Rangers who do you think poses the bigger threat to the Mariners playoff hopes? Lastly we wrap with Kate giving her finest, most cost conscious and gluten free picks from a smattering of new menu options at T-Mobile Park for the upcoming season. Be sure to let whoever you can know that the Mariners owe us money for both Chaos Ball and Ham Swaggerty, we will accept Titos and sandwich sponsorship as recompense for our deep and invaluable contributions to the lore.   TWITTER LINK

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! John is here, Kate is back from Spring Training and Evan has returned to make a very special announcement: The “Lookout Landing Podcast” will become the “Meet at the Mitt”, a reference to the bronze/brass glove outside of T Mobile park. Lookout Landing has famously been a place for the fans to congregate and we are ecstatic to begin a new chapter of the podcast with a new meet up spot. This week there is much to discuss! How electric has Harry Ford been in the World Baseball Classic? What’s new about Jarred’s batting stance? Will his spring success carry over into season play? Are the Texas Rangers and Los Angeles Angels a real threat in the American League West? Why is Zach DeLoach getting so much playing time? How are Evan White’s legs holding up? We’ve got all the answers. If you have any issues finding the podcast in the future, feel free to ping Evan on Twitter! TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twitter.com/KatePreusser h

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! John is out, Kate is at Spring Training, but the boys Evan, Anders and Zach are here to look at ZAM’s contentious, deeply scandalous predictions in his very thoughtful piece “40 Mariners and MLB Predictions For 2023”. Anyone can hide behind vagueness and anonymity, but Zach has come with facts, data and serious analysis to stake his reputation on the Mariners. Evan and Anders are here to affirm the faith as the team closes in on opening day with under 3 weeks left to go. How many home runs for Julio? At bats for Evan White? Who leads the Mariners pitching staff in fWAR? The answers might surprise you! Check out Zach's article and submit your own quantitative predictions with a confidence percentage and stake your claim to true galaxy brain bragging rights. Check out Zach's article here: https://www.lookoutlanding.com/2023/3/6/23621345/mariners-mlb-predictions-projections-2023-alsojuliomvp TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twit

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! Evan and John are holding down the fort on the podcast while Kate does the real work in person at Spring Training. She will have a bevy of knowledge to unleash when she returns. In the interim, the boys are here to dive deep into the Mariners early spring play and see if they are primed for deep playoff fortune. Who’s stood out at camp so far? Which hot start do we most believe in? Is Bryce Miller destined for summer in Seattle? How are the sore Mariners healing up? We’ve got all the juicy, spring details to savor. Our migration to the new Fan First Sports Network has been delayed exactly one month, so all previous statements about the new name/network or any other potential changes are still coming, but not until April 1st. TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twitter.com/KatePreusser https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! Kate, Evan and John are here to bask in the early glow of spring training. Pitchers, catchers, coaches, Jerry, the gang is all out in Peoria warming up for the much anticipated sequel to the highly rated, award winning 2022 season. First Kate expresses her concerns over the fate of many in The Last Of Us, but she will find no solace nor reprieve in the fates of those entwined. Once the Mariners eventually come up, topics from Twitter like Evan White, mystery pitches and some striking style from Tom Murphy make the cut. The whole gang wonders about the PECOTA projections for the Mariners and wonder if it could be underestimating a young team. Do you agree with the PECOTA projections or do you believe in the Mariners? There is much due fawning over Julio’s new commercials for Topps baseball cards with great anticipation for his even more awesome star power yet to come. How will Julio improve in 2023? Everyone has a different but equally exciting answer. Lastly, Kate confirms she is

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! Kate, Evan and John are all back together to talk Seattle baseball as Spring Training closes in. In lieu of more pressing news from the team at this juncture, the crew has opted for a spattering of listener questions from twitter. First up there is much banter about the new rules: bigger bases, no shifts and pitch clocks. How will Mariners pitchers adapt? Who will be most affected by the changes? Will there be unintended consequences? Possibilities abound. Next up, the big news of the week has landed: Mariners local legend Leonys Martín has landed a minor league deal with an invite to spring training. We reminisce about Leonys walk off dingers of yore, and try to find a diamond in the pile of rough that is the Non-Roster Invitees. Let us know if you have any seriously catchy names for the future pod branding in the comments below!   TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twitter.com/KatePreusser https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio L

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! Kate and John are here to follow up the Mariners very optimistic, inaugural spring training press conference and news is bountiful. The crew goes through the injury updates (EVAN WHITE LIVES!), Jerry’s comments on Bryce Miller and previews the limited number of camp battles yet to come. As a follow up to last week’s news: we do not currently have a fixed answer regarding the future status of the pod but things are moving behind the scenes to keep episodes coming. We will update you when the status solidifies and the plan can be shared. TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twitter.com/KatePreusser https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! The whole crew Kate, John and Evan are back with big news! Yes indeed, after big time layoffs, the Podcast will be migrant off of VOX Media/SBN at the end of February. Where will you find the pod after that? We will keep you posted on all the changes as we get them. Next up a smattering of listener questions address the state of the team and the roster fit for one Thomas La Stella. Lastly everyone picks a best and worst offseason in recent Mariners history. If the podcast were to be rebranded, what would you like the new name to be? Let us know if you have any catchy ideas in the comments.   TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twitter.com/KatePreusser https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! The whole crew Kate, John and Evan are back in for the second podcast of 2023, basking in the afterglow of the freshly finished Seattle Seahawks season and looking ahead to spring training just around the corner. First up, "the Phoenix" Felnin Celsten is finally here. After what feels like 2 plus years of speculation linking the top international prospect to the team, the deal has finally come to fruition. Next up Kate gives a deeper analysis on Dylan Wilson out of Curaçao and notes the Mariners success in drafting out of Venezuela (Felix!). John ponders the Mariners success with international pitchers and the tangled web it weaves. Next the whole gang answers twitter questions for our wonderful listeners and diagnoses the fix for the Seattle Mariners arbitration cases. Are you nervous about the negotiations with Teoscar in arbitration? Would you extend him now, or early in the season, or do you let him walk? Can you confirm details of Matt Festa’s tales of Pete Davidson friendshi

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! The whole crew Kate, John and Evan are back in a new year with a new flow to dig into an all new, fully decked out Mariners squad. First up, newest Mariner AJ Pollock gets an extended break down, as we look back at Zach Mason’s article on his very specific platoon splits and what it could all mean for Jarred’s playing time. Next Kate looks at Justin Topa: 2023 bullpen man of mystery. With only 18 major league innings in three years is he a wild card/dark horse to break out in the bullpen? Finally the whole crew asks the question: is this it for the Mariners? If not, who is still out there? John throws out a few names of outfielders available via trade who could raise the floor. Lastly we look forward to a new season with spring training on the horizon. What are you most looking forward to seeing when the team comes back for camp? Will you feel robbed if anyone besides Julio is on the cover of the show?   TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTru

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! The whole crew Kate, John and Evan are back to discuss the discord in the Mariner discourse. Beginning with some strange comments from Jerry out of the Winter Meetings, onto a much maligned Mike Salk article on 710 and wrapping up with scathing comments from Jeff Passan about how “greedy” Mariners fans are wanting the team to invest, there is much to discuss. Where do you stand on the Mariners spending? Do you trust the plan? Do you think the team still has moves to make, or is this it? How did you respond to Jerry’s comments? Let us know how you’ve been responding to the discourse in the comments below. Lastly, the crew dives into a pool of Twitter question about outfielders, free agents and former uber prospect Jarred Kelenic.   TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twitter.com/KatePreusser https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! Trader Jerry strikes again! After adding Teoscar Hernandez several weeks ago, the Mariners have continued to forge the 2023 roster by acquiring long-rumored Mariner and much needed second baseman Kolten Wong in exchange for struggling prospect Abraham Toro and Jesse “change of scenery” Winker. The crew Kate Preusser and John Trupin are here (Evan is out sick) to fit all the pieces together and see how the Mariners currently stack up against their primary competition: The Houston Astros (who just signed Jose Abreu) and the Texas Rangers (who just signed Jacob deGrom). While this trade seemingly closes the door on signing one of the big ticket free agent infielders, it also closes a big hole in the Mariners infield and opens up the possibility to use prospects and free agent dollars to add at other positions. With some interesting options available on the trade market, do you think this was the right strategy for the team? Who would you like to see the team acquire (Brian Reynolds)

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! The crew Kate Preusser and John Trupin are joined by staff writer Zach Mason to uncover the secrets of The Lookout Landing Awards. But first up, the crew analyzes the Kyle Lewis for Cooper Hummel trade, noting how hard the road in Seattle has been for Kyle. Zach espouses a deeply dangerous opinion on Taylor Swift. Do you think Taylor Swift live lives up to the hype? Are you rooting for Kyle Lewis: Arizona Diamondbacks DH? Tell us your favorite memory of the 2019 rookie of the year in the comments below. Zach smoothly segues into the 2022 Lookout Landing Awards, aka “The Lookies”, formerly “The Landies”. Prospect of the Year, goes to a rising pitcher star, but Kate reminds all that Harry Ford had a star making season in his own right. Everyone collectively glows over man and the vibe that is Eugenio Suarez, Mariners legend. Macklemore catches a little shade but Luis Castillo gets his flowers for a sterling introductory season in Seattle. Cal Raleigh rightfully takes the Hit of the

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! The crew Kate Preusser, Evan James and John Trupin are back to feast on mid-November hot stove cooking. Scott was shafted in the Manager of the Year voting in favor of Terry Francona, Julio Rodriguez was rightfully crowned Rookie of the Year and the Mariners have traded Erik Swanson and Adam Macko for Teoscar Hernández. It’s a whirlwind start to the stove season and I would ask you faithful listeners, how would you rate these moves? Teoscar adds a real bat in an otherwise sparse outfield group, even if the defense is somewhat suspect. New bullpen arms Luke Weaver, Gabe Speier and Easton McGee start filling out “the pile”, but let us know if you have a dark horse in that group. Are you excited to see Isaiah Campbell attempt to wrestle away the title of “best stache in the northwest” from Gardner Minshew? How do you see his infusion of dad energy meshing with the team’s existing vibe? Are you sad about Casey Sadler? Let us know in the comments. Lastly we look forward into the hot st