Episode 464: Which Mariners Managerial Candidate Is The Best?

Lyle and TJ wrap up their thoughts on Jerry Dipoto's press conference from Monday (3:30). They then dive into the Mariners reported managerial candidates, and give their pros and cons for each one. Torey Lovullo (17:24) Stephen Vogt (26:30) Rocco Baldelli (33:27) Kris Negron (40:51) Kai Correa…

Episode 463: Reacting To More Mariners Coaching Staff Changes And Jerry Dipoto Speaking To The Media

Lyle and TJ open the show highlighting the positives of Rick Rizzs' final game in the booth (3:30). They then react to the Mariners letting go of more of the coaching staff (14:29), Jerry Dipoto speaking to the media (31:06), and John Stanton sitting down with King 5 (52:39).   Check out the EQC …

Episode 462: Reacting To The Mariners Firing Manager Dan Wilson

Lyle and TJ react to the Mariners firing manager Dan Wilson as the 2026 season concludes.   For ad-free episodes, check out our Patreon: patreon.com/marinelayerpod Merchandise, event schedule, and more: marinelayerpod.com Email us: marinelayerpod@gmail.com Check out Just Baseball: Click here …

Episode 461: Jordan Shusterman (Yahoo Sports/Cespedes Family BBQ)

Lyle and TJ welcome Jordan Shusterman from Yahoo Sports to audit the 2026 Mariners season, where it went wrong, what can be fixed, and what they will look for in a new manager going forward (12:37).   Check out the EQC event lineup at: https://emeraldqueen.com/ Get your Washington Accident Books…

Episode 460: How Aggressive Will The Mariners Be Before The Lockout This Offseason? (Mailbag)

Lyle and TJ are live from the Emerald Queen Casino reacting to the Mariners losing to the Houston Astros (3:30). They then open the mailbag and answer listener questions, highlight what they would want to know about a new manager, how aggressive the tea, will be early in the offseason, our favorite…

Episode 459: Is The Mariners Contention Window Closed?

Lyle and TJ react to the Mariners winning the series against the Rockies, and try to predict how the end-of-season press conference will go (3:30). They then discuss whether or not the Mariners contention window is closed, and how they can open it again in the future (21:12).   Check out the EQC …

Episode 458: Is It Possible For The Mariners To Trade For Brice Turang? (Mailbag)

Lyle and TJ open up and answer listener-submitted mailbag questions, highlighting a hypothetical Brice Turang trade with the Brewers, front office replacements, what impact the Cal-Randy drama had on the 2026 season, and more (7:32).   Check out the EQC event lineup at: https://emeraldqueen.com/ …

Episode 457: Here's Why We Would Bring Back Randy Arozarena In 2027.... And Why We Wouldn't

Lyle and TJ react to the Mariners dropping the first two games against the Angels (3:30). They then list out their reasons why they would and wouldn't want Randy Arozarena back on the Mariners in 2027 (14:42).   Check out the full Corona lineup at: https://www.coronausa.com/   For ad-free episo…

Episode 456: Reacting To Another Flop Of A Weekend For Your 2026 Seattle Mariners

Lyle and TJ react to another predictable outcome for the 2026 Mariners, losing another series to the Athletics and essentially eliminating themselves from playoff contention (3:30). They then talk about the lack of availability from Andres Muñoz on Friday, and the concerning trend with his availabi…

Episode 455: How Many Starting Pitchers Should The Mariners Trade This Offseason? (Mailbag)

Lyle and TJ open up the mailbag and answer a variety of listener-submitted questions, highlighting potential offseason trades of starting pitchers, whether or not the Mariners pitching strategy has evolved enough, whether or not the Mariners should focus more on contact/speed on offense, and more. …