Bump and Stacy

Bump and Stacy talk about why some NFL insiders are high on the Seahawks this year, the young players they hope make a contribution in year one and two, what a Sam Darnold-led offense means for the Seahawks, and read your texts. They preview the Mariners upcoming series against the Yankees and the MVP race between Cal Raleigh and Aaron Judge. And they round out the show by telling  you What You Need To Know.

ESPN’s Brady Henderson joins the show from the EQC hotline to give a training camp preview, talk about Jeremy Fowler’s top 10 running backs list, and much more. They talk about the Washington National’s struggles, Joey Chestnut’s return to the Nathan’s Hot Dog eating competition, and more in Headline Rewrites. They go around the NFL and talk about the league’s top headlines. And they dive deeper into an NFL comp. for Julio Rodriguez made by Mike Vorel.

The Seattle Time’s Mike Vorel joins Bump and Stacy on the EQC Sportsbook hotline to talk about Cal Raleigh’s historic season, Brian Woo’s steady improvement throughout his career to earn himself an All-Star nod, his Seahawks comparison for Julio Rodriguez, and much more. Bump talks about the franchise QB he has on the hotseat this season, the free agent that will the biggest bounce back year, and more in Four Down Territory. They talk about the Astro’s-Dodgers series, Mariners trades that never happened, and more in The Timeline. And ESPN ranked the NFL’s top 10 running backs, does it matter that there were no Seahawks on the list?

Bump and Stacy recap the Mariners historic sweep of the Pirates over the holiday weekend, they highlight the pitching staff keeping Pittsburgh scoreless for three straight games, Cal Raleigh’s record-breaking offensive surge, the players that made the All-Star Game, and more. They talk about the Washington Nationals firing their Manager and GM, Joey Chestnut’s triumphant return to the Nathans Hot Dog eating contest, and more in Headline Rewrites. They talk about the west for the AL West and how frustrating it is when the Astros continue to win despite their injuries. And they talk about what it means for the Mariners to have four players in the All-Star Game.

Farm Report: Mariners VP of Amateur Scouting Scott hunter joins the show to talk about the Mariners prep for the 2025 MLB Draft, the success stories of Cal Raleigh and Logan Gilbert, and how scouting has changed since he first became a scout. // Four Down Territory: 1st Down: What's another delusional take by an NFL player? 2nd Down: Who has the most to prove on the Seahawks offensive line? 3rd Down: Seahawks WR core was ranked 20th by PFF. is that accurate? 4th Down: What position group's success will be an indicator of how good the offense is playing? // MLB.com Rangers reporter Kennedi Landry joins the show to give us an update on one of our divisional opponents, the Texas Rangers. Why has their lineup not lived up to expectations so far this season? // Bump and Stacy give you Everything I Need to Know! 

Ryan Rowland-Smith joins the show to give us his take on this Mariners team as we head into the All-Star break and approach the trade deadline. What is his biggest second half question about this team? He also dives into the battle between Emerson Hancock and Logan Evans battle for the 5th spot in this rotation. // Headline Rewrites: In addition to being named the starting catcher for the AL All-Star team, Cal Raleigh was also named June’s AL Player of the Month, Logan Evans was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma and will be tonight’s starting pitcher against the Royals, After a 1-year absence, 16-time champion Joey Chestnut returns to the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating contest tomorrow on Coney Island. // NFL Headlines: Former NLFPA director DeMaurice Smith depicts the beef he has with Aaron Rodgers in his upcoming autobiography. The Steelers have given a 3-year extension to their GM Omar Khan. Levi Stadium will go under $200 million renovations ahead of the Super Bowl and World Cup in 2026. // Bump & Stacy head to the station for one of our favorite games, Hype Train! 

Should the Mariners attempt to pull off one of the biggest blockbuster trades of the 2025 season? One analyst thinks the Mariners should make a Juan Soto style move by going after Ronald Acuna Jr. from the Braves. // Four Down Territory: 1st Down: What's another delusional take by an NFL player? 2nd Down: Who has the most to prove on the Seahawks offensive line? 3rd Down: Seahawks WR core was ranked 20th by PFF. is that accurate? 4th Down: What position group's success will be an indicator of how good the offense is playing? // The Timeline: Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Luis Ortiz is under investigation by the MLB for gambling allegations. The allegations surround certain pitches he threw that were bet on with micro bets. Clayton Kershaw made history by becoming only the 4th left-handed pitcher to join the 3,000 strikeout club. // Bump & Stacy gives us their biggest second half question for this Mariners team. What is the one thing you are wondering if the Mariners can do in the second half of this season? 

The Mariners finally have a superstar in Cal Raleigh and they cannot waste this historic season he is giving the team by not making a push to the playoffs. What does the team need to do in order to not squander this record-breaking season for their catcher? // Headline Rewrites: In addition to being named the starting catcher for the AL All-Star team, Cal Raleigh was also named June’s AL Player of the Month, Logan Evans was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma and will be tonight’s starting pitcher against the Royals, After a 1-year absence, 16-time champion Joey Chestnut returns to the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating contest tomorrow on Coney Island. // With the Mariners starting rotation as it is now, should the Mariners go after a starter at the trade deadline? They rely heavily on their pitching to win games, would getting a pitcher help more than a bat? // Is there a chance the Seahawks could be better than an 8-win team? How would the team be able to accomplish this with a very new offense and with a new OC? 

Bump and Stacy take your calls to get the listeners thoughts on who the Mariners should add at the Trade deadline. They rank the top-5 quarterbacks in both the AFC and NFC. And they round out the show by telling you What you Need To Know.

Bump and Stacy listen to some audio from Jeff Passan’s appearance on Brock and Salk this morning and talk more about Alex Bregman to the Mariners and other potential trade options. They talk about Cal Raleigh practicing for the HR Derby, Sue Bird’s new statue, and more in Headline Rewrites. They go around the NFL and talk about the league’s top headlines. And they talk about the Mariners biggest need at the deadline.

Yahoo Sport’s Jordan Shusterman joins the show to talk about Cal Raleigh participating in the HR Derby, Emerson Hancock being optioned to AAA, the race for the AL West, and much more. Bump talks about gadget players in Klint Kubiak’s new offense, ESPN’s Seahawks surprise player, and more in Four Down Territory. They talk about Sue Bird’s new statue, get more details in the Malik Beasley gambling saga, and more in The Timeline. And another MLB insider has Alex Bregman linked to the Mariners.

Bump and Stacy break down last night’s Mariners loss to the Royals, and debate if Cal Raleigh practicing for the HR Derby contributed to him earning a golden sombrero with 4 strikeouts. They talk about the luck of the Heuston Astros, NHL free agency, and more in Headline Rewrites. They check in on the Angels and how much of a threat they are in the AL West race, with Angels Radio Network’s Trent Rush. And Bump airs out his grievances in Get Off My Lawn.

Bump and Stacy listen to some audio from Jeff Passan’s appearance on Brock and Salk this morning and talk more about Alex Bregman to the Mariners and other potential trade options. They talk about Cal Raleigh practicing for the HR Derby, Sue Bird’s new statue, and more in Headline Rewrites. They go around the NFL and talk about the league’s top headlines. And they talk about the Mariners biggest need at the deadline.

The Dugout: Mariners insider Shannon Drayer joins the show from the EQC hotline to talk about what’s been working recently for the Mariners as they battle through a 17 consecutive-game stretch. They highlight the under the radar players that have been contributing during the M’s recent hot streak. Mariners broadcaster Angie Mentink joins the show from the EQC hotline to talk about Cal Raleigh’s historic season, Julio Rodriguez’s low-power season, and more.  And Alex Mayer joins the show to talk about some of the records being broken by Cal Raleigh and the milestones he’s on the verge of reaching, the Mariners players he thinks could make the All-Star game, and much more.

After the Red Sox’ Wilyer Abreu hit an inside-the-park HR and a Grand Slam in the same game yesterday, Bump and Stacy debate the coolest things you can do on a baseball field. They talk about the Mariners potentially trading for Alex Bregman, the Steelers making the playoffs, and more in Hype Train. They go around the NFL and take a look at the league’s top headlines. And they finish off the show by telling you what you Need To Know.

The Athletic’s Levi Weaver joins the show to talk about Cal Raleigh’s historic season, the Mariners’ emerging young core, the race for the AL West, and much more. Bump talks about Darren Waller’s return from retirement, the Seahawks WR core, and more in Four Down Territory. They talk about potential trade targets for the Mariners, and more in The Timeline. And they do a deeper dive on who the Mariners should be trading for at the deadline.  

Bump and Stacy recap last night’s Mariner win over the Royals and highlight Randy Arozarena’s big night, taking advantage of strong pitching outings, and more. They talk about a potential uniform comeback for the Seahawks, teams trying to trade for TJ Watt, and more in Headline Rewrites. They are joined by The Athletic’s Astros writer Chandler Rome to talk about the recipe for Heuston’s success, their positive culture, the race for the AL West, and more. And they talk about why the next two weeks before the All-Star break are so important for the Mariners.

The Athletic’s Keith Law joins the show on the EQC hotline to talk about the Mariners prospects that could be dealt at the deadline, who the M’s will be targeting with their #3 draft pick, and much more. They listen to some sound from this morning’s Pat McAffy Show and talk about why they would move him up in the lineup. And they round out the show by telling you what you Need To Know.

FTN Fantasy’s Aaron Schatz joins Stacy and Curtis on the EQC hotline to talk about the Blockbuster trade that happened between the Steelers and Dolphins, what targets the hawks should be going for in free agency, his assessment of Sam Darnold, and much more. They talk about the blockbuster trade between the Steelers and Dolphins, Philipp Grubauer staying with the Kraken, and more in Headline Rewrites. They go around the NFL and talk about some of the league’s top headlines, debate who’s better in their prime Patrick Mahomes or Aaron Rodgers, Leonard Williams making the NFL’s top 100 list, and much more. And they talk about why there hasn’t been a gambling scandal in the NFL in the same way we’ve seen from other leagues.

Curtis and Stacy break down the Seahawks defense and talk about why they can be a top five unit in the league. They dive deeper into this morning’s blockbuster trade, talk about the Seahawk’s who need to step up, and more in Four Down Territory. They talk about a possible block to NBA expansion, NHL free agency, video games, and more in headline rewrites. And they talk about why the Seahawks might have a tough start to the season.

Stacy and Curtis recap the Mariners WILD series against the rangers over the weekend. With each game going into extra innings, they highlight Miles Mastrobuoni’s defensive brilliance, Mitch Garver’s return to Texas, and much more. They talk about this morning’s blockbuster NFL trade, NBA players under investigation for gambling, and more in Headline Rewrites. They talk about what positions the Mariners should be targeting at the deadline, including one that you might not expect. And they talk about who needs to step up offensively as Cal Raleigh continues to get the Barry Bonds treatment.  

Bump and Stacy are joined by Mariners Director of Player Development Justin Toole to get the inside look at the farm system, they look back on some of the biggest stories of the week, including Julio’s issues and Cal Raleigh’s dominance, they answer your questions about the NFL offseason and some possible Seahawks trades in Four Down Territory, and they wrap up the week by telling you what you need to know!

Bump and Stacy are joined by ESPN NHL Writer Ryan S. Clark to discuss the Kraken’s uphill climb to back to the playoffs, they give you their thoughts on Cal Raleigh officially participating in the Home Run Derby and the possibility of Harry Ford being brought up in Headline Rewrites, they bring you the biggest stories around the NFL, including why this could be Dak Prescott’s last season in Dallas, and they break down what the Mariners need to do to make it to the playoffs this season. 

Bump and Stacy are joined by Derrik Klassen of The Athletic Football Show to discuss Sam Darnold’s first season as the quarterback of the Seahawks and what he expects to see from the NFC West this year, they answer your questions about the NFL offseason and some possible Seahawks trades in Four Down Territory, they react to Texas State reportedly becoming the PAC-12’s eighth team in The Timeline, and they break down whether the Mariners, Seahawks, or Kraken are closest to making the playoffs. 

Bump and Stacy break down the Mariners biggest needs following their blowout loss to the Twins, they try to figure out where all of Julio’s power has gone this season, they give you their thoughts on the 2025 NHL Draft and the possibility of Harry Ford being brought up in Headline Rewrites, and they try to answer some questions about Cal Raleigh participating in the Home Run Derby.