The Hot Stove

With Mariners assistant GM Andy McKay on the current road trip, he joined the roundtable on the pregame show before Thursday's series finale in Cincinnati to talk about seeing Cal Raleigh from the draft all the way to his breakout in the big leagues, plus detail a number of quick hits about prospects in the M's farm system.

Gary Hill and Rick Rizzs are joined by Mariners pitcher Gabe Speier to discuss what he’s been working on in Spring Training, they talk to Bryce Miller about his goals for the upcoming season, they preview the Athletics unorthodox 2025 season with broadcaster Johnny Doskow, and Mariners Vice President of Ballpark Operations Alisia Anderson gets you ready for T-Mobile Park summer concert series. 

Gary Hill and Shannon Drayer are joined by Mariners outfielder Victor Robles to discuss his Spring Training preparations, they get an inside look at the bullpen from pitcher Collin Snider, they get you ready for the start of the 2025 season with MLB.com writer Daniel Kramer, and they look forward to some of the most exciting T-Mobile Park events with Senior Marketing Manager Camden Finney. 

Gary Hill, Shannon Drayer, and Rick Rizzs are joined by pitcher George Kirby to discuss how the Mariners pitching rotation is shaping up for the season, they talk to prospect Tyler Locklear about his amazing 2024 minor league season, and they dive into the mechanics of throwing with pitching coach Trent Blank. 

Gary Hill, Shannon Drayer, and Rick Rizzs begin the first Cactus League Report of 2025 by talking to Mariners closer Andres Munoz about the new pitch he's added to his arsenal, they break down the Mariners' new offensive philosophy with new hitting coach Kevin Seitzer, and they discuss the Mariners' Equipment Donation Grant Program with Coordinator of Baseball Operations Greg Bekiaris.

Gary Hill, Rick Rizzs, and Shannon Drayer continue their conversation with Mariners Pitcher Logan Evans on his breakout season and the start of Spring Training, they are joined by Houston broadcaster Robert Ford to discuss the Astros and his role in “Parents Just Don’t Understand,” and they look back on the history of Steelheads Alley with Dave Eskenazi and Stephanie Johnson-Toliver. 

Gary Hill, Rick Rizzs, and Shannon Drayer preview the start of Spring Training with Mariners General Manager Justin Hollander, they discuss the challenges of being a plus defender at multiple positions with Gold Glover Dylan Moore, and they are joined by Logan Evans to talk about his breakout season and the start of camp. 

Gary Hill, Aaron Goldsmith, and Rick Rizzs are joined by Vice President of Amateur Scouting Scott Hunter to give us his thoughts on the Mariners 2024 draft and the thrill of landing the #3 pick this year, they talk to prospect Ben Williamson about his defensive prowess and what he is looking forward to most in Big League camp, and they break down the exciting promotions at T-Mobile Park for the first two months of the season with marketing coordinator Kalli Rutherford.

Gary Hill, Aaron Goldsmith, and Rick Rizzs are joined by Platinum Glove winner Cal Raleigh to discuss what he wants to improve on this year and the growth he has seen from Logan Gilbert, and they talk to Mariners infielder Austin Shenton about his excitement returning home, making his MLB debut last year, and his tremendous work with the Max Higbee Center in Bellingham. 

Gary Hill and Aaron Goldsmith are joined by Mariners Vice President of Baseball Product Development David Hesslink to discuss his role with eh organization and his unique journey to the Mariners front office, and they talk about the new international signing class and “The Beast” with Director of International Scouting Frankie Thon Jr. 

Gary Hill and Aaron Goldsmith are joined by Mariners reliever Troy Taylor to discuss his first year in the MLB and what he’s most excited for this season, and they talk to new Assistant Hitting Coach Bobby Magallanes to hear about his full circle journey to the Mariners and what he’s doing to get ready for the start of spring training.

Gary Hill, Rick Rizzs, and Aaron Goldsmith are joined by Mariners Prospect Colt Emerson to discuss what he’s learned in his first year in the MLB and the start of his play-by-play broadcasting career, and they get some fun insight on Ichiro following his Hall of Fame induction. 

Gary Hill, Rick Rizzs, and Aaron Goldsmith are joined by Mariners Second Baseman Ryan Bliss to look back on his first season in the MLB and to discuss what he done over the offseason to get ready for spring training, and they talk to Minor League Field Coordentor Louis Boyd about his unique journey to the Mariners coaching staff. 

Gary Hill, Rick Rizzs, Shannon Drayer and Aaron Goldsmith are joined by co-minor league pitcher of the year Brandyn Garcia and hear him detail his very unique background, then they tribute the late great baseball broadcaster Bob Uecker.

Gary Hill, Rick Rizzs, Shannon Drayer and Aaron Goldsmith all go over Ichiro’s Hall of Fame induction and go over his legacy and what made him so special to Seattle, then they are joined by new Mariners hitting coach Kevin Seitzer to hear what excites him most about being in Seattle.

Gary Hill, Rick Rizzs, and Shannon Drayer are joined by Mariners prospect Cole Young break down his hitting approach and his mindset going into Big League Camp, and they discuss the art of coaching coaches and the mental challenges of the game of Baseball with Mariners assistant general manager Andy McKay. 

Gary Hill, Rick Rizzs, Shannon Drayer, and Aaron Goldsmith ignite the Hot Stove for another season, they are joined by Dan Wilson to discuss his first offseason as an MLB manager and what excites him the most about his team heading into Spring Training, and they break down the Mariners pitching rotation and make a case for Felix Hernandez being a first ballot hall of famer with Eno Sarris of The Athletic. 

Mariners insider Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports is joined by Mike Salk, Bob Stelton and former M's pitcher Charlie Furbush for an offseason roundtable, including a discussion on whether Seattle should trade a starting pitcher and if their offensive improvement in September was real.

To watch the full roundtable, find the video on the Seattle Sports YouTube channel.

Mariners insider Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports is joined by Mike Salk, Bob Stelton and former M's pitcher Charlie Furbush for an end-of-season roundtable, including a discussion on what the Mariners should pack from the 2024 season to next year, what they should leave, and what they should borrow.

To watch the full roundtable, find the video on the Seattle Sports YouTube channel.

With Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh named a finalist for a American League Gold Glove, we revisit a conversation from the 2024 season with Aaron Goldsmith and Gary Hill about his defensive game and the story of him taking a teammate's glove this year and never giving it back.

Mariners insider Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports catches up with Logan Gilbert to talk about what he sees from one of his follow M's starters, Bryce Miller (plus some bonus insight to start from Mariners pitching coach Pete Woodworth).

Mariners insider Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports caught up with Victor Robles in Detroit just a day after his contract extension with the M's was announced and two days after he stole the show on ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball.

Seattle Mariners All-Star closer Andrés Muñoz joins insider Shannon Drayer to share why he takes his cat, Matilda, on road trips during the MLB season.

Mariners insider Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports catches up with Julio Rodriguez on the field after his four-hit night helped the M's beat the Padres 8-3 on July 9.

Mariners pitcher George Kirby talks to Shannon Drayer about how he's pitching a bit differently now, which includes his approach to hitters, pitch shaping and usage. (From the pregame show on July 3, 2024)