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Ep. 100: Cal, Clinch and Playoffs

Jerry Dipoto makes his case for Cal Raleigh as AL MVP. He also chats about the tremendous season Julio has put together. With the playoffs on the horizon Dipoto will detail the plans for the team on the off-days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 28, 202536 min

Ep. 99: Big Offense

We explore the red-hot start of the Seattle Mariners offense. Jerry Dipoto will talk about the early season impact of Ben Williamson and revisits his draft story. Jerry also explores the dominance of Andrés Muñoz and chats about the importance of Cal Raleigh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 3, 202533 min

Ep. 98: Deadline

The Mariners were active at the deadline and we get Jerry Dipoto’s perspective on the moves. Jerry also talks about the outstanding run Victor Robles has been on. We will talk about the recent stretch for the offense and will successfully Stump JD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 5, 202441 min

Ep. 97: More Moore

Dylan Moore is in a groove and Jerry Dipoto gives us his thoughts on the versatile wizard. We talk about what makes Luke Raley unique and what Jerry has seen from Julio in the recent stretch. We also manage to actually Stump JD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 31, 202428 min

Ep. 96: Sleeveless and Two-Seams

Jerry Dipoto details the importance of Cal Raleigh to the Mariners both at the plate and behind it. Andrés Muñoz has been terrific this year and Jerry chats about the evolution of his two-seam fastball. We talk about the new Statcast metrics and Jerry crushes Stump JD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 14, 202439 min

Ep. 95: Pitching

The M’s pitching has been ridiculously good and Jerry is here to detail what he has seen on the mound. We talk strikeouts from pitchers and hitters. Josh Rojas is off to an excellent start and we get Jerry’s thoughts on the M’s third baseman. Jerry also wins big playing Stump JD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 2, 202440 min

Ep. 94: Welcome Clase

Jerry Dipoto talks about the start to the M’s season. Jonatan Clase has been summoned to the Majors and Jerry talks about what has stood out about the young outfielder. Bryce Miller and Logan Gilbert are off to wonderful starts and we chat about something they have in common. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 16, 202423 min

Ep. 93: 2024 is Here

The Wheelhouse has returned to get you ready for the start of the 2024 season. Jerry Dipoto talks about the long list of players who stood out to him in the spring. He chats about the current bullpen situation and who may help fill the void while Brash and Santos are out. He also discusses what several of the bullpen success stories have in common. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 28, 202432 min

Ep. 92: Dumper 29

Jerry Dipoto is here to break down the playoff chase down the stretch. Jerry chats about the wonderful seasons Cal Raleigh and Matt Brash are having. Julio continues his amazing run and Jerry talks about what makes him so special Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 19, 202340 min

Ep 91Ep. 91: Long Road Around

Jerry Dipoto is here to talk about the fantastic M’s run. He talks Julio’s historic stretch offensively and what makes him so good defensively. Jerry gives his thoughts on the plans for the rotation and what he has seen from Andrés Muñoz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 28, 202339 min

Ep. 90: We Had to Wait for the Heater

Jerry Dipoto joins us to talk about the M’s hot streak. He chats about the improving offense and the sensation season delivered by J.P. Crawford. He dives into the impact Cade Marlowe has made and reflects on Emerson Hancock’s journey to MLB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 12, 202338 min

Ep 89Ep. 89: Draft Pick

Jerry Dipoto talks Kelenic, deadline and draft picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 28, 202342 min

Ep. 88: If It’s Good For Nolan Ryan

Jerry Dipoto details his thoughts on the offense in recent days. He discusses what José Caballero has meant to the Mariners this year and the evolution of the bullpen. Jerry also speaks to the unique path Bryan Woo has forged to the Majors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 19, 202334 min

Ep. 87: Mustache and Socks

Jerry Dipoto gives us his thoughts on the tremendous homestand from Julio Rodríguez. We explore the season from Logan Gilbert and the past month from Cal Raleigh. Jerry also examines the importance of the upcoming trip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 1, 202334 min

Ep. 86: Karl Spooner

Jerry Dipoto chats about the early season offense and gives us his thoughts on the impressive start from Bryce Miller. He also talks about some big bullpen arms stepping forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 11, 202344 min

S1 Ep 85Ep. 85: Kelenic’s Start

Jerry Dipoto gives us his insights on the terrific start to the season from Jarred Kelenic. Jerry also tells us what has impressed him the most from Luis Castillo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 21, 202326 min

S1 Ep 84Ep. 84: New Rules

The first episode of the 2023 season! Jerry will give us him first impressions of the new MLB rules. We talk about the first series of the season and the Robbie Ray injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 6, 202331 min

S1 Ep 83Ep. 83: Juliooooo

Jerry Dipoto is here to talk Julio Rodríguez and his contract extension. He gives us his insights on what has made George Kirby so successful in his rookie season and will also sing the praises of Eugenio Suárez. We will also play a unique version of Stump JD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 3, 202241 min

S1 Ep 82Ep. 82: GORP

Jerry Dipoto joins us to talk Luis Castillo and trade deadline. He will also detail what we have seen from George Kirby, Andrés Muñoz and Cal Raleigh. We will tackle the mystery of GORP and Jerry will tell us a story about a story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 11, 202248 min

S1 Ep 81Ep. 81: The Number 30

The Mariners are surging to the All-Star break and Jerry Dipoto details his view of the recent stretch. We will talk about the continued brilliance of Julio Rodríguez and detail the excellent June from Cal Raleigh. Jerry will also talk about the bullpen and upcoming draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 7, 202237 min

S1 Ep 80Ep. 80: Julio is Happening

Julio Rodríguez and Ty France have been magnificent this season and Jerry Dipoto will detail what has made them so good. Jerry will also give us his view of the recent tough stretch for the M’s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 30, 202241 min

S1 Ep 79Ep. 079: 2022

The Wheelhouse enjoys a gushfest over Logan Gilbert and his slider. Jerry will talk Julio and the importance of adding Robbie Ray. We will also chat about the fifth starter and explore how the Jesse Winker/ Eugenio Suárez trade came to be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 28, 202244 min

S1 Ep 78Ep. 078: Looking Back and Forward

Jerry Dipoto talks about the emotional finish to the 2021 season. We spend time looking back at the wild ride that was 2021. We also chat about what the future holds for the Mariners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 14, 202135 min

S1 Ep 77Ep. 077: All-Star

Jerry Dipoto talks about the All-Star Game coming to Seattle. He breaks down Logan Gilbert and Jarred Kelenic in September. We field a great listener question and chat about the magnificent season from Julio Rodríguez. We will finish with an all-star version of Stump JD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 22, 202150 min

S1 Ep 76Ep. 076: Ty France

Ty France has been sensational and Jerry Dipoto gives us his insights on Ty’s success. We will chat about Logan Gilbert, Matt Brash and pitching in August. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 26, 202152 min

S1 Ep 75Ep. 075: Deadline

Jerry Dipoto will detail the deadline and profile newly acquired players Abraham Toro, Diego Castillo, Tyler Anderson and Joe Smith. We will talk about Noelvi Marte’s big day and Julio at the Olympics. We play Stump JD and will take a listener question. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 6, 202140 min

S1 Ep 74Ep. 074: Great in the Big Moment

The Mariners have been rolling and we will get the breakdown from Jerry Dipoto. He will talk about the keys to this recent stretch for the M’s and what it means for the Trade Deadline. He will also touch on what Scott Servais has meant to the Mariners and he will give us a quick thumbnail of the first three players selected in the draft. We will play Stump JD and take a really great listener question. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 27, 202148 min

S1 Ep 73Ep. 073: Sloppy Thurston

The Mariners have been playing really well and Jerry Dipoto will give us his keys to this nice stretch. Jerry will also give us his insights on what has made Chris Flexen so good and we recognize some heroes of the bullpen. There was a significant achievement by a player recently promoted in the Minors and we get to play Stump JD twice. We also take a listener question that you don’t want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 28, 202142 min

S1 Ep 72Ep. 072: J.P. PJs

We will explore the season J.P. Crawford is having offensively and defensively with Jerry Dipoto. He will share his thoughts on the Kyle Lewis news and opportunities for Taylor Trammell and Jake Fraley. We will check-in on Cal Raleigh and Jerry also seeks revenge in Stump JD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 5, 202138 min

S1 Ep 71Ep. 071: Yusei Kikuchi

Yusei Kikuchi has been in a groove and Jerry Dipoto will give us his insights on what has been working so well for the lefty. He will give us his thoughts on the first look at both Jarred Kelenic and Logan Gilbert. We will also talk about the hot start from Julio Rodríguez in Everett. We play Stump JD and will take a very topical listener question. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 27, 202146 min

S1 Ep 70Ep. 070: Kelenic and Gilbert

Jarred Kelenic and Logan Gilbert have arrived and we will talk all about it with Jerry Dipoto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 13, 202128 min

S1 Ep 60Ep. 069: The Pen

The 2021 season is underway and Jerry Dipoto shares his thoughts on the first few weeks. We will talk about the sensational bullpen and Mitch Haniger’s tremendous start. He will also update us on what is happening in Arizona. We will play Stump JD and take a listener question as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 30, 202144 min

S1 Ep 68Ep. 068: Hello 2021

The 2021 season for the Mariners has arrived and Jerry Dipoto is here to preview it . He will give us his insights on the opening night roster and we will talk about highlights from the spring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 1, 20211h 2m

S1 Ep 67Ep. 067: Goodbye 2020

The 2020 season for the Mariners is in the books and Jerry Dipoto is here to review it. He will give us his insights on Kyle Lewis, Marco Gonzales, Justus Sheffield, Dylan Moore and more. Jerry will also discuss the offseason plans for the M’s. We will play Stump JD and take perhaps the best listener question ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 28, 20201h 11m

S1 Ep 66Ep. 066: Moore Cake

The Mariners were active at the trade deadline and Jerry Dipoto details the M’s biggest move. We take a look below the surface at the excellent season Dylan Moore is having. The defense has significantly improved since last season and Jerry gives us the reasons why. We revisit a time when Jerry pitched against the Mariners and something very usual took place. We also play Stump JD and take listener questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 12, 202059 min

S1 Ep 65Ep. 065: Nola!

It has been a long road for Austin Nola to Major League Baseball and Jerry Dipoto details how the journey has paid off. Leading Rookie of the Year candidate Kyle Lewis continues to surge and we talk about the most impressive aspect of his season. Jerry also describes the recent accomplishments of Evan White and Ljay Newsome. The MLB trade deadline is here and we talk about the unique challenges teams are facing this year. Jerry also details a trade already made. We play Stump JD and take listener questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 29, 202058 min

S1 Ep 64Ep. 064: Buck

As MLB celebrates the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Negro Leagues Jerry Dipoto marks the occasion by sharing personal stories of his time spent with Buck O’Neil. Jerry gives us an in-depth look at what makes Marco Gonzales so effective and gives us insight into the outstanding last few starts from Justus Sheffield. We check in with Tacoma and Aaron Goldsmith asks an intriguing question about Noelvi Marte’s power. We play Stump JD and take listener questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 19, 202058 min

S1 Ep 63Ep. 063: Crawford and Lewis

Jerry Dipoto, Aaron Goldsmith and Gary Hill discuss the first days of the 2020 season. Jerry details the great starts from Kyle Lewis and J.P. Crawford. We delve into the impact of Evan White’s defense. We also take a look at what is happening in Tacoma and Jerry answers some listener questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 5, 202049 min

S1 Ep 62Ep. 062: The Return

The Wheelhouse returns with the first episode of 2020. Jerry Dipoto, Aaron Goldsmith, and Gary Hill discuss how the organization is dealing with the current situation. We dive into the unique ways communication with players and staff are taking place. Jerry also details the challenges of preparing for the draft given the current circumstances. He also talks about the return of baseball in 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 30, 20201h 0m

S1 Ep 61Ep. 061: 2020 Vision

Checking in with the first episode of The Wheelhouse of the offseason, and the final one with Colin O’Keefe on board, Jerry Dipoto and Aaron Goldsmith discuss moves that include the Evan White extension, the free agent signings of Kendall Graveman and C.J. Edwards and a lot more. Full episode outline at Mariners.com/WheelhouseNotes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 17, 201952 min

S1 Ep 60Ep. 060: Laying the foundation

In the final episode of the 2019 season, recorded before game one vs. the A’s, Jerry Dipoto and Aaron Goldsmith look back on the year that was, from storylines at the Major League level to immense progress down on the farm to what the offseason may hold. Full episode outline at Mariners.com/WheelhouseNotes. Thanks you to all our listeners for joining us for another year. We’ll be back again soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 27, 201942 min

S1 Ep 59Ep. 059: Kyle, Justin, Donnie and Art

Call-up season is here for real now. Checking in before game one vs. the Reds, Jerry Dipoto and Aaron Goldsmith discuss Kyle Lewis and the three other new Mariners, the team’s in-house analytics platform, broadcasting life and a lot more. Full episode outline at Mariners.com/WheelhouseNotes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 11, 201951 min

S1 Ep 58Ep. 058: Daniel Kikuchi

Catching back up before the series vs. the Yankees, Jerry Dipoto and Aaron Goldsmith discuss the four straight series wins by the Mariners, Kyle Seager’s resurgence, monster years from a number of top prospects and a lot more. Full episode outline at Mariners.com/Blog. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 27, 201951 min

S1 Ep 57Ep. 057: Trade deadline

Checking in from the Owners Suite at T-Mobile Park, Jerry Dipoto and Colin O’Keefe discuss how the Mariners build a division winner like the club we saw in Houston, the moves made at the trade deadline, young arms we may see soon and a lot more. Full episode outline at Mariners.com/Blog. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 6, 201942 min

S1 Ep 56Ep. 056: Fina11y

After some time away--thanks in parts to trips to Cooperstown and Modesto--the crew is back at it. Jerry Dipoto and Aaron Goldsmith chat about the Edgar Martinez’s Hall of Fame Induction, the play of Austin Nola, the upcoming trade deadline, a trip to check out the Modesto Nuts and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 24, 201943 min

S1 Ep 55Ep. 055: Cheese curds and a first-half recap

Sitting down before game two vs. the Cardinals, Jerry Dipoto and Aaron Goldsmith discuss Daniel Vogelbach making the All-Star team, Jerry’s trip to check out the Arkansas Travelers, culinary fare in Wisconsin and more. Full episode outline at Mariners.com/Blog. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 4, 201955 min

S1 Ep 54Ep. 054: J.P. can play

Jerry Dipoto sits down with Colin O’Keefe, filling in for Aaron Goldsmith, as the pair discuss J.P. Crawford’s strong play, Domingo finding his footing, the whopping six Top 100 prospects, the Brewers “rebuild” and a lot more. Full episode outline at Mariners.com/Blog. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 25, 201956 min

S1 Ep 53Ep. 053: Looking at it in aggregate

Trade season is officially here and we’re breaking it down. Jerry Dipoto and Aaron Goldsmith talk about the recent Edwin Encarnación deal and its surrounding context, also hitting on the team’s play lately, upside prospects at the lowest levels and, as always, a whole lote more. Full episode outline at Mariners.com/Blog. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 18, 201949 min

S1 Ep 52Ep. 052: Hundies

With the Draft just behind us, there’s so much to talk about. Jerry Dipoto and Aaron Goldsmith chat remotely about the strategy behind a pitcher-heavy Draft class, Edwin Encarnación’s underrated career, Mallex Smith bouncing back and more. Full episode outline at Mariners.com/Blog. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 12, 201957 min

S1 Ep 51Ep. 051: The draft

Checking in after the road trip and before an 11-game homestand, Jerry Dipoto and Aaron Goldsmith discuss all the work that goes into the upcoming draft, strong performances from a couple prospects and a lot more. Full episode outline at Mariners.com/Blog. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 28, 201932 min