Lookout Landing

Kate Preusser and John Trupin are joined by staff writer Jake Mailhot to discuss the surprising starting pitching (both good and bad), the Mariners' excellent homestand, and M(VP)itch Haniger. They also debate if an 8-man bullpen is necessary anymore, recount some favorite Ichiro memories, and Jake decides Yovani Gallardo is where he's going to make his stand. Afterwards, they take questions from Twitter on fun deliveries, Jean Segura's mischief, ice cream analogies, and more. Please submit any of your questions to @LookoutLanding Topics include: Ceilings, Floors, and Beating Down the Doors, CB Bucknor Up Buttercup, Sexy Rum Raisin, and more. Music: NxWorries (Anderson Paak) - Livvin, Kendrick Lamar ft. Zacari - LOVE., Bonnie McKee - Bombastic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Seattle Mariners have started the season out playing so-so baseball and getting so-sad results. Kate Preusser and John Trupin are joined by fellow LL editor Zach Sanders to discuss the curiosity of the 8-man bullpen, 1st base struggles, and realistic expectations for this season after the pit the team has fallen into in the standings. Afterwards we take questions from Twitter, as always, which you can submit to @LookoutLanding Topics include: Fire, Hellfire. Boozy Ice Cream. Burned Out Grasshoppers. Trader Jerry's Next Fix. Basic Math. Music: Novelists - Souvenirs, Cheldon McQueen - Big, Tegan and Sara - Walking With a Ghost Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a rough opening series, Kate Preusser and John Trupin discuss the Mariners' seemingly leaden bats and potential silver linings. Afterwards, they take questions from listeners, and debate Houston's lousiness and if the Mariners will ever have two consecutive hits with runners in scoring position. Other topics include: Cricket Flour, Dashing Smiles & Mischieveous Grins, Scots and Pirates, and more. Music: Run the Jewels - Talk To Me. Russian Futurists - Precious Metals. Rakim - It's Nothing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a leave of absence due to one of our hosts getting hired to work for the Mariners (Congrats José!!!!) we are back on our weekly schedule. Managing Editor Kate Preusser and Editor John Trupin convene to discuss what defines a successful season, the players they're excited for and worried about, and their expectations for the AL West. Keep an eye out for our call for questions for next week's episode - we record every Wednesday or Thursday. Music: Run the Jewels - Talk To Me, Redbone - The Witch Queen of New Orleans, Cousin Stizz - Big Fella  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we're joined by LL's resident MiLB aficionado Ethan Novak, as well as site intern Ben Thoen. We discuss some of the major storylines heading into Spring Training: Felix, World Baseball Classic, and the youth movement on the 2017 roster.  Music: Thundercat - Friend Zone, DJ Premier Ft. Miguel - 2 Lovin U, Future Islands - Ran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Kate and Jose are joined by biz savant, Zach Sanders, and LL intern, Luke Mounger. They break down the good and the bad of each AL West team, as well as which team could be a threat to Seattle's playoff chances. This week's music: (Intro) Talk to me - Run the Jewels, Sleep - City of Souls, Night's On Fire - David Nail, idyllwild - Mia Dawson, Pure Comedy - Father John Misty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In episode four of the Lookout Landing podcast, Kate and Jose are joined by fellow staff contributors, John Trupin and Grand Bronsdon. We discuss the awfulness of Mariners past, the cautious optimism of the present, and the somewhat unknown future.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the second part of Episode three, we continue our conversation with site writers John Trupin and Jake Mailhot about the Mariners pitching staff. We focus primarily on the bullpen and then we wrap things up with our weekly listener's questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're joined by staff writers John Trupin and Jake Mailhot to discuss this year's starting rotation until your ears fall off. (Note: This was a lengthy conversation so we broke the episode down into two parts. Part 1: Starting Rotation, Part 2: Bullpen.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Managing Editor, Kate Preusser, is joined by site contributors Jose Rivera and John Trupin. They discuss potential position players projections for the 2017 season. John also professes his love for one Mitchell Evan Haniger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode of the NEW Lookout Landing podcast, Kate, Ethan, and Jose go over the insane amount of transactions Jerry Dipoto has made during the offseason—which, by the time you finish reading this sentence, means he probably made another trade.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices