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Brandon and Phil return to discuss MLB's uniform fiasco and minor injury news. Then your favorite rapscallions share the three things they're actually paying attention to throughout Spring Training. 

Links:

• Ryan Divish's appearance on the Lookout Landing podcast
• Divish's story about Scott Servais' global appeasement tour
• The Hot Stove Reports from Mariners Pod (apologies to Gary Hill for forgetting his name)

Kevin Tippy Martinez, '88, is the Senior Vice President of Marketing Communications for the Seattle Mariners. It's no surprise that this New Jersey native, with passions for baseball and broadcasting, found himself transferring in to Syracuse.

Once he got to SU, Martinez was actively involved with both Z89 and WAER, where he honed his skills in sports broadcasting and DJing. Not many students worked for both stations at that time, but this chief announcer made it work. He simply couldn't walk away from the sports opportunities at WAER or the incredible camaraderie at Z89.  In fact, you'll love the story he tells about Carl Weinstein walking in to his shift to flip the format and imaging.

After graduation, Kevin went to the ABC Television Network in New York City, working in affiliate relations and marketing, and gradually made his way into ABC Sports. Then, Emmis Communications' Jeff Smuylan bought the Seattle Mariners.  Despite being very happy near home and at ABC, the chance to work in Major League Baseball was too good to pass up.

The new marketing team took many radio ideas (including those learned at WJPZ) to do what was then some pretty innovative entertainment at Mariners' games.  Custom walk-up music for hitters?  It started here.    And outside a brief stint with the Boston Celtics, Kevin's been with the M's for over 30 years.

Throughout the podcast, Martinez reflects on the relationships and friendships he formed during his time at WJPZ and in his professional life. These connections have been enduring and impactful. And we'd  be remiss not to ask his opinions on the evolution of baseball, the importance of adapting to changing fan preferences, and the strategies employed by the Mariners to engage with their audience.

The WJPZ at 50 Podcast Series is produced by Jon Gay, Class of 2002, and his podcast production agency, JAG in Detroit Podcasts.

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Hour 3 - In the final hour of Travis Thomas Show: Travis gives his final prediction for tomorrow's Super Bowl. An early MLB season preview, Travis gives three teams to keep your eye on this season. Finally, a look ahead at potential playoff matchups for the Bruins and Celtics. 

The fellas come back together to celebrate five strange Mariner careers and recap the Garver signing, Raley trade, and Haniger (and DeSclafani) reunion.

Welcome back to another episode of Benched with Bubba. On BwB EP 636, Bubba will be joined by Corbin Young (@Corbin_Young21). They will preview the Seattle Mariners for the 2024 Fantasy Baseball season. 

Some Players Discussed- 

Julio Rodriguez 

Mitch Garver 

Cal Raleigh 

Luis Castillo 

Logan Gilbert

George Kirby 

Bryce Miller 

Bryan Woo 

Many More

34th round pick of the 2015 MLB Draft pick turned MLB All-Star Ty France defines Keep Swinging. The Seattle Mariners first baseman shares stories from his childhood, how he battled adversity and became an establish Major League Baseball player in this episode with host Matt Stucko. France also shares great stories about the late great and MLB Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn, stories behind his fun experiences creating content and so much more. 

Mike Duncan is a foundational part of the present-day Dad Canon: history podcaster, bestselling author of popular history, baseball enthusiast, and a guy with a lot to say about returning a portion of Wisconsin to its natural prairie state.

The Book of Joe Podcast with hosts Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon is counting down the final days of the regular season.  Teams are coming down the stretch and Joe wants to know how the Astros are better on the road than they are at home.  We touch on the future of Mike Trout and what happens with the Angels.  No managers have been fired this season, but will that change when the season is over?  Wrapping up with the future of Terry Francona and the similarities between him and Joe, we also get an update on Joe's cars and his recent favorites to drive.  

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The Book of Joe Podcast with hosts Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon is counting down the final days of the regular season.  Teams are coming down the stretch and Joe wants to know how the Astros are better on the road than they are at home.  We touch on the future of Mike Trout and what happens with the Angels.  No managers have been fired this season, but will that change when the season is over?  Wrapping up with the future of Terry Francona and the similarities between him and Joe, we also get an update on Joe's cars and his recent favorites to drive.  

The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio.

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With one week to go in the season, our crew is back to predict who from a very crowded field is going to the playoffs. Check it out!

i80 Sports takes you on a journey from coast to coast, exploring the best of American Sports with a team of passionate and knowledgeable hosts. 

From the towering skyscrapers of Rockefeller Center to the majestic beauty of the Redwoods, join us as we bring you the latest news, analysis, and insights on all your favorite American sports. 

We aim to entertain and inform, providing a one-stop-shop for all your sporting needs. So, sit back, relax, and let us take you on a wild ride through the world of American athletics!

You can find all our audio and video platforms via our website- www.i80sports.com

Mets skipper Buck Showalter and Keith Raad talk about Kodai Senga's brilliant outing last night and praise Pete Alonso for all his local charity work. Plus a preview of tonight's pitching matchup between David Peterson and Luis Castillo. 

Today’s Sports Daily covers more on the Trey Lance trade to the Cowboys, is the ACC gonna agree to three more teams joining, TCU/Colo on Saturday, and the Seattle Mariners have had a hell of a month of August.

Music written by Bill Conti & Allee Willis (Casablanca Records/Universal Music Group)

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This week the baseball crew talks about the Mets possibly trading Pete Alonzo, Shohei Ohtani injury and we debate if the Mariners have what it takes to win the AL West.

i80 Sports takes you on a journey from coast to coast, exploring the best of American Sports with a team of passionate and knowledgeable hosts. 

From the towering skyscrapers of Rockefeller Center to the majestic beauty of the Redwoods, join us as we bring you the latest news, analysis, and insights on all your favorite American sports. 

We aim to entertain and inform, providing a one-stop-shop for all your sporting needs. So, sit back, relax, and let us take you on a wild ride through the world of American athletics!

You can find all our audio and video platforms via our website- www.i80sports.com

Today’s Sports Daily covers the Trey Lance trade to the Dallas Cowboys, the Texas Rangers free fall and the Seattle Mariners rise, plus a look ahead to some NFL week one games against the spread.

Music written by Bill Conti & Allee Willis (Casablanca Records/Universal Music Group)

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Donnie and Joe spend the second hour talking the season outlook for the Seattle Mariners as well as previewing Friday's slate of MLB action.

Happy Hump Day! Justin Cuthbert hosts alongside Brent Gunning. The guys open the show by discussing the legitimacy of sports karma and Julio Rodriguez’s comical antics after robbing a home run against Fernando Tatis Jr. Then, the guys dive into the Blue Jays’ shutout loss in Cleveland, Toronto’s bats going cold after a big weekend in Boston, lingering concerns about the team’s offensive depth, and Yusei Kikuchi’s impressive form since the All-Star Break. Afterwards, Justin and Brent weigh in on Shams Charania’s latest reporting regarding Pascal Siakam’s future. Later, the guys close out the hour with our daily edition of the A-List (46:30)!

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Brandon and Phil react to the trade deadline, which was both good and mildly disappointing. Listen for their takedown of the idea that the Mariners didn't do enough, breakdown of the three players added from the Diamondbacks, and remembrances of Paul Sewald.

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The Book of Joe Podcast with hosts Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon welcome Fmr MLB Catcher and current Princeton Baseball Manager Scott Bradley.  We look at Summer Leagues and Collegiate Baseball and what that does for MLB.  Learn the insights of how players come up through the ranks and the differences between being developed and learning to win.  Scott and Joe were both catchers and reveal how different the position has become in the last few years.  Scott looks back at his time in the majors and the Hall of Fame players he shared the field with, including Randy Johnson. Scott reveals the best moment of his baseball career before picking his page number for a 'Reading from the Book of Joe'.

The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio.

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The Book of Joe Podcast with hosts Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon welcome Fmr MLB Catcher and current Princeton Baseball Manager Scott Bradley.  We look at Summer Leagues and Collegiate Baseball and what that does for MLB.  Learn the insights of how players come up through the ranks and the differences between being developed and learning to win.  Scott and Joe were both catchers and reveal how different the position has become in the last few years.  Scott looks back at his time in the majors and the Hall of Fame players he shared the field with, including Randy Johnson. Scott reveals the best moment of his baseball career before picking his page number for a 'Reading from the Book of Joe'.

The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio.

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Happy Monday! Ailish and Justin are back, and we are live from the 28th annual Jays Care Golf Classic! Ailish and Justin kick off the show by discussing the Blue Jays dropping two of three in Seattle over the weekend, the current state of the team’s starting rotation, and Nate Pearson’s demotion to Triple-A. Then, they share their thoughts on Ilya Samsonov being awarded a $3.5 million salary in arbitration, what it means for the Leafs’ goaltending situation moving forward, and Toronto’s apparent interest in Erik Karlsson. Ailish and Justin also chime in on Brian Harman’s victory at The Open Championship and the lack of drama during the final golf major of the season. Later, at long last, it’s time for the return of the A-List (43:15)! 

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.