Guest: Brady Farkas (Refuse to Lose Territory: Mariners Podcast, Roundtable Sports) | Jerry Dipoto's Deadline Strategy, Julio & Cal's Regression, & Seattle's Playoff Push | 180

The Mariners entered 2026 with World Series expectations after reaching Game 7 of the American League Championship Series last season. Instead, they've spent much of the year searching for answers. Despite an inconsistent first four months, Seattle remains firmly in the American League playoff race with the trade deadline quickly approaching.

On Episode 180 of Tablesetters, we welcome back Brady Farkas, host of the Refuse to Lose Mariners podcast and writer for Roundtable Sports. Brady first joined us on Episode 39 in November 2024 and returned on Episode 105 during Seattle's division race last season. Now, he becomes the first three-time guest in Tablesetters history as we dive into one of baseball's most fascinating teams.

From Jerry Dipoto's deadline plans and the futures of Randy Arozarena, Luis Castillo and Emerson Hancock to the regression of Cal Raleigh and Julio Rodríguez, Brady breaks down where the Mariners stand, what's gone wrong in 2026 and whether this club still has what it takes to make a postseason run.

We also discuss the organization's offensive philosophy, Dominic Canzone's emergence, Dan Wilson's future, clubhouse culture, the strength of Seattle's farm system led by Kade Anderson, Ryan Sloan and Laz Montes, and why Jimothy has become one of the best stories in baseball.

If you're a Mariners fan or simply love trade deadline conversations and playoff races, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

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