Analyzing the M's New Ace, Improved Rotation with Ryan Rowland-Smith; Rising OF Prospect Cade Marlowe

The Hot Stove

Shannon Drayer and James Osborn speak with breakout OF prospect Cade Marlowe about his rise through the system from humble beginnings at a small school in Georgia. How has the Mariners' player development program helped transform his game? Find out here.

Exit velocity is an emerging stat that's making its way into Mariners' TV broadcasts. Gary Hill goes inside the numbers to explain what "exit velocity" means and how it impacts hitting productivity. Shannon provides an insider update on star free agent prospect Seiya Suzuki. is Seattle on his short list of desired destinations?

Mariners' analyst Ryan Rowland-Smith joins the show to break down the Mariners' rotation as it stands today. Don't miss his expert breakdown of why new M's ace Robbie Ray has found a repeatable formula that will make him a fixture at the top of the rotation for years to come, and hear why he's expecting a breakout year from Logan Gilbert.

Jake Heaps stops by to share his history with the game of baseball and why he's excited about the M's playoff chances this year. Plus--what's it like to watch a baseball game with Russell Wilson?