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Light The W: A Seattle Mariners Podcast
The Light the W Podcast looks at the Seattle Mariners through the generally positive eyes of Mahal, a college-aged kid, born and raised in the 206. The show examines potential acquisitions during the offseason and will cover opposing starting pitchers, among other topics, during the regular season.
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Episode 115: Time to bring back the Good Vibes?
On today's episode, Mahal goes through the reasons why the Mariners should or shouldn't bring back Eugenio Suarez.
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Episode 114: Is Dom Canzone Real? A look at the offseason.
On today's episode, Mahal dives into the current offseason and makeup of the Mariners roster. He then, dives deep into Dominic Canzone and the changes he made…
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Episode 113: Will the Stove Heat up in Seattle?
Jeff joins Mahal as they discuss the recent movement on the Hot Stove and whether the Mariners might get involved.
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Episode 112: Four Targets to Bolster the Bullpen
On today's episode Mahal details four relievers he would target with the goal of upgraded the Mariners bullpen.
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Episode 111: Could the Mariners trade for Nico Hoerner or Jojo Romero?
Today, Mahal breaks down two potential trade targets that have been of hot discussion due to recent rumors swirling around the Mariners. The first is second…
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Episode 110: Offseason Plan 3.0! How to close the Mariners offseason
On today's episode, Mahal shares his third and final offseason plan of the year. With just under a month until pitchers and catchers report, Mahal gives the…
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Episode 109: Hello 2026! Grading the Current M's Offseason
Today, Jeff joins Mahal for the first time in the New Year and they look at the year ahead. Mahal poses 6 questions about the year for Jeff and in quizzed…
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Episode 108: The Tier Below Donovan
On today's episode, Mahal dicsusses four free agent bats that the Mariners could turn to if they cannot acquire a Brendan Donovan tier or better hitter.
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Episode 107: 2025 Award Show
In the final episode of 2025 Mahal does an award show for the year including a starting rotation of the best moments in Mariners baseball in 2025
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Episode 106: Refsnyder, Geno, & M's Ownership
On today's episode, Mahal is joined by Jeff as they discuss the signing of Rob Refsnyder before exploring whether Eugenio Suarez is a fit for Seattle in 2026…
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Episode 104: The Polanco Pivot
On today's episode, Mahal dicusses the impact of Jorge Polanco signing with the New York Mets and profiles three guys that the Mariners could trade for as a…
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Episode 103: Winter Meetings Rumors, Canzone, How Good is the Naylor Contract?
On today's episode, Mahal is joined by Jeff on a new bi-weekly segment. The pair discusses Alex Bregman to the Mariners among a few other rumors that popped…
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Episode 102: Steven Kwan & the 2026 Mariners Outfield
On today's episode, Mahal breaks down the perfect fit of Steven Kwan for the Mariners and why his defense alone would make him a massive upgrade for the…
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Episode 101: Emergency Pod! Mariners Add a Lefty to the 'Pen
Mariners have acquired Jose Ferrer from the Washington Nationals in exchange for catching prospect Harry Ford. We discuss it all on todays episode!
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Episode 100: Murakami VS Okamoto
On today's episode, Mahal discusses the differences between Munetaka Murakami and Kazuma Okamoto and explores each of their fits for the Mariners.
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Episode 99: Jorge Polanco VS Brandon Lowe
On today's episode of the show, Mahal discusses what Jorge Polanco brought to the Seattle Mariners in 2025 and why if he does not resign with the Mariners…
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Episode 98: Offseason Plan 2.0
On today's episode of the show, Mahal discusses his second offseason plan. The plan adds two more bats (beyond Naylor) and three relief pitchers.
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Episode 97: JOSH NAYLOR FOR 5 MORE YEARS
Josh Naylor signs back with Seattle!
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Episode 96: The Brendan Donovan Episode
On today's episode Mahal reviews his thoughts on a few recent moves withiin the Mariners organization before doing an in-depth trade profile of his guy…
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Episode 95: Mariners Offseason Plan
Today, Mahal goes through his first offseason plan of the 2026 offseason. He walks through his option decisions, non-tender decisions, and four major…
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Episode 94: Offseason Preview
on today's episode of the show, Mahal goes into what needs to change from 2025 to 2026 and previews the offseason .
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Episode 93: M's Drop Game 7 & End Season In ALCS
M's drop the final game of the season, lets talk about it
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Episode 92: Geno Suarez Produces Legendary Moment in Game 5 for the Mariners
Today, Mahal returns with his third episode of the week to discuss last night's dramatic Mariners win in game 5 of the ALCS.
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Episode 91: Mariners Drop Games 3 & 4 of ALCS, Panic Time?
Mahal is back postgame following game 4 of the ALCS and explains why he is disappointed instead of angry and still feels good about the series
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Episode 90: Mariners in ALCS & Win First Two Games
On today's episode, Mahal shares the importance of what the Mariners are doing to him and why it goes deeper than just baseball.
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Episode 89: Mariners to face Detroit in ALDS!!!
On Today's episode, Mahal discusses the Wild Card round and predicts the Divisional Series round around the league. Finally, he previews the Detroit Tigers…
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Episode 88: Mariners win the AL West
ITS FINALLY HAPPENED! LETS TALK
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Episode 87: Mariners Head to Houston Tied for First With the Astros
Today, Mahal breaks down all things Astros series. The biggest regular-season series in recent memory begins Friday, and we are here to preview all things…
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Episode 86: Two weeks remain in the regular season. Where do the M's stand as they head into KC?
On today's episode, Mahal discusses all the teams the Mariners are clumped around in the American League and what his dream week looks like. He also briefly…
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Episode 85: Mariners begin 4-game series against the Angels
Today, Mahal discusses all things final stretch. He talks about the upcoming series with the Angels this weekend and talks about the MASSIVE opportunity they…
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Episode 84: Mariners struggled in August brutally, why?
Today, Mahal hops on the mic to discuss why the Mariners struggled so heavily in August. He looks at splits from the offense and the pitching staff. He…
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Episode 83: Cal Raleigh for MVP and Home V Road Splits
Today, Mahal returns to the microphone to talk about the Big Dumper and his battle with Aaron Judge for AL MVP. He also looks at the Mariners splits at home vs…
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Episode 82: M's Sweep Detroit to Close put First Half, Kade Anderson to Seattle, & Big Dumpers Derby
Today, Mahal discusses all things Mariners since Friday. He begins with their sweep of the Detroit Tigers and a few takeaways from that series. He continues to…
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Episode 81: Worst M's Loss Since 22' ALDS? What approach could the M's take at the deadline?
On today's episode, Mahal talks about the Mariners getting swept in the Bronx, including a game 3 less that has reminiscent feels of a Yordan Alvarez walkoff…
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Episode 80: Game 1 V KC Postgame Show & What's the Best Approach at the Trade Deadline
Today, Mahal talks postgame about the Mariners' 6-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals on the back of Cole Young, Cal Raleigh, Randy Arozarena, and George…
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Episode 79: Twins Trade Deadline Targets, and Donnie Barrels Unlocked
On today's episode of On the Diamond & Into the Deep, Mahal discusses the successes of Donovan Solano since the end of May. He also discusses two potential…
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Episode 78: M's Sweep Cleveland, Face Deversless Red Sox, & Who Will Represent Seattle in Atlanta?
Today, Mahal discusses JP Crawfords recent hot streak and why he should be the third American League Shortstop in Atlanta for the All Star Game, he also…
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Episode 77: Big Dumper Goat Level Pace & Mariners Struggles
Today, Mahal discusses the historic pace that Cal Raleigh is on this season and the Mariners struggles as recently. Twitter: https://x.com/DiamondAndDeep…
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Episode 76: M's Drop 2/3 V Nats & Welcome Twins to T-Mobile Park
Today, Mahal discusses the Mariners dropping their series against the Washington Nationals and previews their weekend series against the Minnesota Twins…
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Episode 75: Mariners Drop Series in Houston, Back Home to face Nats, & Lyle Goldstein of the Marine Layer Podcast Joins the Show
On today's episode of On the Diamond & Into the Deep, Mahal discusses the Houston Astros series that the Mariners dropped and previews their series with the…
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Episode 74: Mariners Head to Houston for 4 & George Kirby Returns Tonight
Today, Mahal discusses the Mariners 4-game series in Houston. He previews the Astros lineup & bullpen as well as their projected starter for each game. Finally…
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Episode 73: Mariners Win 2/3 in Chicago for 7th Straight Road Series Win
Today, Mahal discusses the Mariners 3-game series in the South Side of Chicago over the White Sox. Interview with TJ Mathewson of the Marine Layer Podcast…
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Episode 72: TJ Mathewson of the Marine Layer Podcast Joins the Show
On today's episode, Mahal is joined by TJ Mathewson of the Marine Layer Podcast. They discuss all things Mariners as well as a short discussion on podcasting…
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Episode 71: M's Sweep Aside Padres & Head to the South Side for 3
Today, Mahal discusses the Mariners sweep over the Padres and previews their upcoming 3 game series with the White Sox.
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Episode 70: Mariners Drop Second Straight Series & Head to San Diego for 3
Today, Mahal discusses the Mariners loss against the Yankees on Wednesday before previewing the weekend series against the San Diego Padres.
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Episode 69: Mariners Win Game 2 VS the Yankees & Bryce Miller Heads to the IL
Today, Mahal discusses the Mariners big walk-off win last night before discussing Bryce Miller's placement on the IL and potential for a trade.
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Episode 67: Mariners Swept By Jays & Bronx Bombers Come to Town
Today, Mahal discusses briefly the Mariners' weekend series against the Toronto Blue Jays, in which they were swept in the 3-game set. He contiunues to preview…
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Episode 66: Julio Rodriguez's Hot Start to May
Today, Mahal talks about Julio Rodriguez's first month and week of May in contrast to his past three seasons.
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Episode 65: 9 Straight Series Wins! Toronto Invades Seattle for the weekend
On today's episode, Mahal discusses all things 9 straight series wins. Mahal talks about the potential this Mariners team holds as well as Julio's first week…
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Episode 64: Mariners Win Game 2 in Sacramento & Bryan Woo's Special Season So Far
On today's episode, Mahal discusses the Mariners' dramatic win over the Athletics on Tuesday night. He discusses Emerson Hancock, Julio Rodriguez, Randy…
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Episode 63: Mariners lose game one in Sacramento, Big Dumpers Big Season, & Leody Taveras claimed
Today, Mahal discusses the Mariners' extra innings loss last night against the A's before talking about Cal Raleigh's season, and concluding by breaking down…
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Episode 62: 8th Straight Series Win, & A's Series Preview
Today, Mahal recaps Mariners' 8th straight series win, before previewing their 3-game series in Sacramento.
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Episode 61: Mariners Sweep Angels, JP Crawford, & Randy Arozarena
Today, Mahal reacts to the Mariners winning their 7th straight series after sweeping their two-game series this week. Second, Mahal talks about J.P. Crawford…
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Episode 60: Mariners Win Game 1 Against Anaheim, Bryce Miller & Jorge Polanco, & Luke Raley Placed on IL
Today, Mahal discusses last night's win over the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Mahal also talks about Bryce Miller and Jorge Polanco's nights and seasons…
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Episode 59: Dylan Moore Placed on 10-Day IL & LAA Series Preview
Today, Mahal breaks down Dylan Moore being placed on the IL and previews the pitching matchups and series against the Los Angeles Angels.
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Episode 58: Mariners win 6th Straight Series, Logan Evans Debut, & Logan Gilbert Injury
On today's episode Mahal discusses the Mariners 6th straight series win while going into depth about Logan Evans and Logan Gilbert.
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Episode 57: Seattle Sports Wraparound - DK Requests Trade, Kraken Trade Gourde, Turner Blasts M's Ownership
Today, Mahal returns after almost a month to discuss a wild day in Seattle Sports and his weekend trip to Peoria for Mariners spring training.
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Episode 56: Mariners 2025 Bullpen Outlook & Nico Hoerner/Cubs Trade Possibility?
Today Mahal talks about the 2025 Bullpen and the potential of a trade with the Chicago Cubs for a Second Baseman, Starting Pitcher, and Reliever if the Cubs…