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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.
Episodes
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Episode 53: Donovan Solano is a Mariner & Roki Sasaki Sweepstakes have a Final 3
The Mariners have finally made a "notable" move and Mahal is here to discuss it and the Roki Sasaki sweepstakes.
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Episode 51: Trade Target: Brendan Donovan
Today, Mahal profiles his top target this offseason for the Seattle Mariners. He explains why Donovan is a perfect fit in just about every way and why the…
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Episode 50: Winter Meeting Underway, Pick 3 to Seattle
Mahal returns this week to talk Winter Meetings and the Draft Lottery. Pushing back the Brendan Donovan episode a few days, Mahal discusses what the Mariners…
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Episode 49: Offseason Plan, Preview, and More
Today, Mahal returns for Episode 49 as the offseason begins to share his plan for the offseason and preview the offseason.
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Episode 47: 2026 HS Pitching Prospect and Vanderbilt Commit Eli Herst Joins the Show
Eli Herst, a top high school prospect in the state of Washington and nationally in the class of 2026 and a recent Vanderbilt commit, joins the show to talk…
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Episode 46: 2024 Season Wrap & Will Jorge Polanco be a Mariner in 2025?
Today, Mahal returns to recap the 2024 season and preview the offseason. After reviewing the basic offseason points, Mahal closes out the episode, explaining…
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Episode 45: Where are the Mariners at right now and next year? Yankees Series Preview, NFC West Injury Bug Hits SF & LA
Today, Mahal talks about where the Mariners are and how they look for the rest of 2024 and beyond. He then proceeds to preview the Yankees series this week and…
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Episode 44: What does the remainder of 2024 look like? T-Mobile Park's Hitting Environment, Starter and Randy Trades Coming? Seahawks Predictions
Today, Mahal is back with an episode after some grueling Mariners losses against the Los Angeles Angels. Today he talks about the outlook for the rest of this…
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Episode 43: Scott Servais FIRED, Dan Wilson HIRED, & Jorge Polanco'S 2025 Option
Today Mahal reacts to Breaking News of the Seattle Mariners firing Scott Servais and hiring Dan Wilson.
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Episode 42: Current State of the 2024 Mariners & a Look Towards the Offseason & 2025
Today Mahal goes off-script/off-note and explains his feelings around the current state of the Mariners and the Mariners organization.
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Episode 41: Julio is Back! Troy Taylor to the Big Leagues, Sunday Night Baseball
Today, Mahal discusses the previous series with the Detroit Tigers and then previews game 3 of the Mets series while explaining his thoughts on why the Return…
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Episode 40: Trade Deadline Recap, Philly Come to Town
Today, Mahal discusses the Mariners trade deadline and the recent series in Boston and previews the weekend series against the Phillies.
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Episode 37: Cijntje & Sloan to Seattle, 4 Deadline Targets & How They Fit Together
Mahal is finally back, and it is the All-Star Break! Your Mariners lead the AL West by 1.0 game and have just concluded the 2024 draft, drafting a switch…
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Episode 36: Mariners lineup exposed in series win over White Sox, Huge Series against Texas on deck, Go Get a Big Bat
Today, Mahal discusses what he saw during the White Sox series and why he believes they need additional athleticism on the roster. Mahal then previews the…
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Episode 35: Mariners lose 2/3 in KC, Back Home for 4 against Future Mariner Luis Robert and the Chicago White Sox
Today Mahal recaps the weekend series with the Royals and previews this week's series with the White Sox before explaining why Luis Robert is a fantastic…
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Episode 34: Mariners Sweep Angels, Face Oakland for 3, Brent Rooker to Seattle?
Today Mahal talks about the Mariners weekend sweep of the Angels and profiles Brent Rooker as a trade target ahead of the Oakland series.
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Episode 33: Mariners Win 3/4 Against Houston, Where Does the Lineup Need to Improve Inside and Who Could Come In From Outside? Talkin Mariners With Jeff
Today Mahal is back for the first time in a few weeks as he quickly recaps the series win over Houston. Following the recap Mahal talks about where the lineup…
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Episode 32: Mariners win 2/3 against KC, Head to Baltimore for real test
Today Mahal previews the Orioles series in a new way because nobody knows who is starting for the Orioles. After that Mahal recaps the KC series win at home…
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Episode 31: Series Win against Oakland, Pesky Royals Team in Town for 3
On today's episode Mahal previews the upcoming 3 game series with the Kansas City Royals and recaps the weekend series win over Oakland.
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Episode 30: Series Win in Houston thanks to Walter & Josh Rojas, Mariners & Twins 4 Game Set Starts
A First Postgame Episode of the year is hosted as always by Mahal as he recaps a game one loss full of bad vibes. Mahal also recaps the Mariners series win…
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Episode 27: Mariners Win Series In Colorado, Bryan Woo Begins Rehab, Big Divisional Series in Texas
On today's episode, Mahal talks about the Mariners series win in Colorado, as well as Bryan Woo's fantastic Rehab start with Tacoma, and concludes with a…
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Episode 26: Mariners Break out Brooms against Cincy; look for second straight series win in Colorado
Today Mahal recaps the Mariners sweep over the Reds and previews this weekends series against the Rockies.
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Episode 25: Cubs Series Recap, Struggles Around the Diamond, Canzone to Clase, Reds Series Preview, & Fantasy Updates
Today Mahal discusses recent Mariners struggles including the recent series against the Chicago Cubs. Mahal continues to preview the call-up of Jonatan Clase…
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Episode 24: Red Sox Series Recap, Guardians Series Preview, Fantasy Baseball Season Begins
Today Mahal reviews the upcoming series on deck with the Cleveland Guardians and recaps the series with the Boston Red Sox.
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Episode 23: Mariners Pitching Staff Preview & Projections and Red Sox Opening Weekend Preview
On today's episode, Mahal discusses Opening Day Tomorrow, he previews and projects the starting rotation and bullpen. Mahal also discusses his predictions for…
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Episode 22: Mariners Position Player Preview & Predictions, Bryan Woo to Start Season on IL
Welcome Back Everybody or Welcome! Today Mahal discusses breaking news surrounding Bryan Woo just days before Opening Day, he also gives previews and…
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Episode 21: Ryne Stanek Signed, Gregory Santos Small Setback, Seattle Sports Wraparound
Today Mahal discusses his weekend trip to the Cactus League, what he saw, who he liked, and who is showing out. he continued to discuss last weekends signing…
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Episode 20: Spring Training Update, Sounders injuries begin with Pepo, Seattle Sports Wraparound
Today Mahal discusses big news around all Seattle Sports, gives an update on the happenings of Spring Training, and more! Listen To Find out More!
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Episode 19: What To Watch This Spring, Sounders & Mariners MLS and Spring Openers, Seattle Sports Wraparound
Today Mahal discusses what to watch this spring from Ty France, Bryce Miller, etc. He continues from there to discuss today's Mariners Spring Training Opener…
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Episode 18: Spring Training had Begun, When Do Marquee Free Agents Make Sense Financially?, and Seattle Sports Wraparound
Today Mahal looks at Spring Training now that Pitchers and Catchers have reported, with that he looks at changes Mariners Starting Pitcher Bryce Miller has…
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Episode 17: Spring Training Around the Corner, Seattle Sports Wraparound, & Mahal's Moment
Today Mahal previews dates for Spring Training beginning next week while looking at potential prospects to watch during the Cactus League. He then talks about…
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Episode 16: Gregory Santos, GIVE ME MORE, & Seattle Sports Wraparound
Today Mahal discusses and raves about yesterday's trade by J&J to acquire stud reliever Gregory Santos and explains why he believes that shows their intense…
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Episode 15: Jorge Polanco, What come next in Mariners Land, & Seattle Sports Wraparound
Today Mahal discusses yesterdays acquisition of 2B Jorge Polanco, recent depth acquisitions, the current outlook of the roster, what comes next and what should…
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Episode 14: Who, When, Where is next for Mariners, Seattle Sports Wraparound on Crazy Week
Today Mahal explains why he believe Jorge Polanco is a must have for the Mariners and some potential fits alongside him. He also talks about the Kraken's wild…
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Episode 13: A Team Of Mitches? Trader Jerry Friday!
Happy Friday ya'll. Mahal covers the recent trades with the Rays and Giants and explains why he loves them and the potential outlook of the rest of the season.
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Episode 12: James Paxton, Woo or Miller to be Traded?, What's Next For Jerry & Co., and Seattle Sports Wraparound
Happy New Year Everybody! Mahal is back to talk James Paxton, how that would affect the offseason, more Mariners, and does the weekly Seattle Sports Wraparound.
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Episode 11: Mitch Garver, Kraken, & Huskies
Today Mahal shares his thoughts on the MItch Garver signing for the Mariners, aswell as the recent Kraken play, the Winter Classic, and the Huskies CFP matchup…
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Episode 10: Ohtani, Soler, Arozarena, Updated Offseason Expectations, and Cal Raleigh 710 Interview
Today Mahal talks about the Ohtani contract, potential fits of Jorge Soler and Randy Arozarena, his expectations for the offseason currently, and debriefs Cal…
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Episode 9: Chaos in Mariner Land. Winter Meetings cause Problems.
Today Mahal Talks Ownership Problems, the Jarred Kelenic Trade, and other Quotes from the Winter Meetings so far.
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Episode 8: Geno Trade Breakdown, 3B Targets, Yamamoto?
Today Mahal talks more in depth about the implications of and the trade of Eugenio Suarez. He also talks about potential fills for the loss of Geno and the…
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Episode 7: Emergency POD! Geno Traded...
Mahal has a short emergency pod where he makes a baseline reaction the Eugenio Suarez Trade to the Arizona Diamondbacks>
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Episode 6: Geno to the Jays? Brewers Trade Partner?
Today Mahal talks the Eugenio Suarez trade rumors to the Blue Jays aswell as two options on the Brewers as trade targets.
Light The W: A Seattle Mariners PodcastEpisode 5: Eberle, Shane Wright, Why Do We Suck? Kraken edition.
Today Mahal talks about Jordan Eberle’s Injury, Shane Wrights return to the NHL, and debuts new segment called “Why Do We Suck?”
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Episode 4: Happy Jerry Season!!!
Today Mahal welcomes the MLB offseason with open arms and gives 3 ideas for offseasons to fill holes within your 2024 Mariners roster.
Light The W: A Seattle Mariners PodcastEpisode 3: Seattle Sports Wraparound! Seahawks, Kraken, and Sounders
Today Mahal takes a short look around Seattle Sports, starting with the Kraken and their 3-2 OT loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, following that we quickly…
Light The W: A Seattle Mariners PodcastEpisode 2: Free Agent & Trade Targets, 2023 Hitting Stats, and Liam
Today Mahal will begin with some team-hitting stats from last season and will compare them to the league average and other teams, he will continue to some…
Light The W: A Seattle Mariners Podcast2023 Mariners Problems and Offseason Needs
Mahal talks today about problems during the 2023 season that led to the disastrous ending and some ideas to fix those solutions.