Beatline Mariners - Daily Podcast On The Seattle Mariners
Sep 17, 2026 · 7 min · 7 segments
☕ **Enjoying the show?** Keep every episode free → https://buymeacoffee.com/beatlinesports The Seattle Mariners (71-82) head to Colorado for a crucial…
All right, Kevin, we just beat the Angels 7-2 thanks to some big hits from Cal Raleigh and Josh Naylor.
Well, Nicole, the rotation is a bit thin right now.
We have Logan Gilbert, George Kirby, Bryce Miller, Brian Wu, and Cade Anderson available.
Given the short turnaround after that 7-2 win, I wouldn't be surprised if they lean on someone like Bryce Miller or even Cade Anderson to give the main guys a rest.
Do you think the Mariners want to protect their starters' arms more than anything else at this point in the season?
Absolutely.
With a team at 71-82, it's about development and evaluation.
If Kate Anderson can eat innings and keep the score close, that's valuable data for next year.
You don't want to bring a starter there unless you're confident they can handle the altitude and the park factors.
Right.
The air is thinner up there.
Hitters love it.
Pitchers hate it.
So if they go with someone like George Kirby, who relies on command and movement, how does that translate in Denver?
It's risky.
Kirby's curveball and changeup are great.
But if the ball jumps off the bat because of the elevation, his margins for error shrink significantly.
I'd expect them to try to mitigate that by using the bullpen early if things get out of hand.
All right, Kevin, we just beat the Angels 7-2 thanks to some big hits from Cal Raleigh and Josh Naylor.
Well, Nicole, the rotation is a bit thin right now.
We have Logan Gilbert, George Kirby, Bryce Miller, Brian Wu, and Cade Anderson available.
Given the short turnaround after that 7-2 win, I wouldn't be surprised if they lean on someone like Bryce Miller or even Cade Anderson to give the main guys a rest.
Do you think the Mariners want to protect their starters' arms more than anything else at this point in the season?
Absolutely.
With a team at 71-82, it's about development and evaluation.
If Kate Anderson can eat innings and keep the score close, that's valuable data for next year.
You don't want to bring a starter there unless you're confident they can handle the altitude and the park factors.
Right.
The air is thinner up there.
Hitters love it.
Pitchers hate it.
So if they go with someone like George Kirby, who relies on command and movement, how does that translate in Denver?
It's risky.
Kirby's curveball and changeup are great.
But if the ball jumps off the bat because of the elevation, his margins for error shrink significantly.
I'd expect them to try to mitigate that by using the bullpen early if things get out of hand.
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