#41 Brad Adam "Puck's Best Baseball PostGame Show"
Brad Adam of ROOT Sports joined Puck for a Live PostGame on Wednesday, April 17 following the M's sweeping the Reds. Brad's weekly appearance is brought to you by John Howie Steak. They chatted about the great win and series as seagulls were circling overhead on Brad! TakeawaysThe Mariners' starting pitching has been strong, with seven straight quality starts.Julio Rodriguez is starting to find his hitting stroke and is comfortable in the leadoff role.Players like Bryce Miller and Kirby have shown creativity and adaptability in their pitching approach.The Mariners' offense has been hit and miss, but they are starting to contribute more and the team is playing better baseball.The hosts discuss the changing role of the leadoff hitter and the impact of analytics on lineup decisions. The Mariners have a good chance of winning the West division due to the struggles of other teams in the division.Pitching is crucial in the Big Leagues, and the Mariners' rotation and bullpen have been performing well.The Mariners' offense has been putting pressure on opposing pitchers, even without putting up big numbers.Rookie Jarred Kelenic has been impressive with his power, speed, and defensive skills.Catcher Tom Murphy's performance and potential role on the team are discussed.The conversation concludes with some lighthearted banter and a preview of upcoming episodes.Rundown00:00 Introduction to Puck's Best Baseball Postgame Show04:36 Julio Rodriguez Finding His Hitting Stroke10:56 Improving Offense and Better Baseball16:21 The Impact of Analytics on Lineup Decisions25:28 Lighthearted Banter and Preview of Upcoming Episodes