Lineups and Lures

We break down the Seattle Seahawks 2026 NFL Draft class—top picks, overall strategy, and what it means moving forward. Then we shift to the diamond, covering the latest with the Seattle Mariners, the Oregon State Beavers baseball, and a wave of managerial firings across the game. From draft boards to dugouts, it’s a full Northwest sports conversation.

Is it time to panic in Seattle or do we just ride this out?  Early season offensive struggles along with the bomb or bust mentality is putting a ton of pressure on our pitching.  Is it time to panic?

Joe and Chris finish up the Winter Olympics with discussion about the Team USA Gold Medals in Hockey.  Spring is in the air as MLB Spring Training is fully underway as is college baseball.

We dive into the NBA’s anti-tanking policy presenting our brilliant idea to determine the 1st overall pick, break down the biggest moments from All-Star Weekend, and hit on the Blazers vs Moda Center vs City of Portland issues.

The Seattle Seahawks are world champions. We recap the Super Bowl from kickoff to confetti—breaking down the biggest plays, defining moments, and how Seattle delivered when it mattered most.

Catch our preview and predictions for the Super Bowl plus a quick reaction to the Tigers signing Valdez and Skubal's 32 million arbitration win.

The Seattle Mariners make a move, trading for Brendan Donovan, and we break down what it means for the lineup and the season ahead. Plus, a successful steelhead report from the river—when the bats move and the rods bend, it’s a good week.

We react to Rick Rizz’s retirement, dive into MLB free agency, and debate one of baseball’s hottest questions: who would you rather have— Tarik Skubal or Paul Skenes?

Joe and Chris were in the building for the NFC Championship Game and break down the biggest plays, wild moments, and the energy inside the stadium as a Super Bowl ticket was punched.

Divisional Weekend recap plus a full preview of the Conference Championships, where one win sends teams to the Super Bowl.

It’s the best weekend of playoff football. We preview every Divisional Round game, hit the biggest storylines, and set expectations for what should be an intense path to the Conference Championships.

It’s win or go home. We unpack all the chaos from NFL Wild Card Weekend—upsets, blowouts, and statement wins—plus what’s next as the playoff picture starts to tighten.

Joe and Chris predict the wild card round.  We also discuss the 8 NFL head coach vacancies and some MLB salary arbitration talk.

You know him by his Instagram handle STHLHDKID, Harper Crowell joins Lineups and Lures to talk about the upcoming North Coast Steelhead Jamboree, the 2026 North Coast steelhead season, and some baseball. Be sure to check out NorthCoastSteelheadJamboree on Instagram.  The event is Saturday January 10th from 10am-4pm at Smokehouse Chicken and Guns in Gales Creek.  Free for all ages.

Join Joe and Chris as they discuss the opening round of CFP with some blowouts and upsets.  We also go through a week 16 recap and discuss how to make kickoffs and specifically the surprise onside kick needs to return.

Joe and Chris have instant reactions to the Seahawks big home win over the Rams in overtime.  Also a look ahead at the rest of the games in week 16.

Lots of spirited discussion today as Joe and Chris discuss whether NFL stadiums - indoors and outdoors - should be required to be natural grass as well as the end of the Chiefs playoff streak, Broncos surging, Seahawks big win over the Colts, and some MLB free agency talk.

Joe and Chris discuss numerous topics this episode.  Troy Aikman says he's done with funding NIL at UCLA.  NFL Week 15 preview and a spirited discussion about concussion protocol in Cincy.  Pete Alonso signs with Orioles and more winter meeting thoughts.  And should MLB to PDX be looking South for a team to relocate?

We cover it all today from MLB Hall of Fame voting to the F1 season championship.  We've got some Blazer talk, OSU football hire, and a look back at NFL week 14.

The contemporary era committee is meeting this weekend to vote on the hall of fame candidates including Bonds and Clemens.  We discuss each of the 8 potential hall of famers as well as a look ahead at NFL week 14.

Joe and Chris are together again to discuss the mess the NCAA has created with Lane Kiffin jumping ship prior to the CFP and a look back at week 13 of the NFL season.

Join Joe for an interview with Joe Mendazona Jr.  Joe recently announced his commitment to play baseball at TCU.  Hear about the recruiting process, what went into his decision, and how he got to this point in his career.

Join Joe with special guest Joe Mendazona Jr to discuss NFL week 10 results as well as predictions on the MLB post season awards.

Join us as we talk about the World Series, NFL trade deadline and look ahead to NFL week 10.

Join Joe and Chris for a look back at week 8 of the NFL season, a talk about the World Series heading into game 3, and some discussion about F1 racing and NCAA coaching buyouts.

Joe and Chris react live to the news of Chauncey Billups being arrested for illegal gambling along with a discussion about hiring inexperienced coaches, more reaction to ALCS game 7, and a quick look ahead at the 2026 Mariner's roster.

Host Joe is joined by Nicholas Prater to discuss the Mariner's game 7 performance and a discussion about post season baseball.

Mariners prepare for a winner take all game 5 in Seattle and discussion on postseason pitching management.  We also take a look back at week 5 of the NFL season.

Lots to talk about today from the MLB Wild Card to NFL week 4, the Ryder Cup, and Ducks winning at Penn State.

The Mariners are the AL West champs for the first time since 2001.  Chris talks about his experience at the Cardinals-Seahawks Thursday night game and a look ahead to week 4.

Take a look back at week 2 of the NFL season and a preview of week 3 with Joe and Chris.  We also look ahead to the Mariners - Astros 3 game series to decide the West.

Joe, Chris, and Chad of Jackson Painting talk about their summer fishing adventures including Bouy 10, Upper Clackamas, and the Green River in Utah.  We also discuss the Mariner's struggles in late August and on the road.  Recorded 9-8-25.

Joe, Chris, and guest Chad Jackson of Jackson Painting and Remodel give their predictions for week 2 of the NFL season.

Week 1 is in the books and Joe and Chris give their opinions on the opening week of the NFL season.

Join Joe and Chris as they give their preview of the NFL season with a division by division breakdown.

Join Joe and Chris as they discuss potential trade deadline deals for the Mariners, the latest sports gambling investigation in MLB and a way too early look at the NFL season with some predictions.

Join Joe and Chris as they discuss Damian Lillard's return to the Blazers as well as discussion of the MLB All Star Game and the swing off to decide the winner and a quick look into the MLB Draft process.

It's MLB All Star Weekend and we kick off the festivities tonight with the HR Derby.  We give our predictions and discuss why and how the MLB can take workout Monday to another level to increase interest in the game.

Join Joe and Chris with guest Grant Olson as we discuss the NBA Finals and the upcoming draft.  We also talk some Mariners baseball and provide our thoughts on the Devers to Giants trade.

Hear all about Joe and Chris's trip to Omaha to watch the College World Series and the Oregon State Beavers.

Join Joe and Chris to talk Mariners and the rollercoaster start to the season.

Joe and Chris recap their weekend at the Super Regionals between OSU and FSU and look ahead to their trip to Omaha for the College World Series.

Special guest today is Gary McGrath.  Gary and his family has long ties to Oregon State athletics as coaches and contributors. The McGrath Family Press Box is just one of the many projects they have been spearheaded.  Catch up with Gary about last weekend's regional, a super regional prediction, and stories from the development of Goss Stadium and some of his favorite Beaver baseball memories.

Join Joe and Chris as they talk about the Mariner's dilemma with 6 starting pitchers that deserve to pitch at the MLB level and why that's good and potentially bad.

A recap of our Memorial Day weekend including fishing the famous salmon fly hatch on the Deschutes as well as a preview of the NCAA regionals in Eugene and Corvallis.

Part 2 with special guest Nicholas Prater and we talk MLB salary caps and spending trends along with the Seahawks draft recap and the NCAA Transfer Portal.

This is the first of a two part podcast with Nicholas Prater.  Nicholas is a PBC alumni and is currently the PBC Director of Youth Teams and 14U team coach along with a full time position at Sports Management Worldwide.  

We have a special guest today with Joe - Aaron Menchaca.  Aaron just finished his freshman year at Clackamas CC and is returning to the PBC 18U team for a third consecutive season.

Joe and Chris talk about the MLB manager firings in Pittsburgh and Colorado as well as the Mariner's 9 series win streak and concerns along with a look forward as the Beavers get to their final regular season series.

Joe and Chris discuss tonight's draft lottery and Dallas picking up the first overall pick along with the playoff picture as we hit the mid point of the conference semi finals.