Lineups and Lures

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.