The second half begins with the Astros. We take a look at the first half with the First Half That Was. Also, Bullpen Banter returns.

The All-Star Break is here and we have plenty of health updates. The M's have a proud All-Star Game history and we explore it.

What was it like facing Greg Maddux in an All-Star game? Mariners reporter Greg Johns caught up with seven-time All-Star Edgar Martinez to hear some of his favorite memories, including when he started the 1995 All-Star Game as a designated hitter.

Pat Dillon, voice of the Everett AquaSox, visits to talk Felix and Lewis. M's fall to Royals.

Felix Hernandez is getting close and we hear from him. The Mariners are swept by the Astros and we chat with Edwin Diaz.

Robinson Cano is an All-Star and Edgar Martinez hits a long home run in batting practice

Charlie Furbush and Tom Wilhelmsen reunite on Bullpen Banter. Aaron Goldsmith and Mike Blowers talk homers.

Mariners sweep the Orioles in 4 games and we have all the highlights and reaction.

We hear from two Pirates who were involved in the Felix Hernandez perfect game, plus a tribute to another big Nelson Cruz first half.

Mariners beat the Orioles and we have the highlights. Mike Zunino is back and we hear from him.

Mariners beat the Pirates. Mel Stottlemyre talks about changes in the rotation and bullpen. Ricks chats with Casey Candaele

CJ Nitkowski tells Aaron Goldsmith what it was like to face Dae-Ho Lee in Korea. Josh Kerns returns and Griffey to the HOF gets closer.

M's take 2 of 3 from St. Louis. Bullpen Banter, Week That Was return. We hear from Wade LeBlanc.

The Mariners end the trip with a loss in Detroit. We hear from Jerry Dipoto and Tom returns. Also a classic interview with Dave and Ted Williams.

The Mariners are a little shorthanded when it comes to starting pitching right now. MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Mariners reporter Greg Johns explain what happened with Taijuan Walker and Wade Miley and update on Felix Hernandez's status.

The Mariners fall to the Tigers. Bullpen Banter with Robinson Cano and GM Jerry Dipoto visits.

Detroit wins again. Josh Kerns returns. Manny Acta visits and Rick chats with David Ortiz.

The Mariners beat the Rays. Chris Iannetta visits. Will Laws joins us to talk about the greatest Draft picks in history.

How will the Mariners move forward without Felix Hernandez for a while? MLB.com's Alyson Footer caught up with Mariners reporter Greg Johns to explain what the immediate plans entail, how James Paxton's stepped up and whether or not Trey Griffey, Ken Griffey Jr.'s son, could be convinced to sign with Seattle after they drafted him.

Mariners fall to Tampa Bay. We talk shifts with Jesse Smith and Josh Kerns returns.

Preview of the series with Tampa. Bullpen Banter returns. We look at the division and Aaron Goldsmith chats with Noel Sevilla.

The Mariners lose a series to the Rangers. We visit with first-round Draft pick Kyle Lewis and former Mariners shortstop Spike Owen visits.

Mariners fall to Cleveland. James Paxton and Steve Johnson visit. We also chat with Bernie.

Mariners win and we have the highlights. Aaron Goldsmith visits and so does Tom McNamara on draft day.

The Mariners had a rocky weekend series against their divisional foe. Despite being behind in the standings, MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Mariners reporter Greg Johns break down why fans shouldn't lose hope just yet in Seattle, as well as what Mariners fans can expect from new GM Jerry Dipoto in his first Draft at the helm for the club.