Al Yellon created Bleed Cubbie Blue and has been its managing editor since 2005. His latest book about the Cubs is "Chicago Cubs Firsts." Find him on Bluesky at @bleedcubbieblue.bsky.social
The Mariners had a 3½-game lead in the AL West after defeating the Astros May 23.
Since then they are 8-15. They’ve also lost seven of their last eight road games. So maybe the Cubs are getting them at Wrigley Field at the right time.
For more on the Mariners, here’s Kate Preusser, managing editor of our SB Nation Mariners site Lookout Landing.