New York Yankees vs. Seattle Mariners: Series Preview

Photo by Ben VanHouten/Seattle MarinersThe Yankees enter their first full series of the second half only one game over .500. The six remaining games before the All-Star break will go a long way in setting the tenor for the team as they creep towards the trade deadline. A successful three games against the Mariners could provide some clarity as to whether they will be buyers or sellers, so let’s take a look at the probably starting pitching matchups.

Tuesday: Jameson Taillon vs. Justus Sheffield, 10:10 PM ET

Taillon takes the mound in the first game. He will look to bounce back from his latest clunker, a 5.1 inning outing against the Angels in which he allowed five runs on three homers. His…