The Seattle Mariners will be on a mission in the second half of the 2025 season, and the objective is clear: Shake off consecutive near-misses and get back to the playoffs for the first time since 2022.
The Mariners could be in a worse spot as they wait to resume their campaign on Friday against the Houston Astros. They ended their first half in style with a sweep of the MLB-best Detroit Tigers, and their 51-45 record would have been good enough for the American League's third wild card spot if that had marked the end of the regular season.