The Seattle Mariners will kick off the second half of the 2025 season with a crucial three-game series against the current leaders of the AL West, the Houston Astros. With just 5.0 games separating the two teams, a sweep for Seattle could put them within striking distance of the top spot in the division, while getting swept could topple their October hopes.
Like in years past, the key difference-maker for the Mariners this season has unsurprisingly been their strong core of starting pitchers. After a brutal start, George Kirby has returned to form with a 3.