Despite the excellence of Cal Raleigh, who is almost a shoo-in for a Silver Slugger spot and an All-Star bid this season, the Mariners have still struggled to score runs at times this year. Insert Orioles slugger Ryan O’Hearn, who is batting north of .300 so far this season with 10 home runs in 58 games.

Gilbert pitched to a 2.37 ERA and 2.15 FIP in his season debut, and pitched to an ERA south of 4 in three straight seasons. Despite throwing seven innings on Opening Day, however, Gilbert didn't pitch past the sixth inning in any of his following five starts.

When it comes to the WBC, we already expect several Mariners to be on various rosters, but could Miles Mastrobuoni be a surprise representative for Team Italy?

The Guardians entered their weekend series against the Mariners looking to remain in contention in the American League Central Division, but instead limped out of town Sunday after being swept by a Seattle squad that had lost five of its previous six games.

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Despite losing eight of their last nine and falling to 4.5 games back of the Houston Astros in the American League West, the Seattle Mariners will still have a