Though things look bleak for the Mariners right now, Buster Olney tells the Refuse to Lose podcast that the M's will still have a chance to compete for a spot in October.

If this Mariners season ends up taking the same course as the past few have, the club’s playoff hopes will likely be decided in the final week or two. It’s an “every little thing matters” situation — something that doesn’t necessarily apply to MLB titans such as the Yankees or Dodgers.

Right now, the Seattle Mariners sit at 32–26, leading the American League West by a narrow margin. Their season has been defined by potent pitching, inconsistent offense, and a handful of injuries that have tested roster depth.

Harry Ford has been tearing up the minors like Cole Young, but the Seattle Mariners have many more factors involved in Ford's potential promotion.

The Mariners’ Julio Rodriguez yells out after striking out during a game last month in Seattle. (Jennifer Buchanan/Seattle Times) I could say don’t panic … but this is blossoming into a disaster. Ebbs and flows are expected in Major League Baseball, but this is ebbin’ ridiculous.

CBS Sports brings you live coverage, scoring, expert picks and stats for the MLB matchup between Boston Red Sox and Seattle Mariners on June 17, 2025

It’s Friday, June 13, and the Guardians (35-32) are in Seattle to take on the Mariners (33-34). Gavin Williams is slated to take the mound for Cleveland against Luis Castillo for Seattle.

Yahoo Sports' Jake Mintz weighs in on what the Seattle Mariners would need to give up to acquire Orioles first baseman Ryan O'Hearn.

The Seattle Mariners currently sit outside of the playoff picture, having just dropped five in a row to the Orioles and the Angels. A playoff team should have swept those series rather than going 1-5, and doing so would have Seattle delightfully positioned atop the AL West.