Rays vs. Rangers Prediction, Pick, MLB Odds for Sat., Sep. 5
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Bryce Miller's rotation questions return tonight as the Mariners host the Rangers and test his new approach without the cutter.
As ESPN's Alden Gonzalez highlighted, the Mariners' final 24 games of the 2026 MLB season are, for the most part, against teams they should be able to beat. It's an easy schedule for Seattle, and one that should have them in contention for the AL West.
The field of viable MLB playoff teams is starting to narrow, and with three full weeks of regular-season baseball remaining, it's make-or-break time for teams on the postseason bubble.
Outfielder Victor Robles and left-hander Hoby Milner returned to the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday. Two corresponding moves cleared room on the roster.
Lazaro Montes is now the first Mariners player with multiple hits in his MLB debut since Ichiro Suzuki's start with the franchise back in 2001.
Cal Quantrill has thrived as MLB's top pitcher since August. He will go against Bryce Miller and the Seattle Mariners in an anticipated pitching matchup.
Pitchers are being more careful with Seattle Mariners sluggers Cal Raleigh and Julio Rodríguez. Only one has started to adjust.
A Rangers sweep would keep Seattle alive, not save its season. The Mariners would still need a near-perfect finish and plenty of help.