Mariners struggling to stay in playoff race after recent losses
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 3:02 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
The Seattle Mariners are having a disappointing season, currently seven games under.500. After being swept by the Tampa Bay Rays, manager Dan Wilson acknowledged the team's struggles following a difficult series. With only 43 games left in the season, the Mariners are three and a half games behind the wild-card contenders, needing to pass several teams to regain playoff contention. Key players like Cal Raleigh are underperforming, impacting the team's chances as postseason aspirations dwindle.
- •Mariners have lost 19 of their last 28 games.
- •They currently sit at 56-62 in the standings.
- •Cal Raleigh is struggling with a.161 batting average.
- •Seattle is three and a half games behind the wild-card spots.
- •A strong finish is needed to salvage the season.
- 3:02 PMCBS MLB — What's wrong with the Mariners? Inside the disappointing would-be contenders and how (and if) they can fix it
"Seattle made it to Game 7 of the ALCS in 2025. Now, the team is seven games under .500 and struggling to stay afloat in a less-than-competitive American League
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