Rick Rizzs discusses Mariners' postseason hopes as second half begins
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 10:17 PM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
As the Seattle Mariners kick off their weekend series against the San Francisco Giants, radio broadcaster Rick Rizzs emphasized the team's need to get healthy for a playoff push. The Mariners enter the second half at 48-49, just 1.5 games behind the Texas Rangers in the AL West. Rizzs outlined key areas for improvement, including better hitting with runners in scoring position and addressing right-handed hitters' struggles against left-handed pitching. Injuries have plagued the Mariners, with notable players like Julio Rodríguez expected to return soon. Rizzs anticipates moves ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline to bolster the roster.
- •Mariners start second half of the season against Giants.
- •Team is 1.5 games back in the AL West.
- •Rizzs emphasizes health and hitting improvements.
- •Injured players include Julio Rodríguez and Brendan Donovan.
- •Trade deadline on Aug. 3 could bring roster changes.
- 10:17 PMYahoo Sports — Rick Rizzs on Mariners’ second half: ‘Get healthy’ and this team can win the AL West
"Rick Rizzs entered the second half of the Seattle Mariners’ season with two things on his mind: a playoff push and a finish line of his own.
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