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Mariners Tie Astros for AL West Lead Following 10-1 Post-Deadline Surge

Late-August returns of key reinforcements drive Seattle’s bid for a division crown.

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez celebrates after hitting a triple during the seventh inning against the Baltimore Orioles.
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - AUGUST 10: Eugenio Suárez #28, Mitch Garver #18, Jorge Polanco #7 and Matt Brash #47 of the Seattle Mariners dance with teammates after the game against the Tampa Bay Rays at T-Mobile Park on August 10, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. The Seattle Mariners won 6-3.
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Overview

  • Seattle has gone 10-1 since the July 31 trade deadline to sit tied with the Astros atop the AL West.
  • Josh Naylor has delivered a .346/.433/.808 slash line since joining Seattle, emerging as a vital offensive spark.
  • Eugenio Suárez has struggled offensively with a .098/.136/.195 slash line and one homer in 11 games for the Mariners.
  • Cal Raleigh maintains his role as a power catalyst with a league-leading 45 home runs as Seattle’s pitching staff ranks sixth in MLB ERA.
  • Victor Robles and Bryce Miller are slated to return from rehab in late August, bolstering the lineup’s balance and the rotation’s depth.