Mariners’ Struggles and Playoff Hopes | Spokane News

The Mariners are clinging to second place with a losing record—defying expectations after last year’s success. Offense is sputtering, especially with runners in scoring position, and injuries to stars like Julio Rodríguez and Brendan Donovan have hurt momentum. Fans are frustrated, but hope is rising: the schedule eases up, key players are expected back, and underperforming stars like Cal Raleigh and Josh Naylor could reignite the offense. With the trade deadline looming, the front office may make moves—and despite the rough first half, playoff contention still feels within reach. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/02e42a14d4728a5c