The Seattle Mariners Need to Worry About the Boston Red Sox in the Playoff Race
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NEW YORK - When it comes to a team that has missed the playoffs by just one game in each of the last two seasons, it's never too early to scoreboard watch.
Though the Seattle Mariners currently hold the third and final wild card spot in the American League, and though they have a 67.5 percent chance to make the playoffs, per Fangraphs, it's time to start paying attention to the Boston Red Sox.
Boston has feasted on a soft schedule of late, but they've moved to 48-45 and just one game behind the Mariners in the wild card race. Now, Tankathon says they have a more difficult schedule than the Mariners do the rest of the way, but the Red Sox deserve your attention.
They have an ace pitcher on the mound in Garrett Crochet, an All-Star closer in Aroldis Chapman and a young star in Roman Anthony, who is figuring out his place in the big leagues with each passing day.
Furthermore, they are getting Masataka Yoshida back this week, and they are adding Alex Bregman back into the fold any day now, two moves that will lengthen the lineup moving forward.
They also have the ability to trade from a robust farm system if they need to, in order to make roster improvements at the trade deadline. Boston hasn't made the playoffs since 2001, so they should have the urgency to make those deals also.
The Red Sox will play the Colorado Rockies again on Wednesday, while the Mariners will see the Yankees for another game at Yankee Stadium.
First pitch is set for 4:05 p.m. PT as Logan Evans takes the mound.
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NEW YORK - When it comes to a team that has missed the playoffs by just one game in each of the last two seasons, it's never too early to scoreboard watch.
Though the Seattle Mariners currently hold the third and final wild card spot in the American League, and though they have a 67.5 percent chance to make the playoffs, per Fangraphs, it's time to start paying attention to the Boston Red Sox.
Boston has feasted on a soft schedule of late, but they've moved to 48-45 and just one game behind the Mariners in the wild card race. Now, Tankathon says they have a more difficult schedule than the Mariners do the rest of the way, but the Red Sox deserve your attention.
They have an ace pitcher on the mound in Garrett Crochet, an All-Star closer in Aroldis Chapman and a young star in Roman Anthony, who is figuring out his place in the big leagues with each passing day.
Furthermore, they are getting Masataka Yoshida back this week, and they are adding Alex Bregman back into the fold any day now, two moves that will lengthen the lineup moving forward.
They also have the ability to trade from a robust farm system if they need to, in order to make roster improvements at the trade deadline.
The Red Sox will play the Colorado Rockies again on Wednesday, while the Mariners will see the Yankees for another game at Yankee Stadium.
First pitch is set for 4:05 p.m. PT as Logan Evans takes the mound.
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NEW PODCAST IS HERE: Brady is back after a holiday hiatus, talking about the Mariners 11-6 stretch over the last 17 games, Julio Rodriguez's inclusion in the All-Star Game, the upcoming series with the Yankees, and he's joined by Dr. Carl Cirino of the Hospital for Special Surgery, who talks about Bryce Miller, Victor Robles and the impact of the All-Star Game on Cal Raleigh. CLICK HERE:
JULIO's SPLITS ARE WILD: Julio Rodriguez has been a very solid player on the road this season, but his numbers at home? They leave something to be desired. CLICK HERE:
Follow Seattle Mariners on SI on social media
Continue to follow our Inside the Mariners coverage on social media by liking us on Facebook and by following Teren Kowatsch and Brady Farkas on "X" @Teren_Kowatsch and @RefuseToLosePod. You can subscribe to the "Refuse to Lose" podcast by clicking HERE.
