MLB Game Preview: Seattle Mariners (48-42) vs. New York Yankees (49-41)

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Matchup: Seattle Mariners (48–42) vs. New York Yankees (49–41)
Date: Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Time: 7:05 PM ET
Venue: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY
Broadcast: YES Network, ROOT Sports NW, MLB.TV
Streaming: FuboTV, MLB.TV (regional restrictions apply)

Game Overview

The Seattle Mariners enter Yankee Stadium riding a three-game win streak, fresh off a dominant sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates in which they didn’t allow a single run. The New York Yankees, meanwhile, snapped a six-game skid with a 6–4 win over the Mets on Sunday and are looking to regain momentum in the AL East.

This is the first game of a three-game series and the fourth meeting between the two teams this season. The Yankees lead the season series 2–1.

Starting Pitchers

TeamPitcherRecordERAWHIPK
MarinersLogan Gilbert (RHP)2–23.400.9574
YankeesWill Warren (RHP)5–45.021.42107
  • Gilbert has been sharp lately, allowing just one run in his last start and posting a 1.87 ERA over his last three outings.
  • Warren is coming off a rough start, giving up 8 earned runs in 4 innings against Toronto. He’s struggled with consistency but has shown strikeout potential.

Key Players to Watch

Seattle Mariners

  • Cal Raleigh: 35 HR, 74 RBI – Leads MLB in home runs and ranks second in RBI
  • Randy Arozarena: .249 AVG, 14 HR, 42 RBI – Coming off a game-winning homer vs. Pittsburgh
  • Julio Rodríguez: .247 AVG, 11 HR, 13 doubles – Quiet lately but always a threat on the basepaths

New York Yankees

  • Aaron Judge: .360 AVG, 33 HR, 74 RBI – Second in MLB in both HR and RBI
  • Cody Bellinger: .272 AVG, 13 HR – Riding a 12-game hit streak, batting .349 over last 10 games
  • Paul Goldschmidt: .284 AVG, 8 HR – Veteran presence with power and patience

Team Stats & Trends

CategoryMarinersYankees
Record48–42 (2nd AL West)49–41 (2nd AL East)
Last 10 Games7–33–7
Team ERA3.52 (Top 5 in MLB)3.84
Batting Avg.247.255
Home Runs119 (6th in MLB)140 (2nd in MLB)
Bullpen ERA (Last 7 Games)0.006.75
  • Seattle has not allowed a run in its last 29 2/3 innings.
  • The Yankees have gone over the total in 8 of their last 10 games.

Game Odds

Seattle Mariners              9

New York Yankees           – 132

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Monday, July 7, 2025

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