MLB Game Preview: Chicago White Sox (42-72) vs. Seattle Mariners (62-53)

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Seattle Mariners

Game Details

  • Time: 4:10 PM ET
  • Venue: T-Mobile Park, Seattle, WA
  • Broadcast: CHSN, RSNW, MLB Network
  • Streaming: MLB.tv, Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)

Matchup Overview

Seattle leads the season series 4–1 and looks to continue its push toward the AL West crown. Chicago, meanwhile, aims to snap a three-game losing streak and salvage a win on the road.

Starting Pitchers

TeamPitcherRecordERAWHIPStrikeouts
Chicago White SoxShane Smith3–74.251.3185
Seattle MarinersLogan Gilbert3–43.450.98112
  • Smith allowed 2 ER in 4.1 IP in his last outing vs. the Angels.
  • Gilbert has struck out 7+ batters in 12 of his 15 starts this season.

Team Trends & Stats

CategoryWhite SoxMariners
Overall Record42–7262–53
Road/Home Record18–40 (Road)33–25 (Home)
Last 10 Games4–66–4
Team Batting Avg.256.209
Team ERA4.863.64
Home Runs (Season)107162

Seattle has outscored opponents by 6 runs over their last 10 games, while Chicago has been outscored by 5.

Key Players to Watch

Seattle Mariners

  • Cal Raleigh: 42 HR, .587 SLG – leads MLB in home runs
  • Josh Naylor: .290 AVG, 3 HR, 6 RBI in last 10 games
  • Julio Rodríguez: .254 AVG, 21 HR, 19 doubles – 4-game hit streak

Chicago White Sox

  • Luis Robert Jr.: 12 HR, 46 RBI – team leader in power production
  • Colson Montgomery: 5 HR in last 10 games – emerging rookie bat
  • Lenyn Sosa: .280 AVG – team leader in batting average

Betting Insights

  • Mariners have won 5 of their last 6 home games vs AL teams
  • Over has hit in Seattle’s last 4 games against AL opponents
  • Gilbert has gone 5+ innings in 5 straight starts

Injury Report

Seattle Mariners:

  • Trent Thornton (Achilles) – 15-Day IL
  • Luke Raley (Back) – 10-Day IL
  • Bryce Miller (Elbow) – 15-Day IL
  • Gregory Santos (Knee) – 60-Day IL
  • Victor Robles (Shoulder) – 60-Day IL
  • Ryan Bliss (Biceps) – 60-Day IL

Chicago White Sox:

  • Miguel Vargas (Oblique) – 10-Day IL
  • Dan Altavilla (Lat) – 15-Day IL
  • Chase Meidroth (Thumb) – Day-to-day
  • Drew Thorpe, Ky Bush, Miguel Castro – 60-Day IL

Game Odds

Chicago White Sox          7.5

Seattle Mariners              – 295

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Wednesday, August 6, 2025

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