Probable Pitchers: RHP Logan Gilbert (SEA) vs. RHP Slade Cecconi (CLE)
Location: Progressive Field – Cleveland, Ohio
First Pitch: 6:10 PM ET
Broadcast: ROOT Sports NW / Bally Sports Great Lakes / MLB.TV
Venue Profile – Progressive Field
Type: Outdoor
Capacity: ~34,800
Dimensions:
LF: 325 ft
CF: 405 ft
RF: 325 ft
Ballpark Factors:
Slightly boosts left‑handed power
Neutral for run scoring
Deep alleys reward gap hitters
Impact:
Good environment for hitters with line‑drive profiles
Gilbert’s fly‑ball tendencies can be tested here
Weather Forecast – Cleveland, OH
Temperature: 80–83°F
Wind: 6–9 mph blowing out to left‑center
Humidity: Moderate
Conditions: Mostly sunny
Impact:
Slight boost to right‑handed power
Warm air helps carry fly balls
Slightly hitter‑friendly environment
Injury Report
Seattle Mariners
Julio Rodríguez – ACTIVE
Cal Raleigh – ACTIVE
Ty France – DAY‑TO‑DAY (ankle)
George Kirby – OUT (shoulder)
Matt Brash – OUT (elbow)
Cleveland Guardians
José Ramírez – ACTIVE
Steven Kwan – ACTIVE
Josh Naylor – DAY‑TO‑DAY (hamstring)
Shane Bieber – OUT (elbow)
Triston McKenzie – OUT (lat)
Probable Pitchers
Seattle – RHP Logan Gilbert
2026 Season: 7–4, 3.48 ERA, 1.12 WHIP
Last 5 Starts: 3–1, 2.97 ERA
Strengths:
Excellent fastball command
Strong vs. right‑handed hitters
Works deep into games
Concerns:
Occasional HR issues
Guardians’ lefties (Kwan, Ramírez, Naylor if active) match up well
Cleveland – RHP Slade Cecconi
2026 Season: 4–6, 4.52 ERA, 1.31 WHIP
Last 5 Starts: 2–3, 4.88 ERA
Strengths:
Good slider
Strong vs. right‑handed hitters
Keeps ball in the park at home
Concerns:
Struggles vs. left‑handed power
Seattle’s lineup has several lefties who hit breaking balls well
Team Records & Recent Form
Seattle Mariners (42–41)
Last 10: 6–4
Road Record: 20–22
Run Differential: +18
Trend: Pitching stabilizing; offense inconsistent but improving
Cleveland Guardians (42–40)
Last 10: 5–5
Home Record: 23–18
Run Differential: +11
Trend: Offense streaky; bullpen strong; rotation thin
Series History
2025 Season Series: Mariners won 4–2
2026 Season Series: Mariners lead 1–0 (won 5–3 on June 26)
At Progressive Field (last 12): Mariners lead 7–5
Key Trend: Seattle’s pitching has consistently outperformed Cleveland’s offense in recent matchups
Key Player Matchups
Julio Rodríguez (SEA) vs. Slade Cecconi
Edge: Seattle
J‑Rod crushes sliders and has been hot in June. Cecconi’s pitch mix plays into his strengths.
José Ramírez (CLE) vs. Logan Gilbert
Edge: Cleveland
Ramírez handles high‑velocity, high‑spin pitchers extremely well. Gilbert must avoid leaving fastballs middle‑in.
Cal Raleigh (SEA) vs. Guardians’ Bullpen
Edge: Seattle
Raleigh’s power from the left side is dangerous in late innings. Cleveland’s bullpen is strong but vulnerable to left‑handed HR hitters.
Steven Kwan (CLE) vs. Mariners’ Outfield Defense
Edge: Cleveland
Kwan’s elite contact and speed create pressure on Seattle’s outfield positioning.
Statistical Comparison
| Category | Mariners | Guardians | Edge |
| Runs/Game | 4.42 | 4.36 | Even |
| Team ERA | 3.89 | 4.12 | Mariners |
| Bullpen ERA | 3.71 | 3.52 | Guardians |
| HR | 96 | 82 | Mariners |
| OPS | .732 | .721 | Mariners |
| Defensive Runs Saved | +14 | +9 | Mariners |
Seattle holds slight advantages in pitching, power, and defense.
Betting Trends
Mariners are 6–2 in Gilbert’s last 8 starts
Guardians are 4–8 in their last 12 home games vs. Seattle
Mariners overs have hit in 5 of last 7
Guardians unders have hit in 6 of last 9
Gilbert has a 2.97 ERA in his last 5 starts
Game Odds
Seattle Mariners – 140
Cleveland Guardians 7.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, June 26, 2026
