Mariners: 3 reasons they will still have realistic shot at the All-Star break

By Paul Taylor | Jun 19, 2017

Sep 23, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Seattle Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano (22) and third baseman Kyle Seager (15) celebrate designated hitter Nelson Cruz (23) home run in the eighth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports /

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We explain why the Seattle Mariners will still be in realistic contention for a postseason spot when they reach the MLB All-Star break.

Things were looking so good for the Seattle Mariners after they beat the Toronto Blue Jays on June 9. Sitting at 31-31, the 4-2 win over the Jays represented their 10th victory in 12 games.

Further, despite an early season barrage of injuries, the Mariners were amazingly just 1.5 games back of a Wild Card spot. Unfortunately, since last reaching .500, the wheels have started to fall off.

Despite Sunday’s 7-3 victory over the Texas Rangers, the M’s have won just three of their last nine games. As a result, they find themselves with a record of 34-37 as of Monday morning.

However, all hope is not lost – there’s still everything to play for. As such, we now present three reasons why the Mariners will still be in realistic contention for a postseason spot, once we reach the MLB All-Star break on July 9.

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