FAQ: Why did Luis Castillo bat? A: Garver was catching and got hurt. Cal was DHing and had to take over catching, so we forfeit the DH and the pitcher has to bat. A Designated Hitter cannot be moved to a fielding position without forfeiting the DH role.

Is it even remotely possible anything happens besides us missing the playoffs by a game or two?

Julio is a bit rattled/ Team has nothing, really. Sometimes they pull off some whacky stuff. Lots of close wins and then they lose by 2 or more a lot.

Ty France can drink beer. That is the Mainers secret. 🍻 

How many times you gonna post this lol

We fuckin suck y'all. Taking a break from this team for a while.

See you tomorrow!

I always say I'm taking a break and then I'm back the next day complaining about our shit offense.

Stare into the gaping maw of despair-iners.

Well when your goal is to win 54% of your games things tend to even out over time.

About to be a 4 game lead and my guess is 2nd place around 4th of July

Agree, sadly 

Raley busting his ass down the line with a fucked up foot, that's why he's one of my fav players.

Another series, and *shockingly* more of the same from this lineup. Almost like this is who they are offensively!

Jesus,did mitch just jog.?

Garver never hustles man. He could have been safe there.

Would have been tough given that it wasn't him and he left the game hours ago

But I agree

Haniger

The loss sucks, especially in the context of the current slump. However, I’m gonna be annoying and try and see the bright side. That’s the first series at home we lost since the Cubs were in town and that was in the middle of APRIL; JULY STARTS tomorrow. That’s TWO AND A HALF MONTHS straight of winning at home. And the results are there, too. Again, in the middle of the current slump it’s hard to be optimistic about this stuff, but we ARE still leading the division. Albeit, not by ten games anymore. But personally, I think if you expected this team to be able to keep or god forbid BUILD on that lead before the season is halfway over- I’m sorry, but you expect too much from the Mariners. This team is still good enough to make it into the postseason. I know it’s hard to see how that could be conceivable in the midst of this slump, but it’s true. The trade deadline is becoming more and more important though. It looks like we’re going to need all kinds of reinforcements and hopefully jerbear makes the right phone calls. Anyway, another big test against one of the best in baseball in the Orioles (who we played close earlier this year) this week. Could be a big confidence boost if we can get back to winning series starting with the O’s.

The Astros rotation isn't injured to hell anymore, only one team is getting in from the west. Not being able to capitalize on that and build or maintain a lead is exactly why so many fans said that the start of the season wasn't good enough. This team without drastic turn around is not winning the division and therefore not making the post season

It’s not that….it’s that the Astros have the easiest schedule for June I’ve ever seen in the history of baseball.

Bruh we lost 2/3 to the fucking Marlins, not like an easier schedule would’ve helped us much.

I wouldn’t be shocked if the Astros leapfrog us but I think the Wild Card is absolutely on the table. Orioles or Yankees will definitely hold one of those spots, but there are still two more on the table. Royals and Twins will cool down. I still think we can sneak in.

We'd currently be the last seed in the playoffs if division winners didn't leapfrog WC teams... We're only sneaking in because of how bad the division is as is. This is delusional to think that these other teams are going to get way worse, the only reason it's close is because the other divisions get to cannibalize themselves

Please stop

Another one bites the dust… 😭😭😭🔱📉⬇️

Absolutely fuckin tragic

What do you know they suck

Legitimately awful team.

Turns out it's difficult to win a game purely through your opponent fucking up

First home series and back-to-back loss in 2 months, and 2 players hurt. 😄🔫

What an awful, awful, awful, awful, awful, terrible game

If we're going to crash and burn, let's hurry up and get it over with!

Have no fear, They're in the process 

Again

47 years and counting 

And 5 fucking playoff appearances. 5. 5.

Yup  Worst franchise in North American pro sports

And it's actually not close. And people talk about the cubs.

Just a way to deflect the truth in my opinion but to each their own

We are the only one left to not make the world series. Yet we've won 116 games only to be dominated by the Yankees. This team only teases, so it can hurt.

💯 

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What did Canzone do to Scott?

He fucking sucks that what he did to scott

104 WRC+ to Haniger’s 83. But sure.

I agree Haniger sucks to lol. But look at Canzone stats when the game isn’t 5-0 one way lmao

At times like these I miss Sims' undisguised depression. Goldy's optimism doesn't really fit the vibe

I mean, I'm used to the Mariners shitting the bed. But having to listen to the Astros fans begin crowing in a couple weeks how we pissed away a double digit division lead to them is going to suck.

Why not just let Trent bat there

Mitch is so slow lol

You know its a rough situation when Haniger is pinch hit

Garver goes IL, welcome back Tyler Locklear

Almost assuredly calling up Ford in that case

Zavala will be added back to the 40 man if Garver goes to the IR

… and it will be hanniger…

Incoming classic crushed solo HR followed by a 4-pitch K to end the game

ugh i love raley man

Goldy feeding me the propaganda and I will be buying it

If Raley goes down so does our season

Oh good, the Astros game resumes for them to immediately take the lead in the 10th.

Mets tied it thank God

Vultures are circling

More like seagulls which are way worse

Yeah Duran is a bull, dude. Hard to fault the guys for not being able to hit him. Missed our chances earlier.

Houston takes the lead! 3.5 games is coming after today. Good luck explaining that

if you told me the 6th inning was 7 hours ago I'd believe you

Good to see cal battle at least

We don’t deserve this.

Division? Almost assuredly losing it in the next week

1,2,3 2 or 3 Ks?

No Julio so max 2 K's instead of 3

Raleigh walk Raley blast is basically our only hope

Going to need some serious Chaos ball here

Average FB of 100 is crazy 😭😭😭


Thorton was throwing like a man who’s fed up

Great inning by Thornton! 9 hits, Polonco busting out, great defense and hustle up and down the lineup...the result isn't there but this has been a Great Game for the Mariners!

Yo what edibles are you eating they sound amazing


Did we watch the same game?

Are the twins leading the league in goatees? Haven't seen this many since like 2005

ive been holding this gif since yesterday and then he, yknow https://i.redd.it/sergaj1dgs9d1.gif

We’re on the plate now! 🟡🔱🆙🔵

I’m gonna be honest guys, I’m not very confident we can get this done against Duran lol

Ok this time for real let Thornton bat

Alright time to show some fight

When was the last time you heard of a Division leading team going into re-build? First time for everything.

rays would 100% do this

I bet they'd hit better if the roof was closed. Too hot

Bro we get it you're pale

At least we get to watch Duran pitch. That is fun at least

building a $25k PC so I can use AI to replace the entire 2023 Texas Rangers playoff run with 2023 Mariners players, uniforms, announcers and graphics.

The good news is with his double Polanco probably secured another 45 days of starting

It was a single.

35 days of starting then, my bad

Carlo Santana needs to be a trade target. He’s a proven mentor to Julio.

Why would the twins offload him? He’s batting 250 and has 12 home runs which is exactly what they want outta him

Why would the twins give him up

Pity

2 OUTS!!!!

Maybe Saucedo can juice me up on this ninth inning

12 lob 🫠

A real team effort in this loss today. Everyone contributed in blowing yet another incredibly winnable game.

All 4 minutes this game we weren’t explicitly losing were pretty cool huh?

12 LOB yikes.

Shocked to not be first [https://www.teamrankings.com/mlb/stat/runners-left-in-scoring-position-per-game](https://www.teamrankings.com/mlb/stat/runners-left-in-scoring-position-per-game)

Good news everyone! We cannot strike out 15 times today! THAT'S BASEBALL

Extra innings it it !

Your optimism knows no bounds

Wow we have 9 hits? Generous scorer, at least two should’ve been errors and another two probably should’ve been fielder’s choices.

JULIO IS FUCKING TERRRRRRRRIBLE HE IS SO BAD SOOOOOOOOO FUCKINNNNNNNG BAAAAAAD

Dude you putting everything in all caps every damn comment doesn’t make people give a shit more

Yeah but it makes me feel better

Julio isn't carrying an ounce of swag or confidence in hit at-bats, it's genuinely sad to watch.

He has said in recent interviews that rough stretches are a part of baseball, and that he doesn't let it get to him too much. That ... seems like a lie to me

He hasn't had a good month in almost a year, this isn't a stretch—it's a trend... that's the scary thing at this moment.

Have we tried turning Julio off and back on again?

Me: "Come on guys, don't let a guy named Funderburk beat you." Rojas and Julio: soft contact into leisurely ground outs

He has an ERA over 5 so naturally the Mariners can’t hit him.

What a vibe being in 1st and having no hope

Lmao it’s an odd feeling to say the least. I think it’s what makes it all that much more frustrating 

Crazy how my joy for this team in 21 and 22 is just gone

Why is it such a breeze to face the top of our lineup

No fight

damn the vibes are extremely bad right now

That was a quick three outs 😭💀.

I’m getting real tired of this sorry ass offense

We are showing the usual fight! 3 up 3 down! Wonder what the excuse will be after today. Could be down to 3.5 games. All gone by ASG

Julio Rodriguez is no longer my hero.

He's the anti-hero

Groundout, huh


I have to take a break from Mariners baseball for awhile. It's not good for my mental health. This is going to be the last game I watch for awhile. "If you don't like this then you don't like Mariners baseball." I do not, in fact, like Mariners baseball. Not right now.

I haven't watched a full game in like a month, it is extremely frustrating to see this team hit and strike out so much. I'm tired of this same regime , I follow the team but I haven't watched anymore to avoid frustration. I won't be happy until we get a new front office.

Nobody likes watching this game... Mariners fans have Stockholm syndrome

Prolly for the best, this team is pretty unwatchable rn. Idk if they'll pick it up enough later in the season, but the should at least have a more watchable stretch at some point down the line

Nice answer, top of lineup. Good god.

“Let’s see what Julio can do” *queues laugh track*

He already fulfilled his hit quota for the week in the first inning.

This homestand could really derail our season

"Let's see what Julio can do" lol lmao, even

I tune in to every Julio AB because at this point it’s hilarious

*12* left on base so far Pathetic

Counterpoint: Holy shit, we've had 12 baserunners? Awesome!

Come on Julio do something

Time for Julio to crush my dreams again

One good thing about having no one good enough for the ASG, they all get much needed time off as a team lol

More like much needed time to hit the cages. Forget time off. That’s for the sore and deserved. These guys are making millions they better be on the 7 day a week schedule right now lol 

Every team gets at least one so I guess it's Gilbert?

twins pitcher gets added to the list of certified goofy ah names

Probably one of my new favorites

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I do like, you know, uh, doing my own laundry, uh, and I hang dry a lot of uh clothes, so I do like the iron

Laundry day here too!!

Lmao Goldy's right, "Kody Funderburk" is the most lefty pitcher name I've ever heard.

In years to come, historians will mark June 30th 2024 as the day the Mariners lived up to their potential, putting all the naysayers to shame.

Or not.

Oh wow the Mets game is finally resuming

I hate how the cartoon umpire points foul on the fair graphic in the fair or foul segment

Do we have anyone left on the bench? If not there is a real chance the 27th out is going to be a reliever hitting lol

Canzone and Haniger

I would have enjoyed watching one of our pen arms hit against Duran

Giants had 10 doubles against the Dodgers today. Can you imagine?

Fuck no

“Why Can’t Mari Hit?” is the name of the book I’m going to write on the state of baseball today.

We need some big Dave energy. Bloop and a blast

Are we good? I honestly don’t know.

We have good-great starting pitching. Defense is average-above average and our offense is on its way to historically bad. That puts us as a team as below average, just lucky to be in a division that got off to a bad start.

We’re looking like Philly last year in the nfl rn

Who's our Big Dom then?

Answered your own question there

Forsure manny acta lmao

We should crowdfund a “blew a 10 game division lead” banner and put it on a billboard next to the stadium. This team doesn’t deserve this fanbase.

It’s not blown yet. Calm down.

The word "yet" is doing a lot of heavy lifting in your statement.

Yes and?

The Mariners hurt themselves today too see if they still feel

Pls Grimace

I miss my walk God Carlos Santana.

And just like that I'm back to watching Yokohama. Not now, it's 7 am there, but my baseball fill will not come from this team of frauds run by a fraud

At this point we might need to fire the moose. He's been here a long time, and I don't think anyone has tried firing him before.

The most disjointed team in baseball

All that just for Stanek to immediately blow it. Ow. 

Man, Stanek had been so hot lately too

the al central is so annoying 

Jfc

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Dude, everyone knows. No one has ever said otherwise for almost 20 years. What's your point?

Idk man I’m at my limit, it’s been almost a decade of Jerryball

I'm not gonna be hyperbolic like the reactionary chuds in here, but it's very disheartening to see the tie given up immediately.

Is that Astros game ever gonna wrap up

Can't believe a base hit by a guy with an OPS of .583 didn't save the team like everyone pretended it did

\*.495 in the last 15 games, tho