Seattle Mariners Prepare for ALDS Playoff Series Against Detroit Tigers

The Seattle Mariners have ended a 21-year postseason drought and are preparing to host the Detroit Tigers in Game 1 of the American League Division Series at T-Mobile Park. Fans like Pete Macdonald and Richard Turner are filled with hope that the Mariners might finally break through to the World Series after decades of waiting. Manager Dan Wilson, known as a "player's manager," has guided a close-knit team that won the AL West for the first time since 2001, and the team took advantage of a bye week to rest and hold scrimmages to maintain rhythm and readiness. Key players like Randy Arozarena, with extensive playoff experience, emphasize the team's competitiveness and eagerness to win. The Mariners are optimistic despite challenges like ace pitcher Bryan Woo's injury, and their scrimmages included prospects such as Colt Emerson to keep the roster sharp. This postseason appearance marks a significant moment for a franchise and fanbase long starved for playoff success.