Seattle Mariners, Baltimore Orioles Face Crucial August MLB Matchup

The Seattle Mariners and Baltimore Orioles face off in a crucial MLB matchup with Seattle aiming to extend their winning streak to eight games and strengthen their playoff position in the competitive AL West. The Mariners, coming off significant trades and a recent 9-1 run, are favored to win, with SportsLine's projection model backing the over on the run total and highlighting the value on Seattle's money line. Seattle's George Kirby is expected to leverage his swing-and-miss pitching arsenal against a struggling Baltimore offense that has seen regression in both pitching and hitting. Conversely, the Orioles are in a rebuilding phase after consecutive playoff appearances, using the remaining games to evaluate their roster. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Dodgers are preparing for a three-game series against the Angels, with pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto starting strong and the Dodgers seeking to maintain their narrow lead in the NL West despite recent bullpen struggles. The Angels have had success against the Dodgers this season but are dealing with injuries, including the absence of Chris Taylor.