Seattle leads the AL West, but situational hitting has been a setback.
Gilbert has made 18 starts this season and averages 6.5 innings per start, the highest in the AL.
The 24-year-old pitcher has been on the injured list since June 25, and his next rotation is Saturday.
Seattle’s July games will be shadowed by the All-Star break and MLB trade deadline.
But will the offense return as well for one of Seattle’s key offseason acquisitions?
Seattle loses two of three against Miami, sees its lead in the AL West drop to six games.
Seattle’s 8 1/2-game lead in the AL West is its largest since the 2001 season.
Maybe — just maybe — Jerry Dipoto and company have done some solid team building.
Seattle’s managing partner said resources will be available, despite ROOT Sports’ woes.
Plus Ryan Bliss gets the call, and Brant Brown is out as offensive coordinator.
Sunday’s performance may be a good omen for the Seattle slugger, who’s been mired in a slump.
Does Seattle have enough to maintain its lead in the AL West through the rest of the season?
The Mariners’ closer is dominating, and a lot of that is because of his attitude.
Plus the Twins end Seattle’s historic pitching stretch, and reliever Matt Brash’s season is done.
The Mariners’ offensive woes beg the question as to whether lineup changes are needed.
The atmospheric conditions at T-Mobile Park make life difficult for those holding the bat.
Seattle’s pitchers, particularly its starters, were lights out over an 18-game stretch.
The former Seattle top prospect is feeling less pressure following his offseason trade to Atlanta.
Seattle’s leadoff hitter is sidelined with a right oblique strain.
Seattle ended the weekend 6-10, and the offense has been the main culprit.
