Like a child in a Victorian workhouse, we sup on the thin gruel of this game preview in dim hopes it will sustain us through another punishing day of watching the 2026 Seattle Mariners. I think I’d rather have my hand caught in a spinning jenny.
Heads up: today’s game is on ESPN. Because that’s exactly what this team needs: National Exposure.
Lineups:Here is today’s lineup graphic with today’s load-bearing Randy Arozarena picture:
News:LHP Gabe Speier was not available last night due to back tightness; he remains day-to-day and his availability for tonight’s game is in question.
Reinforcements for the beleaguered bullpen gets closer. Carlos Vargas made his second rehab outing for Triple-A Tacoma last night; he’s expected to make one more rehab appearance before rejoining the team.
Carlos Vargas throws a scoreless 4th inning in his 2nd rehab appearance. 1IP, 2H, 0R, 0BB, K, 17 pitches, 12 strikes. Fastball topped out at 98.2mph. pic.twitter.com/pvlN3am1tH
— Mariners Minors (@MiLBMariners) August 11, 2026The Mariners have claimed former UW catcher Willie MacIver on waivers from the Blue Jays. He’ll report to Tacoma. This is their second waiver claim this week; on Monday they claimed RHP Nolan Kingham off waivers from the Rangers.
Not news, particularly, but Nice, and heaven knows we all need that right now:
Very cool to see @JRODshow44 present @SlangsOnSports with the special red wristband that he wore on May 29 when MLB celebrated Lou Gehrig Day. Rodriguez hit a homer in the game. pic.twitter.com/JDR5YvQsWH
— Ryan Divish (@RyanDivish) August 12, 2026Game information:TV: ESPN. The broadcast crew is Karl Ravech, Eduardo Parez, David Ross and Buster Olney.
Radio: 710 AM Seattle Sports, with Gary Hill and Ryan Rowland-Smith
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