After taking two-of-three from the Houston Astros over the weekend, the Seattle Mariners should be flying high, but instead they are in a precarious position as

"Lugo has posted mid-3.00s or lower ERAs for five seasons despite having below-average fastball velocity and good-not-great strikeout rates. His ability to strand runners and limit hard contact comes in part thanks to his nine different pitches."

Yes, they were thumped by the rival Astros on Sunday. But they chased another ace out of the game early and these Mariners proved they are here to stay.

Christian Walker hit a go-ahead solo homer in the sixth inning as the Houston Astros rallied from an early three-run deficit and beat the Seattle Mariners 11-3 to avoid a series sweep.

The Milwaukee Brewers face the Seattle Mariners in the opener of a 3-game set at T-Mobile Park in Seattle Monday.

Houston's run prevention machine has broken down in July, putting undue pressure on a lineup that is ill-equipped to carry an entire team.

The Houston Astros need to be aggressive at the trade deadline to fill the gaps on their roster, even if it costs them their prospects.

Luis Castillo reacted to his stellar effort against the Houston Astros in the Seattle Mariners' victory on Friday night.