Prominent Baseball Insider Discusses the Future of the Seattle Mariners

Speaking on this Friday's edition of the "Refuse to Lose" podcast, ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney spoke about the future of the Seattle Mariners, the outlook of the M's heading into the second half and much more.

Jul 3, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez (44) stands in the batters box during a second inning at bat against the Baltimore Orioles at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports / Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

Entering play on Sunday, the Seattle Mariners are 52-45 on the season. They lead the American League West by a tenuous one game over the Houston Astros as they get ready to close out the first half of the season against the Los Angeles Angels.

With the trade deadline coming at the end of July, the Mariners are looking to find ways to upgrade the roster with the hopes of winning the American League West for the first time since 2001.

On this Friday's edition of the "Refuse to Lose" podcast, we caught up with ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney to talk about the national perception of the M's, the pressure on the organization, the challenges for Jerry Dipoto and much more, including financial restrictions that are hanging over the team.

We also talked about Logan Gilbert not being able to play in the All-Star Game next week, and where the Astros are at as they try to take down the Mariners in the AL West.

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As for the Mariners, they will take on the Angels on Sunday afternoon with first pitch at 1:07 p.m. PT. Gilbert will take the mound for the M's as he finishes out an incredible first half of the season.

The M's are looking to salvage a four-game split with the Angels. The Astros will take on the Rangers to close the first half.

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