After a very tough loss on Monday night, the Seattle Mariners are now 53-49 and tied for first place in the American League West.

Though have slumped to a 7-12 record in July, and though they have lost a 10.0 game in the American League West, they are still in a tie for first place, and that can’t be ignored.

However, the team’s recent slide could change the tune at the upcoming trade deadline despite that fact, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN.

Passan wrote this on Tuesday for ESPN about the state of the M’s:

Adding — within reason.The Mariners have taken a precipitous fall in recent weeks that could prompt them to reconsider their deadline tack. At one point they were all-in. They still must add. Considering the grim state of their offense — reflected in them placing first baseman Ty France on outright waivers — standing pat would be heresy. They’ve got the best rotation in the AL and a top-5 farm system that some believe is the best in the game. With a representative offense, they could soar. How aggressive they get could depend on the next week, when they’ve got the easiest schedule in baseball: the Angels for two more games, after a series-opening ninth-inning implosion, then the White Sox for three. The ideal situation would be to match up with a team that has under-control bats so if this year goes sideways, not too much prospect capital is spent for naught. But considering the state of the obvious offloaders, finding such a trade partner could prove difficult.

Some Mariners fans on social media have taken Passan’s words as an afront and are bothered that the team could go from “all-in” to “in, within reason” in the span of a month, but it makes sense, doesn’t it?

We have no idea what the Mariners will do this year and we want the Mariners to be good this year – and for subsequent years – so the best way to do that seems to ensure that you are getting players that can help you beyond this current run. Jazz Chisholm Jr., the name we’ve heard most connected to the Mariners, helps in that regard. So does Luis Robert Jr., and so does Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

With the exception of Pete Alonso, most Mariners fans have been out on the idea of a rental player all along, and Passan just confirms that way of thinking from the organization’s standpoint.

Perhaps if the Mariners just start playing better, none of the excess conversation will matter, but that’s a big if.

The Mariners play the Angels again tonight at 6:40 p.m. PT.

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When you think of a houseboat, you might picture a small, floating dwelling that contains only the basic necessities for a comfortable life. This is not that kind of houseboat.

Situated in Seattle’s Fremont neighborhood, on the tranquil waters of Lake Union, this 4850-square-foot boat home offers everything you’d expect from a big, expensive house — and more.

The property, which was built in 2012 and is listed for $3.6 million, boasts a gourmet kitchen, a sun room, a formal dining room and a breakfast nook that all come with enviable views of the water.

There are also three bathrooms and three bedrooms — one of which is a suite encompassing an entire floor — as well as a home movie theater.

As charming as the home’s warm, woody interior is, it’s the outdoor space that really makes it. Not only can you watch the boats go by from the balcony, but the terrace provides a hosting space with a pretty unbeatable backdrop.

Via @zillowgonewild.

[Image credit: Zillow]

SEATTLE — Jo Adell drove in the go-ahead run with a two-out single in the ninth inning, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Seattle Mariners 3-1 on Monday night.

Los Angeles Angels 3, Seattle Mariners 1: Box score

Adell’s base hit to center against reliever Trent Thornton (3-2) scored Brandon Drury. Center fielder Victor Robles’ throw to the plate went wide and ricocheted away from catcher Cal Raleigh for an error, allowing Zach Neto to score from first base to make it a two-run game.

Adell sends home 2⃣ for the lead! #RepTheHalo pic.twitter.com/1dG2cxGNlV

— Los Angeles Angels (@Angels) July 23, 2024

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Mariners starter Bryce Miller worked seven scoreless innings, allowing three hits, but the Angels tied the game in the eighth on Taylor Ward’s sacrifice fly.

Cal Raleigh hit an RBI single in the first for Seattle against lefty Tyler Anderson, who was nearly untouchable after that, retiring the next 15 batters. He gave up three hits over 5 2/3 innings, walking one and striking out eight.

Angels relievers combined to allow one hit over the final 3 1/3 innings. Luis García (5-1) worked the eighth, while Carlos Estévez pitched the ninth for his 19th save.

TRAINER’S ROOM

Angels: CF Mike Trout (torn meniscus) will begin a rehab assignment on Tuesday with Triple-A Salt Lake. … LHP José Quijada (Tommy John surgery) was reinstated from the injured list. … RHP Jack Kochanowicz was optioned to Double-A Rocket City following Sunday’s game, while RHP Adam Cimber was designated for assignment.

Mariners: SS J.P. Crawford was hit in the right hand by a pitch in the first inning. He scored on Raleigh’s single but was replaced in the second by Dylan Moore, who moved over from first base. Luke Raley came in at first. Mariners manager Scott Servais said after the game that Crawford has a hairline fracture in his pinkie … Optioned INF Ryan Bliss to Triple-A Tacoma and recalled INF Jason Vosler … 1B Ty France was placed on irrevocable outright waivers.

UP NEXT

Angels RHP José Soriano (5-7, 3.71 ERA) will start Tuesday against Mariners RHP Logan Gilbert (6-5, 2.79).

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