Despite yesterday’s crushing loss, the pulse of Mariners’ fandom feels quite a bit more optimistic than it did just four days ago. The M’s played three strong games against Cleveland, who project to be one of the stronger AL teams this year. A full-strength bullpen, a clasped glove, or a different bounce, and the Mariners would be looking at .500. As it stands, they go into a week of weaker opponents than they’ve faced thus far, starting with the Chicago Cubs. If you need any further evidence that the MLB schedule makers are silly, the M’s will play a string of five series against National League teams and won’t play another American League team until they travel to Toronto to close out the month.
Series Preview: Mariners (4-6) at Cubs (4-4)
