Seattle Mariners vs. Texas Rangers Picks and Prediction for Saturday July 25 2026

The Seattle Mariners visit the Texas Rangers on Saturday at 7:15 PM ET at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. Seattle is 51-52 and sits second in the AL West, just a half-game behind Texas after dropping its last two games. The Mariners have lost two straight following a 5-3 defeat to Cincinnati and have gone 3-2 over their last five contests. Texas is 51-51 and leads the AL West despite splitting its last five games. The Rangers are coming off a 4-2 loss to the White Sox and hold a 4-2 advantage in the season series entering Saturday's matchup. Cash in a winner with our free MLB picks.

Seattle Mariners Looking to Get Back to .500

Seattle is batting .229 while scoring 415 runs with 778 hits, 121 home runs, a .310 on-base percentage, and a .377 slugging percentage. Randy Arozarena leads the lineup with a .281 batting average and a .380 on-base percentage, while Luke Raley has hit a team-high 15 home runs. Cole Young has added 13 home runs and 48 RBIs, and Julio Rodriguez has chipped in 15 home runs. The Mariners have struggled to score consistently this season, ranking near the bottom of the league in batting average.

Seattle has relied on its pitching staff to stay competitive, posting a 3.59 ERA, a 1.17 WHIP, and a .237 opponent batting average. Bryan Woo takes the ball with a 7-6 record, a 4.16 ERA, and a 1.09 WHIP across 110.1 innings. Woo has allowed 98 hits while striking out 109 batters with only 22 walks. If Seattle is going to even the series, another quality start from Woo will be important.

Injuries: J.P. Crawford (Day-to-Day), Rob Refsnyder (10-Day IL), Brendan Donovan (10-Day IL), Will Wilson (60-Day IL), Carlos Vargas (60-Day IL).

Texas Rangers Looking to Hold First Place

Texas is batting .246 while scoring 427 runs with 841 hits, 117 home runs, a .320 on-base percentage, and a .402 slugging percentage. Josh Jung leads the club with a .294 batting average and 104 hits, while Jake Burger has collected 17 home runs and a team-high 61 RBIs. Joc Pederson has also hit 17 home runs, and Brandon Nimmo has added 99 hits. The Rangers have been more productive at the plate than Seattle and continue to receive contributions throughout the lineup.

Texas has recorded a 4.32 ERA and a 1.28 WHIP while limiting opponents to a .245 batting average. Nathan Eovaldi gets the start with a 9-8 record, a 4.21 ERA, and a 1.21 WHIP over 115.1 innings. He has allowed 111 hits while striking out 122 batters. Eovaldi has given Texas valuable innings throughout the season and will try to help the Rangers build on their lead in the division.

Injuries: Josh Jung (Day-to-Day), Chris Martin (15-Day IL), Cody Freeman (10-Day IL), Jordan Montgomery (60-Day IL), Kyle Higashioka (10-Day IL).

Pitching Matchup

Seattle Mariners – Bryan Woo

Woo is 7-6 with a 4.16 ERA and a 1.09 WHIP over 110.1 innings. He has struck out 109 batters while issuing only 22 walks and allowing 98 hits. His command has been one of his biggest strengths, and Seattle will look for another steady outing against a division rival.

Texas Rangers – Nathan Eovaldi

Eovaldi is 9-8 with a 4.21 ERA and a 1.21 WHIP across 115.1 innings. He has recorded 122 strikeouts while allowing 111 hits and 22 home runs. The veteran has handled a heavy workload this season and gives Texas another experienced arm in this divisional matchup.

Seattle Mariners vs. Texas Rangers Game Pick

• Texas Rangers

Texas has the edge with the more productive lineup and home-field advantage, and the Rangers have already won four of the first six meetings in the season series. Eovaldi and Woo have posted similar numbers, but Texas has provided more consistent offensive support throughout the season. The Rangers also enter this game holding first place in the AL West, making this another important opportunity to stay ahead of Seattle. With more production at the plate and success in the season series, Texas is the play to win another close divisional game.

Seattle Mariners vs. Texas Rangers Over/Under Pick

• Under

Woo and Eovaldi have both shown they can work deep into games and limit traffic on the bases when they are at their best. Seattle has struggled offensively for much of the season, while Texas has not been a high-scoring club despite its better batting average. Divisional matchups between familiar opponents often feature tighter games, and both starting pitchers are capable of keeping the score in check. Expect a competitive game that cashes below the total.