It was the worst-case scenario for the Mariners—a sweep. Before the series started, the Mariners were sitting just one game back of Oakland. Oakland was going into a series with Detroit and things looked great. Sure, the season is not over, but the Mariners have not been in first place at this point or later in the season for some time. With attendance at Safeco Field dwindling—still good numbers though—it is vital that this team shows some life soon.

The month of June has passed and we are almost at the All Star break. It’s hard to believe that half of the MLB season is already over. It seems like it just started yesterday. Some new series start today and some tomorrow. It’s the last go at it before the All Star Break. Let’s look at how teams are doing of late.