- Matchup: Cleveland Guardians vs Seattle Mariners
- Scheduled Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026
- Venue: T-Mobile Park, Seattle, WA
- Broadcast: MLB.TV
- Betting Odds: Cleveland (+110) Seattle (-132)
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On Thursday, the Seattle Mariners (90-72 last season) are set to host the Cleveland Guardians (88-74 last year) at T-Mobile Park. The current betting odds place Cleveland at +110 and Seattle at -132, with an over/under total of 8.5 runs. Anticipated starters for this matchup are Tanner Bibee and Logan Gilbert.
Last season, the Guardians hit 243 doubles and launched 168 home runs. With a slugging percentage of .373, they averaged 4.0 runs per game, ranking 28th in MLB. The team recorded a total of 621 RBIs and 1,199 hits, posting a batting average of .226 and an on-base percentage of .296, generating 643 runs.
Defensively, the Guardians wrapped up the prior season with a solid 3.70 earned run average, placing them 5th in the league. Their pitchers recorded 1,381 strikeouts, surrendered 169 home runs, and yielded 649 total runs (8th in MLB). Opponents managed 527 walks against them, resulting in a team FIP of 3.95. The Guardians allowed 1,291 hits (8.1 per 9 innings) and recorded 593 earned runs, with a strikeout to walk ratio of 2.62 and a WHIP of 1.26.
Over the last season, Cleveland utilized 531 relief pitchers, who inherited 209 base runners, with 32.5% of them scoring. The bullpen gained 47 saves but faced challenges with 22 blown saves across 69 opportunities. Their save percentage stood at 68.1% from 184 save situations, and they secured 112 holds, ranking them 2nd in the league. Guardians relievers entered 151 games with runners on base and were involved in high leverage situations 192 times.
In total innings of 12,978, the Guardians converted 69.8% of balls put in play into outs, landing them at 17th overall in MLB. The fielding statistics included 4,326 putouts, 1,330 assists, and 99 errors, which resulted in a fielding percentage of .985, ranking them 21st in baseball. Their impressive defense led to 121 double plays during the season.
Bibee took charge of 497 innings throughout his career, accumulating 490 strikeouts. Sporting a career win-loss record of 34-23, he has a FIP of 3.57 and has faced 2,057 batters in the majors. His ERA is set at 3.62 (200 earned runs), while holding a WHIP of 1.176. Bibee has allowed 442 hits (8.0 hits per nine innings) and issued 143 walks.
On the other hand, the Mariners showcased a [.420 slugging percentage](#) and posted an average of 4.73 runs per game, placing them 10th in MLB. They hit 234 doubles, drew 544 walks, and scored 766 runs overall. Seattle launched 238 home runs and racked up 734 RBIs, while striking out 1,446 times (6th in MLB) and achieving 1,345 hits. The Mariners ended the season with an on-base percentage of .320 and a batting average of .244.
The Seattle pitching staff recorded a WHIP of 1.221 and a FIP of 3.98. They ranked 15th overall in hits allowed with 1,331. The Mariners surrendered a total of 694 runs, leading to a team ERA of 3.87 (629 earned runs). Their K/BB ratio stood at 8.80, with 1,426 strikeouts against 454 walks, while allowing 192 home runs and giving up 4.27 runs per 9 innings, placing them 13th in the league.
The Mariners’ bullpen had a 25.2% inherited scoring rate against 147 inherited runners. They entered 216 games in high-leverage situations and faced 132 instances with base runners. The year concluded with 159 save opportunities, resulting in 90 holds and 26 blown saves, accumulating a save percentage of 62.3% and ranking 19th in the league, sending out a total of 550 relievers throughout the season.
With 13,164 innings logged defensively, the Mariners achieved a 70.3% defensive efficiency (12th in MLB). Seattle recorded 118 double plays and maintained a commendable fielding percentage of .988 (7th in MLB), accumulating 1,355 assists and 69 errors while achieving 4,388 putouts last season.
Throughout his career, Gilbert has permitted 703 hits while amassing 884 strikeouts over 835 innings. Gilbert’s career record stands at 47-36, with a 3.58 ERA, allowing 7.6 hits per 9 innings. He has conceded 332 earned runs while holding a WHIP of 1.059 and a FIP of 3.5, with a strikeout to walk ratio of 4.88.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s MLB matchup against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Back Seattle (-132)
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