The Mariners are thinking about the playoffs as they close out a series at home against the Oakland A's on Sunday, and will have one series after that in the regular season. Check out all of our free MLB picks.
The Mariners are 10-7 against the A's this season, and 6-4 against them in Seattle. Seattle is 5-5 over its last 10, and it is doubtful the outcome of the remaining schedule will affect their playoff position. Oakland is 3-7 over its last 10, has the worst record in the American League, and the next to the worst in all of baseball.
Oakland has the worst batting average in the major leagues at .216 and is 25th in era at 4.60. Seattle also struggles at the plate, 28th in batting average at .229, but their era of 3.55 is seventh best.