Mariners Slide to Seven Games Under .500 After ALCS Run
Seattle's surprising fall from ALCS contender to struggling club has the team fighting to stay relevant in a weak AL West.
The Seattle Mariners reached Game 7 of the ALCS in 2025 but have since fallen to seven games below .500. The team is now struggling to remain competitive even within a relatively weak American League. The article examines what has gone wrong and whether the Mariners have a viable path back to contention. No specific roster moves or injuries are cited as the sole cause.
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