Mariners vs Guardians: Opening Night Showdown

It's March 26th, this is MLB News Today Baseball Coverage powered by AI.

The Seattle Mariners welcome the Cleveland Guardians to Team Mobile Park tonight for Major League Baseball's season opener.

First pitch is at 10-10 pm, Eastern Daylight Time with Tanner Bobby starting for Cleveland and Logan Gilbert on the mound for Seattle.

Otsmakers have the Mariners as clear favorites at minus 188 with the Guardians at plus 157 and the over-under set at 6 and a half runs.

Both teams had solid seasons last year, finishing just two games apart in the wind column.

Seattle win 90 wins in 72 losses overall, boasting a 51 and 30 home record while averaging more than 8 hits per game at.

A 2-44 batting clip.

Cleveland posted 88 wins in 74 losses, holding their own on the road at 43 and 38.

They relied on power, cranking out 2.6 extra base hits per game, including one homer on average.

Injuries could play a row early. The Mariners are without shortstop JP Crawford due to a shoulder issue, along with pitcher Bryce Miller and others.

Cleveland misses Outfielder George Valera, and a couple relievers, which might test their depth right away.

This match upsets the tone for both clubs chasing playoffs spots again, with Seattle's home edge facing Cleveland's road grit in a tight opener.