Seattle Mariners vs Texas Rangers Picks and Predictions for Sunday, July 12, 2026

By: Cameron Ross Published 07/12/2026, 01:15 AM ET

Mariners vs Rays Game Information

The Seattle Mariners are still on the road Sunday for a 1:40 PM matchup in Saint Petersburg for the final game of their 3-game set against Tampa Bay. Seattle is 2 games below .500 coming into this matchup, riding a long losing streak following the loss on Saturday. The Tampa Bay Rays stay home Sunday, 19 games above .500 as the top team in the American League East, having won 4 of the last 5 overall. Stay up to date with our MLB Picks.

Mariners Preview

Logan Gilbert got the start and took the loss for Seattle on Saturday, giving up 4 runs on 9 hits through 6.2 innings of work. The Seattle bullpen gave up 2 more runs on 3 hits over the final 4 outs of the game. Colt Emerson provided the only lift to the Seattle offense on Saturday, driving in the only run of the game, though he finished the day with no hits.

Rays Preview

Griffin Jax got the start for Tampa Bay on Saturday, giving up 1 run on 4 hits across 5 innings, leading to the win. Ryan Vilade provided the biggest spark of the game for the Tampa Bay offense with a pinch-hit 3-run home run in the seventh inning. Jonathan Aranda chipped in 3 hits in 4 at-bats to drive in 1 run.

Mariners vs Rays Pitching Matchup

Emerson Hancock will be on the mound Sunday for the Mariners. Hancock is 6-4 this year with a 3.23 ERA. Ian Seymour will be on the mound Sunday for the Rays, looking for the sweep. Seymour is 6-1 this year with a 4.11 ERA through 61.1 innings.

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Mariners vs Rays Sox Pick

The Tampa Bay Rays are the better team in this matchup as they have rolled in the first 2 games of this series. Tampa Bay has the better offense in this matchup and an elite home record coming into Sunday. Look for the Rays to complete the sweep Sunday as they continue their strong play at home with another victory over the Seattle Mariners.

Pick: Tampa Bay Rays -121
Secondary: Under 8
Lean: Jonathan Aranda Over 1.5 Bases

Final Score Prediction: Tampa Bay Rays win 4-1.

Game Written Prior to completion of game on Saturday.