Seattle rides a late-season surge into the final week, sitting in prime position to clinch the AL West and chase a first-round bye. The Mariners host Colorado in a three-game set that doubles as a playoff showcase, with FanGraphs giving them the best World Series odds of any team. The Rockies visit as one of baseball’s struggling clubs, but there are a few bright spots to monitor as Seattle looks to seal up postseason positioning.

Key matchups set the tone: McCade Brown faces Bryce Miller in Game 1, Tanner Gordon tangles with Luis Castillo in Game 2, and Bradley Blalock goes against Bryan Woo in Game 3. Seattle could push toward clinching as early as tomorrow, while Colorado tries to slow the surge with a lineup that has power but lacks consistency and star-level upside. Fantasy managers should watch innings, lineup protection, and bullpen readiness as the weekend unfolds.

Colorado’s season-long collapse intensified in San Diego as the Rockies were routed 11-3 after a brief spark on Friday. A rookie start by Bradley Blalock fizzled in three innings, and San Diego’s veterans seized control with power from Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado. Colorado’s misery index and the run differential plummet underscore a pitching-dept crisis, while young talents like Jordan Beck and Tyler Freeman provide a glimmer of what the future might hold.

The Padres piled on early and late, with Laureano driving in runs and Cronenworth, Tatis, and Machado delivering multi-hit nights. For Colorado, the night highlighted why the club sits at 41-108 and counting, and why its pitching depth will be the top priority in any remaining call-ups or reconfigs. The drought in the first inning finally ended, but the overall narrative remained the same: a season defined by depth issues and frequent blemishes on the mound.