Seattle visits New York in Williamsport for the rubber game of the MLB Little League Classic, a high-stakes clash set for 7:10 p.m. ET with playoff atmospherics and a nationally televised spotlight. The Mariners (68-56) opened with an 11-9 victory at Citi Field, while the Mets (65-58) answered with a 3-1 win at home, leaving both teams locked in wild-card positions and chasing momentum into Sunday night.

In the mound matchup, George Kirby takes the ball for Seattle against Clay Holmes for New York. The SportsLine projection leans toward a tight finish, with Mets possibly extending their win streak but Seattle favored to squeeze out another close result. The latest point spread lists Seattle as a modest -124 favorite with the Mets at +106, and a Mets +1.5 line floating in some models. The Williamsport setting adds a unique fantasy angle, elevating late-inning heroics and bullpen chess matches for daily fantasy and prop bets.

Beyond the diamond, Sunday brings NFL preseason Week 2 lights and a five-game WNBA slate, including Atlanta's top Eastern squad facing Golden State's Valkyries, while bettors scout lines like Jaguars-Saints and Bills-Bears and look for edge in player props and DFS value across the board.

Seattle capped a nine-game homestand with a 6-3 win over the Rays to secure a second straight series sweep, paced by Cal Raleigh’s MLB-leading 45th homer. The early outburst built a four-run lead that the Mariners would ride to victory as they closed within a half-game of the division-leading Astros.

hall-of-famer Ichiro Suzuki joined the park for a Hall of Fame moment and delivered a message on embracing pressure, a theme the club carried into the night as Raleigh, Rodríguez and Suárez paced the offense. Rodríguez singled and Seattle converted a balk into a two-run sequence, with Suárez delivering a timely two-run single. This win keeps Seattle squarely in the AL West mix as the season heads toward its final stretch, with Ichiro’s words echoing through a clubhouse hungry for a push.

Seattle’s season turned in a heartbeat at the trade deadline. Cal Raleigh’s power and Julio Rodríguez’s return to superstar form anchor a lineup that quietly grew deeper by adding Eugenio Suárez and Josh Naylor, giving the Mariners a legitimate late-season edge. An eight-game surge to pull even with Houston validated the shift, and the club now leans on a rotation that combines four former All-Stars with a bullpen that can lock down games late. With 41 games left, Seattle isn’t just chasing momentum—it’s pursuing a true October profile.

The upgrade isn’t just the two big bats; it’s the depth across the lineup and the stability in the rotation. Matt Brash’s 1.42 ERA highlights a bullpen capable of closing out wins, while Bryan Woo, George Kirby, Logan Gilbert, and Luis Castillo form a four-man backbone that can grind through innings. Raleigh’s continued climb and Rodríguez’s matured approach keep the offense flexible, making Seattle a dangerous contender down the stretch.

In a season defined by one-run stress and late leads, Seattle’s confidence feels earned. The front office bet on depth, the players delivered, and the vibe inside the clubhouse shifted to a ready-for-anything mindset. The last month will test consistency, but the Mariners appear ready to execute when it matters most, turning talent into a genuine late-season threat and a potential deep postseason run.

Seattle travels to Baltimore for a high-stakes tilt with the Orioles, a game that could echo last night’s tight 1-0 Mariners win behind seven innings from George Kirby. Tonight Logan Gilbert faces Trevor Rogers in a rematch of two potent young aces, with Kremer back on the other side. Naylor’s RBI in the first provided the difference and kept Baltimore in striking distance, but the visitors won with pitching and minimal offense. Expect another low-scoring duel as both bullpens get taxed late. NBC Sports lines list Seattle at -141 with a 8.0 over/under and a -1.5 spread, signaling a slim edge for the visitors in a battle of craft over power. Fantasy managers should lean on Gilbert’s elite strikeout pace, Rogers’ stingy ERA, and the potential for one big swing from Naylor or Suarez to swing a shallow scoreboard.

In a season shaped by pitching duels, this matchup could hinge on a handful of at-bats in the first two frames. The Mariners have rode a 9-1 stretch in their last 10, while Baltimore tries to arrest a slide. Polanco and Suarez have shown upside in August, while Polanco’s recent struggles and Suarez’s August slump warrant a measured approach. If you’re chasing upside, both Gilbert and Kremer carry the upside of a big K night or abes of control, while the under has cred in recent Mariners-Orioles affairs.

Across the board, the day’s model leans toward cautious betting and careful DFS builds: a low-scoring game with a narrow winning margin, and a few players poised for breakout moments from deep rosters. The game’s path to fantasy relevance comes through Gilbert’s matchup control, Naylor’s early-inning contact, and the bullpen bridge that follows a tight start.