The Mariners had a fairly underwhelming homestand, going just 3-3 against a pair of division rivals in the Rangers and A’s, but a walkoff from Josh Naylor on Wednesday salvaged much of the vibes. After an off day yesterday, Seattle embarks on its first Midwest road trip of the year, kicking things off with a rare three-game set at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. The last time the M’s squared off against the Cardinals on their turf, they took two out of three in September 2024, and I know I would happily take that this time around.

Hotshot prospect JJ Wetherholt will lead things off for the Cards, and Jordan Walker appears to have finally unlocked his full potential with a monster start to 2026. St. Louis will be sending out a ground-ball-happy righty in Andre Pallante, and with a sensational defensive shortstop in Masyn Winn playing behind him, it would be prudent for the Mariners’ lineup to get the ball in the air. George Kirby will look to build off a strong outing against Texas, and Seattle will be rolling out its usual lineup against right-handed pitching, with Leo Rivas once again at the hot corner while Brendan Donovan is on the mend.