The Seattle Mariners travel to Globe Life Field to continue their AL West series against the Texas Rangers on Saturday. Read our full preview for the Seattle Mariners vs Texas Rangers game. Both clubs are trying to keep pace in a crowded AL West, but it’s the Mariners who are riding a more stable rotation led by Bryan Woo. First pitch is scheduled for 9:05 PM WAT.Matchplug is your best plug for up-to-date betting picks and analysis. The Rangers are strong at home, but Seattle’s ace and slugging catcher Cal Raleigh may be too much for Texas to handle. Betting Preview for Seattle Mariners vs Texas Rangers Betting on the Seattle Mariners Seattle comes into this matchup 41-39 and second in the AL West, trailing the Astros. Despite a blowout loss to the Twins last time out, they’ve shown flashes of dominance recently. Bryan Woo is expected to start and has been strong this season with a 3.12 ERA and an excellent 0.955 WHIP. He’s fresh off a win against Minnesota, tossing six solid innings with nine strikeouts. While he’s struggled at Globe Life Field historically (8.15 ERA), Woo has shown clear improvements this season.Cal Raleigh is powering the Mariners’ offense, leading the league with 32 home runs and 69 RBIs. As a team, Seattle is more consistent at the plate than Texas. Betting on the Texas Rangers Texas enters Saturday 40-41 and 8 games back in the AL West. The Rangers are 23-16 at home but haven’t been able to find a rhythm offensively. Kumar Rocker will take the mound and while he’s coming off back-to-back wins, his season stats remain shaky: a 6.68 ERA and 1.663 WHIP through 33.2 innings. His career ERA vs Seattle stands at 4.91 in limited innings. Rocker has been better at home, with a 2.25 ERA at Globe Life Field, but his control and inconsistency make him a risky bet against an experienced Mariners lineup. MatchPlug Prediction for Seattle Mariners vs Texas Rangers Kumar Rocker is trending in the right direction, but Bryan Woo’s overall performance gives the Mariners the edge, especially with Seattle’s better offense. Cal Raleigh continues his MVP-level tear, and Woo’s form suggests he can finally handle Globe Life Field. Our prediction for this AL West matchup is a Mariners win, led by solid pitching and timely power. Final Prediction: Seattle Mariners ML

The New York Mets continue their three-game NL matchup against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday. Read our preview for the New York Mets vs Pittsburgh Pirates game. The Mets hold a 2-1 lead in the season series and are looking to build momentum in the NL East, while the Pirates aim to avoid another series loss. First pitch is scheduled for 11:35 PM WAT at PNC Park in Pittsburgh.Matchplug is your best plug for up-to-date betting picks and analysis. With both teams fielding pitchers on opposite ends of recent form, this could be a tricky one to call, but there’s value on one side. Betting Preview for New York Mets vs Pittsburgh Pirates Betting on the New York Mets The Mets remain atop the NL East but have dropped three of their last four series. Despite that, they’ve won two straight games and look to take advantage of a weak Pirates offense.Paul Blackburn gets the start but has yet to record a win for the Mets. His 6.62 ERA and 1.75 WHIP are concerning, and he’s allowed three or more runs in four of his five outings. However, the Mets’ offense offers support, averaging 4.45 runs per game, with Pete Alonso (18 HR, 65 RBI, .933 OPS) and Jeff McNeil (.835 OPS) leading the way. New York also boasts one of the league’s top pitching staffs with a team ERA of 3.21, the best in MLB. Betting on the Pittsburgh Pirates Bailey Falter will take the mound for Pittsburgh. The lefty has posted a solid 3.59 ERA on the season but has started to regress, with a 5.12 ERA in June. He’s also allowed six runs and five walks in his last 10.2 innings. Offensively, the Pirates are near the bottom of the league, scoring just 3.25 runs per game (29th). Henry Davis and Joey Bart continue to struggle at the plate, while Bryan Reynolds (.675 OPS) and Oneil Cruz have offered little production in recent games.The Pirates are just 20-21 at home and have lost four of their last six heading into Friday’s contest. MatchPlug Prediction for New York Mets vs Pittsburgh Pirates Despite Blackburn’s rough form, the Pirates’ inability to hit consistently makes this a favorable matchup for New York. The Mets’ offense is deeper, and Falter’s recent struggles suggest he may be vulnerable again. Our prediction for Saturday’s game is a Mets win, as they continue their push atop the NL East against a slumping Pittsburgh lineup. Final Prediction: New York Mets to win (-150)

The San Diego Padres face off against the Cincinnati Reds in the second matchup of their three-game National League series on Saturday. Read our full preview for the San Diego Padres vs Cincinnati Reds game.Both teams are pushing for playoff spots, but it’s the Reds who come in hot after nearly throwing a no-hitter in Friday’s dominant 8-1 win. The game is scheduled for 9:10 PM WAT at Great American Ball Park.Matchplug is your best plug for up-to-date betting picks and analysis. With elite pitching from Cincinnati and San Diego’s lineup going cold, the Reds look primed to keep rolling at home. Betting Preview for San Diego Padres vs Cincinnati Reds Betting on the San Diego Padres The Padres were completely shut down on Friday, managing just one hit in the 8-1 loss. They’ve now dropped three of their last four and are only hitting .226 against NL Central teams.Randy Vasquez will get the start with a 3.60 ERA through 16 games this season. He allowed two runs in seven innings in his last outing and holds a 4.14 ERA on the road. While Vasquez has been decent, San Diego’s offense hasn’t supported him, ranking in the bottom 10 in runs and home runs. Betting on the Cincinnati Reds The Reds have been surging, winning eight of their last 12. Nick Martinez flirted with a no-hitter on Friday, and Spencer Steer crushed three home runs in one of their best performances of the season.On Saturday, they’ll start Andrew Abbott, who’s been elite. The left-hander boasts a 7-1 record with a 1.79 ERA, including a 2.17 ERA at home. Cincinnati is 5-2 when Abbott pitches at Great American Ball Park, and their .259 average against NL West teams bodes well against the Padres’ cold bats. MatchPlug Prediction for San Diego Padres vs Cincinnati Reds The Reds have the hotter offense and a red-hot starter in Andrew Abbott, while the Padres are reeling from Friday’s near no-hitter. San Diego has struggled all year against NL Central teams, and Saturday likely brings more of the same. Our prediction for this one is a solid home win for Cincinnati behind another strong showing from Abbott. Final Prediction: Cincinnati Reds -1.5