The Seattle Mariners will host the Texas Rangers for a pivotal four-game divisional series with playoff implications starting today, July 31.
Today’s game is one of only three being played on MLB trade deadline day. The Mariners (57-52) are hoping their recent acquisitions, sluggers Josh Naylor and third baseman Eugenio Suarez, will give them the firepower they need to hold off the Rangers (57-52) for a playoff berth. Both teams are essentially tied for the last American League Wild Card spot.
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Here’s how to tune in to the Thursday night matchup and what’s known about Suarez’s status for the game.
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JULY 21: George Kirby #68 of the Seattle Mariners throws a pitch during the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at T-Mobile Park on July 21, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)
Is Eugenio Suarez playing today?
Suarez is expected to join the Mariners for their game against the Rangers today, July 31, according to Daniel Kramer, Mariners reporter for MLB.com.
The Mariners’ trade for Suarez was made official this morning, Kramer reported. The Mariners sent first baseman Tyler Locklear, right-handed pitcher Hunter Cranton, and right-handed pitcher Juan Burgos to the Arizona Diamondbacks for the All-Star third baseman.
“We’re thrilled to bring Geno back to Seattle,” Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto said in a statement, according to Kramer. “He’s the type of person, player, and energizer to push us to the level we want to reach.”
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Suarez played for Seattle in 2022 and 2023 before the Mariners traded him to the Diamondbacks.
The Mariners’ starting lineup for today’s game against the Rangers had not been posted as of 9 a.m., according to the team’s website.
Date: Thursday, July 31
Time: 6:40 p.m. PT
Location: T-Mobile Park
How to watch Rangers vs Mariners today: TV channel, streaming, radio
First pitch: 6:40 p.m. PT
Channel: ROOT SPORTS NW
Streaming:Â ROOT SPORTS Stream
Out-of-market stream: MLB.tv
Radio: Seattle Sports (710 AM)
Rangers vs Mariners probable pitching matchup
TEX: RHP Kumar Rocker (4-4, 5.73 ERA)
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SEA: RHP George Kirby (5-5, 4.50 ERA)
American League West standings
Houston Astros:Â 62-47, .569, —
Athletics:Â 48-63, .432, 15.0 GB
New York Yankees:Â 59-49, .546, +2.5 WCGB
Boston Red Sox:Â 59-51, .536, +1.5 WCGB
Texas Rangers: 57-52, .523, —
Cleveland Guardians: 54-54, .500, 2.5 WCGB
Kansas City Royals: 54-55, .495, 3.0 WCGB
Los Angeles Angels: 53-56, .486, 4.0 WCGB
When is the MLB trade deadline?
The MLB trade deadline is July 31 at 3 p.m. PT, according to MLB.com.
This article originally appeared on Kitsap Sun: Seattle Mariners game today: How to watch, start time, Suarez status