Seattle Mariners left fielder Randy Arozarena (56) reacts after striking out during the eighth inning against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park on May 24. Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Brady's Spin: It's Simple, But the Seattle Mariners Have to Get Back to Offensive Approach

Originally posted on Seattle Mariners on SI
By Brady Farkas | Last updated Jun 6, 2025 9:45 AM ET

After being swept by the Baltimore Orioles and going 3-6 on a nine-game homestand, the Seattle Mariners are reeling. The bullpen certainly had its moments over this homestand, blowing three straight games to the Twins and also blowing one against the Orioles, but the offense has been a driving concern for a month now.

Consider these numbers from Mike Vorel of the Seattle Times, which were published prior to Thursday's 4-3 loss.

The Mariners' first 30 games
R: 138 (5th)
BB%: 11.3% (1st)
OBP: .345 (1st)
SLG: .427 (6th)
OPS: .773 (5th)

The Mariners' last 30 games
R: 114 (T-21st)
BB%: 7.7% (T-21st)
OBP: .298 (T-27th)
SLG: .370 (22nd)
OPS: .667 (25th)

The Mariners' first 30 games
R: 138 (5th)
BB%: 11.3% (1st)
OBP: .345 (1st)
SLG: .427 (6th)
OPS: .773 (5th)

The Mariners' last 30 games
R: 114 (T-21st)
BB%: 7.7% (T-21st)
OBP: .298 (T-27th)
SLG: .370 (22nd)
OPS: .667 (25th)
— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) June 5, 2025

And if the Mariners are going to get out of this funk offensively, they are going to have to get back to basics, as was discussed on the most recent edition of the Refuse to Lose podcast:

This group has to get back to basics, okay? They're not good enough, actually most teams are not good enough to just go up there and flail. What are you going to do? The following has to happen and it's going to sound simple, and that's because it is. And Edgar's message is simple. You're going to have to put yourself in a good hitters situation, okay? And if that is, the guy throws you a breaking ball on the first pitch that's four feet off the plate, you're gonna have to take it. And if it's 1-0, then you've worked yourself into a position where that guy's got to throw you a strike. And a strike is something you can and should do damage to on 1-0. And if he doesn't come to you on 1-0, then you're even in an even better spot on 2-0. But the Mariners are getting themselves out lately.

It's good to be aggressive, but it's not good to get yourself out. And whether it's Jorge Polanco's inability to lay off changeups down and away, or Julio Rodriguez's sudden propensity again for swinging at fastballs on his hands, or Randy Arozarena swinging at sliders way off the plate, the team has to get back to the basics.

The Mariners are 32-29.

You can listen to the full podcast episode below:

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