Athletics vs Mariners Picks and Prediction – 3/28/2025

The Seattle Mariners will host the Sacramento Athletics for their Opening Day matchup at T-Mobile Park on Thursday, March 27, 2025, with the first pitch scheduled for 10:10 PM ET. The game will be broadcast on regional sports networks. ​Get in on all the baseball action with our free MLB picks.

The Mariners are coming off an 85-77 season, finishing second in the AL West but missing out on a Wild Card spot. Their projected Opening Day lineup features standout catcher Cal Raleigh and an outfield comprising Randy Arozarena, Julio Rodríguez, and Víctor Robles. The infield sees J.P. Crawford at shortstop, Jorge Polanco transitioning to third base, and a platoon at second base between Dylan Moore and Ryan Bliss. Luke Raley and Rowdy Tellez are expected to share duties at first base. Logan Gilbert is slated as the starting pitcher for the opener. ​

The Athletics, formerly known as the Oakland Athletics, had a challenging 2024 season with a 69-93 record, placing them fourth in the AL West. The team has recently relocated to Sacramento and is temporarily playing in a smaller Triple-A stadium as part of their transition. Offseason moves include the acquisition of right-hander Luis Severino, who is set to start on Opening Day. Other pitching additions are Jeffrey Springs, José Leclerc, Jacob Lopez, and Noah Murdock. Despite these changes, the pitching staff remains a concern, with projections indicating potential struggles.

The Athletics were a major disappointment last season. The team is now in a transition period as they wait for their new home, and the organization is in general disarray. There are some bright young prospects on this team, but they are nowhere near competing at the top level. We will take the Seattle Mariners to take care of business and defeat the lowly Athletics on Opening Day, by a score of 3-1.