Mariners vs Yankees MLB Player Prop Picks (Jul 8)

First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET on YES and ROOT Sports NW. The Seattle Mariners (48–42) visit the struggling New York Yankees (49–41). Seattle’s rotation has quietly improved, led by Logan Gilbert returning from injury, while the Yankees counter with erratic rookie Will Warren. Expect a pitcher-led duel with strong matchup implications.

• Mariners’ rotation ERA has dropped from 4.01 to 3.50 since Logan Gilbert returned, making them one of MLB’s top staffs recently.
• Yankees have gone 11–18 over the last month, slipping from AL East contention; offense and bullpen have cooled.
• Gilbert is prone to limiting strikeouts at home, but Yankees tend to chase early—plus, the total is set at 9 runs.

Seattle Mariners Player Prop Pick: Logan Gilbert

Seattle enters this series riding two consecutive 1–0 shutouts and benefiting from a rejuvenated rotation. Logan Gilbert returns—reliable but not overpowering—and offers bounce-back punch in the starting five. Depth arms like Bryan Woo and recent call-ups have strengthened bullpen support. Offensively, they lean on power from Cal Raleigh (35 HR) and J.P. Crawford (.284/.385) to keep run support steady.

• Gilbert has gone under 7.5 strikeouts in 7 of his 11 starts this season.
• Yankee batters are disciplined and often chase early; favorable for contact-oriented approach.
• Expect ~6 innings with contact-based outs rather than punchouts.

New York Yankees Player Prop Pick: Will Warren

The Yankees have slumped into the All-Star break, with inconsistency plaguing both pitching and hitting. Injuries to key starters (Clarke Schmidt) forced reliance on rookies like Will Warren and incoming prospect Cam Schlittler. While veterans like Paul Goldschmidt still impact via defense and IQ, the overall depth is thin. Offense remains powered by Judge and Goldschmidt, but production has dipped sharply in the past month.

• Warren averages ~5.0 K/game and has hit this line in 4 of his last 6 starts.
• Mariners have several chase-prone hitters, feeding strikeout volume.
• A 5–6 inning outing under pressure sets the table for 5+ Ks.