Seattle Mariners
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Key Points:
- The Seattle Mariners have announced their opening day lineup for their 7:10 p.m. game against the Cleveland Guardians at T-Mobile Park, with Logan Gilbert starting as pitcher for the second consecutive year.
- Key lineup notes include Leo Rivas filling in at shortstop due to J.P. Crawford's shoulder injury and first baseman Josh Naylor facing his brother Bo Naylor, catcher for Cleveland.
- Cleveland’s Tanner Bibee will start on the mound in his first opening day appearance, under new Guardians manager Stephen Vogt, who was formerly the Mariners’ bullpen coach.
- Mariners Radio Network will feature longtime announcer Rick Rizzs calling the game in his final season before retiring in 2026, with pregame coverage starting at 6 p.m. on Seattle Sports.
- The Mariners enter the season with high expectations following their first AL West title and AL Championship Series appearance in 24 years.
