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Yankees vs. Mariners picks, odds: MLB predictions, best bets Tuesday

Nypost · · 438 words · By Mike Turay
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The Yankees close out a nine-game homestand by hosting the struggling Mariners for the opener of a three-game set on Tuesday evening.

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What happened

The Yankees close out a nine-game homestand by hosting the struggling Mariners for the opener of a three-game set on Tuesday evening.

Why it matters

New York narrowly missed a sweep of Atlanta, taking two of three from the NL East powerhouse.

Common ground

The focus now shifts to the Mariners, who turn to Bryan Woo (8-8, 4.31 ERA) in hopes of halting a four-game losing skid.

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The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 12 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Weathers’ most recent pitching breakthrough coincided with the highly anticipated professional debut of George Lombard Jr.”
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No evidence was found linking George Lombard Jr.'s debut to Ryan Weathers' most recent game.
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Claim 2: “Woo has been abysmal away from Seattle, posting a 1-8 road record and a 6.71 ERA while surrendering 78 hits and nine homers across 63 innings.”
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No evidence was provided regarding Bryan Woo's road record, road ERA, hits allowed, or home runs allowed.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2023 Seattle Mariners season was the 47th season in franchise history. The Mariners played their 24th full season (25th overall) at T-Mobile Park, their home ballpark in Seattle, Washington. After…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_Seattle_Mariners_season
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 Seattle Mariners season was the 49th season in franchise history and their 26th full season (27th overall) at T-Mobile Park, their home ballpark in Seattle, Washington. The Mariners won their…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Seattle_Mariners_season
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following notable deaths in the United States occurred in 2026. Names are reported under the date of death, in alphabetical order. A typical entry reports information in the following sequence: Na…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_deaths_in_the_United_Stat…
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Claim 3: “The rookie has been equally impressive at the plate, maintaining a four-game hitting streak that only came to an end during Sunday’s 2-1 extra-innings defeat against the Braves.”
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Claim 4: “New York narrowly missed a sweep of Atlanta, taking two of three from the NL East powerhouse.”
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One source states the Braves lost all three series against the Mets and Yankees in 2026, which would imply a sweep. However, another source explicitly states the Yankees lost two of three games in their latest series against the Cardinals and were preparing for a series against the Braves, creating a contradiction regarding the recent outcome against Atlanta.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 1999 New York Yankees season was the 97th season for the Bronx-based Major League Baseball team. The team finished with a record of 98–64 finishing 4 games ahead of the Boston Red Sox. New York wa…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1999_New_York_Yankees_season
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 New York Yankees season was the 123rd season for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball. They entered the season as the defending champions of the American League East and the America…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_New_York_Yankees_season
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The New York Yankees are an American professional baseball team based in the New York City borough of the Bronx. The Yankees compete in Major League Baseball as a member club of the American League (A…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Yankees
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Claim 5: “The Mariners’ offense continues to struggle against lefties, sitting at 29th in the majors with a dismal .220 batting average and a .648 OPS.”
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One source (bet365) mentions the Mariners rank 29th in batting average (.220) and 28th in OPS (.652) in July, which is very close to the claim, but it does not specifically isolate 'against lefties' or the exact .648 OPS mentioned.
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web search NEUTRAL — The official source for MLB player pitching stats, including wins, ERA, and strikeout leaders.
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web search NEUTRAL — Sunday’s Batting Splits. Seattle ranks 7th in the Majors this year against right-handed pitching with a .254 team batting average, 22nd with a .313 team OBP and 14th with a .412 team slugging percenta…
https://www.predictem.com/mlb/pick-seattle-mariners-la-angel…
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web search NEUTRAL — In the month of July, the Mariners rank 29th in MLB in terms of batting average (.220), and 28th in OPS (.652). Playing at home, the Dodgers are the team to back on the moneyline. Over 8.5 (-110). Bot…
https://news.bet365.com/en-us/article/mariners-vs-dodgers-pr…
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Claim 6: “The Pinstripes hand the ball to Ryan Weathers (5-7, 3.79 ERA), who enters this matchup following a solid showing against the Cardinals.”
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Yahoo Sports explicitly states that Ryan Weathers left a game with a 3.79 ERA and a 5-7 record.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — John David Weathers (born September 25, 1969) is an American former Major League Baseball pitcher. He was a part of the New York Yankees' 1996 World Series championship over the Atlanta Braves.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Weathers
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Ryan David Weathers (born December 17, 1999) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the San Diego Pad…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Sean William Reynolds (born April 19, 1998) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He has previously played in Major League …
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Claim 7: “Weathers has already proven he can handle this Mariners lineup, having limited them to a lone run and four hits while striking out seven in the Yankees’ previous meeting against Seattle in March.”
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The evidence mentions Ryan Weathers' Yankees debut against the Mariners, but it does not provide the specific stats (1 run, 4 hits, 7 strikeouts) for a March meeting.
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web search NEUTRAL — Follow the Seattle Mariners with the latest news, live game updates, roster moves, full schedule, stats, standings, and player coverage — all from Sports Illustrated.
https://www.si.com/mlb/mariners
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web search NEUTRAL — Minnesota struck out 12 times and lost for the fourth time in five games. Right-hander Taj Bradley (9-6) threw the first immaculate inning (three strikeouts on nine total pitches) in Twins history in …
https://www.northcarolinadaily.com/news/279265806/mlb-roundu…
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web search NEUTRAL — But the Mariners (3-2) were boosted by veteran starter Luis Castillo’s six shutout innings, limiting the Yanks to just two hits while recording seven strikeouts – including career No. 1,500, vs. Aaron…
https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/mlb/yankees/2026/03…
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Claim 8: “Despite that minor setback, the elite prospect boasts a .294 average with a pair of homers and five hits across just 17 plate appearances.”
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Claim 9: “The Yankees close out a nine-game homestand by hosting the struggling Mariners for the opener of a three-game set on Tuesday evening.”
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While CBS Sports confirms the Yankees are hosting the Mariners and another source mentions a nine-game homestand, there is no independent corroboration of the specific 'Tuesday evening' opener or the 'three-game set' structure in the provided evidence.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The New York Yankees are an American professional baseball team based in the New York City borough of the Bronx. The Yankees compete in Major League Baseball as a member club of the American League (A…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Yankees
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 New York Yankees season was the 123rd season for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball. They entered the season as the defending champions of the American League East and the America…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 New York Yankees season is the 124th season for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball, their ninth under manager Aaron Boone, and 29th season under general manager Brian Cashman. They…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_New_York_Yankees_season
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Claim 10: “The southpaw struck out six and allowed only four hits over six innings to help secure a Yankees victory.”
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Yahoo Sports confirms Ryan Weathers pitched 6 innings of scoreless ball, allowing 4 hits and striking out 6 in a game where the Yankees outscored the Cardinals.
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web search NEUTRAL — Ryan Weathers pitched 6 innings of scoreless ball for the Yankees allowing just 4 hits while striking out 6. Hunter Dobbins was nearly his match for the Cardinals other than the two solo home runs.
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/cardinals-outhit-yankees-y…
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web search NEUTRAL — He struck out six and walked two. Lynn threw first-pitch strikes to 18 of 21 batters. Ryan Helsley struck out two in a perfect ninth for his major league-high 30th save. Helsley has converted his last…
https://www.wcpo.com/sports/baseball/reds/lynn-pitches-6-spa…
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web search NEUTRAL — Ryan Feltner notched his fourth win after allowing four runs in six innings Saturday against the Royals. He struck out three, all on his changeup. Feltner had lost three starts in a row, giving up 17 …
https://www.nbcsports.com/fantasy/baseball/player-news/2026-…
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Claim 11: “The focus now shifts to the Mariners, who turn to Bryan Woo (8-8, 4.31 ERA) in hopes of halting a four-game losing skid.”
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The evidence confirms Bryan Woo is a pitcher for the Mariners, but there is no data regarding his current record (8-8), ERA (4.31), or a current four-game losing streak.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Seattle Mariners season is the 50th season in franchise history and their 27th full season (28th overall) at T-Mobile Park, their home ballpark in Seattle, Washington. The Mariners lost on Op…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Bryan Joseph Woo (born January 30, 2000) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2023. In 2025, he was named to t…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bryan_Woo
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 Seattle Mariners season was the 49th season in franchise history and their 26th full season (27th overall) at T-Mobile Park, their home ballpark in Seattle, Washington. The Mariners won their…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Seattle_Mariners_season
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Claim 12: “The 21-year-old is living up to the hype, injecting new energy into the infield.”
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Multiple independent cross-references from the NY Post consistently identify George Lombard Jr. as a 21-year-old.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — the 21-year-old Lombard
https://nypost.com/2026/08/04/sports/george-lombard-jr-hits-…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — the 21-year-old
https://nypost.com/2026/08/03/sports/yankees-calling-up-top-…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — The move cleared a spot for 21-year-old George Lombard Jr. — the new shortstop of the future — to make his MLB debut.
https://nypost.com/2026/08/04/sports/yankees-making-drastic-…
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