Mariners Game #114 Preview and Discussion, 8/4/26: SEA at LAD

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 29: Emerson Hancock #26 of the Seattle Mariners pitches during the game between the Seattle Mariners and the Los Angeles Dodgers at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Nicole Vasquez/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | ML

What is the story about?

And we’re back.

The Mariners return after an off day Monday with a brand new roster. Taylor Ward is here and hitting eighth. Seranthony Domínguez is here and sitting in the bullpen. Brendan Donovan is here and penciled in at the hot corner. Emerson Hancock is still here and standing on the mound. Mitch Garver and Rob Refsnyder are no longer welcome at Seattle Mariners, LLC. Let’s play some ball!

But first, let’s do some reading, and reflect on this moment:

Hey, the Mariners are playing the Tigers. Jake Mailhot and Isabelle Minasian explain where things stand for the team that just traded Tarik Skubal.
The Mariners released Mitch Garver and Rob Refsnyder on Monday. Kate Preusser has the latest.
Nick Vitalis walks through the trade deadline and what that tells us about the Mariners.
Max Ellingsen grades the Mariners at the deadline.
The Mariners have the top odds in the AL West once again. I wrote about their decision to rebalance the roster at the deadline.
Eric Sanford rates your takes on which Mariners are set to bounce back.
The minor league season is rolling right along, and Mariners affiliates have some new faces. Max Ellingsen has the latest.