The Seattle Mariners (68-57) and Philadelphia Phillies (71-53) meet Monday to start a 3-game series. First pitch at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia is ticketed for 6:40 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Mariners vs. Phillies odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

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Philadelphia will put Logan Gilbert through the wringer on Monday, August 18, 2025, as our Mariners vs. Phillies predictions explain.

The Seattle Mariners and Philadelphia Phillies are each vying for division crowns, and they'll both have the chance to improve their positioning during their three-game set in Phi

The Phillies are in control of the National League East leading the Mets in the division by 5.5 games after taking two of three over the weekend in Washington. Sunday, Philly outslugged the Nationals, 11-9. Alec Bohm went 2-4 with a home run and three runs batted in to pace the attack in his first game since July 18.

MARINERS OUTFIELDER EJECTED FROM TRIPLE-A GAME AFTER OUTBURST: Mariners outfielder Victor Robles was ejected from a Tacoma Rainiers on Sunday after threw a bat toward pitcher Joey Estes. CLICK HERE

The Seattle Mariners can turn to a rising star in the Minors to boost their World Series odds in a competitive American League.

The 28-year-old Seattle Mariners star, who is currently on a Triple-A assignment while rehabbing a shoulder injury, hurled his bat in the direction of Las Vegas Aviators pitcher Joey Estes after he was hit by the ball, according to MLB.com.