Things are not as rosy as they were last month, as the Mariners are struggling , causing their lead in the AL Wild Card race to slip. Overall, the alarm bells are sounding off. It has also caused a slight dip in the Mariners' World Series hopes, as they have seen much of their momentum zapped away. A Mariners playoff collapse could happen if they cannot overcome their struggles. Instead, the Mariners' fatal flaw could also prevent them from making the playoffs at all.
Seattle still has -350 odds to make the playoffs, according to FanDuel. Yet, the M's still have the Texas Rangers and Kansas City Royals on their heels. The Mariners are 2-6 in their past eight games and have seen a lot of misfortune during this slump. Unfortunately, it has also caused a significant dent in their cha