Mariners Game #30 Preview and Discussion: SEA at STL, 4/26/26

TL;DR

The Seattle Mariners aim for a series sweep against the St. Louis Cardinals today, with Emerson Hancock starting on the mound. Josh Naylor is out of the lineup but available to pinch-hit.

Key points

Mariners looking for a series sweep against the Cardinals
Emerson Hancock starting for Seattle
Josh Naylor out of the lineup but available to pinch-hit
Game time is 11:15 AM PT
Broadcast on Mariners.TV and 710 AM Seattle Sports

Seattle MarinersSt. Louis CardinalsEmerson HancockJosh Naylor

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 15: Emerson Hancock #26 of the Seattle Mariners pitches during the first inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on April 15, 2026 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) | Getty Images After a wild one yesterday, the Mariners have secured a series win and come into today looking for a sweep. Emerson Hancock takes the mound for Seattle and will look to improve on a slightly shakier performance last time out when he surrendered three homers in a shortened start against the Athletics. **Lineups:** Josh Naylor is out of today’s lineup with a bruised quad, but it’s more of an off-day situation than an actual injury. He’ll be available to pinch-hit off the bench if necessary.

**Game information:** Game time: 11:15 AM PT TV: Mariners.TV, with Aaron Goldsmith and Angie Mentink, and Brad Adam serving as field reporter Radio: 710 AM Seattle Sports, with Rick Rizzs and Gary Hill Jr.

Q&A

What time does the Mariners game against the Cardinals start on April 26, 2026?

The Mariners game against the Cardinals starts at 11:15 AM PT.

Who is starting for the Seattle Mariners in their game against the Cardinals?

Emerson Hancock is starting for the Seattle Mariners in their game against the Cardinals.

Is Josh Naylor injured for the Mariners game against the Cardinals?

Josh Naylor is not injured; he is out of the lineup with a bruised quad but can pinch-hit if needed.