Mariners Game #37 Preview and Discussion: 5/5/26, ATL at SEA

TL;DR

The Seattle Mariners face the Atlanta Braves on May 5, 2026, with George Kirby starting for Seattle and Cal Raleigh returning as designated hitter. The game starts at 6:40 PM PT, broadcast on Mariners TV and Seattle Sports 710 AM.

Key points

Mariners play Braves on May 5, 2026
George Kirby is starting pitcher for Seattle
Cal Raleigh returns as designated hitter
Game time is 6:40 PM PT
Broadcast on Mariners TV and Seattle Sports 710 AM

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Apr 13, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners starting pitcher George Kirby (68) reacts following a strikeout to end the top of the seventh inning against the Houston Astros at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images | Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images Cal Raleigh is back. Raleigh returns to the Mariners lineup at designated hitter on Tuesday. He’s missed the last three games with “general soreness” in his core, or side, or something. The team hasn’t been too forthcoming with specifics on the injury, and it doesn’t really matter now, because Raleigh is back. He is still limited to DH, at least for now, meaning the Mariners have to start Mitch Garver behind the plate against a righty, while Dominic Canzone rides the bench. But having Raleigh back at all is an encouraging sign, and hopefully he’ll be back behind the plate again soon. On the mound for the Mariners tonight is George Kirby, who’s had an odd start to the 2026 season. He’s walking more batters than ever, striking out fewer batters than ever, but also 56.5% ground ball rate — the fifth best in baseball. His 2.84 xERA is top 10 in baseball, so it seems to be working for him. But I’m interested to see how that approach matches up with one of the most potent lineups in baseball. gets the start for the Braves. For more on Elder, Jake Mailhot has you covered in . **Lineups:** **Tonight’s game information:** Game time: 6:40 PT TV: Mariners TV, with Aaron Goldsmith and Dave Valle, with Angie Mentink as the field analyst Radio: Seattle Sports 710 AM, with Rick Rizzs and Aaron Goldsmith

Q&A

What time does the Mariners vs Braves game start on May 5, 2026?

The game starts at 6:40 PM PT.

Who is starting for the Mariners against the Braves?

George Kirby is the starting pitcher for the Mariners.

Is Cal Raleigh playing in the Mariners vs Braves game?

Yes, Cal Raleigh is back in the lineup as designated hitter.