SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - AUGUST 07: Former Seattle Mariner Ken Griffey Jr. talks with Greg Amsinger (L) and Harold Reynolds prior to a game between the Mariners and the Tampa Bay Rays at T-Mobile Park on August 07, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Olivia Vanni/Getty Images) | Getty ImagesAfter yesterdays shellacking at the hands of the deadline-selling Tigers during a series where they were outscored 4054 4, the Mariners limp into their 50th Anniversary Weekend to face the best team in the AL, the Tampa Bay Rays. Were already brainstorming names for what well nickname this potential debacle, in the grand tradition of Lollablueza, Deadgar Weekend, and the Big P.Unit Weekend. I favor Golden Poopilee, but I also have the taste level of a toddler, so I welcome your suggestions in the comments.Lineups:No lineup graphic from the Rays. #Rays lineup vs. #Mariners, RH Gilbert: pic.twitter.com/rNnWpZH6lP Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) August 7, 2026News:The Mariners announced that Cole Wilcox, who was injured pitching in yesterdays blowout, has been placed on the 15-day IL with an oblique strain. RHP Nick Davila has been recalled from Triple-A Tacoma.#Mariners RHP Nick Davila was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma today.A few days ago, I caught up with Davila to talk about his Major League debut earlier this season, handling the nerves that came with it, and the players he's learned the most from so far. pic.twitter.com/Vw94L06Rb6 Kristilyn Hetherington (@khetherington21) August 7, 2026Those of you hoping to see former Mariner Ben Williamson in this series will unfortunately be disappointed; the Rays placed him on the 10-day IL yesterday with a hamstring injury. INF Carson Williams has been recalled to take his place.The Yankees have signed recently-released Mitch Garver to a minor-league deal as catching depth. We wish Mitch luck in pinstripes, and with the famously kind and patient Yankees fanbase.Tonights game information:Game time: 6:45 PTTV: Apple TV, with Alex FaustandRyan Spilborghson the call andTricia Whitakerserving as field reporterRadio: 710 AM Seattle Sports, with Rick Rizzs and Gary Hill Jr.Postgame, the Mariners will air their first-ever Alumni Home Run Derby on Mariners.TV (free to stream), called live on air by Aaron Goldsmith and Gary Hill Jr.The derby participants will include Ichiro, Mike Cameron, Ryan Rowland-Smith, Ryon Healy, Stefen Romero, Austin Nola, and Bucky Jacobsen. Julio Rodrguez will DJ the event as DJ Pleno and MLB Network studio hostGreg Amsingerwill host the event. Ken Griffey Jr. will serve as the events Commissioner, and the two team captains are Jay Buhner and Nelson Cruz.