Jason "The Stopper" Vargas Goes for the Mariners

[Jeff Grant]

Not a big fan of the line movement that's occurred early on in the Royals/Mariners matchup, but sometimes it's just a numbers game.

• Seattle Mariners SP Jason Vargas is 3-0 with a 1.55 ERA in four starts this month, the sixth-best July ERA in baseball
• Vargas is 3-0 with a 2.50 ERA in his last three starts against the Royals
• When taking the mound after a team loss in 13 of his 21 starts this year, Vargas has compiled a 9-2 record and 2.91 ERA
• Bullpen has a 2.19 ERA since June 1

I'm busy putting together my College Football Preseason Handicapping Report, but the Mariners look like a potential winner on Thursday night's card

[You mad bro]

Only thing that scares me is the mariners offense ... But gl!

[darrell74]

"The Stopper"? Who the hell calls him that?

Dude has had a pretty good streak.
Not the greatest though.

This game is about who can small ball for a win. Scratching a run late.

[Jeff Grant]

Only thing that scares me is the mariners offense ... But gl!

Correct statement right there - but all offenses go to die at Safeco

[Jeff Grant]

"The Stopper"? Who the hell calls him that?

Dude has had a pretty good streak.
Not the greatest though.

This game is about who can small ball for a win. Scratching a run late.

Simply using a cliche my friend, it's definitely not pro wrestling on an MLB mound

Dog Days of Summer

[darrell74]

Gave me a pretty good laugh, Jeff.

You're doing some good posts.
Some of us like you're posts, keep up the good work.

[Gnutti]

The Mariners offense has been the issue at Safeco Field but the pitching has certainly held its own with a 3.13 ERA, sixth best in baseball. Seattle has won five straight games following a loss.

Pitching at home has been even better as he has a 2.84 ERA and 1.04 WHIP in eight starts, six of which have been quality outings. Overall he is riding a five-game quality start streak as well as posting three straight quality starts against the Royals, all resulting in Seattle wins.

[Jeff Grant]

The Mariners offense has been the issue at Safeco Field but the pitching has certainly held its own with a 3.13 ERA, sixth best in baseball. Seattle has won five straight games following a loss.

Pitching at home has been even better as he has a 2.84 ERA and 1.04 WHIP in eight starts, six of which have been quality outings. Overall he is riding a five-game quality start streak as well as posting three straight quality starts against the Royals, all resulting in Seattle wins.

Good info - thank you

[Jeff Grant]

Update: Vargas is 10-2 with a 2.76 ERA in 14 starts following a team loss this year

[Madison]

Not sure what the stat vs KC has do to with anything he's in Bal right?

When's the last time he was in a hitters park @ Arz months ago and he got killed.

Not disrespecting as I enjoy your input just playing devils advocate.

Was thinking about the under but hate U in Bal.