The starting rotation has returned to its elite form. And the key to whether or not the Mariners meet their World Series expectations could lie on their arms. It's still early in the season but so far, the early indications are that the rotation is prepared to do just that.

The Seattle Mariners have called up Patrick Wisdom, who has been on fire in Triple-A Tacoma, and was once a .500 slugger with the Chicago Cubs.

Jon Morosi of MLB Network joins Bob Stelton (Wyman & Bob - weekdays 2-7p) to discuss the Seattle Mariners success against the Astros, struggles vs elite pitching and more! ---- 0:00 - Mariners Success vs Houston & Struggles vs Elite pitching 2:10 - How good are the Padres 4:41 - Frustrations losing with high-quality pitching 7:10 - State of the rest of the AL West 8:30 - Is a 6-man rotation a good idea?

The San Diego Padres' lineup, pitching matchups and how to watch Wednesday's game against the Seattle Mariners on Jackie Robinson Day.

Here's how to watch Monday's Seattle Mariners vs Houston Astros game, including start times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.

Seattle Mariners' Emerson Hancock's breakout could inspire the team to deal from their starting pitching depth prior to the trade deadline.

Kevin McGonigle’s massive Tigers extension could be the clearest sign yet that the Mariners were smart to move early on Colt Emerson.

The Seattle Mariners have started their year off with an 8-9 record. They are currently a game and a half back in the AL West, tied for third place with the Angels.