The Seattle Mariners (68-57) and Philadelphia Phillies (71-53) meet Monday to start a 3-game series. First pitch at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia is ticketed for 6:40 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Mariners vs. Phillies odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

The first-place Phillies (71-53) have a 6-game lead over the New York Mets in the National League East. Seattle (68-57) is also in playoff contention as the second-place Mariners trail Houston by 1 1/2 games in the American League West.

Preview the Aug. 19 matchup between the Philadelphia Phillies and Seattle Mariners with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

The 28-year-old Seattle Mariners star, who is currently on a Triple-A assignment while rehabbing a shoulder injury, hurled his bat in the direction of Las Vegas Aviators pitcher Joey Estes after he was hit by the ball, according to MLB.com.

In a ceremony before Seattle hosted the Phoenix Mercury on Sunday, legendary former Storm guard Sue Bird, who led the franchise to four WNBA championships, became the first WNBA player honored with a statue outside a WNBA arena.

Longtime Seattle Storm point guard Sue Bird, who already had her jersey retired and a street in Seattle named after her, had a statue erected in her honor outside Climage Pledge Arena on Sunday mornin

Sue Bird was immortalized in Seattle on Sunday during her official statue unveiling at Climate Pledge Arena. Bird is the first WNBA player honored with a statue.