The New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners will face off on May 13, 2025, at T-Mobile Park in a compelling interleague battle between two American League playoff contenders, with the Yankees entering at 23–17 atop the AL East and the Mariners close behind at 22–17 in the AL West. The Yankees arrive on the strength of an offense anchored by a historic run from Aaron Judge, who leads Major League Baseball in nearly every advanced offensive metric, including a slash line hovering near .400/.500/.800 and a 3.6 fWAR, all while playing elite defense and providing unmatched leadership in the clubhouse. His production has helped offset the loss of Juan Soto and has been supported by the consistent contributions of veteran sluggers Paul Goldschmidt and Cody Bellinger, as well as emerging young bat Ben Rice, who continues to deliver clutch hits and steady defense behind the plate. Max Fried will take the mound for New York, and the former Braves ace has settled in as a dominant force in the Yankees’ rotation, posting an AL-best ERA and consistently shutting down opposing lineups with his combination of command, movement, and poise—factors made all the more important given the Yankees’ ongoing injuries to Gerrit Cole and Marcus Stroman. On the Seattle side, the Mariners have developed into one of the surprise offensive powerhouses of the season, currently ranking third in MLB in team offense, driven by catcher Cal Raleigh’s league-leading 12 home runs and Jorge Polanco’s standout 194 wRC+, both of whom have been central to Seattle’s lineup during a period of heavy pitching attrition.

The Mariners’ rotation has taken significant hits with injuries to Logan Gilbert and George Kirby, forcing manager Scott Servais to lean more heavily on young right-hander Bryan Woo, who will start Tuesday’s game and brings elite command and peripherals that closely mirror Fried’s, despite his limited MLB experience. While Seattle has gone 12–6 ATS at home, capitalizing on their friendly environment and one of the league’s more engaged fanbases, the Yankees have struggled ATS on the road at 3–8 in their last 11 games, suggesting a vulnerability that could resurface if Woo keeps the game close and Seattle continues to thrive offensively in high-leverage moments. T-Mobile Park has traditionally played as a pitcher-friendly park, but with both teams among the top six in home runs (New York first with 70, Seattle sixth with 53), this matchup still has the potential for fireworks, especially if either starter falters early. The Yankees’ defense and bullpen depth give them a slight late-game advantage, but the Mariners’ offensive surge, combined with their strong home ATS performance, make this one of the most evenly matched games on the Tuesday slate. Ultimately, this game may hinge on which ace—Fried or Woo—can go deeper and more efficiently, and which offense can capitalize first in what’s shaping up to be a high-stakes duel between two playoff-caliber clubs trying to send a mid-May statement.