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Mariners 9, Tigers 6: Offense can't make up for pitching - Bless You Boys
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MLB second half preview: Will AL East rule the wild cards?
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Thursday's baseball: Twins sign slugger Nelson Cruz
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Mariners rally late, beat Tigers in 11 innings
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2022 MLB Preview: American League - The New York Times
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Detroit Tigers: Previewing the Seattle Mariners
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Jim Moore: or maybe Robinson Cano will be the Mariners' savior
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Charley Walters: Ageless Cruz still going strong at 40 – Twin Cities
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MLB second half preview: Juan Soto, trade rumors lead top stories - Sports Illustrated
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Series preview: Nelson Cruz leads Mariners' offense vs. Tigers
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Settling the Score: Friday's results - NBC Sports
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Nelson Cruz smashes his 36th homer of the season as Mariners' bats break out against Angels
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It's official: Slugger Nelson Cruz coming to Seattle
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Mariners come up short in series opener against Toronto
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