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What you'll remember about the 2022 MLB All-Star Game? A star was born, and his name is Julio Rodriguez
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AL West-leading Texas Rangers get 7 scoreless innings from Montgomery in 2-0 win over Mariners
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Playoff drought ended, Mariners on 'cusp of something pretty special' in Seattle
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J-Rod Show gets All-Star stage at home despite challenging second season in majors
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Julio Rodríguez is still having fun on the basepaths - Lookout Landing
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Julio Rodríguez, George Kirby represent Mariners in All-Star Game; Luis Castillo held out of game
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Mariners praying Julio Rodríguez has escaped broken hand - AS USA
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Julio Rodriguez's star power knows no bounds. Now he's ready to shine in the playoffs.
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J-Rod gets All-Star stage at home despite challenging season
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SEAside Thoughts: a Week to Remember for Seattle
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Cream cheese on a hot dog? All-Stars answer the tough questions at media day
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Rodriguez has 5 hits, 5 RBIs and go-ahead 3-run shot in the eighth as Mariners beat Royals 6-4