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Mariners find themselves in rare spot heading into September: first place
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The Mariners' season didn't end how they wanted, but they have plenty to be proud of
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Could it be as simple as the Mariners just aren't good enough to return to the playoffs?
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The Seattle Mariners End Their 20-Season Playoff Drought - The New York Times
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Julio Rodriguez Wants to End Seattle Mariners Postseason Drought - The New York Times
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Mariners' Rodríguez ready for 2nd season of 'J-Rod Show' - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Julio Rodriguez Show gets All-Star stage at home despite challenging second season in MLB – News-Herald
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Column: The Mariners might not give us much to watch this summer, but Julio Rodriguez certainly will, Sports Columns
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Playoff drought ended, Mariners on 'cusp of something pretty special' in Seattle
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The Seattle Mariners End Their 20-Season Playoff Drought - The New York Times
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Commentary: Mariners' Season Didn't End How They Wanted, But They Have Plenty to Be Proud of
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Mariners try to stay alive as Seattle embraces playoff baseball's return