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Raleigh ends Mariners' 21-year playoff drought - Taipei Times
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Here are two reasons why the Mariners' playoff drought is probably
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Manager of the Year? Few, if any, AL skippers are more deserving
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Jerry Dipoto talks Mariners' 'frustration' and 'level of focus
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Mariners look to continue hot streak against the Padres
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MLB Power Rankings: The Mariners climb toward a playoff spot
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Seattle Mariners end longest playoff drought in American sports
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Seattle midseason report: can Mariners make MLB playoffs?
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Why the Mariners are in the worst place to be at the MLB trade
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Mariners make playoffs for 1st time in 21 years, ending oldest
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Seattle Mariners playoff run: Which wild card seed would be best
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How Mariners have reversed course and ascended to AL West lead