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MVP? Mariners' Julio Rodríguez making case with 'unbelievable' 2nd
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Julio Rodriguez earns a well deserved All Star Berth for Mariners
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Mariners promote #2 prospect Julio Rodríguez to Double-A Arkansas
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Julio Rodriguez to undergo MRI for 'concerning' back issue
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Julio Rodriguez will save the Mariners, end their playoff drought
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Mariners star rookie Julio Rodriguez (wrist) returns to lineup
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Second-half surge has Mariners' Julio Rodriguez approaching rare
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MVP? Mariners' Julio Rodríguez making case with 'unbelievable' 2nd
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Julio Rodríguez showing 'something special' like other Mariners
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MVP? Mariners' Julio Rodríguez making case with 'unbelievable' 2nd