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AL West set for wild finish between Astros, Mariners and Rangers
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Astros clinch 2023 playoff spot
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What Needs to Happen to Get the Mariners to the Playoffs - Lookout Landing
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NL wild-card chasing Reds beat AL West first-place Mariners 6-3 - The Columbian
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J.P. Crawford's grand slam leads Mariners to 8-0 win over Rangers
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Mariners' division, Wild Card tiebreakers as of Aug. 25
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Julio Rodríguez opens up on his (and the Mariners') turnaround, and being mentored by Ken Griffey Jr.
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AL West-leading Texas Rangers get 7 scoreless innings from Montgomery in 2-0 win over Mariners, Mariners
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2021 Seattle Mariners get revenge on 2006 Oakland A's - Athletics Nation
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Mariners make up ground in playoff chase with shutout of Athletics - The Columbian
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Mariners' Playoff Race: Where Seattle stands after big series win - Seattle Sports
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Diaz hits 2-run homer in 9th to lift Rays to 7-5 win over Mariners