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Jays avoid sweep in Seattle series that hints at trade needs
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MLB playoff picture: Projected matchups, X-factors in wild-card round if season ended Monday - The Athletic
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Dylan Moore hits two homers, Seattle Mariners outlast Twins 8-7 - Seattle Sports
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Blue Jays hold a commanding lead in wild-card home-field chase as Rays and Mariners lost on Sunday - BlueJaysNation
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MLB Power Rankings: Dreaming of potential World Series matchups, plus Yankees plummet and Mariners jump Astros
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Series Preview: Seattle Mariners vs. Baltimore Orioles - Lookout Landing
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AL wild card standings: Mariners, Rays in position to make playoffs?
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Grossman homers, Rangers leapfrog Blue Jays in wild-card race with 6-3 win
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Mariners are team to root for in playoffs
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AL Playoffs Watch: Mariners Standings, Hardy Rays, Texas Trouble
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AL East-leading Yankees avoid series sweep, beat Toronto 4-2