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Everett AquaSox infielder Colt Emerson, the Seattle Mariners’ third-ranked prospect, throws a baseball to first base between innings during Everett’s game against the Hillsboro Hops on August 8, 2024, at Hillsboro Ballpark in Hillsboro, Oregon. Emerson will make his Funko Field debut this week. (Photo courtesy of Evan Morud / Everett AquaSox)

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Mariners’ top prospects are in Everett, creating a palpable buzz north of Seattle

EVERETT — Making his AquaSox home debut on a cold, gray Tuesday at Funko Field, the two-hole featured…

Julio Rodriguez of the Seattle Mariners hits a solo home run during the fifth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at T-Mobile Park on July 4, 2024, in Seattle. (Stephen Brashear / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

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Mariners’ playoff hopes hinge on Julio and teammates’ bats

Rodriguez and Mariners dealing with lingering effects of ankle injury and offensive malaise.

Julio Rodriguez (44) of the Seattle Mariners swings through a pitch in the first inning against the New York Mets at T-Mobile Park on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024, in Seattle. (Brandon Sloter / Getty Images / TNS)

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Castillo shines, Mariners rout Mets on Sunday Night Baseball

Mariners offense jumps all over Mets pitching to complete sweep of Mets.

Third baseman Josh Rojas (4) of the Seattle Mariners tags out Bryce Harper (3) of the Philadelphia Phillies in a rundown between third base and home plate during the fourth inning at T-Mobile Park on Sunday in Seattle. (Stephen Brashear / Getty Images)

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Mariners can’t sweep — but capture series over Philadelphia

By taking two of three against the Phillies, Seattle moved back into first place in the AL West.

Randy Arozarena, acquired by the Seattle Mariners ahead of the trade deadline, hits an RBI single against the Boston Red Sox during the fifth inning at Fenway Park on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, in Boston. (Brian Fluharty / Getty Images)

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Yes, the Mariners improved at the trade deadline

But without franchise-altering additions, it’ll take everyone for Seattle to win the AL West.

Justin Turner (2) of the Toronto Blue Jays is congratulated by Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) after hitting a solo home run on April 19 in San Diego, California. The Seattle Mariners acquired Turner on Monday. (Denis Poroy / Getty Images)

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Mariners acquire veteran bat Justin Turner

Seattle makes another trade splash, picking up Turner from Toronto for former Frog RJ Schreck.

Mariners manager Scott Servais talks to officials as pitcher Héctor Santiago is ejected from the game during the fifth inning at Guaranteed Rate Field on July 27, 2021. (Erin Hooley / Tribune News Service)

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Putrid offense, shaky bullpen doom Mariners in ‘inexcusable’ loss to Angels

Fans booed Seattle the 3-1 loss on Monday night.

Rays third baseman Isaac Paredes catches a pop fly in foul territory during Friday’s game against the Cleveland Guardians. (Jefferee Woo / Tribune News Service)

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Ranking the best Mariners trade targets as deadline nears

Seattle needs to fill the offensive gap by July 30.

Jurrangelo Cijntje pitches 2022 MLB Draft Combine held at Petco Park on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 in San Diego, CA. Cijntje, from Mississippi State, was the Mariners’ first pick in the 2024 MLB Draft. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

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Mariners lean on college players, pitchers with ‘power arms’ as MLB draft concludes

Seattle’s 20 selections include 19 college players and one high schooler.

Jurrangelo Cijntje pitches at the 2022 MLB Draft Combine held at Petco Park on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 in San Diego, CA. Cijntje, from Mississippi State, was the Mariners’ first pick in the 2024 MLB Draft. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

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Mariners go college route on second day of draft, take 2-way player Grant Knipp

Seattle chose youth and selected eight college players.

View of T-Mobile Park from the Press Club. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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T-Mobile Park at 25: Mariners fans share favorite ballpark memories

The venue turned a quarter of a century on Monday

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (29) celebrates his two-run home run with a trident as he high fives teammates during the first inning against the Texas Rangers on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (Elías Valverde II / Tribune News Service)

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Statistics show just how terrible Mariners’ offense has been | Analysis

Seattle leads the AL West, but situational hitting has been a setback.

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert throws in the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians on April 7, 2023, at Progressive Field. (John Kuntz / Tribune News Service)

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Mariners righty Logan Gilbert earns first MLB All-Star nod

Gilbert has made 18 starts this season and averages 6.5 innings per start, the highest in the AL.

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Bryan Woo #33 reacts after striking out San Francisco Giants’ Casey Schmitt #6 in the second inning of their MLB game at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, July 3, 2023. Woo played for Alameda High School. (Jane Tyska / Bay Area News Group)

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Mariners’ Bryan Woo, Gregory Santos in line for rehab outings with Everett AquaSox

The 24-year-old pitcher has been on the injured list since June 25, and his next rotation is Saturday.

Julio Rodriguez of the Seattle Mariners smiles after scoring off a double by teammate Cal Raleigh during the third inning against the Chicago White Sox at T-Mobile Park on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, in Seattle. (Alika Jenner / Tribune News Service)

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Will July be any kinder to Mariners after late-June swoon?

Seattle’s July games will be shadowed by the All-Star break and MLB trade deadline.

Seattle Mariners second baseman Jorge Polanco (right) tries to put the tag down on the Minnesota Twins baserunner Edouard Julien at Target Field on Thursday, May 9, 2024, in Minneapolis. (David Berding / Getty Images)

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The Mariners have a healthy Jorge Polanco back

But will the offense return as well for one of Seattle’s key offseason acquisitions?

Logan Gilbert of the Seattle Mariners pitches against the Miami Marlins during the first inning at LoanDepot park on Saturday, June 22, 2024, in Miami. (Megan Briggs / Getty Images)

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Gilbert fantastic again, but first-place Mariners falter

Seattle loses two of three against Miami, sees its lead in the AL West drop to six games.

Logan Gilbert of the Seattle Mariners throws a pitch during the second inning against the Texas Rangers at T-Mobile Park on June 16, 2024, in Seattle, Washington. (Alika Jenner / Getty Images)

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Mariners week: Gilbert’s brilliance lifts Seattle to sweep

Seattle’s 8 1/2-game lead in the AL West is its largest since the 2001 season.

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 26: Julio Rodríguez #44 of the Seattle Mariners celebrates a win with Jonathan Clase #5 after a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on May 26, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

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Mariners cynicism is justified, but here’s why they deserve credit

Maybe — just maybe — Jerry Dipoto and company have done some solid team building.

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John Stanton expects Mariners to be active in trade market

Seattle’s managing partner said resources will be available, despite ROOT Sports’ woes.