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Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodríguez signs autographs for fans on the sideline before an NCAA college football game between Washington and Oregon, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

J-Rod makes his UW debut

The Mariners star was among a smattering of celebrities on the Huskies’ sideline against Oregon.

Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodríguez signs autographs for fans on the sideline before an NCAA college football game between Washington and Oregon, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Houston Astros relief pitcher Hector Neris (50) gestures to Seattle Mariners' Julio Rodríguez (44) after striking Rodríguez out to end the sixth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

MLB investigating Astros pitcher’s alleged use of homophobic slur

The incident occurred during a heated exchange between Houston’s Hector Neris and M’s star Julio Rodriguez on Wednesday night.

Houston Astros relief pitcher Hector Neris (50) gestures to Seattle Mariners' Julio Rodríguez (44) after striking Rodríguez out to end the sixth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Tampa Bay Rays' Yandy Diaz reacts after hitting a walk off two-run home run against the Seattle Mariners during a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Scott Audette)

Mariners fall to Rays on Diaz’s 2-run homer in 9th

Seattle squanders an early lead and loses 7-5 to Tampa Bay.

Tampa Bay Rays' Yandy Diaz reacts after hitting a walk off two-run home run against the Seattle Mariners during a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Scott Audette)
Mariners starting pitcher Luis Castillo delivers to the Rays during the first inning of a game Thursday in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)

Castillo wins 6th straight decision, Mariners edge Rays 1-0

Seattle’s ace allows just one run and strikes out eight in six strong innings in a matchup of playoff contenders.

Mariners starting pitcher Luis Castillo delivers to the Rays during the first inning of a game Thursday in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
The Mariners’ Cal Raleigh is pelted with sunflower seeds in the dugout after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning of a game against the Reds on Wednesday in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Crawford, Raleigh fuel big inning, M’s escape Cincy with win

Seattle scores five runs in the fourth and hangs on the beat the Reds 8-4 to avoid a road sweep.

The Mariners’ Cal Raleigh is pelted with sunflower seeds in the dugout after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning of a game against the Reds on Wednesday in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
The Reds’ Elly De La Cruz scores the game-winning run on a single by Christian Encarnacion-Strand during the ninth inning of a game against the Mariners on Tuesday in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Mariners blow late lead to Reds, drop 3rd straight

Seattle’s bullpen allows four runs in the final two innings, including a walk-off single, in a 7-6 defeat in Cincinnati.

The Reds’ Elly De La Cruz scores the game-winning run on a single by Christian Encarnacion-Strand during the ninth inning of a game against the Mariners on Tuesday in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Seattle Mariners' Teoscar Hernandez gives a thumbs up as he celebrates in the dugout after hitting a three-run home run against the Oakland Athletics during the third inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Mariners rally past A’s for 21st win in August

J.P. Crawford and Teoscar Hernandez lead Seattle to a 5-4 victory to close out the winningest month in franchise history.

Seattle Mariners' Teoscar Hernandez gives a thumbs up as he celebrates in the dugout after hitting a three-run home run against the Oakland Athletics during the third inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
The Mariners’ Jose Caballero tosses his bat in the air after striking out as Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers looks on during the third inning of a game Tuesday in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Mariners drop into tie for AL West lead with loss to A’s

Julio Rodriguez and George Kirby are scratched before the game, and Ty France leaves early in Seattle’s 3-1 defeat.

The Mariners’ Jose Caballero tosses his bat in the air after striking out as Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers looks on during the third inning of a game Tuesday in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
The Mariners’ Julio Rodriguez points a trident in the dugout as he celebrates a two-run home run to during the fourth inning of a game against the Athletics on Monday in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Julio, Mariners stay red-hot with win over Athletics

The young superstar collects four more hits, including a home run, in Seattle’s 7-0 victory over Oakland.

The Mariners’ Julio Rodriguez points a trident in the dugout as he celebrates a two-run home run to during the fourth inning of a game against the Athletics on Monday in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
The Mariners’ J.P. Crawford (left) greets Dominic Canzone after they scored on a two-run single by Eugenio Suárez during the fourth inning of a game against the Royals on Friday in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Mariners edge Royals, pull into tie for 1st in AL West

Seattle’s surge continues with a 7-5 win and it ties slumping Texas atop the division.

The Mariners’ J.P. Crawford (left) greets Dominic Canzone after they scored on a two-run single by Eugenio Suárez during the fourth inning of a game against the Royals on Friday in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Home plate umpire Phil Cuzzi calls Chicago White Sox's Oscar Colas safe at home as Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh shows Cuzzi the ball during the ninth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

M’s rally late, but fall in extras to White Sox as streak ends

Seattle scores three in the ninth to take the lead, but a blown save and an errant throw lead to a 5-4 loss.

Home plate umpire Phil Cuzzi calls Chicago White Sox's Oscar Colas safe at home as Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh shows Cuzzi the ball during the ninth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
The Mariners’ Josh Rojas is doused with pumpkin seeds in the dugout after his two-run home run off White Sox starting pitcher Mike Clevinger during the fourth inning of a game Tuesday in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Mariners beat White Sox for season-high 8th straight win

Seattle wins 6-3 to move 16 games over .500 and improves to 33-13 since July 1.

The Mariners’ Josh Rojas is doused with pumpkin seeds in the dugout after his two-run home run off White Sox starting pitcher Mike Clevinger during the fourth inning of a game Tuesday in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
The Mariners’ Cal Raleigh hits a two-run double during the first inning of a game against the White Sox on Monday in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Raleigh homers twice, drives in 6 as M’s win 7th straight

Seattle slugs four total home runs and pounds out 15 hits in a 14-2 rout of the White Sox.

The Mariners’ Cal Raleigh hits a two-run double during the first inning of a game against the White Sox on Monday in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez, right, celebrates with third baseman Eugenio Suarez, left, after their win over the Houston Astros in a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Mariners, Julio stay hot with shutout win over Astros

Starter Bryce Miller tosses 6.1 shutout innings and Seattle moves into the third AL wild-card spot.

Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez, right, celebrates with third baseman Eugenio Suarez, left, after their win over the Houston Astros in a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Seattle Mariners' Julio Rodriguez celebrates in the dugout after scoring on a single by Ty France during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Mariners win another tight game with Royals

Julio Rodriguez has four hits and drove in a crucial insurance run in the ninth of a 6-5 victory.

Seattle Mariners' Julio Rodriguez celebrates in the dugout after scoring on a single by Ty France during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais pulls relief pitcher Matt Brash during the fifth inning of the team's baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Friday, June 30, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Caean Couto)

Will bullpen prevent Mariners’ playoff-ready rotation from reaching postseason?

Recent struggles in late innings have cost Seattle ballgames.

Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais pulls relief pitcher Matt Brash during the fifth inning of the team's baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Friday, June 30, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Caean Couto)
Seattle Mariners' Ty France hits a two-run single during the 10th inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. The Mariners won 10-8 in 10 innings. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

France’s single in 10th helps Mariners avoid disaster vs. Royals

Seattle survives after losing a 7-run lead. Teoscar Hernandez homered and had 5 hits.

Seattle Mariners' Ty France hits a two-run single during the 10th inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. The Mariners won 10-8 in 10 innings. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas City Royals' Freddy Fermin, left, douses Dairon Blanco after their baseball game against the Seattle Mariners Monday, Aug. 14, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. The Royals won 7-6. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Mariners can’t hold lead after rally, fall to Royals on Blanco’s squeeze bunt

Seattle loses 7-6 for its third straight defeat.

Kansas City Royals' Freddy Fermin, left, douses Dairon Blanco after their baseball game against the Seattle Mariners Monday, Aug. 14, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. The Royals won 7-6. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
The Mariners’ Julio Rodríguez yells as he runs the bases on a three-run home run during the fourth inning of a game against the Orioles on Friday in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Mariners thump Orioles in showdown for 8th straight win

Cal Raleigh, Julio Rodriguez and Ty France all homer as red-hot Seattle cruises past AL-leading Baltimore 9-2.

The Mariners’ Julio Rodríguez yells as he runs the bases on a three-run home run during the fourth inning of a game against the Orioles on Friday in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez catches a fly ball from San Diego Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. during the fourth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Ichiro, Cameron helped shape Julio into elite center fielder

Projected as a corner outfielder, Julio Rodriguez has become, by some metrics, the best defensive center fielder in baseball

Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez catches a fly ball from San Diego Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. during the fourth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)