M's stumble against the A's again, fall 5-2

Victor Wembanyama is a unanimous selection as the NBA's defensive player of the year

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M’s stumble against the A’s again, fall 5-2

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Seattle Mariners batter celebrates a hit, raising one arm with bat in the air on the field.

Josh Naylor and the heart of the M's lineup broke out of their slump to fuel a much-needed win.

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M’s stumble against the A’s again, fall 5-2

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Seattle Mariners batter in white uniform with helmet and 50 Seasons patch stands at the plate, while a Cleveland pitcher/infielder in gray with a red cap lingers behind him.

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Woo goes 7 strong innings as the Mariners power past the Rangers 5-2

Baseball pitcher in a Seattle Mariners uniform winding up to throw on the dirt mound with a blurred crowd behind him.

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Baseball infield action: fielder in blue reaches for a ground ball as a baserunner slides toward the base beside him.

San Diego beat Seattle for just the fourth time in 12 games at Petco Park since 2022.

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Jackson Merrill’s walk-off double caps 5-run 9th, Padres beat Mariners 7-6

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