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The Mariners’ reputation as a fearsome team has disintegrated. Is this who they are? | Commentary - Wed, 22 Jul 2026 PST

It came on the first pitch on the fifth plate appearance of the seventh inning. A 98-mph fastball from Eduard Bazardo that Reds first baseman Sal Stewart scorched over the wall in right center field.

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What happened It came on the first pitch on the fifth plate appearance of the seventh inning. A 98-mph fastball from Eduard Bazardo that Reds first baseman Sal Stewart scorched over the wall in right center field.
The headline split The left frames it as "The Mariners’ reputation as a fearsome team has disintegrated. Is this who they are?". The center frames it as "The Mariners’ reputation as a fearsome team has disintegrated. Is this who they are? | Co...".
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Left / center-leftThe Mariners’ reputation as a fearsome team has disintegrated. Is this who they are?

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CenterThe Mariners’ reputation as a fearsome team has disintegrated. Is this who they are? | Commentary - Wed, 22 Jul 2026 PST

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The Spokesman-Review (Spokane)Opinion · Jul 23, 2:36 AM

The Mariners’ reputation as a fearsome team has disintegrated. Is this who they are? | Commentary - Wed, 22 Jul 2026 PST

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It came on the first pitch on the fifth plate appearance of the seventh inning. A 98-mph fastball from Eduard Bazardo that Reds first baseman Sal Stewart scorched over the wall in right cen...

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The Seattle TimesNews report · Jul 23, 12:35 AM

The Mariners’ reputation as a fearsome team has disintegrated. Is this who they are?

The Mariners, under.500 once again, are stuck in neutral. Sure, they have plenty of talent, but evidence is lacking that they'll turn things around.

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