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Seattle Mariners pinch hitter Cal Raleigh heads back to the dugout after getting called out on strikes during the eighth inning Saturday. (Jennifer Buchanan / The Seattle Times) — (Jennifer Buchanan / The Seattle Times)

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It’s hard not to overreact when the Mariners are playing into fans’ fears | Larry Stone

They've lost two of the first three games. The offense is scuffling to start the season, and one of their best pitchers is already on the shelf. But relax Mariners fans. It's early.

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Seattle Seahawks middle linebacker Bobby Wagner reacts to a question as he talks to reporters, Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021, in Renton, Wash. The Seahawks are scheduled to play the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday in an NFL football game. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

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Seattle Sounders forward Jordan Morris, left, and LA Galaxy defender Martín Cáceres vie for the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match in Carson, Calif., Saturday, April 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu) CARC108 CARC108

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From left: retired Seattle Storm legend Sue Bird is joined by Storm head coach Noelle Quinn; players Jewell Loyd and Mercedes Russell; general manager Talisa Rhea and co-owners Dawn Trudeau and Ginny Gilder; picking up shovels to break ground for the Seattle Storm Center for Basketball Performance, Monday, March 27, 2023, a state-of-the-art and first-of-its-kind facility in Seattle’s Interbay neighborhood which will serve as the dedicated practice facility for the Storm.

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Seattle Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn (29) skates with the puck while under pressure from Los Angeles Kings center Rasmus Kupari (89) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, April 1, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer) WAJF105 WAJF105

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The Sea Dragons celebrate the fourth quarter touchdown by Jordan Veasy, far left, Thursday evening at Lumen Field in Seattle last month.

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It’s hard not to overreact when the Mariners are playing into fans’ fears | Larry Stone

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