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Mariners look like buyers, so who are some potential targets?

Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto. (Alan Berner / The Seattle Times)

The final 65 games won't be boring. But will they end in the Mariners' first playoff appearance since 2001? With less than two weeks left until the MLB non-waiver trade deadline, we take a look at what pieces the M's need — and who they could get.

Ranking the Seahawks’ roster | Positions 60-46: Backup quarterbacks, Brandon Marshall and more

As we get halfway through our rating of all 90 players on the Seahawks' roster heading into training camp, the position battles start to heat up and we begin to see players who look like they could have a spot on the initial 53-man roster.

Analysis | Ryan Divish

Midseason report card: How does the Mariners’ surprise success grade out?

The Mariners have overcome an injury and suspension to their biggest star, a lack of rotation depth and some unkind defensive metrics to get out to one of the best first halves in franchise history. Here's how beat writer Ryan Divish evaluates it.

Podcast | On Dipoto's extension, Cano's apology & more

Where will Cano be playing when he returns? When will Scott Servais receive a contract extension? What's it like to cover an All-Star game? Mariners beat writer Ryan Divish and columnist Larry Stone discuss that and more on the latest Extra Innings podcast.

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Mariners Sunday mailbag: What will Seattle do at the trade deadline? What’s up with James Paxton’s injury?

It's another lengthy Twitter mailbag featuring questions and answers about the Mariners acquiring starting pitcher at the trade deadline, the situation at back-up catcher, what the hell is wrong with Seattle in these last three series, fly-fishing and more.

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Ranking the most-important athletes in Seattle sports history

There is no right answer, but we tried to answer the question: Who are the most important athletes in Seattle's history? There's The Kid and The Glove, homegrown stars and beloved acquisitions. Simply put, there was no shortage to choose from. Disagree? Submit your own rankings. VIEW

Members of the first all-female team to win a 750 mile non-motorized boat race from Port Townsend to Ketchikan, AK, Kelly Danielson (back) and Aimee Fulwell look out over Puget Sound while they and few of their teammates get back on the boat they raced in for the first time since winning the race last month. 206922

Sail like a girl: How an all-female team made history and won the 750-mile Race to Alaska

Last month, eight women from the Seattle area set out on the journey of a lifetime: A 750-mile adventure race to Alaska on a sailboat with no motor. With limited experience and some novice sailors, they never imagined they would win it all. VIEW