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Mariners know their playoff drought is the longest in American pro sports. They think they can change that
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The Seattle Mariners End Their 20-Season Playoff Drought - The New York Times
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Playoff drought ended, Mariners on 'cusp of something pretty special' in Seattle
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Social media celebrates Mariners ending 21-year playoff drought, Mariners
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Mariners clinch postseason berth for first time since 2001, snapping longest MLB playoff drought
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Seattle Mariners Get Clutch Win Over Minnesota Twins
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