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Seattle center fielder Julio Rodríguez has been voted American League Rookie of the Year after hitting .284 with 28 homers, 75 RBIs and 25 stolen bases in helping the Mariners reach the postseason for the first time since 2001.

The Seattle Mariners begin their first playoff series in 21 years Friday afternoon. They play the Blue Jays in a best-of-three American League Wild Card series - with all games taking place in Toronto.

The Major League Baseball playoffs are happening. For the 20th year in a row, they don't include the Seattle Mariners. That's despite a surprisingly successful season.

Cincinnati Reds utility player Scooter Gennett was responsible for more runs than 24 of the 30 MLB teams that played Tuesday night, ESPN reports.

Thanks to strong pitching from Cleveland, the Indians now lead the Series two games to one.

The young ace was the National League's Rookie of the Year in 2013. When he died, he had the second most strikeouts of any pitcher in the National League.

The Mariners host the Twins this weekend at Safeco Field. After two big wins this week and a highly successful road trip, the team has one of the best…