Roberto Clemente Award, Julio Rodríguez and Seattle Mariners
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Mariners fans should expect more from Julio Rodríguez, but Seattle’s focus must be fixing the development issues behind his regression.
Seattle can value what Eduard Bazardo delivered in 2025 while recognizing what has changed. The Mariners should build a new late-inning plan. The Mariners rolled over the Athletics on Saturday night to get to five games back in the American League West.
Julio Rodriguez tossed a ball to fans thinking it was the third out, but it was only the second, allowing two Brewers runners to score in the blowout.
Julio Rodríguez belted a go-ahead three-run home run in the seventh inning on Thursday, propelling the Mariners to a 4-3 victory over the visiting Rangers.
While the attention has been on Cal Raleigh, outfielder Julio Rodriguez deserves plenty of the blame for the underwhelming season the Mariners are having. In fact, ESPN's David Schoenfield revealed a few key stats that might have the Mariners worrying about Rodriguez's, and not just in 2026, but into the future.
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Julio Rodríguez 3-run HR spoils Jacob deGrom gem as Seattle Mariners beat Rangers 4-3
The Seattle Mariners still have a massive hill to climb, but if they're going to make a late playoff push, Thursday's 4-3 comeback win over the Texas Rangers could be a critical victory in the ascent.
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Julio Rodriguez was supposed to be Seattle’s superstar… then the numbers turned cold
Julio Rodriguez was expected to be one of baseball’s brightest stars, but his recent struggles have raised serious questions. What once looked like a temporary slump now feels like a deeper problem, and fans are starting to wonder what happened to the player they thought they knew.
Ken Griffey Jr. and Julio Rodríguez have taken a very different path to financial success with the Seattle Mariners. While Ken Griffey’s decades-long career helped build a $90 million fortune, Julio Rodríguez has already earned millions through his early MLB years and blockbuster contract.
Julio Rodríguez erased a three-run deficit with one swing and helped the Mariners keep their slim playoff hopes alive.