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Seattle Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto was signed to a multiyear contract extension on Friday, July 6, 2018, a reward for the club being on track to end the longest playoff drought in the four major professional sports in the U.S.

Mariners give GM Jerry Dipoto multiyear contract extension

Seattle Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto was signed to a multiyear contract extension on Friday, July 6, 2018, a reward for the club being on track to end the longest playoff drought in the four major professional sports in the U.S.

July 6, 2018, 4:56pm National Sports

The Seattle Mariners signed general manager Jerry Dipoto to a multiyear contract extension on Friday, a reward for the club being on track to end the longest playoff drought in the four major professional sports in the U.S. Read story

Seattle Mariners’ Chris Herrmann runs the bases after hitting a solo home run off Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Miguel Almonte during the seventh inning of a baseball game Thursday, July 5, 2018, in Seattle.

Gonzales, Herrmann propel Mariners

Seattle Mariners’ Chris Herrmann runs the bases after hitting a solo home run off Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Miguel Almonte during the seventh inning of a baseball game Thursday, July 5, 2018, in Seattle.

July 5, 2018, 11:13pm National Sports

Chris Herrmann hit his first home run for Seattle and Marco Gonzales pitched six solid innings to lead the Mariners to a 4-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday night. Read story

The ball hit by Los Angeles Angels’ Kole Calhoun drops between Seattle Mariners right fielder Ben Game and second baseman Dee Gordon during eighth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, July 4, 2018, in Seattle.

Angels end Mariners’ win streak at 8 games

The ball hit by Los Angeles Angels’ Kole Calhoun drops between Seattle Mariners right fielder Ben Game and second baseman Dee Gordon during eighth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, July 4, 2018, in Seattle.

July 4, 2018, 7:07pm National Sports

Kole Calhoun hit a two-run homer, Luis Valbuena drove in two and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Mariners 7-4 on Wednesday to snap Seattle's eight-game winning streak. Read story

FILE - In this June 3, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) drives against Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry during the first half of Game 2 of basketball's NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif. James is signing as a free agent with the Los Angeles Lakers, leaving the Cavaliers for the second time to join one of the NBA’s most iconic franchises. James made the announcement Sunday, July 1, 2018, on a release, saying he has agreed to a four-year, $154 million contract.

LA-Bron: James agrees to 4-year contract with Lakers

FILE - In this June 3, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) drives against Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry during the first half of Game 2 of basketball's NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif. James is signing as a free agent with the Los Angeles Lakers, leaving the Cavaliers for the second time to join one of the NBA’s most iconic franchises. James made the announcement Sunday, July 1, 2018, on a release, saying he has agreed to a four-year, $154 million contract.

July 1, 2018, 5:53pm National Sports

LeBron James is leaving home for Hollywood and an iconic team. Read story

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Marco Gonzales works against the Kansas City Royals during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, June 29, 2018, in Seattle.

Gonzales’ mastery, Zunino’s muscle lead Mariners

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Marco Gonzales works against the Kansas City Royals during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, June 29, 2018, in Seattle.

June 29, 2018, 11:05pm National Sports

Marco Gonzales pitched a six-hitter for his first career complete game, Mitch Haniger and Mike Zunino homered, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Kansas City Royals 4-1 on Friday night. Read story

Seattle Mariners’ Dee Gordon scores a run on a single by Jean Segura in the 10th inning against the Baltimore Orioles, Thursday. Seattle won 4-2 in 10 innings.

M’s sweep Orioles with another win in extras

Seattle Mariners’ Dee Gordon scores a run on a single by Jean Segura in the 10th inning against the Baltimore Orioles, Thursday. Seattle won 4-2 in 10 innings.

June 28, 2018, 6:58pm National Sports

In an unprecedented four-game sweep in Baltimore, the Seattle Mariners outscored the Orioles by a total of six runs and twice prevailed in extra innings. Read story

Baltimore Orioles center fielder Adam Jones watches a a solo home run Seattle Mariners' Ryon Healy during the second inning of a baseball game Wednesday, June 27, 2018, in Baltimore.

Seager 9th inning HR helps Mariners beat Orioles 8-7 in 11

Baltimore Orioles center fielder Adam Jones watches a a solo home run Seattle Mariners' Ryon Healy during the second inning of a baseball game Wednesday, June 27, 2018, in Baltimore.

June 27, 2018, 8:59pm National Sports

Denard Span hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the 11th inning after Kyle Seager delivered a two-run homer in the ninth, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Orioles 8-7 Wednesday night to move within a victory of an unprecedented four-game sweep in Baltimore. Read story

Seattle Mariners' Kyle Seager, right, is congratulated by third base coach Scott Brosius after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning of baseball game Tuesday, June 26, 2018, in Baltimore.

Seager HR, 3 RBIs lift Mariners past Orioles 3-2

Seattle Mariners' Kyle Seager, right, is congratulated by third base coach Scott Brosius after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning of baseball game Tuesday, June 26, 2018, in Baltimore.

June 26, 2018, 9:00pm National Sports

Nelson Cruz wasn't available, so Kyle Seager assumed the role of big bopper for the Seattle Mariners. Read story

NBA player James Harden, of the Houston Rockets, left, winner of the most valuable player award, poses in the press room with his mother Monja Willis at the NBA Awards on Monday, June 25, 2018, at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif.

Rockets’ Harden wins NBA MVP over James and Davis

NBA player James Harden, of the Houston Rockets, left, winner of the most valuable player award, poses in the press room with his mother Monja Willis at the NBA Awards on Monday, June 25, 2018, at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif.

June 25, 2018, 9:21pm National Sports

Houston Rockets star James Harden was voted the NBA's Most Valuable Player after twice being runner-up, beating out four-time winner LeBron James and Anthony Davis of the Pelicans at the NBA Awards on Monday night. Read story

Seattle Mariners’ Dee Gordon singles in the second inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Monday, June 25, 2018, in Baltimore. Denard Span and Chris Herrmann scored on the play.

Mariners back on track with 5-3 win over Orioles

Seattle Mariners’ Dee Gordon singles in the second inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Monday, June 25, 2018, in Baltimore. Denard Span and Chris Herrmann scored on the play.

June 25, 2018, 7:45pm National Sports

Dee Gordon’s slick seventh-inning bunt was the lone hit in a two-run uprising that put Seattle ahead for good, and the Mariners beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-3 Monday night for just their second win in eight games. Read story