The Seattle Mariners are about to experience a first-time playoff luxury for the franchise, which is having a bye through the first round of games in MLB’s 12-team playoff format that was implemented in 2022.

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The Mariners, who clinched a playoff berth Tuesday and the American League West the following night, wrapped up a top-two seed and bye through the AL wild card round Thursday night.

After the regular season finishes Sunday, the M’s will have five days off before hosting their first playoff game Saturday, Oct. 4. Between now and then, the Mariners will have some tough choices to make for the postseason.

During Friday’s edition of Seattle Sports’ Brock and Salk, co-host Mike Salk and Brock Huard , as well as p

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