Mariners have given fans every reason to doubt: I still believe

The briefing

A sports column argues that despite a 59-66 record and a brutal remaining schedule, the Seattle Mariners still have a path to the postseason. The writer points to Cal Raleigh's collapse to a .158 average and a bullpen that has allowed 47 home runs since the All-Star break as the season's central failures. Even so, with the team 2.5 games back in the wild card race, he concludes that this Mariners team does not quit.