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Why you should buy into Bulls, trust Rockets in west for top five finish

VSiN contributor Kelley Bydlon joins By The Books and gives his two teams to watch in both the Eastern Conference and Western Conference for the 2026-27 NBA season, detailing why the young Chicago Bulls and healthy Houston Rockets are smart…

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Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 1:53 PM

Key Things to Know

The Seattle Mariners face key roster decisions after losing Game 7 of the ALCS to Toronto.
President of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto stated that re-signing free-agent first baseman Josh Naylor is a club priority.
Third baseman Eugenio Suárez is also a free agent, with rookie Ben Williamson an option to replace him.

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The Seattle Mariners are facing critical roster choices after being eliminated by the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 7 of the ALCS. Manager Dan Wilson and president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto addressed the season's end, emphasizing the need to build on their first AL West title since 2001 rather than treating it as an isolated success.

Key decisions include pending free agents Eugenio Suárez and Josh Naylor, with Dipoto identifying Naylor's return as a priority. Additionally, second baseman Jorge Polanco holds a $6 million player option, while rookie Ben Williamson remains an internal option at third base if Suárez departs.

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