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Mariners calling up top pitching prospect George Kirby to join starting rotation
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Mariners president Jerry Dipoto stands by George Kirby after controversial rant - George is the guy who wants the ball and wants to go compete
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Enthusiasm warranted for Mariners rookie pitcher George Kirby
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George Kirby Showed Ace Stuff in Rookie Campaign - Lookout Landing
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Mariners' George Kirby is the best control pitcher in baseball — and he's tougher than you think - The Athletic
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Bizarre, Scary Scene In Seattle As A Fan Threw A Ball Onto The Field And Hit Mariners Pitcher George Kirby In The Chest
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George Kirby earns first career win as Mariners blank Orioles 10-0
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George Kirby has strong debut as Mariners beat Rays to snap six-game losing streak
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Mariners pitcher George Kirby named AL Rookie of the Month
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George Kirby's Looking Like the Future Ace of the Mariners
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Mariners' George Kirby achieves rare feat by starting game with 24 straight strikes; Julio Rodriguez joins 20-20 club - ESPN
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Young fan appears to hit George Kirby with baseball during Mariners game
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Mariners' George Kirby achieves rare feat by starting game with 24 straight strikes; Julio Rodriguez joins 20-20 club - ESPN
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George Kirby, hot Mariners look for fast start vs. A's
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Mariners calling up top pitching prospect George Kirby to join starting rotation