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Ken Griffey Jr. Makes Surprise Visit During Richard Sherman’s Mariners First Pitch

“The Kid” and one of the leaders of the “Legion of Boom” linked up in a meeting of Seattle sports legends.

Sports Illustrated

Larry Stone: Rough stretch for Rick Rizzs, but longtime Mariners broadcaster 'very, very, very lucky'

Rick Rizzs has forged his nearly five-decade, Hall of Fame-caliber broadcasting career on positivity and enthusiasm. So it's no surprise that Rizzs' reaction to his gruesome all-terrain-vehicle accident last week is one of gratitude, not self-pity.

Tribune News Service

David Ross shared the wild story of how Ken Griffey Jr. left a sponsor on hold to hit a pinch-hit HR

The Kid left his teammates in awe after this at-bat.

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In one year, Arlington, Texas, will try to put on greatest All-Star celebration in MLB history

SEATTLE — It’s a beautiful morning on Puget Sound. A slight marine layer of haze is leisurely giving way to brilliant sunshine. The breeze, however, isn’t going anywhere. It is a constant and pleasant companion.

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Matt Calkins: Which sports figures would Seattle fans cheer — and boo — the loudest?

SEATTLE — The cheers were far more plentiful than the boos during All-Star Week, but the latter may have been louder.

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Julio Rodriguez’s Home Run Derby Defeat Was Still a Win for the Mariners

Seattle’s young superstar set a Derby record despite his semifinal exit, and perhaps more importantly, set a thrilling tone for the future in front of his home fans.

Sports Illustrated

Let’s all watch Ken Griffey Jr. mash Home Run Derby dingers again

Let's relive some Ken Griffey Jr. Home Run Derby moments.

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Bud Light Controversy Drags In Ken Griffey Jr.

First Garth Brooks got pulled in and now one of the best athletes of his generation has become part of the Bud Light mess.

The Street

Larry Stone: Mariners have left their mark on Home Run Derby — good and bad

SEATTLE — Mariners legend Ken Griffey Jr. is regarded as the man who, perhaps more than anyone, helped make the Home Run Derby a marquee event. He not only holds the record for the most appearances (8) and the most wins (3), but also provided the folklore moment that elevated…

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The Bobby Bonilla All-Stars: A starting lineup of star players getting deferred money like him

Bobby Bonilla isn't the only player making money long after he retired.

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Baseball quiz: In celebration of Father’s Day

To the Quizmaster, baseball has the best stories in sports, and they’re great to share with your children.

Chicago Sun-Times

Recent stretch of homers in five games in row a good sign for Cubs’ Christopher Morel

The overall trend has been that homer streaks of at least five games have gone hand-in-hand with staying power.

Chicago Sun-Times

Seahawks RB Marshawn Lynch throws out first pitch at Mariners opener

Lynch was joined by Seattle royalty for opening day

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Ken Griffey Jr. is one of Reds’ highest-paid players in 2023 more than a decade after retiring

"The Natural" is still winning years after his career ended.

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Ken Griffey Jr. took batting practice at the World Baseball Classic and every Team USA player crowded around to watch

The Kid's swing looks as beautiful as ever.

Sports Illustrated

Griffey Jr. Taking BP at the WBC Will Make You Feel Young Again

He’s still got that sweet swing.

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Every MLB: The Show cover star since 1997

Let's look at every MLB: The Show cover athlete from the past two and a half decades.

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Here’s Who We Would Vote for to Make the Baseball Hall of Fame

Emma Baccellieri and Matt Martell reveal their hypothetical BBWAA ballots.

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SI:AM | Saudi Arabia Stuns Argentina

We had the first major upset of the 2022 World Cup.

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Matt Calkins: Julio Rodriguez has Seattle buzzing, and it's not just for what he does on the field

Michael Rynders knew the exact date.

The Orange County Register

Mike Trout’s home run streak ends one game shy of record in Angels’ loss

CLEVELAND — Mike Trout’s streak came up just short of history.

Tribune News Service

Matt Calkins: Why Seahawks fans should boo Russell Wilson on Monday night

RENTON, Wash. — Pete Carroll is usually pretty reliable when it comes to propping up his former players. Doesn’t matter if one flipped him off midgame (Earl Thomas) or accosted him publicly for signing off on a pass play at the 1-yard line (Richard Sherman).

Los Angeles Times

Bill Shaikin: 'That was absolutely deliberate.' Focus at Jackie Robinson Museum is off the field.

NEW YORK — There was a time, and not so long ago, when you could ask a major league player about Jackie Robinson and get a shrug in return. The league retired his number in 1997, on the 50th anniversary of his debut, with President Clinton in attendance. That made…

Tribune News Service

Bill Madden: Breaking down the upcoming bidding war for Aaron Judge

NEW YORK — In what is becoming a truly historic season, Aaron Judge has joined Hall of Famers Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, Jimmie Foxx, Ralph Kiner and Ken Griffey Jr. as the only non-steroids-tainted players to at least twice hit 50 or more homers in a season. And barring a…

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Matt Calkins: Julio Rodriguez's extension keeps one of MLB's brightest stars shining with Mariners

SEATTLE — We can talk about droughts all we want — and we sure talk about them often with the Mariners. Few fans need reminding that they haven't made the playoffs in 21 years.

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