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Seattle Mariners Contribute Inaugural Steelheads Community Fund Grants
In a monumental step toward supporting and honoring Black baseball, the Seattle Mariners donated their first wave of funding from the Steelheads Community Fund. This inaugural investment contributed over $100,000 through two groundbreaking grants awarded to Baseball & Softball Beyond Borders and the Black Heritage Society of Washington State.
Celebrate Community and Legacy at African American Heritage Day
Baseball fans and Black Seattleites have a unique opportunity to honor local history and support great causes this summer. On Sunday, August 23, T-Mobile Park will host African American Heritage Day during the matchup between the Seattle Mariners and the Chicago Cubs at 1:10 p.m.
Celebrating Legacy, Equity, and Pride: The Seattle Mariners Honor Deaunte Damper on Juneteenth
Juneteenth is a day of reflection, celebration, and honoring those who continuously push the needle forward for racial equity. This past Juneteenth, the atmosphere at T-Mobile Park was electric, wrapped in history, and dedicated to uplifting one of King County’s most passionate advocates: Deaunte Damper.
Solutions for Seattle Day Aims To Unite 1,000 Community Members for Historic Youth Celebration
Solutions for Seattle, the community-led movement founded by Melvin Slaughter, is preparing for its most ambitious gathering yet: Solutions for Seattle Day on June 17, 2026.
Beyond the Box Score: Preserving Legacy and Finding Light on Steelheads Sunday
True, the game itself didn't go the home team's way. The Mariners dropped an 8-3 decision to the San Diego Padres, cementing a tough three-game weekend sweep and extending their current losing streak to three games. But if you’ve spent any time around the ballpark on these specific days, you know that Steelheads Sunday has a habit of delivering moments that completely transcend whatever is happening on the scoreboard.
49 Years in the Making: A Birthday, a Legacy, and a Win on Steelhead Sunday
By Omari Salisbury - The sun was hitting just right yesterday afternoon with the roof wide open at T-Mobile Park, setting the perfect backdrop for a day that felt more like a family reunion than a standard outing at the ballpark.
Beyond the Ninth Inning: Celebrating Legacy at Steelheads Alley
If you’ve ever walked past the corner of Dave Niehaus Way and Royal Brougham in the SODO District of Seattle, you’ve felt the energy radiating from Steelheads Alley. It’s a space designed in the spirit of Black exceptionalism.
PHOTOS: The Joy and Spirit of the First Steelheads Sunday at T-Mobile Park
It’s been one week since the Steelheads returned to T-Mobile Park for the Seattle Mariners’ first Steelheads Sunday of the season. Photographers Paul Sanders and Erik Kalligraphy masterfully documented the game's joy and spirit as Converge Media celebrated this historic moment in a suite filled with family and friends in true Converge style.
PHOTOS: Converge and the Mariners Announce the Steelheads’ Return at FanFest 2026
Seattle Mariners FanFest was a historic kickoff to the baseball season, generating excitement for what the team has in store for 2026. The weekend's highlight was a monumental announcement led by Converge Media: the Steelheads are officially back.
PHOTOS: The MLB ID Tour Features The Future of PNW Baseball
The future of baseball recently shone brightly at the Mariners Training Center in Columbia City as the Mayor League Baseball (MLB) ID Tour returned to Seattle for its second year. This "pro-style" workout is designed to uncover local gems like Kobe Reese and Cameron Dietrich, who were discovered at last year's tour stop and are now highly-touted prospects in the class of 2028.
The Steelheads Return to T-Mobile Park This Season
The Steelheads are Back! - As the Seattle Mariners embark on their 50th Season, we are proud to help tell a story that was written in these streets long before the first pitch was thrown in a stadium. The rhythm of baseball in the Pacific Northwest didn’t begin with a modern franchise—it was forged in the dust of the sandlots and the roar of a community claiming its rightful place in the sun.
PREVIEW: Mat Bermudez Captures the Heart of Gamers Alaska Baseball in Anchorage
As a crucial part on Converge Media’s upcoming documentary “Diamond Of Opportunity” about the Mariners Care Foundation, videographer and producer Mat Bermudez journeyed to Anchorage, Alaska, to document the grand opening of a new indoor baseball and softball facility. What he discovered far exceeded the boundaries of a typical sports story: it was an emotional account of community revitalization, accessibility, and representation.
A Community’s Heartbeat: The Enduring Legacy of Suquamish Baseball
The Suquamish Tribe holds a rich history deeply intertwined with the game of baseball, a legacy that continues to resonate through generations. Tribal elder and artist Marilyn Wandrey and Suquamish Tribe Chairman Leonard Forsman shed light on the profound importance of baseball to their community, from legendary Japan tours to its role as a unifying force.
Braided and Dreaded: A Journey of Serving and Preserving Culture and Authenticity
In the heart of Puyallup, Washington, Sharron Hayes, owner of Braided and Dreaded, has cultivated more than just a hair salon; she's built a sanctuary for cultural preservation and authentic self-expression. Her journey, marked by unyielding resilience, empowers Black and brown individuals to achieve success while honoring their heritage with top notch hair care, on braid and dread at a time.
State of the Mariners – September 9th, 2024
With just a month left in the 2024 MLB regular season, Circling Seattle Sports writer Brittany Wisner takes a look at the state of the Seattle Mariners so far this season: where the teams hitting and pitching sits, what the trends are, and what you can expect coming up.
Mariners halt four-game losing skid with 16-3 blowout of Athletics
Following back-to-back walk off losses to begin their final road series in Oakland, the Seattle Mariners put up 16 runs in a blowout victory over the Athletics to snap their four-game losing streak.
Sun Sets in California: Mariners lose series to Angels, dimming postseason hopes to a weak flicker
Coming off a winning homestand against the San Francisco Giants and Tampa Bay Rays, the Seattle Mariners headed into a ten-game road trip with hopes to carry momentum and make up lost ground against the Houston Astros for the top spot in the AL West. A disaster series in Anaheim against the Angels has changed plans, and now the Mariners seem doomed for their postseason hopes.
State of the Mariners – August 1st, 2024
Following an six-game road trip and the MLB trade deadline, Circling Seattle Sports writer Brittany Wisner takes a look at the state of the Seattle Mariners currently: where the teams hitting and pitching sits, what the trends are, and what you can expect coming up.
State of the Mariners – All-Star Break Edition
At the 2024 All-Star break, Circling Seattle Sports writer Brittany Wisner takes a look at the state of the Seattle Mariners so far this season: where the teams hitting and pitching sits, what the trends are, and what you can expect coming up.
Crawford in the clutch: Mariners walk off Astros in extras on sacrifice fly from Seattle shortstop
The Seattle Mariners were able to secure the series win over AL West foe, the Houston Astros, with a walk off win on Wednesday night courtesy of a sacrifice fly from J.P. Crawford.