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Why the HBCU Seattle Series is a Game-Changer for Our Community

On Sunday, March 8th at 2:00 PM, something special is happening at T-Mobile Park. The HBCU Seattle Series finale is bringing the heat as the Seattle University Redhawks take on the Jackson State University Tigers. This isn’t just a game; it’s a celebration of culture, a spotlight on collegiate opportunity, and a vision for the future of our youth.

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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.

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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. 

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The HBCU Seattle Series Is Coming to Seattle University

The 2026 HBCU Seattle Series returns to the Northwest this March, led by Baseball Beyond Borders (BBB). The weekend brings Jackson State University baseball to Seattle University from March 6–8, 2026, marking a historic moment for Black collegiate sports visibility in the Pacific Northwest. What began with the 2023 HBCU Swingman Classic has evolved into a homegrown movement to build pipelines, shift narratives, and prove that representation on the field changes what youth believe is possible.

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MLB All-Star Julio Rodríguez Unveils State-of-the-Art Baseball Complex in Dominican Hometown

MLB All-Star Julio Rodríguez has unveiled the fully renovated baseball complex in his hometown of Loma de Cabrera, Dominican Republic, marking a significant personal investment in the community where he began his career. Funded by a personal investment exceeding $1.3 million, the project introduces the Dominican Republic’s first-ever public astroturf baseball field, transforming the historic site into a modern, multi-sport facility.

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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.

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Switching things up: Mariners select Jurrangelo Cijntje, a pitcher that uses both arms, with first round pick in 2024 

With their first round pick in the 2024 MLB Draft, our Seattle Mariners selected switch-pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje out of Mississippi State. Switch-pitcher isn't a typo, as Jurrangelo actually does throw both right-handed and left-handed, with some more exciting stuff coming when he throws from the right-hand.

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Mariners star Julio Rodríguez exits game against Blue Jays with right quad discomfort

Seattle Mariners centerfielder Julio Rodríguez left the teams Saturday, July 6th, 2024 ballgame with right quad tightness before the game could even complete a full inning. The Mariners star outfielder will be undergoing an MRI to determine the severity of what the injury could be as well as what to distinguish the actual injury as.

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Mashing their way to victory: Mariners use great starting pitching and the long ball to take series opener against Diamondbacks 

Returning home from a successful road trip with stops in Colorado and Texas, the Seattle Mariners returned home to T-Mobile Park to begin a six-game homestand with a three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, taking that series opener by a 6-1 result behind three homers and a strong start by Emerson Hancock.

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