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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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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.

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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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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.

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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. 

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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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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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