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    • 8/5/26

    Seattle Owls Bridge History and Victory at T-Mobile Park

    History isn’t just remembered in Seattle—it’s played on the diamond. Yesterday at T-Mobile Park, prior to the Mariners game against Detroit, the field belonged to the champions of Softball Beyond Borders: the Seattle Owls. Fresh off winning the Nike RBI West Regional Championship in Portland, this squad was hosted by Mariners RBI Ambassador George Kirby for batting practice and a special pre-game honor.

    For the first time in 20 years, a Seattle team is heading to the Nike RBI Softball World Series in Vero Beach, Florida. Led by standout Mariners Hometown Nine scholars Kennedy Fane, Kaitlyn Washington, and Isabella Garcia, the Owls embody equal parts grit, sisterhood, and elite talent.

    This victory hits deeper than the scoreline. The team wears the name of the 1938–39 Seattle Owls, a legendary all-Black girls' softball championship team rooted at Garfield High School. When the Mariners made Major League Baseball history by introducing the Seattle Steelheads uniform to their regular season rotation, it sparked a movement. In partnership with the Mariners Care Foundation, Black Heritage Society of Washington State, and Nike RBI, youth players were outfitted in historic replica jerseys, bridging past and present.

    Founded by Bookie Gates, Baseball and Softball Beyond Borders has built an incredible pipeline for youth of color, while Major League Baseball’s Nike RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) program creates pathways for players aged 13–18 to shine. Supported wholeheartedly by Mariners Care CEO Nova Newcomer and the local community, the Owls are bringing Northwest softball back to the national stage. Florida, get ready—Seattle is behind these girls all the way!

    This story was produced by Dylan Wiest

    Special Thank You:

    Black Heritage Society of Washington State

    MOHAI - Al Smith Collection

    MVP Photography Mariners Care Foundation

    Softball Beyond Borders

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    • 7/4/26

    Empowering the Future: Inside the Solutions for Seattle Youth Day at T-Mobile Park

    Solutions for Seattle Youth Empowerment Day at T-Mobile Park proved to be far more than just a typical baseball game, standing instead as an homage to community unity and support for the city’s next generation. On Wednesday, June 17th, hundreds of young people, families, educators, and mentors gathered together, transforming the stadium into a space of celebration and shared purpose. 

    Spearheaded by Solutions for Seattle founder Melvin Slaughter, the day’s festivities were rooted in the organization’s commitment to empowering the city's youth, and building a stronger, safer, and more connected community. Beginning with a major pregame block party at Garfield High School before the group proceeded to T-Mobile Park, the atmosphere was one of connection and hope, as attendees united to create lasting memories and showcase the strength of a city standing behind its young people.

    The gathering also carried a commitment to the future, with a portion of ticket proceeds dedicated to expanding the Lyrics Matter School, a trauma-informed program that uses hip-hop and music as tools for expression and violence prevention. 

    “Seattle, thank you for showing what community truly looks like,” Slaughter said. 

    Learn more about Solutions for Seattle at solutionsforseattle.com

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    • 5/3/26

    Respect the Past, Own the Future: Sundays Are For The Steelheads

    Steelheads Sunday is back at T-Mobile Park! As the Seattle Mariners gear up for yet another Steelheads Sunday wearing the iconic Seattle Steelheads jerseys, we reflect on the story that was written in the Emerald City streets long before the first pitch was thrown in a stadium.

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    • 4/19/26

    Creative Lou's Community Canvas: Damon Brown on His Baseball Mural at Steelheads Alley

    During the Takeover: All-Star Edition at Pier 62, Takiyah Ward sat down with artist Damon Brown to discuss the stunning mural he created at Steelheads Alley near T-Mobile Park.

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    • 4/1/26

    A Promise Fulfilled: Rainier Playfield’s State-of-the-Art Transformation Unveiled for South Seattle Youth

    In July 2023 during All-Star Week, Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, and the Mariners made a promise to the youth of South Seattle: to transform Rainier Playfield into a state-of-the-art facility. 

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    • 3/28/26

    The Big O Spotlights Mariners' Steelheads Sundays on Good Day Seattle

    The Big O recently joined Good Day Seattle to spotlight a landmark initiative by the Seattle Mariners: the launch of "Steelheads Sundays,” beginning tomorrow, Sunday, March 29.

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    • 3/6/26

    Seattle U Redhawks Face Jackson State Tigers in HBCU Series Finale This Sunday

    Do you have your tickets yet? The HBCU Seattle Series is back this weekend, promising an electrifying showcase of talent, culture, and sound straight from the heart of Historically Black Colleges and Universities' baseball programs. 

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    • 3/4/26

    Beyond the Bases: HBCU Seattle Series Expands Opportunities in Northwest Baseball

    The second annual HBCU Seattle Series is on deck! This three-game baseball showdown is back, promising an electrifying showcase of talent, culture, and sound straight from the heart of Historically Black Colleges and Universities' baseball programs. 

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    • 2/2/26

    Anchorage's 'Diamond Of Opportunity': New Indoor Facility Brings Baseball Year-Round to Alaskan Youth

    As part of Converge Media’s ever-expanding mission to uplift underrepresented communities, producer Mathew Bermudez took Back2Besa to a new frontier last year: Anchorage, Alaska. The Gamers Alaska program, led by founder Jamar Hill, celebrated the grand opening of a new indoor baseball and softball facility in Northeast Anchorage, offering the next generation of players a beacon of warmth and hope through the long Alaskan winters.

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    • 1/31/26

    Sundays Are For The Steelheads!

    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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    • 1/30/26

    PREVIEW: New Gamers Alaska Indoor Baseball Facility Revitalizes Anchorage Community

    As a part of Converge Media’s upcoming documentary about the Mariners Care Foundation “Diamond Of Opportunity,” videographer and producer Mat Bermudez traveled to Anchorage, Alaska, to document the grand opening of a new indoor baseball and softball facility. The story he captured quickly evolved beyond a typical sports feature, becoming an emotional and enlightening account of community revitalization, accessibility, and representation for young athletes.

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    • 12/30/25

    Converge's "Diamond of Opportunity" Documentary to Come Spring 2026

    As we close out a joyous 2025, we are ecstatic to share the first look at our upcoming documentary “Diamond of Opportunity” following the Mariners Care Foundation, premiering Spring 2026 on FOX13 Seattle. From Jacksonville, Mississippi to Anchorage, Alaska, to home plate in the Emerald City, the Mariners have committed to making baseball and softball more accessible, more visible, and more inspirational to underrepresented youth who lack reliable resources to play the game they love.