Seattle Mariners CEO Kevin Mather’s speech to a local Rotary Club made its way onto YouTube and should have embarrassed both the team and MLB.
Maury Wills’ Stint as Seattle Mariners Manager Was Brief But Hilarious
The Seattle Mariners’ history has been a cruel joke. Never has that been more true than during Maury Wills’ brief tenure as manager.
Ken Griffey Jr. Reveals Why He Didn’t Take Steroids During His Legendary Career
Ken Griffey Jr. was one of the best players to ever play in the MLB. He also went his career without taking steroids. Why did he stay clean?
Mariners Outfielder Kyle Lewis Was Set to Break Out Before COVID-19
The Mariners’ Kyle Lewis showed promise last season, and he was poised to have a breakout season this year — before COVID-19 struck.
Ken Griffey Jr. Was Once Benched for Napping During a Game
Ken Griffey Jr. is one of the most beloved players of all time. However, toward the end of his career he might have gotten a bit lazier.
Young Mariners Outfielder Greg Halman’s Tragic Murder Came Three Months After His Final MLB Game
Greg Halman joined the Seattle Mariners with high expectations. Halman’s life tragically ended at his brother’s hands just as his career began.
Chris Bosio Earned $20 Million in the Majors, Then Lost His Job for Alleged Bullying
Chris Bosio turned a lengthy pitching career into a long coaching journey. The Detroit Tigers fired Bosio in June 2018 over alleged bullying. Where is he now?
LeBron James Compares His Situation With the Cavaliers to Ken Griffey Jr.’s With the Mariners
Ken Griffey Jr. and LeBron James are two of the greatest athletes of all-time. Griffey had a Hall of Fame career with the Seattle Mariners and Cincinnati Reds, and was ultimately one of the greatest hitters in MLB history. James, on the other hand, is considered to be one of the two best basketball players …
Ken Griffey Jr.’s Son Has Had a Less-Than-Stellar NFL Career So Far
Ken Griffey Jr. and his dad were both excellent in the MLB. Griffey Jr.’s son, Trey Griffey, has yet to find a lot of success in the NFL.
Ken Griffey Jr. and Sr. Hitting Back-to-Back Home Runs is Still the Coolest Father-Son Moment in Sports History
Ken Griffey Jr. and Sr. hitting back-to-back homers for the Seattle Mariners in 1990 is the coolest father-son moment in sports history.
Did Ken Griffey Jr. Make More Money on the Cincinnati Reds or Seattle Mariners?
Ken Griffey Jr. was a legend for both the Seattle Mariners and Cincinnati Reds. Which team did he make more money on?
MLB Draft: A Doctored Scouting Report Helped Ken Griffey Jr. Become the No. 1 Pick in 1987
A look at how a fake scouting report aided in Ken Griffey Jr. being selected with the first overall selection in the 1987 MLB draft.
Who Is the Better MLB Player: Kyle Seager or His Brother Corey?
Kyle and Corey Seager are one of a few pairs of brothers that both made it to the majors. So which brother is the better overall player?
Ken Griffey Jr. Nearly Gave the Pittsburgh Pirates 1 of the Greatest Outfields Ever
An MLB rule that has since been changed made Ken Griffey Jr. a Seattle Mariner instead of a Pittsburgh Pirate.
The Awesome Connection Between Kyler Murray and Scott Burrell
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray and one-time NBA champion Scott Burrell share an amazing piece of history in professional sports.
Yankees Legend Billy Martin Is Why Ken Griffey Jr. Never Played for the Yankees
Hall of Fame outfielder Ken Griffey Jr. hated the Yankees and refused to play for them. Ex-Yankees manager Billy Martin is to thank.
Ken Griffey Jr. Hit 400th Career Home Run on This Day in 2000
Ken Griffey Jr. found yet another way to honor his father on April 10, 2000. The first-year Reds outfielder and future Hall of Famer became the youngest player to join the 400-home run club 20 years ago. Griffey’s milestone home run occurred on his father, Ken Sr.’s, birthday. What happened on the day Ken Griffey …
Ken Griffey Jr. Made Successful MLB Debut on This Day in 1989
Before he was arguably baseball’s biggest star in the 1990s, Ken Griffey Jr. was simply a 19-year-old hoping to make an immediate impact with the Seattle Mariners. In a time before service time debates, the Mariners chose to open the 1989 season with a young minor league player who gave them the best chance at …
Ichiro Suzuki Recorded First MLB Hits on This Day in 2001
Japanese outfielder Ichrio Suzuki arrived in America with high expectations. Suzuki began a legendary MLB career when he debuted on April 2, 2001.
April Fool’s Day 2020: Who Are the Biggest Pranksters in Sports History?
In honor of April Fool’s Day, who are the biggest and best pranksters in sports history? Some of the answers are sure to make you laugh.
What Is Ken Griffey Jr.’s Net Worth?
Ken Griffey Jr. was one of baseball’s biggest stars during the ’90s. Did all this fame and success lead to a sizable net worth for Griffey?
This Day in Baseball: Mickey Mantle Hits Estimated 650-Foot Home Run
On this day in 1951, New York Yankees legend Mickey Mantle hit a 650-foot home run. Or did he? We have the answer.
Felix Hernandez Is the Last MLB Pitcher to Throw a Perfect Game
Felix Hernandez became the 23rd pitcher to throw a perfect game in 2012. It was the first one in Seattle Mariners history.
How Many More Home Runs Would Ken Griffey Jr. Have Hit If He Had Stayed Healthy?
Ken Griffey Jr. was one of the best home run hitters in history. He could have hit a lot more, though, had he stayed healthy.
Where Is Japanese MLB Great Ichiro Suzuki Now?
After he came from Japan to the Seattle Marines, Suzuki was known for his ability to get the right hit at the right time. Now he’s retired.
The Most Controversial Middle Fingers in Pro Sports
Recently, a Korean golfer got a three-year ban for giving the middle finger. He wasn’t the only one in sports history to do this, however.
7 Crazy Facts About the MLB Playoffs
Did you know the first World Series went eight games? Here are seven more crazy facts about the MLB Playoffs.
MLB: 5 Teams That Won’t Be Relevant Anytime Soon
Sports Illustrated looked at the futures of these MLB teams and developed an algorithm meant to show who has the bleakest future.
How to Survive the Cheap Seats at MLB Stadiums
You don’t need box seats to have a great time at the ballpark. Here’s your guide to enjoying any game in cheap MLB seats.
MLB: 5 Worst Franchises in MLB History
The New York Yankees and St. Louis Cardinals have had all sorts of success in Major League Baseball, but who are the worst franchises in league history?
MLB: The 6 Greatest Moments of Ken Griffey Jr.’s Career
Ken Griffey Jr. is one of the best players to ever put on a uniform and play a baseball game. Here are the greatest moments of his career.
MLB: The Cubs’ Hot Start Has Some Historical Comparisons
There are a few teams in modern baseball history that got off to great starts, just like the 2016 Chicago Cubs.
MLB: Is Felix Hernandez Still a Top Flight Pitcher?
King Felix has toed the rubber for over a decade for the Mariners. Despite his longevity, he’s still pitching like one of the best in the game.
MLB: How Ken Griffey Jr. Just Made Hall of Fame History
As expected, Ken Griffey Jr. is heading to Cooperstown — and he’s doing so in record fashion.
MLB: The 5 Highest-Paid Starting Pitchers in Baseball History
Max Scherzer just signed a massive deal with the Washington Nationals. How does it compare to the contracts received by other elite pitchers in baseball?
MLB: The 8 Highest-Paid Players of 2015 (No-Yankee Edition)
For the first time since money was printed, the Yankees will not have one of the highest-paid MLB players. Here are the 8 biggest earners of 2015.
MLB: The 5 Best Hitters on Losing Teams in 2015
Their hits might not be part of a pennant chase, but these guys can rake nonetheless.
MLB: The 4 Longest Hit Streaks in 2015
Each member of this foursome went on an extended, serious tear at the plate this year.
MLB: How Nelson Cruz Made Home Run History in 2015
By hitting a home run in his fifth consecutive game, Seattle Mariners right fielder Nelson Cruz swung his way into the Major League Baseball record books.
MLB Power Outage: 5 Signs of a New Dead Ball Era in 2014
Here are 5 signs this MLB season’s power outage is of historic proportions.
Swing and a Miss: MLB’s 10 Most Unhittable Pitchers in 2014
These ten MLB pitchers have gotten the highest percentage of batters to swing and miss in 2014. The best will surprise many fans.
6 Highest-Paid MLB Stars in 2014
Here’s a look at the six highest-paid Major League Baseball players this season.
Top 10 MLB Prospects Ready to Make a Big League Impact
Here are the 10 MLB prospects expected to have a big league impact in 2014.
5 MLB Free Agents Who Were Worth the Big Money
Some MLB players exceed their sky-high expectations and deliver huge returns on teams’ investments. Here are 5 prime examples.
10 MLB Pitchers Ready to Dominate in 2014
Here are 10 Major League Baseball pitchers set to dominate opposing lineups in 2014.