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Top 10 Baseball Parks For Craft Brew

Todd Lyons — Sun, 05 May 2013 23:45:42 +0000

If you are tired of going to the ballgame only to be gouged a high price for cheap beer, then this list is for you. The folks at www.TheDailyMeal.com have rated the 10 best cities to get good beer at a major league park. Seattle, home of the Mariners Safeco Field, which thrives in the [...]

West Coast League Baseball Coming To Yakima In 2014

Todd Lyons — Wed, 01 May 2013 19:50:11 +0000

The void at Yakima County Stadium left when the Yakima Bears of the Northwest League exited for Hillsboro, Oregon at the end of last season looks to be short-lived.

5 Amazing Fans Who Caught Foul Balls Without Dropping Their Beers

Danny Groner — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:30:35 +0000

We’ve all seen fans at sporting events try to match the competitors on the field from time to time. As the ball flies toward them, they make valiant efforts to grab a souvenir. Some are armed with gloves, while others choose instead to duck and cover. And then there are the select few who so [...]

Christian School Parked Outside Strip Club In Seattle

Kelly West — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:43:02 +0000

Bus driver: ‘Hey Kids of the Christian School, we are taking you to a Seattle Mariners Game April 8th. I am gonna park right here so you kids head into the game and I will be right there’! Maybe those were the thoughts of the bus driver who parked outside Showgirls strip club on [...]

Mariners Fan Catches Foul Ball In His Beer Cup

Todd Lyons — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 19:19:49 +0000

In last night's debacle at SafeCo Field, where the Mariners dropped their second consecutive game to the Houston Lastros.

The one highlight for the local nine didn't even occur on the field but, rather, at the hand (and cup!) of a fan who made what is arguably the greatest foul ball catch ever. His post-souvenir celebration may have actually trumped the catch itself!

Watch and learn from what is clearly a baseball fan ninja!

Opening Day of Baseball at the Lyons House

Todd Lyons — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 19:26:31 +0000

Monday night marked the return of Major League Baseball for another year. At my house we refer to it as “New Year’s Day” and celebrate almost as fervently as we do on December 31st of each year. This year was no different. My son, Drew, who is now eight years-old and is a HUGE Mariners [...]

Mariners Unveil New Commercials for 2013

Todd Lyons — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 18:06:35 +0000

While the Mariners have pulled up the rear in the standings more often than not over the last decade, one area where the M's always excel is in their annual batch of promotional commercials. In fact, they are consistently voted tops in the big leagues by fans across the country.

My all-time favorite is probably the spot featuring Edgar Martinez and "The Clapper" or the King's (Felix Hernandez) alter-ego "Larry Bernandez".

Reserve Your Seats on the Mariners Super Fan Bus – Vs. Houston on April 8th

John Riggs — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 16:07:38 +0000

The Seattle Mariners are opening the season on April 8th taking on the Houston Astros. Get on the Mariners Super Fan Bus that gets you transportation to and from the game, tickets to the game, snacks on the way and a special Mariners home opener T-shirt at the game!

Pasco Native Jeremy Bonderman to Start for Mariners Today

Todd Lyons — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 20:22:19 +0000

Pasco, Washington native Jeremy Bonderman gets the start for the Seattle Mariners today when the M’s (2-1) take on A.L. West favorite Los Angeles Angels (0-3) in Cactus League play. The Mariners take a 2-1 record into the game against the winless Halos at the Peoria Sports Complex. The Mariners signed the former flame-thrower during [...]

Mariners, Felix Hernandez Agree to Seven Year Contract Extension

Todd Lyons — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 19:51:08 +0000

Reports are coming in that seem to confirm that Seattle Mariners ace right-handed pitcher Felix Hernandez is about to become the highest paid hurler in professional baseball history. The USA Today’s Bob Nightengale says that the Mariners and ‘King Felix’ are going to finalize a seven-year $175 million contract before Spring Training begins next week. [...]

Ken Griffey Jr. to be Inducted Into Mariners Hall of Fame

Todd Lyons — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 22:42:05 +0000

Easily the face of the Seattle Mariners franchise during their 35-plus year history and one of the greatest all-around players of his generation, “The Kid” is scheduled to be inducted into the Seattle Mariners Hall Of Fame. The ceremony is slated for Saturday, August 10th, 2013 when the Mariners take on the (former Seattle Pilots) [...]

Josh Hamilton To Angels

Todd Lyons — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 21:03:09 +0000

Troubled free agent all-star outfielder Josh Hamilton is switching teams but staying in the same division. The 32 year-old has reportedly come to an agreement with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. The terms are five years for $125 million as he exits A.L. West rival Texas Rangers. Another A.L. West team, the Seattle Mariners, [...]

Mariners Install Biggest Video Screen In Baseball

Todd Lyons — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 22:15:00 +0000

The Seattle Mariners are making BIG changes at their home, Safeco Field, this off season. Besides moving the outfield fences in (anywhere between four and 17 feet) to make the park more friendly to batters, the M’s announced today that they will also make trips to the yard more fan-friendly by installing the largest video [...]

4 Year Old Boy Cries After Cardinals Lose

Todd Lyons — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 18:05:19 +0000

I'm a HUGE sports fan - especially baseball - and, because of the nature of my household, my 7 year-old son is as well.

When I saw this video of a young St. Louis Cardinals fan's reaction to his team being eliminated from the playoffs, I couldn't help but empathize with the poor kid. Not only because of the age similarity but because I, too, have felt EXACTLY this way (substituting the Seattle Mariners for St. Louis)

O.J. Found Not Guilty 17 Years Ago

Todd Lyons — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 18:02:14 +0000

17 years ago today, people in the Northwest were reveling in the stunning victory the Seattle Mariners had pulled off against the California Angels less than 24 hours earlier to advance to the playoffs for the first time in their history.

As folks gathered around the water cooler the next morning, attention was quickly shifted when word that the jury seated in the "Trial of the Century" had come to a verdict after a months long trial.

"Felixing" = the New "Tebowing"

Todd Lyons — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 22:29:40 +0000

Following his historic perfect game last Wednesday afternoon at Safeco Field in Seattle, Mariners ace "King" Felix Hernandez attempts to become only the second player in baseball history to throw back-to-back no-hitters when the M's face the Cleveland Indians tonight at 7:00 P.M.

Felix Hernandez Hurls No-Hit Perfect Game

Todd Lyons — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 22:08:39 +0000

Seattle Mariners ace Felix Hernandez has just pitched a perfect game en route to defeating the Tampa Bay Rays by a score of 1-0. Watch the final strikeout after the jump: Here’s what it look like from the stands It is the first no-hit game for the right-handed Venezuelan. It is the first time one [...]

Baseball Hits Man In Crotch, Woman In Face [VIDEO]

Todd Lyons — Wed, 09 May 2012 18:48:24 +0000

My seven-year-old son Drew and I share father/son time together a number of ways. One of those is watching the television together whenever there's a Mariners game on or watching one of the many episodes of America's Funniest Home Videos we have on the DVR.

I can't wait to show him this clip when I get home...

Happy New Year!

Todd Lyons — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 20:34:33 +0000

In the wee hours of Wednesday morning (3:00 A.M. for those of us in Yakima) the National Pastime will get underway halfway around the world when the first pitch of the 2012 Major League Baseball season is tossed out… in Japan! It’s no secret that I am what some would call a “seamhead.” A dyed-in-the-wool fan [...]

One Month and Counting!

kjr — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 19:53:41 +0000

The Seattle Mariners kick off their season one month from today (or four weeks from tomorrow)! I know I’ll be up at 3 a.m. March 28th to watch Felix Hernandez dominate the Oakland A’s. To get you excited (and remind you that not everything that happened last year was awful), here’s some highlights from SeattleMariners.com [...]