Rick Rizzs Farewell Weekend: Your Guide to Saying Goodbye (Sept 25-27)

Let’s not sugarcoat it: this season was a disaster. The Mariners led the division on July 5th, then went 25-38 with the worst offense in baseball — 577 runs, shut out 15 times — one year after winning the AL West and taking the ALCS to Game 7. The clubhouse is about to empty out, the manager probably isn’t coming back, and half the roster might be wearing different uniforms by spring. ...

September 25, 2026 · 4 min · Emerald City Gear
T-Mobile Park, home of the Seattle Mariners

Rangers Come to T-Mobile: Why This Weekend Series Matters More Than You Think

It’s April 15th, and the Mariners sit at 8-10. That’s not panic territory — it’s “time to get serious” territory. And what better way to do that than a three-game home series against one of the teams that already beat them this month? The Texas Rangers roll into T-Mobile Park this Friday, April 17th, for what may be the most important early-season series of 2026. Three games. A divisional rival. A chance to flip the script — or fall further behind in the AL West. ...

April 15, 2026 · 4 min · Emerald City Gear
T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Washington — home of the Seattle Mariners

Back Home and Hungry: Mariners Host Astros in Must-Watch 4-Game Series

The Mariners are home. And they need this. After a bruising road trip that saw them drop four in a row — swept in Anaheim and now bleeding games in Arlington — Seattle comes limping back to T-Mobile Park at 4-8, sitting 2.5 games out of first in the AL West. The city deserves better than what we’ve seen on the road. And starting this Friday, April 10, the M’s get a chance to flip the script with a 4-game home stand against the Houston Astros. ...

April 8, 2026 · 4 min · Emerald City Gear
T-Mobile Park aerial view, home of the Seattle Mariners

The Astros Are Coming to T-Mobile Park — And This Is a Series You Need to See

Ten games into the 2026 season, the Mariners are already getting tested. A two-game skid, a rash of early injuries, a Jo Adell home-run robbery that had to be seen to be believed — it’s been a rollercoaster April already. But the schedule is about to get very interesting, very fast. This Friday, the Houston Astros come to T-Mobile Park for a four-game series (April 10–13), and this is the kind of early-season divisional showdown that actually means something. ...

April 6, 2026 · 4 min · Emerald City Gear
Cal Raleigh, Seattle Mariners catcher, June 2024

Big Cat Strikes Again: Cal Raleigh's Walk-Off Lifts Mariners to 2-0 Series Lead Over Yankees

Two games in. Two wins. Both 2-1. Both against the New York Yankees. If you needed a sign that the 2026 Seattle Mariners mean business, Cal Raleigh just handed you two of them back to back. On Tuesday night, March 31st, Big Cat delivered a walk-off single in the ninth inning to finish off the Yankees, giving the Mariners a 2-0 series lead heading into Wednesday’s rubber match. Combined with Monday’s 2-1 victory, Seattle has opened the young season with two of the tightest, most satisfying wins imaginable — low-scoring, well-pitched, decided by clutch hitting. Very Mariners. Very 2026. ...

March 31, 2026 · 4 min · Emerald City Gear

Best Seats at T-Mobile Park: A Section-by-Section Guide

T-Mobile Park is one of the better baseball stadiums in the American League. Good sightlines, a retractable roof that actually gets used, and a layout that doesn’t punish you for not spending $200 on a ticket. But the sections are not all created equal — there’s a big difference between “solid lower bowl seat for $35” and “overpriced corner seat where you’re watching the game at a 45-degree angle.” I’ve sat in probably 40 different sections at T-Mobile Park over the years. Here’s the honest breakdown of where to sit, what to expect, and how to find a deal. ...

March 18, 2026 · 11 min · Emerald City Gear