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#OWLS - History isn’t just remembered in Seattle—it’s played on the diamond. Yesterday at T-Mobile Park (@TMobilePark), prior to the Mariners (@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 (@gkirb98) 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 (@BlackHeritageWA), and Nike RBI (@MLBRBI), youth players were outfitted in historic replica jerseys, bridging past and present.
Founded by Bookie Gates, Baseball and Softball Beyond Borders (@BBBInnerCity) has built an incredible pipeline for youth of color, while Major League Baseball’s (@MLB) 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 (@MOHAI)
MVP Photography
Mariners Care Foundation
Softball Beyond Borders
#SeattleOwls #SoftballBeyondBorders #MarinersCare #HometownNine #NikeRBI #SeaTogether
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Join us in congratulating Rick Rizzs on a legendary career! Rizzs spent over 50 years broadcasting professional baseball, including spending 3 of his 41 MLB seasons in Detroit.
The Tigers and Tigers Foundation surprised him with a $2,500 donation to his charity, Toys for Kids.
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Our hearts go out to all those impacted by the wildfires in the Spokane area 💙
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One book can make a big difference 📚
We’re joining forces with PACCAR to support kids' literacy with the Page Ahead Book Drive. Make a donation at one of their locations during tomorrow’s game to help a child discover the joy of reading!
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Trading cards and making memories 🥹
Bryan Woo welcomed kids from @seattlechildren's to spend the day trading exclusive baseball cards and sharing a whole lot of smiles.
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Be a part of our annual Summer Soiree!
Join us for an unforgettable evening supporting the Mariners Care Foundation, featuring a cocktail reception, dinner program, live auction, private performance by Zach Top and an exclusive after party.
Learn More: Mariners.com/SummerSoiree
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Recess hit the big leagues. With the @Mariners, @Microsoft is powering Recess Takeovers at local schools. More play, more community, and a $10K grant to each school for playground and wellness resources. Even the salmon stopped by to play.
Thank you, @SeattleSports for the shoutout! @TheMikeSalk @BrockHuard
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A special delivery for @BJW002 💙
Before tonight’s game, Charlotte and Cooper from @seattlechildren's Hospital presented Bryan with three pairs of custom cleats designed by fellow patients. We can't wait to see the artwork in action!
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Inspiring the future generation of ballplayers 💪
Thank you to Mariners Training Center and our players and coaches for bringing the smiles and core memories to our 2026 PLAY BALL WEEKEND Camp this morning at Everett Memorial Stadium!
#PlayBallWeekend
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This morning the ballpark shined of smiles, swings, and new friends! Thank you to everyone who joined us for #playballweekend!
@PlayBall @MiLB
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From student-athletes to graduates 🎓
We’re proud to celebrate our Hometown Nine Class of 2026 as they take the next step in their journeys. Our fellows will be heading to colleges around the PNW and beyond, including four continuing their baseball & softball careers. Congratulations, graduates!
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For more than a decade, Mariners fan Ryan Riddick has faced ALS with strength and resilience.
Tonight, alongside @LiveLikeLou4, Permobil Foundation and Phi Delta Theta, @jp_crawford, our Lou Gehrig Memorial Award Finalist, surprised Ryan with a custom Mariners Permobil chair 💙
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Our Mariners Care Foundation Broadcast Auction is underway!
Now’s your chance to bid on game-used items, autographed memorabilia and unforgettable experiences, all while supporting barrier-free baseball and softball access across our region.
🔗 Mariners.com/BroadcastAuctio…
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Honoring the trailblazers who paved the way 💙
Ahead of yesterday's game in Kansas City, @jp_crawford donated his game-worn Steelheads jersey to @nlbmprez and @NLBMuseumKC, and Dan Wilson presented a $25,000 donation on behalf of the Mariners Care Foundation.
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Another successful Recess Takeover 🙌
Today, we visited a pair of local elementary schools to put a spotlight on active play, learning & connection. Thanks to @Microsoft, each school will receive a $10K grant to support physical activity resources, playground equipment & other needs!
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Applications for our Hometown Nine Class of 2031 are open!
The HT9 program provides 5 years of support to young baseball and softball players from underserved communities, helping them succeed athletically & academically during & beyond the program.
🔗 atmlb.com/4nwi2t7
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Who could say no to free help on your FAFSA and WASFA? The Mariners Care Foundation (@Mariners @LosMarineros) is making it possible for all students to access free support when filling out these important financial applications, both in English and Spanish. That includes career training, college, or an apprenticeship.
Want to learn more? Visit bit.ly/FundYourFuture-Conver…
#FAFSAHelp #WASFAHelp #CollegeFinancialAid #StudentSupport #MarinersCare
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While we celebrate the Mariners’ (@Mariners) first Steelhead Sunday of the season today, Seattle Central Little League threw an opening day jamboree yesterday at Judkins Park and Playfield, bringing together local little league teams, coaches, and families for a kickoff event and parade.
Among the little league teams were the Seattle Steelheads, the Owls Club, the Indianapolis Clowns, the Rockford Peaches, the Oakland Larks, the Homestead Grays, the Kansas City Monarchs, the Pittsburgh Crawfords, the Brooklyn Royal Giants, and many more.
As we watch the Negro Leagues be honored by both Seattle Central Little League and the Mariners on the same weekend, we are reminded of their legacy and the impact they continue to have on our youth, culture, and history.
Respect the past, own the future. Sundays are for the Steelheads.
Photos: Converge Media
#WWConverge #SteelheadSundays #LittleLeague #SeattleCentral #YouthBaseball
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Can't wait to be part of this year's HBCU Seattle Series! 🙌
Who’s ready for some HBCU action at T-Mobile Park (@TMobilePark)? The second annual HBCU Seattle Series is returning Sunday, March 8 when the Emerald City’s own Seattle U Redhawks (@SeattleUBase) take on the Jackson State Tigers (@GoJSUTigersBSB). Get ready for the sound, the culture, and the elite athleticism straight from the heart of HBCU baseball.
The three-game series’ undeniable impact of expanding access and opportunity to baseball is formidable, reminding us of the legacy of the 2023 HBCU Swingman Classic. Board President of the community-rooted nonprofit Baseball Beyond Borders (BBB) (@BBBInnerCity) Cemal Ford explained that the Swingman Classic demonstrated a strong demand for HBCU culture and representation in the Northwest, setting the bar high for the electric energy that HBCU baseball could generate in the Emerald City.
Beyond the spirit, the Swingman Classic proved the remarkable strength and interest of the local Black community in baseball. With over 10,000 attendees flooding T-Mobile Park in 2023, the Classic’s overwhelming turnout motivated BBB to create a recurring way to extend its impact, leading to the creation of the annual Seattle Series as a platform for ongoing HBCU representation and access to baseball and softball in the Northwest.
“The HBCU Swingman Classic showed us what is possible, now we carry the legacy forward,” President of BBB Bookie Gates said.
In collaboration between Seattle U (@seattleu), the Seattle Mariners (@Mariners), and BBB, the 2026 HBCU Series’ three-game series will play out as follows:
Games 1 and 2: Friday and Saturday at Bannerwood Park in Bellevue.
Game 3 Finale: Sunday, March 8, at T-Mobile Park.
Secure your tickets now at the link in our bio and be part of the legacy.
See you at T-Mobile Park!
#HBCUSeattle #BaseballBeyondBorders #Mariners #HBCU #Baseball
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You continue to make a difference 👏
We’re proud to share that the @MarinersCare Foundation has donated $100,000 to @NWHarvest on behalf of Mariners fans, made possible by your record-breaking support of our 50/50 Raffle jackpots 💙
Read more: atmlb.com/3MmA2Yi
