The Seattle Mariners were established in 1977 as an expansion team in Major League Baseball. They play their home games at T-Mobile Park, which opened in 1999 and has a seating capacity of approximately 47,000. The team is named the Mariners as a nod to the city's strong marine culture. Their team colors are navy blue, northwest green, and silver.
Despite their long history, the Mariners have only made four playoff appearances. They reached the playoffs in 1995, 1997, 2000, and 2001. In 2001, they had an exceptional season, winning 116 games, tying the MLB record for most regular-season wins. However, they have yet to win a World Series or an American League pennant. Over the years, the franchise has finished with a losing record in 30 of their 47 seasons as of 2023. The Mariners are the only active MLB franchise to have never appeared in a World Series. They currently hold the longest active World Series appearance drought in MLB.
Seattle Mariners Announcers
The Seattle Mariners have a skilled announcing team that provides commentary and analysis throughout the season.
Here are some of the prominent announcers associated with the team:
Play-by-Play:
Rick Rizzs: The Mariners' longtime radio play-by-play announcer, with the team since 1983.
Dave Sims: TV play-by-play announcer for Mariners games on Root Sports since 2007.
Steve Guasch: Spanish-language play-by-play voice for the Mariners.
Gary Hill Jr.: Executive Producer/Engineer for all Mariners radio broadcasts in 2022, also hosts pre-and post-game shows and occasionally fills in for play-by-play duties.
Color Commentary:
Mike Blowers: Former Mariners third baseman, providing TV color commentary since 2007.
Aaron Goldsmith: Radio announcer and analyst, part of the Mariners broadcast team since 2013.
Additional Announcers:
Jim Armintrout: Director for Mariners telecasts on Root Sports Northwest.
Seattle Mariners Broadcasting Networks
Television: Root Sports Northwest
Root Sports Northwest is a regional sports network in the United States, owned by the Seattle Mariners. Since 1993, it has partnered with the Mariners for their television broadcasts, initially starting as Prime Sports Northwest and subsequently becoming FSN (Fox Sports Net) Northwest. The network's headquarters are located in Bellevue, Washington, close to Seattle, offering extensive coverage of sporting events across the Pacific Northwest. Root Sports Northwest primarily highlights professional teams from Seattle and Portland, ensuring fans can enjoy Mariners games throughout the region.
Radio: KIRO Radio
KIRO Radio (710 AM) is the primary station for broadcasting Seattle Mariners games on radio. Owned by Bonneville International, KIRO has provided Mariners games coverage since 2009. The station features live play-by-play commentary of all team matches alongside pre-game and post-game discussions.
FAQs on Seattle Mariners Announcers
A. The Seattle Mariners were established in 1977 as an expansion team in Major League Baseball (MLB).
A. The Mariners play their home games at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Washington.
A. The Mariners have made four playoff appearances: 1995, 1997, 2000, and 2001.
A. No, the Mariners have not won a World Series or an American League pennant.
A. The longest-serving manager of the Seattle Mariners is Lou Piniella. He managed the team from 1993 to 2002.
