Mariners hosting Alumni Home Run Derby on August 7
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 7:46 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
The Seattle Mariners will hold an Alumni Home Run Derby on August 7, following their game against the Tampa Bay Rays. The event will feature players from different eras of the franchise, with Ken Griffey Jr. serving as commissioner and Jay Buhner and Nelson Cruz as team captains. Notable participants include Mike Cameron and Ichiro Suzuki, both known for their power-hitting capabilities. This derby contributes to the Mariners' 50th anniversary celebrations and provides an opportunity for fans to see former players in action once more.
- •Event set for August 7 after game against Tampa Bay Rays
- •Ken Griffey Jr. to serve as commissioner
- •Participants include Ichiro Suzuki and Mike Cameron
- •Captains Jay Buhner and Nelson Cruz to lead teams
- •Event aims to engage fans with Mariners' history
- 7:46 PMYahoo Sports — Mariners announce Alumni Home Run Derby for August 7th
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- MLB•Jun 4, 2026, 8:05 PMRoyals call up utility player Josh Rojas
- MLB•Jun 4, 2026, 7:03 PMNewberry, Florida baseball commit Tavis Honeycutt named Class 2A Player of the Year
- MiLB•Jun 4, 2026, 6:51 PMMinor League roundup, June 3: Cesar Perdomo shoves
- MLB•Jun 4, 2026, 6:48 PMUK is not expected to hire from within for next AD as Mitch Barnhart serves out his final month
- MLB•Jun 4, 2026, 6:47 PMDave Collins steps down as West Clermont head baseball coach
- MLB•Jun 4, 2026, 6:04 PMFreddy Peralta's Fantasy Baseball Stock Climbs in this Chicago Cubs Trade Scenario
