Rick Rizzs reflects on 2026 Mariners season as career nears end

Rick Rizzs, in his last season as the voice of the Seattle Mariners, provided insights on the team's struggles during a radio interview. With a current record of 71-82 and only nine games left to play, the Mariners face challenges in their playoff hopes, trailing the Houston Astros in the American League West. Rizzs pointed to a series of injuries that affected key players and the team's overall performance, leaving them well below expectations after the previous year's playoff run. Despite the disappointing season, he expressed optimism about the franchise's future, highlighting emerging young talent like Kade Anderson, Lazaro Montes, and Michael Arroyo. He plans to cherish the remaining games of his 52-year broadcasting career.

• 6:09 PMYahoo Sports — Retiring Mariners broadcaster Rick Rizzs on what went wrong in 2026 — and his hopes for next year