Rick Rizzs Steps Down in Style | Seattle News

Rick Rizzs, Seattle’s legendary Mariners broadcaster for 41 years, is stepping into the spotlight one last time as grand marshal of the Seafair Torchlight Parade — a fitting send-off as he retires after the team’s 50th season. With the Mariners clinging to a half-game lead in the AL West and struggling offensively — the worst batting average in baseball — Rizzs calls for accountability, spotlighting Cole Young as a standout. He also believes injured infielder Brendan Donovan could be the game-changing addition the team needs. And yes, even amid the pressure, he’s still gushing about reliever Andres Munoz — “Señor Smoke” on the mound, a gentle soul off it — who personally checked on a fan hit by a ball. The Mariners’ playoff push hits a critical juncture this weekend as they face the Rangers. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a8fd9d4aa236bdc3