The Rick Rizzs Show

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The Rick Rizzs Show

The Rick Rizzs Show airs Friday's at 8:30am during Seattle's Morning News on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM. 

  1. 78

    Rick returns to the South Side of Chicago one more time...

    Rick Rizzs and the SMN crew break down the Mariners impressive series win against the Braves, and Rick reminisces on his youth in Chicago, as the M's prepare to take on the White Sox.

  2. 77

    The Mariners have a clean slate, and Randy Johnson Jersey Retirement

    Rick Rizzs and the SMN crew discuss the Mariners returning to a .500 record, and Randy Johnson Jersey Retirement Night on Saturday.

  3. 76

    The Mariners look to pull out of tailspin with home series against the Houston Astros

    Rick and the SMN crew lament a rough start to the season for the Mariners, and look ahead to a big series against the Houston Astros this weekend.

  4. 75

    Gearing up for Opening Day

    Rick and the SMN crew get excited for Opening Day and the 2026 Mariners season.

  5. 74

    Previewing the 2026 Seattle Mariners

    Rick Rizzs and the SMN crew preview the 2026 season and talk about takeaways from Spring Training.

  6. 73

    A future to believe in...

    Rick Rizzs and the SMN crew recap a historic season for the Mariners, and look forward to a bright future for the team.

  7. 72

    Mariners look to finish the job at home after a tough loss

    Rick and the SMN crew lick their wounds after last night's tough loss, plus talk about the incredible play of Jorge Polanco and how the Mariners can get it done at home.

  8. 71

    Preparing for one of the biggest games in Mariners history

    Rick and the SMN crew prepare for the ALDS Game 5 at T-Mobile Park.

  9. 70

    Mariners prepare for ALDS against either Cleveland or Detroit

    Rick Rizzs and the SMN crew look at how the Mariners are preparing for the American League Divisional Series against either the Cleveland Guardians or the Detroit Tigers.

  10. 69

    Mariners win the AL West, Cal Raleigh solidifies his bid for AL MVP

    Rick Rizzs and the SMN crew celebrate the Mariners' first division victory in 24 years, and make the argument for Cal Raleigh winning the AL MVP

  11. 68

    Mariners look ahead to big series in Houston

    Rick Rizzs and the SMN crew talk about the big series coming up this weekend in Houston, with all the chips on the table, plus Cal Raleigh's historic season continues.

  12. 67

    Mariners on 5 game win streak...Rick has a superstition on why

    Rick Rizzs and the SMN crew discuss the Mariners' big walk-off win last night, their push for the playoffs, and Rick's Cheeto related superstition about the team.

  13. 66

    Mariners look to end the first half with a series win in Detroit

    Rick Rizzs and the SMN crew look ahead at the All Star break, and how the M's can bounce back after a devastating sweep in New York.

  14. 65

    Mariners look to bounce back against the Guardians at home

    Rick Rizzs and the SMN crew discuss a tough week in Arizona, and the Mariners prospects at home against the Cleveland Guardians.

  15. 64

    M's look to keep it rolling in Texas

    Rick Rizzs and the SMN crew look ahead at a tough series in Texas this weekend against the Rangers.

  16. 63

    M's look to get right on the road in Anaheim

    Rick Rizzs and the SMN crew discuss a rough homestand against the Baltimore Orioles and look ahead to a road trip in Anaheim and Arizona.

  17. 62

    M's look for victory in big homestand against the Twins

    Rick Rizzs and the SMN crew discuss the big home series against the Twins.

  18. 61

    M's look to fight off Houston in big road series

    Rick Rizzs and the SMN crew discuss the big series in Houston.

  19. 60

    M's prepare for the Vedder Cup in San Diego

    Rick Rizzs and the SMN crew discuss the big series against the Padres in San Diego.

  20. 59

    Mariners looking to regain ground in the AL West race

    Rick Rizzs and the SMN crew lament a tough week for the team, but look ahead to the weekend in Atlanta.

  21. 58

    M's look to bounce back after a brutal road trip

    Rick Rizzs and the SMN crew discuss the tough road trip this week and how everything is still in front of the M's -- the division, the wild card, the postseason hunt is still very much alive.

  22. 57

    Mariners take on the New York Mets, visit the Little League World Series

    Rick Rizzs and the SMN crew discuss the Mariners' tough series against the Baltimore Orioles, this weekend's series against the New York Mets, and visiting the kids playing in the Little League World Series.

  23. 56

    Mariners sweep aside the White Sox, prepare for Ichiro Suzuki jersey retirement ceremony

    Rick Rizzs and the SMN crew celebrate the big White Sox sweep and look ahead to Saturday's Ichiro Suzuki jersey retirement ceremony.

  24. 55

    Mariners add Eugenio Suarez, rout Texas Rangers to begin big home series

    Rick Rizzs and the SMN crew bask in the glory of the new Mariners lineup. What are the expectations for the team in the final stretch of the season? Rick says the M's have all the pieces to win the World Series.

  25. 54

    Josh Naylor joins the Mariners, Ichiro is inducted into the HOF

    Rick Rizzs breaks down the Mariners' big trade for 1st baseman Josh Naylor, and remembers his favorite moments watching Ichiro Suzuki ahead of his induction into the MLB Hall of Fame.

  26. 53

    Mariners look to hit the ground running in second half of the season

    Rick and the Seattle's Morning News crew talk about the M's sweep of the Detroit Tigers, Cal Raleigh dominating the Home Run Derby, and the important series against the Houston Astros to begin the second half of the season.

  27. 52

    Mariners on a 9 series win streak

    Rick and the Seattle's Morning News crew discuss the Mariners hot series win streak, and prepare for a big homestand against the Blue Jays and Yankees.

  28. 51

    Mariners win 3rd straight series, Cal Raleigh on a home run tear

    Rick and the Seattle's Morning News crew talk about the big turnaround of the team, and prepare for a big series in Toronto over the weekend.

  29. 50

    The Return of the Rick Rizzs Show!

    Rick joins the Seattle's Morning News crew to talk about the improbable comeback from the Mariners this week and prepares us for a tough weekend series against the Texas Rangers.

  30. 49

    Gearing up for Spring Training, getting kids involved in baseball

    The return of The Rick Rizzs Show! Rick and Charlie Harger preview the Mariners' Spring Training and look at how to get kids involved in the magic of baseball.

  31. 48

    No postseason for the Mariners...once again -- a season post-mort

    Rick Rizzs and KIRO Radio Producer David Burbank lament the end of the season for the Mariners, what parts of the team worked, and what parts need to change.

  32. 47

    So you're saying there is a chance...

    Rick Rizzs and KIRO Radio Producer David Burbank talk about what needs to happen for the M's to make the postseason, with only 9 games left to play. Plus, what happened on the basepaths late on Wednesday's game against the Yankees, and why no team wants to see the Mariners' pitching staff in the playoffs.

  33. 46

    The window is closing for the M's to take the postseason...but its not shut yet

    Rick Rizzs and KIRO Radio Producer David Burbank look at everything that needs to go right for the M's to make the postseason, and analyze Bryan Woo's fantastic pitching performance on Wednesday night.

  34. 45

    Still a chance for the Mariners to make the postseason?

    Rick Rizzs and KIRO Radio Producer David Burbank talk about whether the Mariners can realistically still make the postseason.

  35. 44

    A successful begin to the Dan Wilson era

    Rick Rizzs and KIRO Radio Producer David Burbank talk about Dan Wilson's first week as Mariners manager, the impact of Edgar Martinez on the team's hitting performance, and the M's path to the postseason in the final stretch.

  36. 43

    There's a new Manager in town...

    Rick Rizzs and KIRO Radio Producer David Burbank talk about the bombshell news of the Mariners relieving Scott Servais of his managerial duties, bringing in former M's catcher Dan Wilson as the team's new manager. What should we know about Dan Wilson as he steps into the role? How should we look back on Scott Servais' legacy? Can the Mariners come back from the hole they have dug for themselves?

  37. 42

    A historic walk-off win for Mitch Haniger saves a rough series against Detroit

    Rick Rizzs and KIRO Radio Producer David Burbank relive Thursday night's walkoff win for the M's thanks to Mitch Haniger, marking the record 8th walkoff of his career. Plus, gearing up for a tough matchup against the New York Mets.

  38. 41

    New look Mariners return home to take on the league-leading Philadelphia Phillies

    Rick Rizzs and KIRO Radio Producer David Burbank talk about the new Mariners trade aqcuisitions, the injury bug biting the team, and preparing for a Philadelphia Phillies team who have no clear weaknesses.

  39. 40

    Randy Arozarena becomes a Mariner and Ty France says farewell

    Rick Rizzs and KIRO Radio Producer David Burbank talk about the trade between the Mariners and the Tampa Bay Rays for outfielder Randy Arozarena, the likely departure of Ty France, and the team gearing up to bounce back against the Chicago White Sox.

  40. 39

    Mariners prepare for the most important series of the season so far

    Rick Rizzs and KIRO Radio Producer David Burbank talk about the best parts of the All Star Break, and why this weekend's series against the Houston Astros is the most important of the season so far.

  41. 38

    Cal Raleigh takes control in CAL-ifornia

    Rick Rizzs and KIRO Radio Producer David Burbank talk about the explosive offense from the Mariners during their 3 game win streak. Cal Raleigh is making history at the plate. And Logan Gilbert gets his first ever All Star team spot.

  42. 37

    July is JULIOOOOO Month

    Rick Rizzs and KIRO Radio Producer David Burbank talk about what the M's need to do to stay atop of the AL West, why July and August are usually when the team gets hot, and how the team prepares for droves of Toronto fans to flood T-Mobile Park for the Mariners' matchup against the Blue Jays.

  43. 36

    25 years since the final game at the King Dome and why the Mariners are so good at home

    Rick Rizzs and KIRO Producer David Burbank talk about the Mariners rough road trip, how the team can bounce back, and take a look back 25 years when the M's played their final game at the King Dome.

  44. 35

    Mariners Manager Scott Servais sticks up for his players

    Rick Rizzs and KIRO Radio Producer David Burbank talk about this week's tough series against the Cleveland Guardians, how J.P. Crawford and Scott Servais argue with the umpire during Wednesday's game, and how players prepare for a long road trip.

  45. 34

    M's catcher Cal Raleigh comes up big in close-fought wins against the Chicago White Sox

    Rick Rizzs and KIRO Radio Producer David Burbank look at why the Mariners win so many close games, the biggest leaders of the team, and how important the series against the Texas Rangers will be.

  46. 33

    Mariners remain in 1st place as pitching staff continues to dominate

    Rick Rizzs and KIRO Radio Producer David Burbank celebrate another series win for the Mariners. The pitching staff of team continues their unprecedented run of quality starts. Who is the "Ace"? What can the M's look to take advantage of against a stout Kansas City Royals team this weekend?

  47. 32

    M's take care of the Houston Astros and prepare for a much needed day off

    Rick Rizzs and KIRO Radio Producer David Burbank talk about the brutal 17 game stretch that the Mariners are on the tail end of. Was this the most difficult run of games for the entire season?

  48. 31

    Mariners split series in the Bronx and head to Nationals Park before coming home for Memorial Day

    Rick Rizzs and KIRO Radio Producer David Burbank discuss the grueling road trip that the M's are on, including a Battle in the Bronx with the league-leading Yankees. What makes Yankees Stadium so combative? Plus, why Nationals Park in Washington D.C. is a special place to play baseball, and looking ahead to an exciting homestand against the Houston Astros beginning on Memorial Day.

  49. 30

    Mariners face one of the their biggest tests of the season

    Rick Rizzs and KIRO Radio Producer talk about the gorgeous homestand for the team this week, including the lucky fan who caught back-to-back foul balls at T-Mobile Park on Tuesday. Plus, M's breakout star Luke Raley and what the team can do to defeat the league-leading Baltimore Orioles

  50. 29

    There's no better place than T-Mobile Park for Mother's Day

    Rick Rizzs and KIRO Radio Producer David Burbank talk about the tough roadtrip for the Mariners, losing 4 of their 7 games. Will the M's bounce back at home? The return of starting pitcher Bryan Woo might be just the thing to kickstart the team, according to Rick. Looking ahead to a beautiful Mother's Day weekend at T-Mobile Park.  

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The Rick Rizzs Show airs Friday's at 8:30am during Seattle's Morning News on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM.

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