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Mariners broadcaster Rick Rizzs to retire following 2026 season
- On Tuesday, the Seattle Mariners announced Rick Rizzs will retire after the 2026 season, concluding his 41st year as the team’s primary radio broadcaster.
- Citing family priorities, Rizzs noted the time has come to spend more time at home with his grandchildren after a 51-season broadcasting career including 40 seasons with the Seattle Mariners.
- For his final season, Rizzs will limit road travel, calling every home game in 2026 and remaining available for postseason games through the World Series.
- The Mariners said they will celebrate Rizzs during 2026 as he concludes a Hall of Fame-caliber career, becoming the longest-tenured broadcaster in club history, surpassing Dave Niehaus' 34 years.
- His trademark calls and charity work underline his community role as Rick Rizzs co-founded Toys For Kids in 1995, helping over 360,000 kids with Dave Henderson and fans remember 'Holy Smokes' and Niehaus' trademark line.
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Seattle Mariners broadcaster Rick Rizzs will retire after 2026 season, his 41st with the franchise
Longtime Mariners play-by-play broadcaster Rick Rizzs will retire at the end of the 2026 season after his 41st year in the booth in Seattle.
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