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Mariners Radio Voice Rick Rizzs to Retire After 2026 Season

The 72-year-old announcer cites a desire to spend more time with his grandchildren.

Overview

  • Rizzs announced Tuesday that 2026 will be his final year after a 51-season broadcasting career that includes 43 in MLB and 40 with Seattle.
  • He plans to call all home games next season with a reduced road schedule and to attend every postseason game through the World Series.
  • First hired by the Mariners in 1983 to work alongside Hall of Famer Dave Niehaus, he left for three seasons with the Tigers before returning in 1995.
  • He is the longest-tenured broadcaster in franchise history, surpassing Niehaus’s 34 seasons with the club.
  • The Mariners say they will celebrate Rizzs throughout their 50th season in 2026, and his community work includes co-founding Toys for Kids, which has provided toys to more than 360,000 children.