Seattle Mariners host OB Home Run Derby with Ichiro for 50th anniversary

The Seattle Mariners staged an Old‑Boys (OB) Home Run Derby on August 7 (August 8 Japan time) at T‑Mobile Park, following the night’s game. The event, part of the club’s 50th‑anniversary celebrations, featured Ichiro Suzuki and six former Mariners – Mike Cameron, Ryan Healy, Buckie Jacobsen, Austin Nola, Steven Romero and Ryan Roland‑Smith.

Initially slated for a local broadcast on Mariners TV, the derby’s TV rights were affected by Apple TV’s exclusive MLB contract, prompting confusion among fans. The team later announced that the derby would be streamed for free worldwide via the Mariners website, the MLB app and the Mariners TV platform, with no regional restrictions. Fans responded positively, praising the change and expressing excitement to watch Ichiro’s participation.