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GeekWire Podcast: Amazon is done debating RTO policy; Robot umps update; Summit sneak peek

by Todd Bishop on September 2, 2023September 2, 2023 at 6:45 am

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy made it clear in a recent internal meeting that he wants employees to “disagree and commit” to the company’s policy of working three days in the… Read More

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GeekWire Podcast: Mariners CEO and wireless pioneer John Stanton on the future of baseball

by Todd Bishop on August 12, 2023August 12, 2023 at 9:42 am

How can baseball embrace technology and new traditions while honoring its legacy and listening to its fans? Those were the questions at the heart of the Seattle Mariners CEO’s conversation… Read More

Photos from GeekWire’s annual Rooftop BBQ in Seattle, with Mariners CEO John Stanton

by Kurt Schlosser on August 10, 2023August 10, 2023 at 2:32 pm

The sun and the smiles were out in force Wednesday in Seattle for the GeekWire Rooftop BBQ + Mariners Day, as we came together again for great food and drink,… Read More

Is baseball ready for robot umpires? We fielded an informal survey at the MLB All-Star Game in Seattle

by Kurt Schlosser on July 12, 2023July 12, 2023 at 10:11 am

Tuesday night’s Major League Baseball All-Star Game in Seattle attracted a sea of fans rooting for a variety of players and teams. In a tech city, it felt appropriate to… Read More

Testing T-Mobile’s ‘MLB Next’ app: AR tech adds boost to in-stadium All-Star baseball experience

by Kurt Schlosser on July 11, 2023July 11, 2023 at 8:10 am

The hardest thing about testing a mobile app during Monday’s Home Run Derby at T-Mobile Park in Seattle was the action on the field. It’s not that T-Mobile’s new “MLB… Read More

Drones light up Seattle sky with baseball images and more as part of All-Star Game celebration

by Kurt Schlosser on July 10, 2023July 10, 2023 at 9:46 am

Seattle Mariners star Julio Rodriguez hopes to knock the lights out in Monday’s MLB All-Star Game Home Run Derby. On Sunday, he showed up in the lights, as part of… Read More

LEGO builder’s T-Mobile Park gets major upgrade in time for Seattle Mariners season opener

by Kurt Schlosser on March 30, 2023March 30, 2023 at 7:51 pm

It’s Opening Day at T-Mobile Park — both the real version of the Seattle Mariners ballpark and the LEGO version, which has undergone a major upgrade from builder Shane Deegan. Deegan,… Read More

Amazon’s tech is a hit: Seattle Mariners add three more stadium stores featuring ‘Just Walk Out’

by Kurt Schlosser on March 28, 2023March 28, 2023 at 12:40 pm

Technology and tech culture are taking a permanent spot in the lineup at T-Mobile Park this season. The Seattle Mariners have added three more food and beverage stores with Amazon’s… Read More

The old brick ballpark: LEGO fanatic has a hit on his hands with Seattle Mariners stadium build

by Kurt Schlosser on December 12, 2022December 12, 2022 at 3:41 pm

The Seattle Mariners have been busy assembling the building blocks for a potential run to the World Series. Shane Deegan has been assembling them as part of a major LEGO… Read More

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As Mariners end historic drought, a look back at how much has changed in Seattle in 21 years

by Kurt Schlosser on September 30, 2022September 30, 2022 at 10:38 pm

Take a breath, Seattle. The Mariners are back in the postseason for the first time in 21 years, ending the longest active drought in professional American sports after a stunning… Read More

Tech Moves: Lighthouse names CEO; Mariners hire Accolade director; and more

by Charlotte Schubert on September 9, 2022September 9, 2022 at 8:07 am

— Ron Markezich will succeed Brian McManus as CEO of Seattle-based Lighthouse, which provides electronic discovery products and other services to legal and compliance teams. Markezich previously was at Microsoft,… Read More

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Send in the drones: Seattle Mariners looking for a sky-high hit with unique light show at T-Mobile Park

by Kurt Schlosser on July 15, 2022July 15, 2022 at 12:55 pm

The Seattle Mariners are the best show in town these days thanks to the winning baseball the team has been playing. Next week, things will even get exciting after a… Read More

Fan uses Twitter and DoorDash to deliver pizza to Mariners player at Angel Stadium after brawl

by Kurt Schlosser on June 27, 2022June 27, 2022 at 9:23 am

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jesse Winker had a little pep in his step on Sunday after igniting a benches clearing brawl against the Los Angeles Angels after being hit by a… Read More

Move over, bobbleheads: Seattle Mariners to release NFT digital collectible at upcoming game

by Kurt Schlosser on June 13, 2022June 13, 2022 at 1:22 pm

Free posters, batting gloves and bobbleheads are great, but the Seattle Mariners are tapping into futuristic technology to celebrate baseball’s past with a non-fungible token (NFT) giveaway at an upcoming… Read More

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‘Way cooler than standing in line’: Mariners fans get first crack at Amazon tech in new ballpark market

by Kurt Schlosser on May 24, 2022May 25, 2022 at 5:08 pm

The Seattle Mariners and their fans would certainly be happy to have a few more walk-off wins this season. Perhaps a new “Walk-Off Market,” complete with Amazon’s cashierless technology, will… Read More

Seattle Mariners to use Amazon’s ‘Just Walk Out’ and palm-scanning tech in new stadium market

by Kurt Schlosser on April 27, 2022April 27, 2022 at 12:32 pm

Fans eager to return to their seats faster after a beer run at Seattle’s T-Mobile Park will get some help from Amazon technology this summer. The Seattle Mariners and hospitality… Read More

ROOT Sports and fuboTV reach deal to bring Kraken, Mariners and Trail Blazers to streaming TV

by Kurt Schlosser on September 9, 2021September 9, 2021 at 4:48 pm

A major new player on the sports television landscape could be an MVP for fans of teams in the Pacific Northwest thanks to a deal announced Thursday. fuboTV, a growing… Read More

Washington state to enter Phase 3 of COVID recovery; Biden to urge vaccines for all by May 1

by Kurt Schlosser on March 11, 2021March 11, 2021 at 4:10 pm

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced Thursday that all counties in the state will move to Phase 3 as part of the COVID-19 “Roadmap To Recovery.” The change will bring new… Read More

Seattle Mariners look to improve performance with smart ring that measures sleep and recovery data

by Kurt Schlosser on September 24, 2020September 24, 2020 at 7:41 am

OK, it’s not a World Series ring, but the Seattle Mariners are taking strides to improve performance through technology by adding a new piece of equipment to their arsenal. The… Read More

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella throws out virtual first pitch for Seattle Mariners — with ‘Halo’ helpers

by Kurt Schlosser on September 20, 2020September 21, 2020 at 10:36 am

Satya Nadella is a big fan of cricket. But on Sunday he wound up for a different sport as the Microsoft CEO threw out the virtual first pitch for the… Read More

Longtime Seattle Mariners fan, once seriously hurt by foul ball, gets hit again — in the cardboard cutout

by Kurt Schlosser on August 25, 2020August 26, 2020 at 7:12 am

Longtime Seattle Mariners fan David Boardman was 2,700 miles away from Seattle, in Philadelphia, when he managed to “catch” a foul ball during a baseball game at T-Mobile Park. More… Read More

Mariners owner talks coronavirus safety measures and why baseball is vital to the national psyche

by Kurt Schlosser on July 20, 2020July 20, 2020 at 10:37 am

Seattle Mariners majority owner and chairman John Stanton thinks the country could really use some baseball right about now to help heal some of its ailments. To get there, his… Read More

T-Mobile and Seattle Mariners putting fans on the mound with immersive livestream during practice

by Kurt Schlosser on July 17, 2020July 17, 2020 at 3:34 pm

You might not have what it takes to throw a pitch for the Seattle Mariners, but you can at least stand around on the mound and watch. Virtually at least.… Read More

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Seattle Mariners try to keep fans in the game with streaming practices, virtual cheering and more

by Kurt Schlosser on July 8, 2020July 8, 2020 at 4:55 pm

If you’re going to root, root, root for Mariners in Seattle these days, you’re going to have to do it virtually as baseball has taken on a whole new look… Read More

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A virtual slugfest: Seattle Mariners players take on fans in baseball video game tournament

by Kurt Schlosser on May 6, 2020May 6, 2020 at 3:44 pm

They can’t step on real grass, swing for real fences or hear the cheers of real fans, but Seattle Mariners players are still getting in some baseball, albeit virtually, during… Read More

News Brief

Old ballgame, new tech touches: Update at Seattle’s T-Mobile Park will offer AR view of Kingdome

by Kurt Schlosser on February 6, 2020February 6, 2020 at 11:08 am

Off-season updates at T-Mobile Park, the home of the Seattle Mariners, will give modern-day fans of the baseball franchise a way to celebrate a bit of the team’s history, including… Read More

One share of Amazon stock at $1,780 joins other mementos inside Space Needle time capsule

by Kurt Schlosser on October 21, 2019October 21, 2019 at 4:31 pm

The Space Needle has stood the test of time as Seattle’s most iconic landmark. Will stuff placed inside a time capsule on Monday, to be revealed 43 years from now,… Read More

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My, oh magenta! T-Mobile customers will see extra perks at Seattle’s newly renamed baseball stadium

by Kurt Schlosser on March 20, 2019March 25, 2019 at 12:21 pm

The Seattle Mariners like to say that their fans are “True to the Blue,” but the new look and some of the amenities at T-Mobile Park, the team’s newly named… Read More

Seattle Mariners joining other pro sports franchises with increased move to mobile ticketing

by Kurt Schlosser on March 1, 2019March 1, 2019 at 2:21 pm

The Seattle Mariners have a bunch of new faces on the field, a new name on the stadium and an increasingly new way to get tickets to a game as… Read More

Baseball is coming: Forget winter, spring will bring unique ‘Game of Thrones’ MLB bobbleheads

by Kurt Schlosser on February 25, 2019February 22, 2019 at 3:03 pm

Winter is leaving, and with that will come a new season of Major League Baseball and the final season of “Game of Thrones.” A collaboration announced Monday between MLB and… Read More

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