Rick Rizzs Announces Retirement: A Farewell to the Voice of the Seattle Mariners
After an illustrious 40-year career as the voice of the Seattle Mariners on the radio, Rick Rizzs has announced that the 2026 season will be his last as the primary announcer for the team. Rizzs expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to live out his dream as a baseball play-by-play announcer for over five decades, including 40 seasons with the Mariners. He fondly recalled his partnerships with broadcasting legends like Dave Niehaus and his current colleagues Gary Hill and Aaron Goldsmith. Rizzs' final season behind the microphone will mark the end of an era for Mariners fans who have grown accustomed to his iconic voice bringing the games to life.