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The Rick Rizzs Show

The Rick Rizzs Show airs Friday's at 8:30am during Seattle's Morning News on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM. 
July 17, 2026

Mariners look to hit the ground running to begin the second half of the season

Rick Rizzs and the SMN crew take a look back at the first half of the Mariners' season and look ahead to the second half. Plus, are there any moves to be made before the trade deadline on August 3rd.   (11:07)
July 10, 2026

Mariners struggle against a tough Miami Marlins team

Rick and the SMN crew discuss why the Mariners struggled so much in Miami, how the team's injury situation is impacting games, and how the second half of the season could get better.   (10:20)
June 26, 2026

In defense of the "piggy-back" pitching method

Rick Rizzs and the SMN crew discuss the Mariners' struggles against left handed pitchers, Cole Young's return home to Pittsburgh, and the pros and cons of the "piggy-back".   (12:42)
June 19, 2026

Mariners stay atop AL West despite injuries

Rick Rizzs and the SMN crew revel in a Mariners team that is rising above and winning despite a plethora of injuries.    (10:36)
June 12, 2026

Mariners on a long road trip, looking for the return of Cal Raleigh

Rick Rizzs and the SMN crew discuss the Mariners long, exhausting road trip, key injuries to the team, and a timeline for when Cal Raleigh could return to the team.   (11:34)
June 5, 2026

Mariners hit the road after a phenomenal homestand

Rick Rizzs and the SMN crew discuss the M's 8 game win streak, and what to look for from a long road trip ahead.   (11:49)
May 29, 2026

Mariners sweep the A's to take control of the AL West

Rick joins the SMN crew to discuss the Mariners jumping ahead in the division, and how young stars Cole Young and Colt Emerson are the future of the team.   (09:03)
May 22, 2026

Mariners' Colt Emerson could be the spark the team needs

Rick Rizzs and the SMN crew discuss the series win against the Chicago White Sox, and the upcoming road trip in Kansas City. Plus, the MLB debut of Colt Emerson, and Rick's charitable work with Toys for Kids.   (10:56)
May 15, 2026

Mariners dominate the Houston Astros

Rick Rizzs joins the SMN crew to breakdown another dominant series victory against the Houston Astros, plus an injury report, and a look ahead at a big homestand against the San Diego Padres.   (07:31)
May 8, 2026

Rick returns to the South Side of Chicago one more time...

Rick Rizzs and the SMN crew break down the Mariners impressive series win against the Braves, and Rick reminisces on his youth in Chicago, as the M's prepare to take on the White Sox.   (10:08)
May 1, 2026

The Mariners have a clean slate, and Randy Johnson Jersey Retirement

Rick Rizzs and the SMN crew discuss the Mariners returning to a .500 record, and Randy Johnson Jersey Retirement Night on Saturday.   (08:40)
April 10, 2026

The Mariners look to pull out of tailspin with home series against the Houston Astros

Rick and the SMN crew lament a rough start to the season for the Mariners, and look ahead to a big series against the Houston Astros this weekend.   (11:35)
March 26, 2026

Gearing up for Opening Day

Rick and the SMN crew get excited for Opening Day and the 2026 Mariners season.   (11:26)
March 13, 2026

Previewing the 2026 Seattle Mariners

Rick Rizzs and the SMN crew preview the 2026 season and talk about takeaways from Spring Training.   (10:28)
October 23, 2025

A future to believe in...

Rick Rizzs and the SMN crew recap a historic season for the Mariners, and look forward to a bright future for the team.   (11:21)
October 16, 2025

Mariners look to finish the job at home after a tough loss

Rick and the SMN crew lick their wounds after last night's tough loss, plus talk about the incredible play of Jorge Polanco and how the Mariners can get it done at home.   (11:51)
October 10, 2025

Preparing for one of the biggest games in Mariners history

Rick and the SMN crew prepare for the ALDS Game 5 at T-Mobile Park.   (09:25)
October 3, 2025

Mariners prepare for ALDS against either Cleveland or Detroit

Rick Rizzs and the SMN crew look at how the Mariners are preparing for the American League Divisional Series against either the Cleveland Guardians or the Detroit Tigers.   (10:30)
September 25, 2025

Mariners win the AL West, Cal Raleigh solidifies his bid for AL MVP

Rick Rizzs and the SMN crew celebrate the Mariners' first division victory in 24 years, and make the argument for Cal Raleigh winning the AL MVP   (11:15)
September 18, 2025

Mariners look ahead to big series in Houston

Rick Rizzs and the SMN crew talk about the big series coming up this weekend in Houston, with all the chips on the table, plus Cal Raleigh's historic season continues.   (10:10)
September 11, 2025

Mariners on 5 game win streak...Rick has a superstition on why

Rick Rizzs and the SMN crew discuss the Mariners' big walk-off win last night, their push for the playoffs, and Rick's Cheeto related superstition about the team.   (08:30)
September 8, 2025

Mariners look to end the first half with a series win in Detroit

Rick Rizzs and the SMN crew look ahead at the All Star break, and how the M's can bounce back after a devastating sweep in New York.   (07:07)
September 8, 2025

Mariners look to bounce back against the Guardians at home

Rick Rizzs and the SMN crew discuss a tough week in Arizona, and the Mariners prospects at home against the Cleveland Guardians.   (06:19)
September 8, 2025

M's look to keep it rolling in Texas

Rick Rizzs and the SMN crew look ahead at a tough series in Texas this weekend against the Rangers.   (06:52)
September 8, 2025

M's look to get right on the road in Anaheim

Rick Rizzs and the SMN crew discuss a rough homestand against the Baltimore Orioles and look ahead to a road trip in Anaheim and Arizona.   (06:46)
September 8, 2025

M's look for victory in big homestand against the Twins

Rick Rizzs and the SMN crew discuss the big home series against the Twins.   (05:57)
September 8, 2025

M's look to fight off Houston in big road series

Rick Rizzs and the SMN crew discuss the big series in Houston.   (06:21)
September 8, 2025

M's prepare for the Vedder Cup in San Diego

Rick Rizzs and the SMN crew discuss the big series against the Padres in San Diego.   (07:14)
September 8, 2025

Mariners looking to regain ground in the AL West race

Rick Rizzs and the SMN crew lament a tough week for the team, but look ahead to the weekend in Atlanta.   (09:37)
August 22, 2025

M's look to bounce back after a brutal road trip

Rick Rizzs and the SMN crew discuss the tough road trip this week and how everything is still in front of the M's -- the division, the wild card, the postseason hunt is still very much alive.   (09:23)
August 15, 2025

Mariners take on the New York Mets, visit the Little League World Series

Rick Rizzs and the SMN crew discuss the Mariners' tough series against the Baltimore Orioles, this weekend's series against the New York Mets, and visiting the kids playing in the Little League World Series.   (07:20)
August 8, 2025

Mariners sweep aside the White Sox, prepare for Ichiro Suzuki jersey retirement ceremony

Rick Rizzs and the SMN crew celebrate the big White Sox sweep and look ahead to Saturday's Ichiro Suzuki jersey retirement ceremony.   (09:19)
August 1, 2025

Mariners add Eugenio Suarez, rout Texas Rangers to begin big home series

Rick Rizzs and the SMN crew bask in the glory of the new Mariners lineup. What are the expectations for the team in the final stretch of the season? Rick says the M's have all the pieces to win the World Series.   (08:24)
July 25, 2025

Josh Naylor joins the Mariners, Ichiro is inducted into the HOF

Rick Rizzs breaks down the Mariners' big trade for 1st baseman Josh Naylor, and remembers his favorite moments watching Ichiro Suzuki ahead of his induction into the MLB Hall of Fame.   (07:45)
July 18, 2025

Mariners look to hit the ground running in second half of the season

Rick and the Seattle's Morning News crew talk about the M's sweep of the Detroit Tigers, Cal Raleigh dominating the Home Run Derby, and the important series against the Houston Astros to begin the second half of the season.   (09:15)
May 9, 2025

Mariners on a 9 series win streak

Rick and the Seattle's Morning News crew discuss the Mariners hot series win streak, and prepare for a big homestand against the Blue Jays and Yankees.   (06:51)
April 21, 2025

Mariners win 3rd straight series, Cal Raleigh on a home run tear

Rick and the Seattle's Morning News crew talk about the big turnaround of the team, and prepare for a big series in Toronto over the weekend.   (06:59)
April 11, 2025

The Return of the Rick Rizzs Show!

Rick joins the Seattle's Morning News crew to talk about the improbable comeback from the Mariners this week and prepares us for a tough weekend series against the Texas Rangers.   (07:42)
February 14, 2025

Gearing up for Spring Training, getting kids involved in baseball

The return of The Rick Rizzs Show! Rick and Charlie Harger preview the Mariners' Spring Training and look at how to get kids involved in the magic of baseball.   (14:37)
September 27, 2024

No postseason for the Mariners...once again -- a season post-mort

Rick Rizzs and KIRO Radio Producer David Burbank lament the end of the season for the Mariners, what parts of the team worked, and what parts need to change.   (10:58)
September 20, 2024

So you're saying there is a chance...

Rick Rizzs and KIRO Radio Producer David Burbank talk about what needs to happen for the M's to make the postseason, with only 9 games left to play. Plus, what happened on the bas...   (09:32)
September 13, 2024

The window is closing for the M's to take the postseason...but its not shut yet

Rick Rizzs and KIRO Radio Producer David Burbank look at everything that needs to go right for the M's to make the postseason, and analyze Bryan Woo's fantastic pitching performance on Wednesday night.   (09:06)
September 6, 2024

Still a chance for the Mariners to make the postseason?

Rick Rizzs and KIRO Radio Producer David Burbank talk about whether the Mariners can realistically still make the postseason.   (08:25)
August 30, 2024

A successful begin to the Dan Wilson era

Rick Rizzs and KIRO Radio Producer David Burbank talk about Dan Wilson's first week as Mariners manager, the impact of Edgar Martinez on the team's hitting performance, and the M's path to the postseason in the final stretch.   (12:28)
August 23, 2024

There's a new Manager in town...

Rick Rizzs and KIRO Radio Producer David Burbank talk about the bombshell news of the Mariners relieving Scott Servais of his managerial duties, bringing in former M's catcher Dan...   (13:43)
August 9, 2024

A historic walk-off win for Mitch Haniger saves a rough series against Detroit

Rick Rizzs and KIRO Radio Producer David Burbank relive Thursday night's walkoff win for the M's thanks to Mitch Haniger, marking the record 8th walkoff of his career. Plus, gearing up for a tough matchup against the New York Mets.   (08:31)
August 2, 2024

New look Mariners return home to take on the league-leading Philadelphia Phillies

Rick Rizzs and KIRO Radio Producer David Burbank talk about the new Mariners trade aqcuisitions, the injury bug biting the team, and preparing for a Philadelphia Phillies team who have no clear weaknesses.   (09:32)
July 26, 2024

Randy Arozarena becomes a Mariner and Ty France says farewell

Rick Rizzs and KIRO Radio Producer David Burbank talk about the trade between the Mariners and the Tampa Bay Rays for outfielder Randy Arozarena, the likely departure of Ty France...   (08:35)
July 19, 2024

Mariners prepare for the most important series of the season so far

Rick Rizzs and KIRO Radio Producer David Burbank talk about the best parts of the All Star Break, and why this weekend's series against the Houston Astros is the most important of the season so far.   (09:37)
July 12, 2024

Cal Raleigh takes control in CAL-ifornia

Rick Rizzs and KIRO Radio Producer David Burbank talk about the explosive offense from the Mariners during their 3 game win streak. Cal Raleigh is making history at the plate. And Logan Gilbert gets his first ever All Star team spot.   (11:10)
July 5, 2024

July is JULIOOOOO Month

Rick Rizzs and KIRO Radio Producer David Burbank talk about what the M's need to do to stay atop of the AL West, why July and August are usually when the team gets hot, and how th...   (10:14)
June 28, 2024

25 years since the final game at the King Dome and why the Mariners are so good at home

Rick Rizzs and KIRO Producer David Burbank talk about the Mariners rough road trip, how the team can bounce back, and take a look back 25 years when the M's played their final game at the King Dome.   (11:40)
June 21, 2024

Mariners Manager Scott Servais sticks up for his players

Rick Rizzs and KIRO Radio Producer David Burbank talk about this week's tough series against the Cleveland Guardians, how J.P. Crawford and Scott Servais argue with the umpire dur...   (08:40)
June 14, 2024

M's catcher Cal Raleigh comes up big in close-fought wins against the Chicago White Sox

Rick Rizzs and KIRO Radio Producer David Burbank look at why the Mariners win so many close games, the biggest leaders of the team, and how important the series against the Texas Rangers will be.   (14:04)
June 7, 2024

Mariners remain in 1st place as pitching staff continues to dominate

Rick Rizzs and KIRO Radio Producer David Burbank celebrate another series win for the Mariners. The pitching staff of team continues their unprecedented run of quality starts. Who...   (10:45)
May 31, 2024

M's take care of the Houston Astros and prepare for a much needed day off

Rick Rizzs and KIRO Radio Producer David Burbank talk about the brutal 17 game stretch that the Mariners are on the tail end of. Was this the most difficult run of games for the entire season?   (08:18)
May 24, 2024

Mariners split series in the Bronx and head to Nationals Park before coming home for Memorial Day

Rick Rizzs and KIRO Radio Producer David Burbank discuss the grueling road trip that the M's are on, including a Battle in the Bronx with the league-leading Yankees. What makes Ya...   (11:54)
May 17, 2024

Mariners face one of the their biggest tests of the season

Rick Rizzs and KIRO Radio Producer talk about the gorgeous homestand for the team this week, including the lucky fan who caught back-to-back foul balls at T-Mobile Park on Tuesday...   (09:30)
May 10, 2024

There's no better place than T-Mobile Park for Mother's Day

Rick Rizzs and KIRO Radio Producer David Burbank talk about the tough roadtrip for the Mariners, losing 4 of their 7 games. Will the M's bounce back at home? The return of startin...   (06:49)
May 3, 2024

David Burbank with Rick Rizzs

Rick Rizzs and KIRO Radio Producer David Burbank talk about the great homestand for the Mariners, including an incredible walk-off win from Mitch Garver. Plus, looking ahead to a ...   (11:23)
April 26, 2024

The Rick Rizzs Show: April 26th 2024

Rick Rizzs and KIRO Radio Producer David Burbank talk about the great road trip from the Mariners against the Colorado Rockies and Texas Rangers. Plus, an update on the injury of ...   (07:21)
April 24, 2023

April 24th, 2023

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April 11, 2023

April 10th, 2023

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October 17, 2022

One Last Call

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October 10, 2022

Playoff Baseball is Coming to Seattle!

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October 3, 2022

The Drought is Over!

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September 26, 2022

Pushing Towards the Postseason

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September 19, 2022

Trying to Get Healthy

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September 12, 2022

Defeating the Defending Champs

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September 12, 2022

Another Successful Road Trip

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August 15, 2022

Julio Returns on the Road!

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August 8, 2022

Tucker the Team Dog

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July 25, 2022

Missing Julio Rodriguez

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July 18, 2022

14 Wins in a Row!

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July 11, 2022

The Hottest Team in Baseball!

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July 6, 2022

Vote Mariners for the All-Star Game!

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June 27, 2022

Mayhem in Southern California!

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June 20, 2022

Mike Trout Hammers the Mariners Again

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June 13, 2022

The State of Baseball & Improving the Game

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June 6, 2022

Three Straight Series Won on the Road!

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May 31, 2022

Another Home Series Win Against Houston!

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May 23, 2022

Returning Home From a Tough Road Trip

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May 16, 2022

Mariners Beat the Mets in Queens!

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May 9, 2022

Sharing some sunshine!

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May 2, 2022

Julio Rodriguez's First Home Run!

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April 29, 2022

First Place in the American League West!

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April 19, 2022

RICK RIZZS SHOW - DEBUT EPISODE

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