Page 2's "Critical Mass" is a weekly survey of what's happening at the busy intersection of sports and pop culture.

Andruw Jones, a 10-time Gold Glover with 434 home runs, is in his ninth year on Hall of Fame ballot with almost as many ...

Ichiro Suzuki's net worth saw remarkable growth between 2016 and 2026, fueled by deferred payments from lucrative past ...

Most of these players won’t stick on the ballot, yet alone sniff induction. But they still merit discussion and stand tall ...

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Ichiro Suzuki and his wife Yumiko Fukushima have always lived a quiet life. Although Yumiko remained out of the spotlight, ...

Help during government shutdown: Toasted, a bagel shop in the U District and South Lake Union, offered free breakfasts at their shops during the government shutdown of 2025, when SNAP benefits were ...

The two dogs wouldn’t stop barking. On a chilly night in February, Yumiko Suzuki was alone in her home in a leafy Seattle suburb studded with parks, evergreen trees and “children at play” signs. The ...

Cal Raleigh's historic season continues. The Seattle Mariners' superstar catcher is on a tear in traditional stats, like home runs and RBI. He's at 47 homers for the season, one off the Royals' ...

T-Mobile Park is sporting some new bling: A freshly unveiled plaque celebrating one of the most beloved Seattle Mariners of all time. The team retired Ichiro Suzuki’s number on Saturday — and sent the ...

SEATTLE — One day after his No. 51 jersey retirement, Ichiro Suzuki took to the field at T-Mobile Park to throw out the ceremonial first pitch for the Seattle Mariners. Attendees at Sunday’s game were ...

In terms of franchise altering players, there aren’t many in Mariners history like Ichiro Suzuki. The native of Toyoyama, Japan, had his number 51 retired on Aug. 9 before a game between the Mariners ...