- Business
- Entertainment
- Events
- Life
- Local Business
- Local News
- Local Politics
- Mariners
- MLB
- Sports
- Traffic Lab
By
Seattle Times sports staff
MLB All-Star Week is here, Seattle.
The best of the best in baseball take to the batter’s box and field at T-Mobile Park for the All-Star Game on July 11. But the party extends way past the diamond.
From details about every event — starting with the HBCU Swingman Classic on Friday night and including Monday’s Home Run Derby — to ballpark treats, how to have fun on a budget and navigating the busy city, we’ve got you covered across the board here at The Seattle Times.
Here’s where you can find everything you need to know about all the All-Star Game festivities.
The NL takes down the AL in MLB All-Star Game that sped by on perfect Seattle night
The National League defeated the American League 3-2 in an All-Star Game that raced by faster than Seattle fans probably would’ve liked on a perfect summer night.
This All-Star Game had plenty to remember but nothing that was unforgettable
A nine-game National League losing streak ended at the All-Star Game at T-Mobile Park, but this game might well be remembered for what might have been.
On a perfect summer night, Seattle became the center of the baseball world
On Tuesday, baseball brought a procession of fans from far and wide into T-Mobile Park in Seattle for a 3-2 National League win.
Seattle fans wow Shohei Ohtani at MLB All-Star Game, give him reason to consider Mariners
Fans’ “Come to Seattle” chants to Shohei Ohtani might go down as just a memorable moment. Or maybe they’ll be viewed as the seeds that led to a huge signing.
Julio Rodriguez, George Kirby revel in All-Star experience in front of Mariners fans
The two Mariners who played in the All-Star Game were in pivotal spots as George Kirby gave up a run and Julio Rodriguez came to the plate with the game on the line.
‘Come to Seattle’: Mariners fans shower Shohei Ohtani with love during All-Star Game
Seattle fans chanted “Come to Seattle” to Shohei Ohtani throughout Tuesday’s All Star Game. And the Angels star said he definitely heard the “passionate” fanbase.
Julio Rodriguez gives T-Mobile Park fans a Home Run Derby performance they’ll never forget
Mariners star center fielder sets single-round record but tires out in semifinals of Monday’s Home Run Derby at T-Mobile Park. Never mind that. He was the star of the show.
Colorado’s Elias Diaz went from being waived in 2019 to All-Star Game MVP
The MLB All-Star Game’s unlikely hero was Colorado’s Elias Diaz, who came through with a two-run homer to carry the NL to victory.
Mariners 2001 All-Stars reunite 22 years later in front of Seattle crowd
Tuesday’s MLB All-Star Game served as something of a reunion for the 2001 Mariners, as 7 of the All Stars from that team were celebrated before the game.
MLB All-Star Game was great night of baseball, even for those not at T-Mobile Park
There was a lot of must-watch TV moments for local baseball fans during the All-Star Game, starting with the pregame festivities and concluding with suspense.
Julio Rodriguez steals the show, but Vladimir Guerrero Jr. wins Home Run Derby
For the second straight year, Rodriguez provided a captivating performance in the Home Run Derby only to fall short of winning it.
MLB All-Star Game may be lacking in established stars, but it’s full of future stars
It’s hard to deny the 2023 midsummer classic has an established-superstar problem. As in … there just aren’t many of them. But there are plenty of future stars.
Baseball fans swarm T-Mobile Park for Home Run Derby
For many of the thousands of fans who swarmed T-Mobile Park for the Home Run Derby, the annual slugfest is the main draw for All-Star Week.
Diamondbacks rookie sensation Corbin Carroll embraces Seattle homecoming at All-Star Game
It’s no surprise that Corbin Carroll was among the most popular draws at All-Star media day. The 22-year-old outfielder was once merely a wide-eyed Mariners fan.
Shohei Ohtani mum on future but ‘really liked’ time spent in Seattle
Tuesday’s MLB All-Star Game will mark the 32nd time Shohei Ohtani has played at T-Mobile Park. Mariners fans hope he’ll be there on a more permanent basis.
Watching Seattle’s Home Run Derby from the couch was fun, too
You didn’t have to be at the ballpark to appreciate what Mariners star Julio Rodriguez did in the first round of the Home Run Derby on Monday evening.
The All-Star Game puts Seattle’s virtues and problems on national display
Seattle’s struggles with homelessness and drug addiction as well as its efforts to revive downtown will be on display as thousands flock in for All-Star festivities.
Can surging Mariners get back in the AL West race? ‘I wouldn’t count us out at all’
The Mariners won seven of their last nine games heading into the All-Star break. Is that a breakthrough or another temporary upswing in this roller-coaster season?
MLB All-Star spotlight is now on Seattle and Mariners fans — for good reason
With the All-Star festivities in the Northwest for the first time in more than two decades, Seattle’s fans are ready to show what’s special here.
Futures Game showcases talent level in Mariners organization
If you’re a Mariners fan, the past few Futures Games have likely given you confidence that at least one of these guys will blossom into a significant contributor on the major league level.
Seattle’s king returns: Hernandez leads celebrity team to softball win
The MLB All-Star Celebrity Softball Game pitted personalities like Joel McHale, Bret Boone, JoJo Siwa and Chloe Kim against each other at T-Mobile Park on Saturday.
Jonatan Clase, Mariners’ most intriguing prospect, shows off versatile skill set in Futures Game
Ask him, and Jonatan Clase will tell you he’s the fastest player the Mariners have, at any level of the organization.
Ken Griffey Jr.’s first Swingman Classic shines spotlight on HBCU players: ‘These kids can play’
Ken Griffey Jr. was back in Seattle for his first HBCU Swingman Classic, a showcase event featuring players from 17 Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Off the field, Seattle’s All-Star Week offers fun for fans at Play Ball Park
Baseball fans found plenty to do at Play Ball Park, where they could practice batting, behold baseball memorabilia and meet former players.
Mariners All-Star quiz: Test your knowledge about Seattle’s MLB All-Star history
How well do you know Seattle’s rich All-Star history? From inside-the-park homers to Derby duds and every Mariners star in between, test your knowledge here.
All-Star Week activities abound at Play Ball Park in and around Lumen Field
Fans have opportunities to receive free autographs and participate in question- and-answer sessions and clinics led by former players.
After emotional Mariners exit in 2019, Felix Hernandez says, ‘I’m over that’
Felix Hernandez is back in Seattle for MLB All-Star week, continuing a very welcome return to the Mariners family.
Futures Game a chance for prospects to take ‘it all in’ playing in front of major-league crowd
If the All-Star Futures Game is about celebrating and recognizing those whose best baseball days will hopefully come in the years ahead, the event itself is mostly about making a lasting memory for those who play in it.
As All-Star Week arrives in Seattle, food workers pushing around the clock
To serve thousands of fans, concessionaires had to make plans to procure ingredients, pre-make food while keeping it fresh, and deliver it on in time.
Shohei Ohtani is the jackpot Mariners fans can dream about
Since coming over from Japan and signing with the Angels on Dec. 8, 2017, Shohei Ohtani has exceeded all expectations on the field and in popularity.
Are Seattle’s iconic tourist attractions worth a visit? We tried out 5
If you’re in town for MLB All-Star Week, are sites like the Space Needle, Great Wheel and Pike Place Market worth the time and cost? We’ll help you decide.
1979 Mariners All-Star Bruce Bochte’s life after baseball? It’s complicated
Simply put — and it’s far from simple — Bruce Bochte has devoted his post-baseball life to studying the relationship between humans and the history of the universe.
No one can recreate the magical 2001 MLB All-Star Game for Seattle
The 2001 All-Star Game in Seattle wasn’t just baseball heaven; in many ways, it was baseball perfection.
Ranking past Mariners All-Stars from 1977-2022: Nos. 1-10
Here’s a ranking of every Mariner ever named to an All-Star Game before 2023. In this last part, we rank Nos. 1-10 in descending order.
Eat like an all-star: 6 restaurants close to T-Mobile Park on foot
With the MLB All-Stars on deck, our food writers make their calls for the best restaurants within striking distance of the ballpark.
Great baseball movies and books in honor of MLB All-Star Week
Arts critic Moira Macdonald recommends a handful of movies and books that celebrate the game and art of baseball.
Seattle Times sports staff
Posting comments is now limited to subscribers only. View subscription offers here. For more information, visit our FAQ's.
The opinions expressed in reader comments are those of the author only and do not reflect the opinions of The Seattle Times.
