The Seattle Mariners had a great weekend at T-Mobile Park in many respects. First, the M's swept the Tampa Bay Rays to complete a 9-1 homestand and move within 0.5 games of first place in the American League West.

The Seattle Mariners r etired Ichiro Suzuki's No. 51 on Saturday night at T-Mobile Park, following up his induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame two weeks ago. As he did in Cooperstown, Suzuki entertained the crowd and fans watching with another gracious and rousing speech.

Former Seattle Mariners stars Randy Johnson and Ichiro Suzuki will share a very special honor in the years to come.