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The Major League Baseball playoffs are happening. For the 20th year in a row, they don't include the Seattle Mariners. That's despite a surprisingly successful season.

The Seattle Seahawks are on the road to play the Pittsburgh Steelers in prime time on Sunday night - without quarterback Russell Wilson. It will be the first time he hasn't started a game in his NFL career. And that's not the team's only problem.

The Seattle Seahawks open their regular season Sunday on the road against the Indianapolis Colts. They're hoping to do better than their one-and-done playoff appearance last season. More from KNKX sports commentator Art Thiel and Morning Edition host Kirsten Kendrick.

As it often does, music on this week's episode ranges from Vancouver, B.C. to Portland, Ore., with Cory Weeds in Vancouver, and Randy Porter and Nancy King in Portland. We also have Jay Thomas with a tenor and tuba version of a Monk tune, and a pretty ballad composed by Primo Kim to feature Bill Ramsay's alto sax. There's more of course, plus suggestions for best opportunities to catch some live jazz around the Seattle area including a new venue for music.

The Seattle Mariners are on the road for their next six games. They're playing the Diamondbacks this weekend in Arizona. The Mariners finished their latest home stand with two amazing wins against the American League West-leading Houston Astros. More from KNKX sports commentator Art Thiel and Morning Edition host Kirsten Kendrick.

Seattle Mariners legend and Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. has rejoined the team — as a part owner. KNKX sports commentator Art Thiel talks about Griffey's new role with Morning Edition host Kirsten Kendrick.