A fan favorite is back with the Mariners for 2021: The Big Maple, pitcher James Paxton

KNKX Public Radio | By Kirsten Kendrick

Published February 19, 2021 at 5:30 AM PST

They may not be able to be in the stands to cheer him on, but fans of pitcher James Paxton are happy that the Canada native known affectionately as The Big Maple has returned to the Mariners for the 2021 season. Here's The Maple Grove in 2018 in Seattle.

The Seattle Mariners begin spring training workouts next week in Arizona. And a familiar face is back. Starting pitcher James Paxton has signed a one-year deal with the team worth $8.5 million. We learn more about Paxton's return and the Mariners' 2021 season from KNKX sports commentator Art Thiel and Morning Edition host Kirsten Kendrick.
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Kirsten Kendrick

Kirsten Kendrick hosts Morning Edition on KNKX and the sports interview series "Going Deep," talking with folks tied to sports in our region about what drives them — as professionals and people.

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