Why are two MLB teams battling for a guitar trophy?
It’s the Vedder Cup, a charitable initiative supporting the EB Research Partnership, designed by Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder.
The matchup is between the San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners, two teams with close ties to Vedder.
Originally an unofficial fan-named rivalry, MLB has now made the Vedder Cup official.
The teams play three games at each ballpark, with the winner taking home a guitar trophy each season.
The 2025 series is underway, but the Mariners have already clinched the title after sweeping Petco Park and winning the first Seattle game on Aug. 25.
Mariners catcher and potential AL MVP Cal Raleigh recently hoisted the guitar trophy in front of the hometown crowd.
It’s a perfect mix of music, baseball, and charity, showing that even rivals can come together for a good cause.
Per Loudwire.com