While the Yankees rewrote their record books with a nine-homer demolition of the Milwaukee Brewers, it was a pointed remark from longtime radio broadcaster Suzyn Waldman that generated unexpected headlines beyond the diamond — drawing the Seattle Mariners into the conversation during Saturday’s offensive explosion.
As Jazz Chisholm Jr. drove in the Yankees’ 13th run with a home run during the 20-9 victory, Waldman delivered a razor-sharp aside to her broadcast partner Dave Sims, who previously called games for the Mariners.
“Your old team didn’t score 13 runs in a month,” Waldman remarked on-air, referencing Seattle’s well-documented offensive struggles in recent seasons.
Though delivered with humor, the comment rapidly circulated across social media platforms, transforming an already noteworthy day into an unexpected moment of cross-league commentary.
Mariners’ batting woes: Justified target or low blow?
Waldman’s observation carried a kernel of truth. The 2024 Mariners finished near the basement in team batting average (.224), outperforming only the 121-loss Chicago White Sox. Seattle ranked among the bottom tier in hits, doubles, home runs, and slugging percentage, effectively wasting one of baseball’s premier pitching staffs — a group that led MLB in ERA, WHIP, and hits allowed per nine innings.
The offensive drought has continued into 2025. On Opening Night, Seattle was blanked 7-0 by the struggling Oakland Athletics, managing just five hits. Though early in the season, the performance suggests the Mariners may still be battling the same production deficiencies that derailed their playoff aspirations last year.
Waldman’s commentary, while pointed, highlights a persistent narrative: Seattle’s stellar pitching can’t compensate forever. As the Yankees demonstrate early offensive firepower, the Mariners’ continuing struggles at the plate provide a stark contrast.
Yankees blast Brewers, set franchise record
Amid the broadcast banter, the Yankees delivered a performance for the history books. Their nine home runs marked a franchise record and tied for the second-most in MLB history, trailing only the 1987 Toronto Blue Jays’ 10 homers.
The barrage began immediately when Paul Goldschmidt, Cody Bellinger, and Aaron Judge connected on the first three pitches of the game. This MVP trio made history as the first Yankees lineup to homer on the first three pitches faced, and just the second team ever to begin a game with three consecutive home runs by former MVP winners.
Judge continued the onslaught with two additional homers, including a grand slam, collecting a career-high eight RBIs. Austin Wells, Anthony Volpe, Jazz Chisholm Jr., and Oswald Peraza joined the home run parade, with Peraza’s pinch-hit blast in the seventh inning establishing the new franchise record.
The 13th run that sparked Waldman’s comment came courtesy of Chisholm’s towering shot — a moment that simultaneously highlighted the Yankees’ early-season dominance and Seattle’s continuing offensive struggles.
Sims maintains professionalism amid friendly fire
While Waldman’s comment gained traction online, Dave Sims, now part of the Yankees’ radio booth for the 2025 season, handled the remark professionally. The broadcasters share a longstanding mutual respect, and the exchange appeared good-natured, though it underscored the divergent trajectories of the two organizations.
The Yankees stand at 2-0 with their offense firing on all cylinders. Seattle, meanwhile, continues searching for consistent production at the plate.
Broadcast banter: Harmless humor or motivational material?
Waldman’s quip likely represented nothing more than a spontaneous moment of levity during a lopsided contest. For the Mariners organization and fanbase, however, it could serve as motivation during what appears to be another challenging season. In baseball’s competitive landscape, bulletin board material can emerge from unexpected sources.
For the Yankees, the incident simply reinforces their resurgence — swinging confidently, breaking records, and generating conversation both on the field and over the airwaves.
The Bronx Bombers have announced their return, and the baseball world — Seattle included — has taken notice.
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