Eddie Vedder Will Present Seattle Mariners-San Diego Padres Rivalry ‘Cup’ During MLB Season - IMDb
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The Vedder Cup is now an official annual rivalry between the Seattle Mariners and San Diego Padres. The trophy is designed with a guitar by Eddie Vedder and supports EB Research Partnership, a charity co-founded by Vedder and his wife Jill [source: MLB press release and Rolling Stone coverage].[1][2]
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The 2025 season marked the formal introduction of the Vedder Cup, with a six-game series determining the winner and a potential tiebreaker based on run differential in the series. The first Vedder Cup event was highlighted with promotional activities and a dedicated date window in May 2025.[2][1]
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Vedder’s involvement includes partnering with EB Research Partnership, raising awareness and funds for epidermolysis bullosa research, and contributing a guitar-style trophy for the winner. Multiple outlets noted Vedder’s personal involvement and the charitable component tied to the rivalry.[4][1][2]
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Media coverage confirmed the practical details: a six-game set between the Padres and Mariners, with fan events and promotional tickets around the Vedder Cup, and the trophy’s presentation context anticipated at the end of the series.[8][2]
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