Pearl Jam Frontman Eddie Vedder Honors MLB Team and Player With Unique Awards
The inaugural awards were presented by Vedder to the Seattle Mariners and their catcher Cal Raleigh after they beat the San Diego Padres in their season series.
parade.comHere’s the latest on the Vedder Cup and Eddie Vedder involvement:
- The Vedder Cup became an official annual interleague rivalry between the Seattle Mariners and San Diego Padres starting in 2025. The trophy includes a guitar designed by Eddie Vedder and is linked to EB Research Partnership, a charity co-founded by Vedder and his wife Jill.[1][2][4]
- In the 2025 season, the Padres-Mariners series was highlighted with a Vedder Cup event in San Diego and a promotion tied to EB research awareness, with the Mariners and Padres both supporting the cause.[2][1]
- Eddie Vedder presented or celebrated the Vedder Cup in related coverage, and the initiative has continued to gain media attention through 2025, including feature pieces in Rolling Stone and Adjoined outlets.[7][8][2]
If you’d like, I can pull the most recent developments or schedule details for the current Vedder Cup year and provide a quick, up-to-date snapshot with dates and notable moments. Please tell me how precise you want the timeline (last 6 months, current season, or upcoming fixtures).
Citations:
- Official Vedder Cup announcement and trophy details.[1]
- MLB press and related coverage of the Vedder Cup partnership and EB Research Partnership.[2]
- AP/Parade-style coverage confirming the trophy and charity connection.[4][7]