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On YouTubeMLB News / Sporting News / May 25
Why is Ken Griffey Jr. driving the Indy 500 pace car for 2024 race? MLB legend is latest athlete to receive the honor 
One of racing's biggest events will have an MLB flair in the form of legendary slugger Ken Griffey Jr.
Ken Griffey Jr. announced as pace car driver for Sunday’s Indianapolis 500
Sunday’s Indianapolis 500 officially has its Pace Car Driver, and it’s none other than Major League Baseball Hall of Famer, Ken Griffey Jr. It’s an awesome choice for the role, and an honor that’ll be bestowed on one of baseball’s brightest stars.
Baseball Legend Griffey To Drive Pace Car at 108th Indy 500
One of the Most Prolific Home Run Hitters in Baseball History To Lead NTT INDYCAR SERIES Field to Green Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Ken Griffey Jr. has been named honorary Pace Car driver for the 108th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on Sunday, May 26.
Los Angeles Angels News / ClutchPoints / May 6
Angels star Mike Trout’s latest injury woes draw ‘terrible’ reaction from Ken Griffey Jr.
There may not be a bigger tragedy in sports than when injury problems derail a superstar’s career. Mike Trout appears to be headed for that fate. Trout, who has gone through a plethora of injury woes over the past three seasons, recently underwent surgery to repair a torn meniscus, forcing him out of action for multiple months.
San Diego Padres News / Fastball on SI / March 20
San Diego Padres' Youngster Joins Extremely Rare Group in Baseball History By Earning Opening Day Start
As the 2024 Major League Baseball season kicked off Wednesday morning in Seoul, South Korea, San Diego Padres' outfielder Jackson Merrill joined a really rare and unique group in baseball history.
MLB News / Fastball on SI / March 20
Seattle Mariners' Legend Serves as Special Photographer at Seoul Series
As the 2024 Major League Baseball season kicked off in South Korea on Wednesday morning, Seattle Mariners legend Ken Griffey Jr. was there in attendance, serving as a special photographer.
MLB News / Sneakers on SI / February 23
Remembering Nike's Campaign to Elect Ken Griffey Jr. President
While it is easy to look back at past eras through rose-colored glasses, the 1990s were easily the best time for sneakers and sports marketing. The athletes seemed larger-than-life, and brands went way over the top with their advertisement campaigns.
Seattle Mariners News / Fastball on SI / January 11
Son of Seattle Mariners Legend Ken Griffey Jr. Transfers to Boise State
Defensive back Tevin Griffey, the son of longtime Seattle Mariners and Cincinnati Reds slugger Ken Griffey Jr., has transferred to Boise State, the team announced Thursday afternoon.
MLB News / Sneakers on SI / November 10
Nike Slashes Prices on Ken Griffey Jr.'s Retro Sneakers
One of the most exciting MLB seasons in recent years came to a close earlier this month. Luckily, there are ways for baseball fans to wait out the long, cold winter months.
MLB News / Fastball on SI / November 2
Seattle Mariners' Legend, Hall of Famer, Puts in Work at Game 5 of World Series
As a player, Seattle Mariners and Cincinnati Reds legend Ken Griffey Jr. unfortunately never made a World Series. But as a photographer? Yeah, Junior has
Inter Miami News / Larry Brown Sports / August 31
Famous retired MLB star turned out to photograph Lionel Messi
One of the greatest players in MLB history has taken up photography in retirement, and he was there to capture another all-time great on the pitch.
Seattle Mariners News / Fastball on SI / July 25
Unlikely Name Joins Ken Griffey Jr. in Seattle Mariners Record Books on Monday
The Seattle Mariners lost to the Minnesota Twins 4-3 on Monday night. It's another devastating loss in a season full of them for Seattle, who is now 50-50
The best players who never won a World Series
It takes more than one great player to win a championship. These all-time great MLB players had their fair share of personal accomplishments but were never able to win a World Series.
MLB News / Yardbarker / March 27, 2023
Ken Griffey Jr., Alex Rodriguez, Max Scherzer among players leading MLB payrolls
Ken Griffey Jr. is the fourth-highest-paid Cincinnati Red. He's not the only former player leading team payrolls.
The 'MLB home run leaders' quiz
How many MLB home run leaders since 1997 can you name in five minutes?
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / March 21, 2023
Former Brave reveals why Ken Griffey Jr. didn’t sign with Atlanta
More than a decade ago, one of the greatest players in baseball history was deciding on his free agent destination. Ken Griffey Jr. was expected to choose Atlanta.
Cincinnati Reds News / The Cold Wire / January 6, 2023
Reds Recall A Special Day In Franchise History
While it’s true that MLB megastar Ken Griffey Jr. had his most productive (and healthy) years with the Seattle Mariners, he still had time to make an impact with the Cincinnati Reds.
Cincinnati Reds News / The Cold Wire / December 14, 2022
Reds Fans Get A Surprising Ken Griffey Jr. Reminder
MLB stars, when they sign long-term deals, like to have some money deferred, with the future and life after baseball in mind. It’s a nice way to secure a payday even after retirement.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / October 5, 2022
Ken Griffey Jr. says he and his father will go to LeBron and Bonny James' first game together
One famous father-son pair will watch another famous father-son pair.
Seattle Mariners News / Fastball on SI / October 3, 2022
2022 Julio Rodríguez Had a Better Rookie Year than 1989 Ken Griffey Jr.
Seattle Mariners star rookie Julio Rodríguez was reinstated from the Injured List Monday night, making his return to the Mariners' lineup in the club's game against the Detroit Tigers.
MLB News / The Cold Wire / August 29, 2022
Ichiro Shared An Amazing Ken Griffey Jr. Tribute
It was a big weekend in Seattle, as the Seattle Mariners officially inducted one of their legends, Ichiro Suzuki, into their Hall of Fame. He had a fantastic career in which he hit for a .311 batting average, collected 3,089 hits, and posted a 60.0 WAR.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 11, 2022
Watch: Hall of Famers Ken Griffey Jr., Sr. open Field of Dreams Game with a catch
Before the Field of Dream Game, Hall of Fame father and son, Ken Griffey Sr. and Ken Griffey Jr., emerged from the mystical cornfields and played a game of catch.
Seattle Mariners News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 25, 2021
Ken Griffey Jr. joins Mariners' ownership group
The Mariners announced Monday that club icon Ken Griffey Jr. has purchased shares in the franchise and joined the Mariners Partnership Group.
MLB News / Yardbarker / January 29, 2021
Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. joins MLB as senior adviser to the commissioner
Although his playing days are well behind him, Ken Griffey Jr. is returning to Major League Baseball in a new role.
Seattle Sounders News / Yardbarker / November 17, 2020
Ken Griffey Jr. joins ownership group of MLS club Seattle Sounders
Seattle Mariners legend and National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum inductee Ken Griffey Jr. has a new role in the sports world: Major League Soccer club owner.
The '20 home runs in a season by age 20' quiz
Throughout MLB history, a player 20 years old or younger has hit 20 or more home runs in a season on 23 occasions. How many of the 23 can you name in five minutes?
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