The Seattle Mariners announced today that Rick Rizzs, now in his 41st season regaling fans in the Northwest and across the country as the radio voice of the Mariners, has been selected for induction into the Mariners Hall of Fame. Mariners Chairman & Managing Partner John Stanton made the announcement today during the club’s 50th Season Celebration at T-Mobile Park.
“For most of the past two decades, Rick has been the Voice of the Mariners, with his energy, iconic calls, and love for our team and this community shining through every call he makes, and every interaction he has with a player, fan, or listener,” Stanton said. “We are celebrating our 50th season today, and the amazing Rick Rizzs has been behind the mic calling our games for 41 of those seasons. He’s always been a Hall of Fame broadcaster, and we look forward to making it official next season as he joins his longtime partner and friend Dave Niehaus as the only two non-uniformed members of the Mariners Hall of Fame.”
Rizzs will be the 12th member of the Mariners Hall of Fame and joins current members (in order of induction): Alvin Davis (1997), Dave Niehaus (2000), Jay Buhner (2004), Edgar Martinez (2007), Randy Johnson (2012), Dan Wilson (2012), Ken Griffey Jr. (2013), Lou Piniella (2014), Jamie Moyer (2015), Ichiro Suzuki (2022) and Félix Hernández (2023). (MLB)
TV streaming service Tubi passed 110 million monthly active users during the company’s fiscal fourth quarter (Q4), executives said this week.
Tubi says it offers more than 375,000 movies and television episodes, including more than 400 Tubi Originals and 25,000 creator episodes.
The company said viewers streamed more than 13 billion hours on the service over the past 12 months, including a record 3.4 billion hours in the fourth quarter.
Ratings-challenged CBS Evening News anchor Tony Dokoupil was beaten by his own stand-in last week.
The perpetually last-place show marked its most-watched month since March with former ABC star Matt Gutman (pictured) at the helm while the host is on vacation.
Gutman managed 4.1 million viewers for the week of July 27 – 300,000 more than Dokoupil’s average for July.
A veteran executive from a different network said they found it strange that Dokoupil, who is away for two weeks, would leave his post for so long. The summer is typically when struggling shows try to pick up ground, the source said.
”Everyone is entitled to a vacation, but when you are trying to build an audience and fighting to right a failing ship, taking a two-weeker is a head-scratcher.”
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One veteran television executive called Dokoupil’s decision to take two weeks off “a baffling move given his collapsing show,” noting that the substitute “outclassed him in the ratings” and labeling the episode “another dagger.”
Inside the CBS newsroom, some staff reportedly reacted positively to Gutman’s on-air presence, describing him as more “likeable” and “personable.”
Dustin Collins has stepped away from Corus Entertainment, where he’s served as Program Director for CFOX and Rock101 (CFMI-FM) Vancouver, Chuck@925 (CKNG-FM) Edmonton, and Power97 (CJKR-FM) Winnipeg for the last four years. This was Collins second stint with Corus after previously serving as PD for CFOX and Rock 101 from 2013-19.
Rob Faulds is retiring after 51 years in broadcasting. He will step away from the microphone following the conclusion of the 2026 National Bank Open on Sportsnet, where he has been a day-one employee since the network’s launch in 1998. Faulds began his career anchoring sports at CFCF 12 (CTV) in Montreal in 1984, later serving as a sports commentator for Canada AM and CTV Sports before joining Sportsnet.
Rizzs To The Hall of Fame
Jason Remington • August 8, 2026
The Seattle Mariners announced today that Rick Rizzs, now in his 41st season regaling fans in the Northwest and across the country as the radio voice of the Mariners, has been selected for induction into the Mariners Hall of Fame. Mariners Chairman & Managing Partner John Stanton made the announcement today during the club’s 50th Season Celebration at T-Mobile Park.
“For most of the past two decades, Rick has been the Voice of the Mariners, with his energy, iconic calls, and love for our team and this community shining through every call he makes, and every interaction he has with a player, fan, or listener,” Stanton said. “We are celebrating our 50th season today, and the amazing Rick Rizzs has been behind the mic calling our games for 41 of those seasons. He’s always been a Hall of Fame broadcaster, and we look forward to making it official next season as he joins his longtime partner and friend Dave Niehaus as the only two non-uniformed members of the Mariners Hall of Fame.”
Rizzs will be the 12th member of the Mariners Hall of Fame and joins current members (in order of induction): Alvin Davis (1997), Dave Niehaus (2000), Jay Buhner (2004), Edgar Martinez (2007), Randy Johnson (2012), Dan Wilson (2012), Ken Griffey Jr. (2013), Lou Piniella (2014), Jamie Moyer (2015), Ichiro Suzuki (2022) and Félix Hernández (2023). (MLB)
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Jason Remington • August 7, 2026
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Cable-cutters Love Tubi
Jason Remington • August 7, 2026
TV streaming service Tubi passed 110 million monthly active users during the company’s fiscal fourth quarter (Q4), executives said this week.
Tubi says it offers more than 375,000 movies and television episodes, including more than 400 Tubi Originals and 25,000 creator episodes.
The company said viewers streamed more than 13 billion hours on the service over the past 12 months, including a record 3.4 billion hours in the fourth quarter.
Embarrassment for Tony
Reader Submission • August 7, 2026
Ratings-challenged CBS Evening News anchor Tony Dokoupil was beaten by his own stand-in last week.
The perpetually last-place show marked its most-watched month since March with former ABC star Matt Gutman (pictured) at the helm while the host is on vacation.
Gutman managed 4.1 million viewers for the week of July 27 – 300,000 more than Dokoupil’s average for July.
A veteran executive from a different network said they found it strange that Dokoupil, who is away for two weeks, would leave his post for so long. The summer is typically when struggling shows try to pick up ground, the source said.
”Everyone is entitled to a vacation, but when you are trying to build an audience and fighting to right a failing ship, taking a two-weeker is a head-scratcher.”
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Gutman Might Be Star @ 60 Minutes
Jason Remington • August 7, 2026
One veteran television executive called Dokoupil’s decision to take two weeks off “a baffling move given his collapsing show,” noting that the substitute “outclassed him in the ratings” and labeling the episode “another dagger.”
Inside the CBS newsroom, some staff reportedly reacted positively to Gutman’s on-air presence, describing him as more “likeable” and “personable.”
Maybe, just maybe...
toddmitchell • August 7, 2026
Perhaps this was not truly a “vacation,” but a good adjective to use so as to not arouse suspicion.
V-A-C-A-TION Or A Test
Jason Remington • August 8, 2026
Thinking maybe he was asked to take some time on the beach, while the network heads screen-tested a potential replacement. Could be.
Corus PD Exits
Jason Remington • August 6, 2026
Dustin Collins has stepped away from Corus Entertainment, where he’s served as Program Director for CFOX and Rock101 (CFMI-FM) Vancouver, Chuck@925 (CKNG-FM) Edmonton, and Power97 (CJKR-FM) Winnipeg for the last four years. This was Collins second stint with Corus after previously serving as PD for CFOX and Rock 101 from 2013-19.
SportsNet Veteran: Hangin' In Since 1998
Jason Remington • August 6, 2026
Rob Faulds is retiring after 51 years in broadcasting. He will step away from the microphone following the conclusion of the 2026 National Bank Open on Sportsnet, where he has been a day-one employee since the network’s launch in 1998. Faulds began his career anchoring sports at CFCF 12 (CTV) in Montreal in 1984, later serving as a sports commentator for Canada AM and CTV Sports before joining Sportsnet.