PEORIA, Ariz. — The San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners have a new prize to compete for this season: the Vedder Cup. This unique trophy has been designed by Eddie Vedder, the lead singer of the famous rock band Pearl Jam. It adds an exciting new twist to the annual series between these two Major League Baseball teams.
This initiative is not just a sporting event but is tied to a noble cause. The Vedder Cup is part of a charity drive that supports the Epidermolysis Bullosa Research Partnership. This organization was co-founded by Eddie Vedder and his wife, Jill, to help find treatments and potential cures for Epidermolysis Bullosa. This is a rare skin disease that causes painful blistering. By linking the Vedder Cup to charity, the series between the Padres and Mariners shines a spotlight on an important health issue and supports ongoing research efforts.
The battle for the Vedder Cup will take place over two series between the Padres and the Mariners during the baseball season. The teams will first face off from May 16th to 18th in Seattle. Later, the competition will move to San Diego from August 25th to 27th. This schedule sets the stage for an exciting series filled with good sportsmanship and a spirit of giving back.
