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Eddie Vedder's Trophy Celebrates Baseball and Awareness

8/28/2025

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Story summary

The Vedder Cup, a custom Fender Telecaster, is awarded to the winner of the Mariners-Padres series, designed with Eddie Vedder's input.
The trophy raises awareness for epidermolysis bullosa, associated with Vedder's nonprofit.
Seattle leads the all-time series 68-63, winning the season series this year.
Vedder promotes playing the trophy, not displaying it, and limited-edition hats are available at the final game.

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Story summary

The Vedder Cup, a custom Fender Telecaster, is awarded to the winner of the Mariners-Padres series, designed with Eddie Vedder's input.
The trophy raises awareness for epidermolysis bullosa, associated with Vedder's nonprofit.
Seattle leads the all-time series 68-63, winning the season series this year.
Vedder promotes playing the trophy, not displaying it, and limited-edition hats are available at the final game.