Grieving Mother Finds Company With Strangers at Seattle Mariners Games

Rhenda Strub invited strangers to Seattle Mariners games this season to ease her loneliness as she grieved her son's death.

The Chestnut Post Staff · October 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT

Rhenda Strub turned to company at Seattle Mariners games this season as she coped with loneliness following her son’s death.

By inviting strangers to join her at the ballpark, Strub sought connection while navigating her grief, The New York Times reported.

Originally reported by The New York Times. Read the full story at The New York Times

More U.S. stories

U.S.

A mobile crew of California firefighters is placing cameras at high, rugged sites to provide early warning of potentially deadly wildfires.

Via The New York Times · October 12, 2026 at 3:15 PM EDT

U.S.

Selma Blair was arrested after an alleged attack on flight attendants; her publicist told the BBC a medical emergency led to the alleged conduct.

Via BBC News · October 12, 2026 at 3:15 PM EDT

U.S.

An Oct. 12 overview from The New York Times looks at the race for Congress with 22 days remaining before the midterm elections.

Via The New York Times · October 12, 2026 at 2:45 PM EDT