Front Row Seat: What is the 'Vedder Cup'?

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Aside from rainy weather and coffee, Seattle is also known as the birthplace of many grunge bands such as Nirvana, Soundgarden, and Pearl Jam, whose lead singer and guitarist is none other than Eddie Vedder. Since Vedder spent a decent amount of time living in both Seattle and San Diego, the annual matchup between the two cities naturally ended up being named after him — despite the fact that Vedder is actually a lifelong Cubs fan who grew up in the Chicago suburbs.

To make the series a little more exciting, MLB has decided to add some formality and the winner of the series will receive a trophy designed by Vedder. More importantly, the two organizations will work together to support Vedder's nonprofit that aims to fund research for Epidermolysis Bullosa, a rare genetic disorder.

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