The Modesto Nuts, the Seattle Mariners’ Single-A affiliate, are playing their final home stand this weekend, ending 79 years of professional baseball in the city. The franchise is relocating to Southern California, leaving nearly 200 employees and generations of fans without a team. While supporters gather memorabilia and prepare for an emotional farewell, city leaders are in talks with the Pioneer League about possibly bringing a new team to John Thurman Field. The Nuts’ final game is scheduled for Sunday at 12:05 p.m.

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