It’s still the Vedder Cup -- only now, it’s official. For years, games between the Padres and Mariners have been informally known as “The Vedder Cup” -- a reference to Pearl Jam front man and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Eddie Vedder,

The Padres will join rock star Eddie Vedder in creating the real Vedder Cup, the prize for the victor in their six-game season series with Seattle.