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Mariners ride Cal Raleigh’s three-homer spree to a 9-2 win over the Phillies
sports5 hours ago

Mariners ride Cal Raleigh’s three-homer spree to a 9-2 win over the Phillies

Seattle snapped its rough stretch against NL competition with a 9-2 rout of Philadelphia, highlighted by Cal Raleigh’s historic three-homer night—the first three-homer game by a Mariner at home since Edgar Martinez in 1999 at T-Mobile Park—and a solo shot from Julio Rodríguez. Logan Gilbert recovered from a rocky start as the offense chased Zack Wheeler early, and Seattle’s bullpen locked the game down with four scoreless innings, capping a night that underscored the team’s short-memory resilience after blowouts and a continued bid to rebound on the road.

via Lookout Landing|
#cal-raleigh#julio-rodriguez#mariners
Raleigh Takes the Blame as Mariners Slump Deepens
sports12 days ago

Raleigh Takes the Blame as Mariners Slump Deepens

Seattle catcher Cal Raleigh bluntly admitted he’s to blame for the Mariners’ struggles, calling himself “awful,” as Seattle falls to 56-64, 4 1/2 games behind the Astros in the AL West and four out of the final AL wild-card spot. He’s hitting .159/.264/.299 with 12 homers in 86 games, a sharp drop from his 2025 breakout (60 HR, 125 RBIs), and the team must improve energy and fundamentals to turn things around.

via New York Post|
#baseball#cal-raleigh#mlb
Cal Raleigh’s Slump Exposes Mariners’ Broader Offensive Woes
sports13 days ago

Cal Raleigh’s Slump Exposes Mariners’ Broader Offensive Woes

Seattle’s playoff hopes are fading as Cal Raleigh’s drastic decline from last year’s MVP-level performance helps fuel a team-wide offensive collapse. Raleigh’s OPS sits at .571 with 12 homers in 85 games, while others like Josh Naylor, Julio Rodríguez and J.P. Crawford underperform, leaving the Mariners with MLB’s fewest runs, OPS, and RISP. Despite a decent pitching staff (3.78 ERA), the offense is Seattle’s biggest weakness as they sit 56-63, 4 games out of a wild-card spot, and face a tough remaining schedule in a bid to return to the postseason for the first time since 2001.

via Sports Illustrated|
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sports13 days ago

Cal Raleigh Calls for Urgency as Mariners Face Fifth Straight Loss

Cal Raleigh spoke to the media after Seattle’s fifth straight loss to the Yankees, taking responsibility for the slide and urging a sharper, more urgent, team-first approach. He criticized the offense’s off-balance swings and reliance on the long ball, stressing the need to focus on the middle of the strike zone, energy and preparation, while declining to place blame on coaches or management; teammates, including Bryan Woo, backed him as the club searches for a turnaround.

via Seattle Sports|
#cal-raleigh#mlb#offensive-struggles
First-Half Flops: MLB’s Ten Biggest Letdowns So Far
sports1 month ago

First-Half Flops: MLB’s Ten Biggest Letdowns So Far

As the All-Star break approaches, Sports Illustrated flags ten midseason letdowns across MLB: the Mets sit 15 games back in the NL East with a -60 run differential and 29th-ranked OPS; Cal Raleigh has collapsed from a power-filled 2025 to just nine homers and a .573 OPS in 2026; the Detroit Tigers are nine games under .500 with a MLB-leading 26 blown leads and several weak starters; Yankees catcher Austin Wells posts a league-worst 35 wRC+ with a .151 AVG and .475 OPS; the Red Sox field one of MLB’s worst offenses, 40–48 with only 80 homers (fewest in the league); the San Francisco Giants sit 38–53 despite a high payroll and poor OBP; Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has just four homers with a 96 wRC+ in Toronto; the Padres’ offense ranks last in OPS at .671 with Machado, Tatis Jr., and others underperforming; and the Nationals’ pitching (4.80 ERA, 25 blown saves) undermines a lineup that’s produced runs, leaving Washington well out of contention.

via Sports Illustrated|
#cal-raleigh#detroit-tigers#mets
Raleigh's rehab reshapes perspective as Mariners surge
sports2 months ago

Raleigh's rehab reshapes perspective as Mariners surge

Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh rejoined the team’s dugout for Seattle’s 5-1 win over Arizona while continuing his oblique rehab in Arizona. He detailed steady progress—tee work, light throws and bullpen participation—and acknowledged the challenge of reproducing game swings as a switch-hitter. Raleigh hopes to ramp up soon, with plans to gauge next steps in the coming days, potentially skipping rehab games. Watching from the sidelines has given him a new appreciation for the talent around him and a renewed, supportive perspective on the team’s recent strong play.

via Lookout Landing|
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Mariners surface cautious rehab for Raleigh and Donovan as timelines stay unclear
sports2 months ago

Mariners surface cautious rehab for Raleigh and Donovan as timelines stay unclear

Mariners GM Justin Hollander provided injury updates on Cal Raleigh (right oblique strain) and Brendan Donovan (left groin strain), saying both are progressing but with no clear return dates. Raleigh has begun 30 tee-swings at moderate intensity and will workout in Arizona before a potential Seattle check-in, with progression focused on intensity rather than volume. Donovan is in Arizona on an Alter G treadmill and will move to running and baseball movements as he nears a running progression. Both players will require minor league rehab assignments and the club will proceed cautiously to avoid setbacks, with timelines remaining day-to-day rather than calendar-based.

via Seattle Sports|
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Astros walk off in extras as Raleigh exits with injury; Miller shines in Mariners loss
sports3 months ago

Astros walk off in extras as Raleigh exits with injury; Miller shines in Mariners loss

Bryce Miller returned from the IL with peak velocity (averaging 97.6 mph) and pitched 5 1/3 innings for Seattle, but Cal Raleigh left late with hip/side soreness after awkward plays. The Mariners tied the game in the ninth, yet Houston walked off in the 10th to win 4-3, snapping Seattle’s nine-game winning streak against the Astros. Muñoz delivered a standout relief outing for Houston, while Seattle’s offense scattered hits but couldn’t string them together in regulation.

via Lookout Landing|
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USA reshapes WBC final lineup as Will Smith replaces Cal Raleigh
sports5 months ago

USA reshapes WBC final lineup as Will Smith replaces Cal Raleigh

In the World Baseball Classic final in Miami, USA manager Mark DeRosa benched Cal Raleigh again in favor of Will Smith, who will catch for the third time in four games. The lineup features Nolan McLean on the mound; Bobby Witt Jr. at short; Bryce Harper at first; Aaron Judge in right; Kyle Schwarber as the designated hitter; Alex Bregman at third; Roman Anthony in left; Will Smith behind the plate; Brice Turang at second; and Byron Buxton in center. Raleigh was out-hit all tournament and remains on the bench as Smith starts, with closer Mason Miller available from the bullpen.

via USA Today|
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WBC Handshake Moment Sparks Debate Between Arozarena and Raleigh
sports5 months ago

WBC Handshake Moment Sparks Debate Between Arozarena and Raleigh

In a World Baseball Classic pool game in Houston, Randy Arozarena attempted a handshake with Seattle catcher Cal Raleigh, who didn’t reciprocate, prompting questions about a possible feud. Arozarena later vented in Spanish with profanity toward Raleigh, though it’s unclear if the jab was serious or banter. The moment echoes a 2023 WBC snub involving Will Smith, and a Mexico–USA rematch could still occur with both players’ teams advancing and Raleigh heading to spring training if they move on.

via The New York Times|
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