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The Seattle Mariners got a jump on the MLB trade deadline when the team landed Josh Naylor in a deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks. The move sent a signal to the league that Seattle is all in on the 2025 season. And the Mariners confirmed that stance with a simple message Saturday. “We will be […]

The AL MVP race will come down to a photo finish by the time the end of the 2025 regular season comes around. New York Yankees’ Aaron Judge has been the favorite for the majority of the season after winning last year and in 2022; however, there is a new name atop the betting odds. […]

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh is in the middle of a historic season. However, Mickey Mantle is not the only New York Yankees legend he could stand next to in the history books. Raleigh’s power has been impressive this season, somewhat overshadowing his base-running. That combination has him on pace to match one of Major […]

On Friday, the New York Yankees pulled the trigger to acquire third baseman Ryan McMahon from the Colorado Rockies. The Yankees are set to take on the Philadelphia Phillies for a 3-game series at Yankee Stadium and did not want to wait any longer to fill the much-needed void at the hot corner. The Yankees […]

The Seattle Mariners are right in the thick of the playoff race this season, and star catcher Cal Raleigh is a big reason why. Raleigh has not only been one of the best hitters in Major League Baseball this season, but he has been one of the most lethal bats in the league overall. As […]

Cal Raleigh emerged as the unquestioned home run king of the season’s first half. The Seattle Mariners catcher leads the majors with 38 long balls and even won the 2025 Home Run Derby. But Randy Arozarena has matched his teammate in one power stat. In the fourth inning of Friday’s matchup against the Houston Astros, […]

Cal Raleigh fulfilled a lifelong dream by winning the 2025 Home Run Derby. It was the latest accomplishment in a star-making season for the Seattle Mariners catcher, affectionately known as Big Dumper. Raleigh led the majors in home runs over the first half, made his first All-Star Game and won the Derby so far this […]

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh had a front-row seat to one of the viral moments of the 2025 MLB All-Star Game. The moment, however, came at his own expense. In what could be his final Midsummer Classic, Dodgers legend Clayton Kershaw delivered a vintage performance. First, he struck out Toronto’s Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Then, he […]

Los Angeles Dodgers legend Clayton Kershaw made the most of his likely final MLB All-Star Game appearance this year—retiring two elite hitters and delivering a mic’d-up moment that quickly stole the show. At 37, the future Hall of Famer was selected as a “Legend Pick” by commissioner Rob Manfred and took the mound in the […]

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh stepped onto the field at Truist Park on Tuesday night living out a dream years in the making. Just moments before the 2025 MLB All-Star Game, the breakout slugger paused to reflect on his journey in a quick sideline interview that left a lasting impression on fans and viewers across […]

The New York Yankees may not have had a player take the crown at this year’s Home Run Derby, but superstar Aaron Judge still managed to make headlines with his praise for a rising star. During Tuesday night’s media availability ahead of the All-Star Game, the New York slugger gave an unfiltered and respectful take […]

The MLB All-Star Week is here, so the baseball season is around halfway over. Some of the biggest-name superstars are still performing at an elite level, which has confirmed many of the rankings of the best MLB players article that ClutchPoints put out before the season. However, tons of players have broken out and burst […]

Seattle Mariners star Cal Raleigh is tipping his cap to a young competitor. Raleigh is giving flowers to young Athletics infielder Jacob Wilson. Wilson is the first rookie shortstop to be selected by fans to start the All-Star game, per USA Today. Raleigh says he and the Mariners have struggled to stop the young Wilson […]

Already the MLB home run leader through the first half of the 2025 MLB season, Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh added yet another big achievement to his resume when he bested seven other players in Monday’s Home Run Derby at Truist Park in Atlanta. The Mariners and their fans were all over social media to […]

Ken Griffey Jr. is no longer the only Seattle Mariners player to ever win the MLB Home Run Derby. It is a two-man club now, as he is joined by catcher Cal Raleigh, who won the event on Monday night at Truist Park in Atlanta. Raleigh further proved he’s the king of the long ball […]

Only one Seattle Mariners player had won the MLB Home Run Derby — until Monday arrived. Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh flexed his muscles and bested the rest of the competition at Truist Park in Atlanta, as he achieved the same feat Seattle legend Ken Griffey Jr. did in 1999. “It’s kind of surreal,” Raleigh said […]

Last night, Cal Raleigh didn’t just rewrite Major League Baseball’s record books; he brought an entire childhood dream to vibrant, viral life. Hours after capturing the 2025 Home Run Derby crown in awe-inspiring fashion, a decades-old video surfaced on social media, the now-famous Mariners catcher, just eight years old, earnestly telling the world that one […]

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh continues to have quite the banner year. Not only is he hitting balls out of the park at a rate better than everyone, as he currently is the MLB-leader in home runs at the All-Star break (with 38), he also flexed his muscle in the Home Run Derby, defeating Tampa […]

Cal Raleigh’s dream season continued Monday night when the Seattle Mariners’ slugger capped off a remarkable first half with a historic Home Run Derby performance. The All-Star catcher was the betting favorite to win the event after leading the majors in homers at the break. And Raleigh came through with a strong showing. After out-donging […]

The Athletics might not be in the playoff spotlight, but slugger Brent Rooker gave the franchise a surge of relevance during the 2025 MLB Home Run Derby. Representing the A’s, Rooker matched Cal Raleigh in first-round home runs at Truist Park in Atlanta—only to be eliminated by the narrowest margin in Derby history. The elimination […]

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh had a remarkable first half of the 2025 season and he’s hoping to cap his historic start with a Home Run Derby crown. Raleigh emerged as the betting favorite to win the exhibition on the strength of his incredible production for the Mariners. However, the switch-hitting catcher threw the audience […]

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh isn’t running away from his Big Dumper nickname. Affectionately called that due to his prominent posterior, Raleigh opened up about the moniker in a feature from ESPN’s Jeff Passan. “It’s not the one you write up in your mind when you’re thinking of nicknames,” Raleigh said. “But, I mean … […]

The Seattle Mariners swept the Detroit Tigers to end the first half 51-45. They started the week getting swept by the New York Yankees, so rolling into the break with momentum was important. Cal Raleigh has been sensational for the Mariners this year, with his 38 homers. But his tenth steal of the season on […]

The 2025 Home Run Derby is just two days away. The derby is always one of the top events to watch in sports, as there is nothing like seeing a ton of baseballs being hit out of the park. The field is set with eight sluggers ready to win their first-ever derby. Atlanta Braves’ Matt […]

Once again, catcher Cal Raleigh spurred the Seattle Mariners to another win on Friday. The 12-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers on the road must have been especially sweet considering the Mariners were able to inflict a lot of damage on reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal. Raleigh discussed the latest bit of […]

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh continues to rewrite the record books with a historic first half of the 2025 MLB season. In the Mariners’ 12-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers, Raleigh slugged two home runs, including a grand slam in the ninth inning, bringing his season total to 38 home runs, just one shy of […]

Cal Raleigh channeled his clutch gene with a pair of home runs to lead the Seattle Mariners to victory over the Detroit Tigers on Friday night. The Mariners were in need of positive momentum after losing all three games of their previous series against the New York Yankees. It wasn’t going to be easy against […]

The Seattle Mariners were on their way to beating the New York Yankees on Thursday night. Bryan Woo had a no-hitter going through seven innings and a five-run cushion. But the Bombers staged a comeback, winning 6-5 in extra innings. Mariners closer Andres Munoz blew the save in the ninth, and catcher Cal Raleigh thinks […]

The 2025 Major League Baseball Home Run Derby is All-Star’s marquee event. However, this year’s edition of the competition is not as star-studded as it used to be. Big names like Cal Raleigh and Ronald Acuna Jr. will participate in the derby, but sluggers like Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge are sitting out. The lack […]

The Seattle Mariners didn’t have a lot going their way on Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium, but Cal Raleigh kept his incredible season rolling. Even with the New York Yankees leading the Mariners 10-1, Raleigh crushed another home run well over the short porch to cut into the lead in the eighth inning. Raleigh has […]

As Major League Baseball approaches All-Star Weekend and the break that comes with it, the final All-Star rosters were released. The Seattle Mariners, one of many teams fighting for a playoff spot, will have four representatives. Cal Raleigh will start at catcher after a historic start to the season, joined by center fielder Julio Rodriguez. […]

The 2025 Home Run Derby is six days away, and Pittsburgh Pirates star Oneil Cruz is the latest participant to be added. Cruz now joins Cal Raleigh, Ronald Acuna Jr., James Wood, and Byron Buxton. Three spots remain, and those spots should be filled by the end of the week. Oneil Cruz is one of […]

Just about everyone who has ever aspired to play Major League Baseball has played a game of Home Run Derby in their backyard. Seattle Mariners slugger Cal Raleigh is no different. A week before Raleigh participates in the real thing in Atlanta, video has surfaced of a young Raleigh fantasizing about winning it. Daniel Kramer, […]

New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge might be the reigning AL MVP, and the current favorite to win the award once again. However, with every home run he slugs, Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh is making the odds of a back-t0-back Judge win slimmer and slimmer. After he hit his 34th and 35th home runs […]

Seattle Mariners slugger Cal Raleigh has had a season that Mariners fans won’t soon forget. Raleigh is hitting home runs at a rapid pace, and causing fans to remember the last franchise player who hit with such power. Raleigh is paying tribute to Mariners great Ken Griffey Jr. “To be mentioned with that name, with […]

The Seattle Mariners took on the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday, earning a huge 6-0 win. Star catcher Cal Raleigh stole the show yet again after recording his 35th home run of the season. His amazing feat made MLB history, as he is now in rare company alongside the likes of Babe Ruth and Ken Griffey […]

The Kansas City Royals needed a spark — and got one from their shortstop in the most electrifying way possible. In the seventh inning of Thursday night’s Royals vs. Seattle Mariners matchup, Bobby Witt Jr. delivered a game-altering moment that had fans and teammates buzzing. With two runners on and one out, Witt lined a […]

Seattle Mariners star Cal Raleigh felt the spotlight of All-Star voting in a way he never expected. He admitted the process made him laugh and squirm at the same time, feeling blessed and excited, but also felt relieved that it finally ended. “Obviously, I’m very blessed and very excited,” Raleigh said. “I’m just glad (voting) […]

Shohei Ohtani, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ two-way superstar, added another marquee moment to his 2025 campaign Tuesday night, smashing his 30th home run of the season against the Chicago White Sox at Dodger Stadium. The fourth-inning solo shot off pitcher Shane Smith was Ohtani’s latest moonshot, traveling 408 feet with an exit velocity of 116.3 […]