The homer also came at a key time, snapping Raleigh out of a bit of a funk and also propelling him further into the MLB lead. With Yankees superstar Aaron Judge hitting the IL (right elbow), Raleigh has a chance to make a run at the American League MVP award.

Cal Raleigh hit his 40th home run of the season on Saturday against Los Angeles Angels and broke a Seattle Mariners franchise record in the process.

The Seattle Mariners catcher that we all affectionately know as "Big Dumper" hit a no-doubter off Los Angeles Angels reliever Jose Fermin Saturday evening for homer No. 40 on the year. On a 2-0 count, Raleigh got a 97-mph heater low and in the zone, which he quickly took 416 feet out to right field.

Cal Raleigh has become a household name this season in Major League Baseball. While the "Big Dumper", as he is affectionately known, is in his fifth season with the Seattle Mariners, the rest of MLB has come to realize the special kind of talent he possesses.

While the Seattle Mariners are doing their best to stay relevant in the American League West Division race, all eyes are on catcher Cal Raleigh. It's been an amazing season so far for Raleigh, who hit his 39th home run on Tuesday,

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh is currently on pace to have the greatest season by a catcher in MLB history. Raleigh became the first catcher in history t

Arizona Diamondbacks' Josh Naylor, left, starts his swing on a catcher interference with St. Louis Cardinals catcher Pedro Pagés during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 19, 2025, in Phoenix. Credit: AP/Ross D. Franklin