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Yankees Broadcasters Explain Player's 'Big Dumper' Nickname Live on Air
They say "keep your eye on the ball," but all eyes were on Cal Raleigh when the Mariner's faced off against the Yankees on ...
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‘Big Dumper’ gets big close-up: Yankees broadcast leans into Cal Raleigh’s nickname
Fans revel in Cal Raleigh's 'Big Dumper' nickname during Yankees game, showcasing his status as AL home run leader.
They Call Him ‘Big Dumper.’ He’s Crushing Home Runs Like Babe Ruth.
Seattle catcher Cal Raleigh remains on a historic tear entering a showdown in New York against the Yankees and Aaron Judge.
Cal Raleigh passes Ken Griffey Jr. for most HRs by Mariners player before All-Star break
Cal Raleigh hit home run No. 36 on Tuesday, July 8, breaking Ken Griffey Jr.'s mark for the most by a Mariners player before ...
Mariners players celebrated Cal Raleigh’s ‘Big Dumper’ with butt-themed walk-up music
There’s been a little contention about the Big Dumper nickname in the past. While Raleigh has embraced his butt-themed ...
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Big Dumper to start at catcher for AL in 1st All-Star Game
Star. The Mariners’ catcher won Phase 2 of the PRO SPIRIT MLB All-Star Ballot that closed on Wednesday morning over Toronto’s ...
All hail Cal ‘Big Dumper’ Raleigh, plus an overnight NBA trade
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Cal Raleigh Homers Twice in Mariners Shutout 4th of July Win Over Pirates
During the Seattle Mariners' 6-0 Fourth of July win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday afternoon, catcher Cal Raleigh ...
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All-Star finalist Raleigh's fame rising, but Big Dumper is keeping his cool
This story was excerpted from Daniel Kramer’s Mariners Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And ...
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Getting to the bottom of how the Mariners’ Cal Raleigh got the nickname ‘Big Dumper’ - The Athletic - The New York Times
PEORIA, Ariz. — On the morning of July 11, 2021, the Mariners announced on Twitter that one of the club’s top prospects, catcher Cal Raleigh, was going to the big leagues for the first time ...