Raleigh, Yankees and Cal
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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 Tuesday evening. The Yankees won the game 10-3, but Mariner's catcher Raleigh had an all-star moment of his own on live TV.
Fans revel in Cal Raleigh's 'Big Dumper' nickname during Yankees game, showcasing his status as AL home run leader.
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 the All-Star break.
Star. The Mariners’ catcher won Phase 2 of the PRO SPIRIT MLB All-Star Ballot that closed on Wednesday morning over Toronto’s Alejandro Kirk to earn the spot in the American League’s starting lineup.
There’s been a little contention about the Big Dumper nickname in the past. While Raleigh has embraced his butt-themed moniker, his mom wasn’t always sold. At first she detested the nickname her son had been given in MLB, but over time she’s warmed up to the love her son’s ass gets on a nightly basis.
Seattle catcher Cal Raleigh remains on a historic tear entering a showdown in New York against the Yankees and Aaron Judge.
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Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh was named the starting catcher for the American League All-Star team. The honor marks Raleigh's first ap