Cal Raleigh admits Mariners are playing 'very, very bad baseball

Cal Raleigh expressed disappointment after the Seattle Mariners' recent loss to the New York Yankees on August 12. This defeat pushed the Mariners to nine games under.500 for the season, marking a significant decline from their performance in 2025, when they were one game away from the World Series. Raleigh acknowledged that he has struggled this season, hitting only 12 home runs compared to 60 last year. He took responsibility for the team's performance, stating, 'I'm awful' and emphasizing the need for improvement across the board. With the playoff outlook bleak, the Mariners face an uphill battle to turn their season around.

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