Cal Raleigh analyzes 2026 Mariners' struggles after disappointing season

Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners provided a candid assessment of the team's performance on September 25, 2026, highlighting a lack of focus, poor execution, and defensive issues as key factors in a disappointing season. Raleigh emphasized that while injuries were not an excuse, the team struggled particularly in controlling the running game and hitting with runners in scoring position. He noted that the challenges span the entire organization and called for improvements, especially in their pitching staff, which underperformed in the second half of the season. Raleigh also mentioned the need for better depth in the bullpen and a change in approach to counter aggressive hitting from opponents. There remains a focus on how the team can improve moving forward.

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