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Cal Raleigh returns to starting lineup for Mariners against Cubs

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 1:23 AM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Cal Raleigh returns to starting lineup for Mariners against Cubs

Summary

Cal Raleigh is back in the starting lineup for the Seattle Mariners as they prepare to face the Chicago Cubs at home on Friday night. Mariners manager Dan Wilson made several lineup changes following a series loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. Raleigh will start behind the plate and bat seventh, despite a significant drop in his performance this season. After a standout 2025, Raleigh is hitting just.156 in 2026, with 13 home runs across 94 games. The Mariners enter this matchup with a 60-68 record.

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By the Numbers

•Mariners lost two of three games to the Brewers.
•Raleigh's batting average has dropped significantly this season.
•Seattle's record stands at 60-68 entering the Cubs series.
•The game is set for Friday night in Seattle.

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1:23 AMYahoo Sports — Seattle Mariners Announce Cal Raleigh Decision Before Cubs Series

What they're saying

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The Seattle Mariners are coming off a series loss to the Milwaukee Brewers, dropping two of three games.However, they’ll remain in the NL Central as they’re set to take on the Chicago Cubs beginning Friday night at home in Seattle.Ahead of the matchup, Mariners manager Dan Wilson made some notable changes to his lineup, including […] The post Seattle Mariners Announce Cal Raleigh Decision Before Cubs Series appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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