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Cal Raleigh struggles historically in disappointing 2026 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 1:21 AM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Cal Raleigh struggles historically in disappointing 2026 season

Summary

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh continues to struggle in the 2026 MLB season, significantly underperforming after his record-setting 2025 campaign where he hit 60 home runs. As of August 16, his OPS has dropped to tied for the second lowest in MLB history, a full 103 points lower than the previous season, raising questions about his performance and health. Despite a brief stint on the injured list with an oblique strain this year, Raleigh's decline is unexpected given his age and prior achievements. Mariners fans hope he can rebound in the season's final stages to help turn around a disappointing year for the team.

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•Cal Raleigh hit 60 home runs in 2025, setting multiple records.
•His OPS has decreased from 168 in 2025 to 65 in 2026.
•Raleigh's OPS drop is the largest in MLB history for qualifying players.
•He had an oblique strain but is in his prime at 29 years old.
•Mariners currently have high expectations for his rebound.

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1:21 AMYahoo Sports — Seattle Mariners Cal Raleigh’s Season Viewed From a Historical Lens

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As the 2026 MLB Season reaches its final stages, the historical context of Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh‘s poor season. In 2025, Cal Raleigh hit for 60 home runs, which is the ninth most in MLB all time and the third most in American League history. He also set records for home runs by a […] The post Seattle Mariners Cal Raleigh’s Season Viewed From a Historical Lens appeared first on HEAVY.
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