Cal Raleigh takes responsibility as Mariners fall to Yankees, 4-1
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 12:28 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026

The Seattle Mariners lost 4-1 to the New York Yankees on August 11. Cal Raleigh struggled significantly at the plate, posting a.159 batting average this season, and took the blame for the team's fifth consecutive loss. Raleigh expressed his desire to improve, stating, "I've got to find a way to be better." The team will look to turn things around in their next game.
- •Mariners lose 4-1 to Yankees on August 11.
- •Cal Raleigh recorded a.159 batting average this season.
- •Raleigh admitted to struggling and seeks improvement.
- •This loss marks Seattle's fifth in a row.
- 12:28 PMYahoo Sports — Cal Raleigh gives blunt assessment of his performance with Mariners mired in losing streak: 'I'm awful'
- 6:44 AMESPN — 'Awful' Raleigh takes blame as M's lose 5th in row
- 6:18 AMMyNorthwest.com — Cal Raleigh answers for the Mariners’ struggles - Seattle Sports
- 4:19 AMThe Seattle Times — Cal Raleigh accepts blame for Mariners' struggles: 'I'm awful' - The Seattle Times
"Cal Raleigh, saddled with a .159 average a year removed from finishing second in the AL MVP race, admitted his struggles after the Seattle Mariners' 4-1 loss to the New York Yankees Tuesday night, telling reporters "I've got to find a way to be better."
"Cal Raleigh surprised the media with an impromptu session after the M's loss to the Yankees and shouldered the blame for the team's struggles this season.
"Cal Raleigh was the first person to face the media at Yankee Stadium after the Seattle Mariners' fifth straight loss, and he addressed the team's woes.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 12:28 PMCal Raleigh gives blunt assessment of his performance with Mariners mired in losing streak: 'I'm awful'
Cal Raleigh provided some insight into why he believes the Mariners are struggling this year.
- ESPNAug 12, 2026, 6:44 AM'Awful' Raleigh takes blame as M's lose 5th in row
Cal Raleigh, saddled with a .159 average a year removed from finishing second in the AL MVP race, admitted his struggles after the Seattle Mariners' 4-1 loss to the New York Yankees Tuesday night, telling reporters "I've got to find a way to be better."
- MyNorthwest.comAug 12, 2026, 6:18 AMCal Raleigh answers for the Mariners’ struggles - Seattle Sports
Cal Raleigh was the first person to face the media at Yankee Stadium after the Seattle Mariners' fifth straight loss, and he addressed the team's woes.
- The Seattle TimesAug 12, 2026, 4:19 AMCal Raleigh accepts blame for Mariners' struggles: 'I'm awful' - The Seattle Times
Cal Raleigh surprised the media with an impromptu session after the M's loss to the Yankees and shouldered the blame for the team's struggles this season.
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