Cal Raleigh's resurgence boosts Mariners' playoff hopes with favorable schedule

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh is experiencing a resurgence, with a recent stretch that includes a.348 batting average and six home runs in his last nine games. The Mariners, currently just 2.5 games behind the AL West leader, face an easier remaining schedule in September with several matchups against teams below.500. They aim to leverage Raleigh's hot streak to make a playoff push, starting with a road series against the Blue Jays this weekend before more favorable games at home against the Athletics and Angels. The Mariners are tied for 19th in winning percentage but have crucial series against rivals ahead.

• 3:54 PMCBS MLB — Is Cal Raleigh back? Mariners' playoff hopes may depend on it -- and a generous September schedule