Cal Raleigh's resurgence boosts Seattle Mariners playoff hopes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 6:15 AM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Cal Raleigh, once struggling this season, has found his hitting form for the Seattle Mariners. In a five-game stretch from August 21 to August 25, Raleigh hit five home runs, including three in a game against the Philadelphia Phillies on August 24. His recent performance coincides with the Mariners winning four of those five games, positioning them closely behind the Texas Rangers and Houston Astros in the American League West standings. Raleigh's revival is crucial as the playoffs approach and the Mariners aim to secure a better postseason position.
- •Raleigh hit five home runs in five games from August 21 to August 25.
- •He celebrated three home runs in a 9-2 win over the Phillies.
- •Mariners sit third in the AL West but are within four games of the lead.
- •Raleigh had a disappointing start to the season with a.167 batting average.
- •He was once an All-Star and won the Silver Slugger award in 2025.
- 6:15 AMYahoo Sports — Seattle Mariners Look To Ride Rejuvenated Cal Raleigh Into Playoffs
"Until August, Randy Arozarena and Julio Rodriguez were the focal points of the Seattle Mariners offense. Now, suddenly, the bat of catcher Cal Raleigh has awakened.
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