Seattle Mariners
Cal Raleigh downplays handshake snub with teammate Randy Arozarena
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During Team USA's 5-3 victory over Team Mexico in the World Baseball Classic, Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh declined a handshake from teammate Randy Arozarena. Arozarena responded with pointed comments in a post-game interview, though their seriousness remains unclear. Raleigh has since reached out to Arozarena, emphasizing no hard feelings and focus on competition.
The Seattle Mariners have made an unusual start to the 2026 MLB season, recording nine hits—all extra-base hits—in their first two games against the Cleveland Guardians. The team split the series, with no singles among their hits. This marks the first such occurrence for any team since at least 1900 over the opening two games.
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Chase DeLauter launched two home runs in his regular-season debut, powering the Cleveland Guardians to a 6-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Opening Day at T-Mobile Park. The 24-year-old prospect became the first in franchise history to achieve the feat. DeLauter went 3-for-5 in the game.
The Seattle Mariners are nearing a Major League contract agreement with veteran catcher Andrew Knizner to serve as backup to Cal Raleigh in 2026. The deal, pending a physical, addresses the team's need for catching depth after trading prospect Harry Ford. Knizner brings seven seasons of MLB experience to the 40-man roster.
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The Seattle Mariners are predicted to make a major trade for Arizona Diamondbacks' three-time All-Star Ketel Marte to bolster their offense. Bleacher Report analyst Zachary D. Rymer sees this as a homecoming for the 32-year-old second baseman, who could replace Leo Rivas. Marte's addition would pair him with key Mariners hitters like Julio Rodriguez and Cal Raleigh.
Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh has been named a finalist for the 2025 Baseball Writers' Association of America American League Most Valuable Player Award, alongside New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge and Cleveland Guardians third baseman José Ramírez. The winner will be announced on November 13 on MLB Network. Raleigh's record-setting season positions him as a strong contender in a closely contested race.
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The Seattle Mariners have exercised the 2026 club option on reliever Andrés Muñoz, securing him as their closer for $7 million. The team declined the mutual option on catcher Mitch Garver, making him a free agent after paying a $1 million buyout. They await a decision from infielder Jorge Polanco on his $6 million player option.
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