Cal Raleigh Leads Mariners' 2026 World Series Ambitions

After a record-breaking 2025 season featuring 60 home runs and a 161 wRC+, Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh is aiming to dethrone Aaron Judge for the AL MVP award in 2026. Raleigh, who finished as the 2025 MVP runner-up, remains the centerpiece of a Seattle team coming off an ALCS appearance. Projections suggest another strong year for the 29-year-old, who is central to the Mariners' goal of securing their first World Series title.