Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh was named Sports Illustrated’s Breakout Star of the Year on Thursday after his 60-homer season that ended with a second-place finish for AL MVP.

Cal Raleigh, Tarik Skubal, and Nick Gonzales are all making news for very different reasons, but each moment says a lot about where baseball is right .

Any self-respecting Mariners fan knows that Cal Raleigh has always been more than just a guy with a funny nickname. As a switch-hitter with power and developing defensive skills, he was a legit catching prospect by the time Kelenic crashed his debut, and everything he did in the subsequent three years made him a cult hero in the Pacific Northwest.

Aaron Judge on Thursday was named the American League MVP for the 2025 season, winning the award in a close vote over Cal Raleigh. The Baseball Writers Association of America (BBWAA) released the results of its voting, which showed that Judge received 17 ...

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Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh has been named Sports Illustrated’s 2025 Breakout Star of the Year. The honor caps off the stars dominant season in the MLB. The honor is awarded annually to one athlete across all sports who “unexpectedly dominated the sports conversation,

SEATTLE, Wash. - Seattle Mariners superstar Cal Raleigh added another award to his already impressive 2025 season.