Raleigh Out, Mariners Rising

The Mariners are surging in the AL West—winning 12 of 18 since veteran catcher Cal Raleigh’s oblique injury sidelined him for three weeks. Despite his All-Star pedigree and power potential, his absence has coincided with a team breakout, building a two-game division lead. But with Raleigh’s off-field drama—including a rocky World Baseball Classic moment and a tepid start to this season—fans are divided. Even more curious? His former teammate Randy Arozarena, also struggling at the plate, is caught in the same storm. For Seattle’s playoff push, Raleigh must heal, refocus, and return to being a clutch hitter—not a distraction. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8a1f0a627a0e8cda