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Time of India
2 hours ago
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- Time of India
Seattle Mariners star Cal Raleigh shocks fans with home run derby debut and surprising role for dad Todd Raleigh
Seattle Mariners star Cal Raleigh shocks fans with home run derby debut and surprising role for dad Todd Raleigh (Image via Getty) Some exciting news just broke for Seattle Mariners fans and baseball lovers everywhere. Cal Raleigh, nicknamed 'The Big Dumper,' shared big news on social media: he will take part in his first-ever Home Run Derby. With an MVP-level season already underway and his powerful swing making headlines, this announcement adds serious buzz leading into the 2025 All‑Star Weekend in Atlanta. Cal Raleigh's Derby debut family ties and big momentum Cal Raleigh, the 28-year-old catcher for the Seattle Mariners, confirmed on Friday that he will compete in the Home Run Derby on July 14, 2025, at Truist Park in Atlanta, home to the Atlanta Braves. This season he leads all of MLB with 32 home runs, making him the only player over 30 home runs before the break. Notably, he's the first catcher and first switch-hitter to ever reach this mark. — mlb (@mlb) But what makes this even more personal is that Cal's father, Todd Raleigh, a former college coach, will pitch to him during the event. Cal also hopes his younger brother, Todd Jr., will be on the field to catch him. Cal said, 'It'll be extra special for my family… it'll be easy for them to get to'. Todd Sr. added, 'As a dad, it doesn't get any better than that… it's kind of like one of those Hallmark moments'. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Top Doctor: If You Eat Eggs Every Day, This Is What Happens WellnessGuide Learn more Undo Cal Raleigh's career year and Derby odds This season is already historic for Cal Raleigh. Through 79 games, he is slashing .275/.383/.659 with 69 RBIs, 58 runs, and an MLB-leading home run total. On June 20, he set a record by hitting two home runs in a single game against the Chicago Cubs, making him the catcher with the most homers before the All‑Star break in over 50 years. DraftKings odds now show Raleigh as a top contender to win the Derby, just behind Aaron Judge. He will go up against stars like Ronald Acuña Jr., who announced his own Derby entry this week. Also Read: Seattle Mariners Catcher Cal Raleigh Becomes Fastest To Match Ichiro's Home Run Total Mariners fans remember legends like Ken Griffey Jr. winning the Derby three times. Cal now has the chance to be the first catcher and first switch-hitter to win it . With his family beside him and a historic season behind him, this could be a defining moment. The Home Run Derby is set for July 14, and all eyes will be on 'The Big Dumper.' Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
NBC Sports
8 hours ago
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- NBC Sports
Mariners catcher and MLB homer leader Cal Raleigh to participate in Home Run Derby
Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh joins Dan Patrick to discuss his historic home run pace, the origin of his hilarious "Big Dumper" nickname and more. SEATTLE — Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, who leads the majors in homers with 32, said Friday he will participate in next month's Home Run Derby. The derby will be held on July 14, the night before the All-Star Game, at Truist Park in Atlanta. It's the first derby appearance for the 28-year-old known as Big Dumper. This season, Raleigh became the first catcher and first switch-hitter to reach 30 homers before the All-Star break. 'I'm excited to represent the Mariners and our fanbase,' Raleigh said in a statement. 'It will be extra special for me getting to do it in Atlanta, where I spent a lot of time playing baseball as a kid.' No catcher has ever won the Home Run Derby, which began in 1985. Raleigh becomes the eighth Seattle player to compete in the derby, joining Hall of Famers Ken Griffey Jr. and Edgar Martinez along with Jay Buhner, Alex Rodriguez, Bret Boone, Robinson Canó and current teammate Julio Rodríguez. Griffey won the event in 1994, 1998 and 1999, and in 1993, he became the only player to hit the B&O Warehouse at Camden Yards on the fly. Entering Friday, Raleigh was batting .275 with 69 RBIs, 15 doubles and 47 walks in 79 games.
USA Today
9 hours ago
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- USA Today
Marcus Semien Player Props: June 27, Rangers vs. Mariners
Marcus Semien and the Texas Rangers will face Logan Gilbert and the Seattle Mariners on Friday at 8:05 p.m. ET on RSN and ROOT Sports NW. Semien had three hits in his most recent game, going 3 for 4 with a double and an RBI. Find odds, stats, and more below to make your Marcus Semien player prop bets. Semien has nine doubles, a triple, seven home runs and 32 walks while batting .229. Watch tonight's Rangers game on Fubo! Marcus Semien Prop Bets and Odds How to Watch Texas Rangers vs. Seattle Mariners Marcus Semien vs. Logan Gilbert Marcus Semien prop bet insights MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Friday at 1:26 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Marcus Semien stats against the Mariners Mariners starter: Logan Gilbert
New York Times
9 hours ago
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- New York Times
Cal Raleigh, MLB's HR leader, to participate in 2025 Home Run Derby
Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, the MLB leader in home runs with 32, will participate in the Home Run Derby as part of MLB's upcoming All-Star festivities. Raleigh joins Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña as the second player to commit to the annual event, which takes place this year at Truist Park in Atlanta on July 14. Advertisement Affectionately known as 'Big Dumper,' Raleigh is in the midst of a historic season for the Mariners, already establishing a record for home runs by a catcher and by a switch-hitter before the All-Star break. Raleigh enters Friday's game with a .275/.380/.651 line and nine stolen bases while spending the majority of his 79 games behind the plate defensively. It's been a career year for Raleigh thus far, though he's not new to the home run leaderboards. This is the third straight year Raleigh has surpassed 30 home runs in a season, and he has hit 125 in 543 career games. The Mariners announced that Raleigh, a native of Cullowhee, N.C., will have his dad, Todd, pitching to him in the Derby. No catcher has ever won the Home Run Derby. 'I'm excited to represent the Mariners and our fanbase at the Derby,' Raleigh, 28, said in a statement released by the Mariners. 'It will be extra special for me getting to do it in Atlanta, where I spent a lot of time playing baseball as a kid.' Raleigh is the eighth member of the Mariners to participate in the derby since its inception in 1995, with Julio Rodríguez being the team's most recent representative. Ken Griffey, Jr. won the event three times as a Mariner.
NBC Sports
9 hours ago
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- NBC Sports
Giants at White Sox Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for June 27
It's Friday, June 27, and the Giants (44-37) are in Chicago to take on the White Sox (26-55). Landen Roupp is slated to take the mound for San Francisco against Aaron Civale for Chicago. The White Sox are coming off a 7-3 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. That was just their third win in the last 10 games. The Cubs also added a tick in the win column with a victory over the Cardinals. Shota Imanaga was solid in his return to the mound. He struck out three batters in five shutout innings, while only allowing one hit. Let's dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two. We've got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch tipoff, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts. Follow Rotoworld Player News for the latest fantasy and betting player news and analysis all season long. Game details & how to watch Giants at White Sox Date: Friday, June 27, 2025 Time: 7:40PM EST Site: Rate Field City: Chicago, IL Network/Streaming: Space City Home Network, Marquee Sports Network Never miss a second of the action and stay up-to-date with all the latest team stats and player news. Check out our day-by-day MLB schedule page, along with detailed matchup pages that update live in-game with every out. Odds for the Giants at the White Sox The latest odds as of Friday: Moneyline: Giants (-168), White Sox (+141) Spread: Giants -1.5 Total: 8.0 runs Probable starting pitchers for Giants at White Sox Pitching matchup for June 27, 2025: Landen Roupp vs. Aaron Civale Giants: Landen Roupp, (5-5, 3.67 ERA) Last outing (Seattle Mariners, 6/21): 4.2 Innings Pitched, 3 Earned Runs Allowed, 7 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 2 StrikeoutsWhite Sox: Aaron Civale, (1-4, 4.91 ERA) Last outing (Los Angeles Angels, 6/21): 6.0 Innings Pitched, 7 Earned Runs Allowed, 9 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 6 Strikeouts Giants: Landen Roupp, (5-5, 3.67 ERA) Last outing (Seattle Mariners, 6/21): 4.2 Innings Pitched, 3 Earned Runs Allowed, 7 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 2 Strikeouts White Sox: Aaron Civale, (1-4, 4.91 ERA) Last outing (Los Angeles Angels, 6/21): 6.0 Innings Pitched, 7 Earned Runs Allowed, 9 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 6 Strikeouts Rotoworld still has you covered with all the latest MLB player news for all 30 teams. Check out the feed page right here on NBC Sports for headlines, injuries and transactions where you can filter by league, team, positions and news type! Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Giants at White Sox The Giants have won 14 of their last 20 away games against teams with losing records The Under has hit in each of the White Sox's last 3 games with a rest advantage over their opponents The Giants have failed to cover the Run Line in 9 of their last 11 games If you're looking for more key trends and stats around the spread, moneyline and total for every single game on the schedule today, check out our MLB Top Trends tool on NBC Sports! Expert picks & predictions for tonight's game between the Giants and the White Sox Please bet responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline at 1-800-522-4700. Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread and over/under bet for every game on the MLB calendar based on data points like past performance, player matchups, ballpark information and weather forecasts. Once the model is finished running, we put its projection next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager. Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Friday's game between the Giants and the White Sox: Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the San Francisco Giants on the Moneyline. Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Chicago White Sox at +1.5. Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 8.0. Want even more MLB best bets and predictions from our expert staff & tools? Check out the Expert MLB Predictions page from NBC Follow our experts on socials to keep up with all the latest content from the staff: Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper) Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas)
