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This article was originally published on www.si.com/onsi/fantasy as Cal Raleigh, Aaron Judge, Paul Skenes Headline 2025 Post-All-Star Break Bold Predictions. The unofficial second half of the 2025 MLB season will begin Friday. With that in mind, there are several storylines to keep an eye on during the final 11 weeks of the regular season.
The Mariners' meme came from a promotion the team started running at T-Mobile Park during the 2024 season, when fans who sent a message to the same email address could hire Raleigh to orchestrate their breakup.
But it's certainly a great way to drum up some engagement.
The Seattle catcher is on a historic pace, hitting 38 home runs before the All-Star break. Some changes he made in the minor leagues have fueled his tear.
Despite Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani still being at the top of their game, here is why Cal Raleigh may have a leg up on their individual seasons.
Cincinnati Reds star Elly De La Cruz has turned down MLB Home Run Derby invitations three straight years but says he wants to eventually participate.
Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh won the Home Run Derby on Monday, but one of the most notable moments of the event came when he wasn't even batting.
Raleigh fulfilled another dream by participating, and winning, Monday's Home Run Derby and he brought his family along again. Todd was rewarded with the job of throwing to him. His 15-year-old brother, Todd Jr., took Cal's usual spot behind the plate.