Join host Scott Gulbransen on Sportsnaut's MLB podcast Big League Buzz as he dives into Seattle Mariners' catcher Cal Raleigh's incredible 2025 season with Sports Illustrated senior writer Ryan Phillips! From surpassing Johnny Bench's home run record to chasing Salvador Perez's single-season mark, Raleigh is making history. We discuss his MVP candidacy, the impact of his catcher role, and the Mariners' trade deadline plans. Is Raleigh the key to an AL West title run? Tune in to find out! Don’t miss this episode packed with MLB insights and subscribe for more!
🔗 Read Ryan’s Sports Illustrated article: https://www.si.com/mlb/cal-raleigh-seattle-mariners-first-half-inside-the-numbers
📲 Follow Ryan Phillips on X: @rumorsandrants
Timecodes
- 00:00 - Intro: Cal Raleigh’s Historic Season
- 01:07 - Cal Raleigh’s MVP Case vs. Aaron Judge
- 02:06 - The Value of a Hitting Catcher
- 03:04 - Long-Term Sustainability as a Catcher
- 04:12 - Chasing Johnny Bench & Salvador Perez Records
- 06:03 - Managing Raleigh’s Workload
- 07:19 - Raleigh’s $105M Contract: A Bargain?
- 08:58 - Cal Raleigh’s Leadership & Personality
- 10:07 - Mariners’ Trade Deadline Plans
- 11:27 - Closing Thoughts & How to Follow
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