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Cal Raleigh Crushes 38 Homers, Nears Bonds' Record

7/12/2025

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Raleigh's Home Run Surge

Cal Raleigh is making waves this season, smashing 38 home runs—just one shy of Barry Bonds' record before the All-Star break. The Seattle Mariners catcher not only leads MLB in homers and RBIs but is also a key player in the team's playoff aspirations, reshaping the role of catchers in the league.

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Sluggers Face Off

Get ready for an electrifying showdown at the 2025 MLB Home Run Derby! Eight sluggers, including home run king Cal Raleigh and rising star James Wood, will battle it out at Atlanta's Truist Park on July 14. While Ronald Acuña Jr. steps back, Matt Olson eagerly takes his place. Will Byron Buxton join the fray, or will injury keep him sidelined?

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Raleigh's Home Run Surge

Cal Raleigh is making waves this season, smashing 38 home runs—just one shy of Barry Bonds' record before the All-Star break. The Seattle Mariners catcher not only leads MLB in homers and RBIs but is also a key player in the team's playoff aspirations, reshaping the role of catchers in the league.

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