Cal Raleigh wins 2025 MLB Home Run Derby
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Mariners Cal Raleigh claimed the final spot in the first round of the Home Run Derby over Athletics all-star Brent Rooker by an inch. Here is Rooker's reaction.
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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.
The video went viral last week, featuring an 8-year-old Cal Raleigh forecasting what would eventually take place on Monday night. Recorded 20 years ago, on a handheld camera because smart phones did not yet exist,
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.
Four of five challenges of plate umpire Dan Iassogna’s calls were successful in the first All-Star use of the ABS system, which could make its regular-season debut next year.
USA Baseball announced the decision before Cal Raleigh participated in the All-Star Home Run Derby. The 28-year-old entered the All-Star break leading the major leagues with 38 homers and 82 RBIs.
Known affectionately as “Big Dumper” because of his rather large rear end, Raleigh’s comedic nickname turned into a whole lot more when McAfee introduced Raleigh for the Home Run Derby.