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After Mickey Mantle, Cal Raleigh Now Challenges Aaron Judge

Cal Raleigh is challenging the biggest names in baseball, New York Yankees legends. Sunday, he tied Mickey Mantle. Now he’s chasing down Aaron Judge. The Mariners’ catcher smashed his 54th homer of the season, pulling even with Mantle’s single-year record for a switch-hitter.

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Mariners News, 9/15/25: Cal Raleigh, George Kirby, and Bryce Eldridge

Cal Raleigh’s 54th home run last night tied MLB legend Mickey Mantle for most home runs in a season by a switch-hitter. RHP George Kirby’s 14 strikeouts yesterday tied his career-high in the Mariners’ 11-2 win over the Los Angeles Angles.

Seattle Mariners News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 15

What Mariners’ Cal Raleigh is ‘blocking out’ after tying Mickey Mantle’s HR record

It has been a special season for Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, and the All-Star slugger has caught fire as his team is gearing up for a Postseason run.

Cal Raleigh News / Fastball on SI / September 15

Mariners' Cal Raleigh Makes Mickey Mangle Statement After Tying Record: 'A God'

Seattle Mariners superstar Cal Raleigh isn't trying to live up to Mickey Mantle's baseball legacy, but on Sunday, he did so nonetheless. With his 54th home run of the campaign, Raleigh matched Mantle's record for single-season blasts by a switch-hitter, set in 1961.

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George Kirby News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 14

Mariners announce George Kirby’s historic feat after win vs. Angels

On the same day that Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh matched Mickey Mantle’s record for most home runs by a switch-hitter in the same season, pitcher George Kirby came away with a solid individual performance himself.

MLB News / Lookout Landing / September 14

Mariners Laugh the Angels out of Town; win 11-2

The Mariners have completed a mopping of the Angels to continue a 9-game win streak. Maybe mopping undersells it: this was a total dismantling of this beleaguered franchise from beginning to end, both on offense and defense.

Seattle Mariners News / Field Level Media / September 14

Cal Raleigh ties Mickey Mantle as Mariners clobber Angels for ninth straight win

Cal Raleigh hit his major-league-leading 54th home run of the season, tying Mickey Mantle's record for a switch-hitter set in 1961, as the Seattle Mariners took sole possession of first place in the American League West with an 11-2 victory against the visiting Los Angeles Angels on Sunday afternoon.

Seattle Mariners News / Field Level Media / September 14

Mariners' Cal Raleigh hits 54th homer, ties Mickey Mantle's switch-hitter mark

Seattle star Cal Raleigh hit his major league-leading 54th home run in the first inning on Sunday against the visiting Los Angeles Angels, tying Mickey Mantle's single-season record for most by a switch-hitter that he set in 1961.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / September 14

Mariners Match-Up: A Seattle Sweep Would Stretch Streak to Nine Games in a Row

The soaring and streaking Seattle Mariners are looking to make it nine straight wins and a sweep of the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday afternoon. George Kirby (8-7) will toe the rubber for the M's, while Kyle Hendricks (7-9) will hurl for the Halos.

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Bryan Woo News / Seattle Mariners on SI / September 14

Bryan Woo has Blossomed into a Front Line Starter for Seattle

On Saturday night, Bryan Woo pitched six strong innings, allowing two runs on three hits while walking one, as the Seattle Mariners defeated the Los Angeles Angels, 5-3.

Seattle Mariners News / Field Level Media / September 14

Hot Mariners ask George Kirby to extend winning streak vs. Angels

The Seattle Mariners are playing their best at the right time. Bryan Woo pitched six quality innings with a career-high 13 strikeouts and J.P. Crawford homered as the Mariners defeated the visiting Los Angeles Angels 5-3 Saturday night for their eighth consecutive victory.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / September 14

Will the Mariners' Most Highly Vaunted Prospect Make the Jump to MLB in 2026?

Over the years, the Seattle Mariners have been known for developing superstars. From Ken Griffey Jr all the way to Julio Rodriguez, some of the best players in baseball have come into the big leagues through the M's farm system.

Harry Ford News / Fastball on SI / September 12

Mariners Manager Sends Harry Ford Message After Walk-Off

The Seattle Mariners have been through a lot of ups and downs this year, but they're finding themselves trending upward at the perfect time. A few weeks ago, there was doubt that the Mariners would make the postseason.

Seattle Mariners News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 12

Mariners designate Jose Castillo for assignment

The Mariners announced on Friday that they have recalled right-hander Casey Legumina from Triple-A Tacoma. In a corresponding move, left-hander José Castillo has been designated for assignment.

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Josh Naylor News / Fastball on SI / September 12