Tue Oct 28 05:50:00 UTC 2025: News Article:

Mariners’ Raleigh Eyes Historic MVP as Team Pursues World Series Berth

SEATTLE – As the Seattle Mariners gear up for a pivotal Game 7 showdown against the Toronto Blue Jays in the American League Championship Series, catcher Cal Raleigh finds himself at the center of a historic narrative. Not only is he tasked with leading the Mariners to their first-ever World Series appearance, but he’s also a top contender for the American League MVP award, potentially breaking a decade-long drought for catchers.

Raleigh faces stiff competition from New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge, but his remarkable season has put him in elite company. He’s slashing .247/.359/.589 with 60 home runs and 125 RBIs, career highs across the board. While Judge leads in several key offensive categories like batting average, on-base percentage, and WAR, Raleigh shattered the single-season home run record for catchers and is near the top for RBI’s among MVP-winning catchers.

“This season has been a dream come true,” said Raleigh. “But the focus right now is on bringing a championship to Seattle.”

If Raleigh wins, he’ll be the first catcher to win MVP since 2012 and the 13th overall. He would also join a select group of catchers who have won both the MVP and a World Series title. Ten of the previous twelve catchers to win MVP have also won a World Series.

The MVP winner will be announced after the 2025 postseason. Regardless of the outcome of tonight’s Game 7, Raleigh’s stellar performance has solidified his place in baseball history and given Mariners fans reason to believe.

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