He's being intentionally walked more often and getting less pitches in the strike zone, but the Seattle Mariners catcher is working hard to not force the action at the plate.

Cal Raleigh and Aaron Judge are putting on a show similar to what Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa did in 1998. But this chase is better because the 'clean' home run record is at stake.

Athletics slugger Brent Rooker became the latest entrant in the forthcoming Home Run Derby on Thursday. Just one spot remains vacant in the eight-player field. Rooker, 30, has hit .270/.346/.489 (130 OPS+) with 19 home runs in his first 94 games this season.

He's set the major league record for most home runs by a catcher and a switch-hitter through the first of a season in MLB history. He also passed Ken Griffey Jr. for the most home runs by a Mariners player through the first half in MLB history.

Athletics slugger Brent Rooker is adding his name to the Home Run Derby that also includes Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh.

Key swing changes have transformed Cal Raleigh into an MVP candidate in 2025, as he turned his biggest weakness into a strength.

NEW YORK - Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh continued his ascent through the Major League Baseball record books on Tuesday night, blasting his 36th home run