Former Florida State catcher Cal Raleigh, aka The Big Dumper, takes part in his first Home Run Derby and is an All-Star Game starter.

Mariners' Cal Raleigh Breaks AL Home Run Record with Grand Slam originally appeared on Athlon Sports. 'Big Dumper' goes deep twice against Detroit Tigers, eclipses AL home run before All-Star break mark.

The Tigers started the best pitcher in baseball Tarik Skubal, and the Mariners managed four runs off him in five innings of work. Raleigh, though, didn't get his licks in until Skubal had given way to the Detroit bullpen. Homer No. 1 of the night came off Tyler Holton in the eighth inning.

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.

Cal Raleigh, the league's home-run leader heading into the All-Star break, headlines the list of competitors in the 2025 Home Run Derby.

Home Run Derby takes place Monday, July 14 to kick off the MLB All-Star break. The format for this year's competition remains the same as it did in 2024, where the top four hitters from the opening round will advance to the knockout bracket where there will be head-to-head matchups.

Fans were not happy with the Detroit Tigers for intentionally walking Cal Raleigh on his last chance to tie Barry Bonds's home run record.

In a sport where nearly anything can happen at any point during any game, one thing seems destined to live on repeat each night: Cal Raleigh is going to hit homers wherever he goes. Seattle’s slugger struck again on Friday,