Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh was named Sports Illustrated’s Breakout Star of the Year on Thursday after his 60-homer season that ended with a second-place finish for AL MVP.

Cal Raleigh turned into one of baseball’s biggest stars after a record-breaking season with the Seattle Mariners. Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal is set to represent Team USA at the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

Good day everyone! The baseball news is slowing down a bit as we approach the holidays. With several of the top Asian players’ deadlines coming up, that will hopefully start to pick back up. Let’s check in on everything you may have missed from yesterday.

Is Cal Raleigh married? Get the latest updates on the Mariners catcher’s relationship with Hannah Shimek, including their dating timeline and public appearances.

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh has been named Sports Illustrated’s 2025 Breakout Star of the Year. The honor caps off the stars dominant season in the MLB. The honor is awarded annually to one athlete across all sports who “unexpectedly dominated the sports conversation,

SEATTLE, Wash. - Seattle Mariners superstar Cal Raleigh added another award to his already impressive 2025 season.