The homer also came at a key time, snapping Raleigh out of a bit of a funk and also propelling him further into the MLB lead. With Yankees superstar Aaron Judge hitting the IL (right elbow), Raleigh has a chance to make a run at the American League MVP award.

Cal Raleigh hit his 40th home run of the season on Saturday against Los Angeles Angels and broke a Seattle Mariners franchise record in the process.

Seattle Mariners' star catcher and 2025 Home Run Derby champion, Cal Raleigh, is now the AL betting favorite to win MVP above Aaron Judge.

Raleigh became the first catcher in history to win the Home Run Derby, was named the American League's starting catcher and had 38 home runs at the All-Star Break. His 38 homers set MLB records for the most by a catcher, switch-hitter and American League hitter by the All-Star Break in MLB history.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Seattle Mariners vs. Los Angeles Angels MLB game to be played on July 26, 2025 on ESPN.

The New York Yankees were dealt more unfortunate news before their contest on Saturday against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Anaheim, California; Saturday, 9:38 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Mariners: George Kirby (4-5, 4.65 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 59 strikeouts); Angels: Tyler Anderson (2-6, 4.43 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, 86 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Angels host the Seattle Mariners on Saturday.

In what could be a massive blow to the New York Yankees’ playoff hopes, superstar outfielder Aaron Judge could be