"I think the Seattle Mariners are going to be aggressive. And I think they should be," ESPN's Jeff Passan said about the upcoming trade deadline.

During an appearance on Seattle Sports radio's "Brock & Salk," Passan alluded to one key reason he thinks Seattle will, or at the very least should, take an aggressive approach to

Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, aka Big Dumper, enters Home Run Derby day on historic pace behind 38 homers and an unforgettable nickname.

ESPN's Pat McAfee introduced Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh in a cringeworthy way during the 2025 Home Run Derby.

Expert recap and game analysis of the Seattle Mariners vs. Detroit Tigers MLB game from July 12, 2025 on ESPN.

Would it cost a lot for the Mariners to acquire a slugger like the Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr. at the trade deadline? Of course. Here's why that shouldn't matter one bit.

The Seattle Mariners catcher is both a superb defender and also suddenly the best home-run hitter on the planet. He's even got the best nickname in the game, Big Dumper. Raleigh also has a wonderful perspective on the game of baseball. He revealed his thoughts to ESPN's Jeff Passan in a new feature story.

Big Dumper helped drive a big boost to ratings for Monday night’s Home Run Derby. ESPN said that viewership for Cal Raleigh’s Home Run Derby victory was up 5% from 2024, according to Nielsen ratings.

The M's will have a chance to alter their franchise on Sunday night, and they've been in this position before.