The Seattle catcher is on a historic pace, hitting 38 home runs before the All-Star break. Some changes he made in the minor leagues have fueled his tear.

The toughness. The respect. The genuineness. The deadpan face, followed by a wry smile. “It is easy to relate to Cal - everybody can find a part of themselves in him,

The second half of the 2025 Major League Baseball season starts on Friday. Let's get ready for it by looking at five big storylines to watch the rest of the way.

Melanie Boppel, who recently styled Jalen Hurts and his wife Bryonna for the Met Gala, is dressing both Raleigh and Skubal for this year’s red carpet. Skubal, a two-time All-Star who is starting for the American League on Tuesday night, has been working with Boppel to curate a look that will make him feel confident on the red carpet.

Raleigh is not only set to start at catcher for the American League in Tuesday night’s All-Star Game, but he’ll also be competing in his first-ever Home Run Derby on Monday. No catcher has ever won the event, but Raleigh is in a prime position to make history as the betting favorite, according to DraftKings Sportsbook.