A new challenger has entered the competition for the home run crown this season. Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh is suddenly in the spotlight. He leads the league with 36

He's set the major league record for most home runs by a catcher and a switch-hitter through the first of a season in MLB history. He also passed Ken Griffey Jr. for the most home runs by a Mariners player through the first half in MLB history.

Cal Raleigh hit home run No. 36 on Tuesday, July 8, breaking Ken Griffey Jr.'s mark for the most by a Mariners player before the All-Star break.

On the spot, Cal Raleigh compiled a laundry list of players he would consider for a Mount Rushmore of Seattle Mariners following their 6-0 victory over Pittsburgh on Friday.

Cal Raleigh hit his 36th home run of the season, breaking a tie with Ken Griffey Jr. for the most by a Seattle Mariners player before the All-Star break.

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.

The Mariners released a video showing Bryan Woo announcing to his family that he made his first Midsummer Classic.

Athletics slugger Brent Rooker is adding his name to the Home Run Derby that also includes Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh.