Arozarena & Raleigh Smooth Things Over

0:00It's March 22nd for the Seattle Mariners. Let's get into it. Follow and subscribe for more team news every day. Randy Arozerina is smoothing things over with Seattle Mariners teammate, Cal Raleigh, just days before the 2026 season opener. The outfielder issued a statement apologizing for his reaction to a handshake snub during the World Baseball Classic where Raleigh played for team. USA and Arozerina for Mexico. That incident sparked a lot of buzz two weeks back, with Arozerina venting frustration after Raleigh skipped the home play greeting, reportedly due. To a team USA rule, Arozerina stayed quiet with reporters upon returning to Mariners camp and let PR handle his initial response. Fans and even the Savannah bananas poked fun at the drama, but both players are key to Seattle's lineup after strong 2025 seasons, including Raleigh's major league leading 60 home runs and all-star nods for each. Now Arozerina says he and Raleigh have talked it out, calling him family and stressing their

1:02shared goal of winning the World Series for the Mariners. With no distractions heading into camp, the tight-knit clubhouse will be crucial as they wrap Cactus League play with three games left, fresh off a 20-8 spring win over the Cleveland Guardians, they're opening opponent next Thursday at 7-10 pm, Pacific time.