Mariners' Raleigh Eyes Championship in 2026

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is Seattle Mariners News Today. Subscribe to keep up with every headline, every game. The Houston Astros owned the American League West for years, dominating since the mid-2010s. But in 2025, the Seattle Mariners grabbed the crown with a 90-win 72 loss record, snapping Houston's run of four straight titles and six and seven seasons. Earlier this week, projections from fan grabs have the Mariners pegged at 88 wins and 74 losses for 2026 still. Leading the division, they came agonizingly close to a penit last year, dropping game seven of the AL Championship series to the Toronto Blue Jays. Fans and analysts see massive pressure on Seattle to end their franchise playoff drought, topping even their legendary runs in 1995. And 2001, the team tasted success but failed just short of the World Series. Catcher Cal Raleigh stole the show, smashing 60 home runs to set records for catchers and switch hitters. His 9.1 fan wars and 161 weighted runs,

1:05created plus earned him a runner-up AL MVP finish, plus his first all-star nod and A, Silver Slugger Award. Looking ahead, Raleigh's projected for about 40 homers, a 130 weighted runs created plus, and 6.4 fan wars next year. The Mariners aim to build on their momentum and chase a championship in 2026. Thanks to our sponsor for supporting today's coverage, a pillow that plays your podcasts, music, or white noise privately. No ear buds required. S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com