“Look in the mirror Cal Raleigh” – Fans rip $105M Mariners star over his reasons for team’s 2026 postseason miss

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh offered a blunt assessment as the team’s 2026 postseason hopes came to an end.

By Kaushani Chatterjee · Sportskeeda

Published: Friday, 25 September 2026 at 7:54 AM

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The Seattle Mariners were officially eliminated from 2026 postseason contention following a 3-1 Texas Rangers victory over the Mets.
Catcher Cal Raleigh cited lack of focus, poor defense, execution issues, and low energy for the team's struggles.
Mariners supporters criticized Raleigh on social media, telling him to look in the mirror and questioning team management.

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Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh spoke candidly about the team's elimination from the 2026 postseason, citing a lack of focus, execution, energy, and defense throughout the campaign. Raleigh, who signed a six-year, $105 million contract extension in March 2025, also highlighted difficulties with runners in scoring position and poor road performance as key issues that plagued the club all season long.

The Mariners were officially eliminated on Thursday following a 3-1 victory by the Texas Rangers over the New York Mets. Following Raleigh's blunt comments about the team needing to take accountability and learn from their mistakes, numerous fans criticized him on social media, with some urging the catcher to examine his own performance and others pointing to broader managerial issues.

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