Join host Scott Gulbransen on Sportsnaut's MLB podcast Big League Buzz as he dives into Seattle Mariners' catcher Cal Raleigh's incredible 2025 season with Sports Illustrated senior writer Ryan Phillips! From surpassing Johnny Bench's home run record to chasing Salvador Perez's single-season mark, Raleigh is making history. We discuss his MVP candidacy, the impact of his catcher role, and the Mariners' trade deadline plans. Is Raleigh the key to an AL West title run? Tune in to find out! Don’t miss this episode packed with MLB insights and subscribe for more!

🔗 Read Ryan’s Sports Illustrated article: https://www.si.com/mlb/cal-raleigh-seattle-mariners-first-half-inside-the-numbers

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• 00:00 - Intro: Cal Raleigh’s Historic Season
• 01:07 - Cal Raleigh’s MVP Case vs. Aaron Judge
• 02:06 - The Value of a Hitting Catcher
• 03:04 - Long-Term Sustainability as a Catcher
• 04:12 - Chasing Johnny Bench & Salvador Perez Records
• 06:03 - Managing Raleigh’s Workload
• 07:19 - Raleigh’s $105M Contract: A Bargain?
• 08:58 - Cal Raleigh’s Leadership & Personality
• 10:07 - Mariners’ Trade Deadline Plans
• 11:27 - Closing Thoughts & How to Follow

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Dive into the Detroit Tigers' incredible 2025 season with Big League Buzz! From a tough start in 2024 to the best team in the American League in 2025, we break down their transformation with MLB.com’s Jason Beck. Discover the strategies, key players like Tarik Skubal, and bullpen challenges driving their 100-win pace. Don’t miss the latest on injuries, trade deadline plans, and why Detroit is buzzing! Subscribe for more MLB insights!

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⏰Timecode:

0:00 - Intro: Tigers’ Remarkable Turnaround

0:30 - Why Detroit Excels: Base Running & Situational Hitting

1:30 - Welcome to Big League Buzz with Scott Golbranson

2:00 - Jason Beck on the Tigers’ 2025 Identity

3:00 - Tarik Skubal: The Face of the Team

4:30 - Homegrown Talent & Player Development

6:00 - Bullpen Struggles & Injury Updates

8:00 - Trade Deadline Strategy Post-Jackson Jobe Injury

10:30 - Detroit’s Fanbase & City Excitement

12:00 - Challenges Ahead: Facing Strong Pitching

14:00 - Wrap-Up: Why the Tigers Are Fun to Watch

The Philadelphia Phillies are reeling, losing 9 of their last 10 games and struggling without Bryce Harper. Can Trea Turner’s leadoff switch and Dave Dombrowski’s aggressive trade deadline strategy turn things around? Scott Lauber from the Philadelphia Inquirer joins us to break down the team’s offensive woes, Jose Luzardo’s pitching struggles, and potential blockbuster trades. With elite pitching from Zack Wheeler and Ranger Suarez, are the Phillies still NL East contenders? Don’t miss this deep dive into Philly’s fight to stay in the playoff race! 🔔 Subscribe for more MLB insights and hit the thumbs up! #phillieshighlights #phillies #MLB #TradeDeadline #BryceHarper #TreyTurner #DaveDombrowski #PaulSkenes #JoseLuzardo #NLBaseball #MLBRumors

⏰Timecodes

00:00 - Intro: Phillies’ Struggles Unveiled

01:04 - Phillies Swept by Pirates, Harper Sidelined

02:09 - Kyle Schwarber & Veterans Need to Step Up

03:21 - Paul Skenes Exposes Phillies’ Offensive Flaws

05:55 - Jose Luzardo’s Pitch Tipping Woes

08:00 - Trea Turner to Leadoff: Game-Changer?

10:04 - Trade Deadline Targets: Outfielders & Relievers

12:29 - Can Phillies’ Pitching Save the Season?

15:02 - Scott Lauber’s Final Thoughts

16:59 - Host’s Take: Phillies vs. Mets in NL East