Cal Raleigh, Big Dumper
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The Mariners' meme came from a promotion the team started running at T-Mobile Park during the 2024 season, when fans who sent a message to the same email address could hire Raleigh to orchestrate their breakup.
There isn't a single MLB player who's had a more spectacular season than Cal Raleigh, the Mariners catcher who also has one of the best nicknames in
Known affectionately as “Big Dumper” because of his rather large rear end, Raleigh’s comedic nickname turned into a whole lot more when McAfee introduced Raleigh for the Home Run Derby.
Seattle Mariners slugger Cal Raleigh won the 2025 MLB Home Run Derby, the first time a catcher has taken home the title
Clayton Kershaw trolls Cal Raleigh after getting him out in All-Star Game: ‘Suck it, Big Dumper!’ Whoever came up with the idea to mic up Clayton Kershaw for the MLB All-Star Game in Atlanta deserves a raise.
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Cal Raleigh, AKA "Big Dumper," became the first catcher ever to win the MLB Home Run Derby on Monday night at Truist Park in Atlanta. The Seattle Mariners slugger edged Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero in the final,
Cincinnati Reds star Elly De La Cruz has turned down MLB Home Run Derby invitations three straight years but says he wants to eventually participate.
Topps responded accordingly, announcing a Topps NOW card commemorating “Big Dumper” and his heroics as the first catcher to win the Derby. The sale is set to run for just 24 hours, ending Wednesday at 3 p.m. ET. Cards will cost $11.99 per card.