Cal Raleigh Hits Three-Run Homer Despite .115 August
Cal Raleigh was batting .115 in August 2026, but the 2025 Home Run King still hit a three-run homer in Seattle’s 6-5 walk-off win. Here’s what every young catcher can learn from his at-bat.
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Samuel Basallo Returns to Cleanup Spot
Samuel Basallo returned from shoulder IL on August 19 and slotted straight into cleanup. Here is what that trust means for every young catcher.
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Adley Rutschman Homers in Red Sox Debut
Adley Rutschman hit his first Red Sox home run on August 18 — tying the game and bringing elite game-calling to a pitching staff that needed it.
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The Mussels’ Week: Two Rookie Catchers, Two Ninth Innings
Vahn Lackey and Carson Tinney both got a ninth-inning at-bat for Fort Myers in one week. One swing won a game, one did not, and both are worth studying.
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Bo Naylor Hits Two Home Runs for Nashville
Bo Naylor hit back-to-back home runs for Nashville at 106 and 107.3 mph. Here is what every young catcher can learn from his bounce-back week.