351,678 Votes: Cal Raleigh Needs the Emerald City to Show Up for the All-Star Game
Alright, 12s, we gotta talk. The second fan ballot update for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game just dropped, and while it's awesome to see our guys on there, we need to pour a little more green and blue into this. Our very own Big Dumper, Cal Raleigh, is sitting at sixth among American League catchers. That's good, but it's not first, and we know Cal is an All-Star caliber player. This is our chance to send him there, and honestly, the numbers right now are a wake-up call for us, the best fans in baseball.The Big Dumper Deserves More Love
Let's break down the catcher situation. Shea Langeliers from the Athletics is leading the AL with a whopping 1,414,697 votes. Then you've got Alejandro Kirk, Dillon Dingler, Adley Rutschman, and Ryan Jeffers all ahead of our guy. Cal Raleigh has 351,678 votes, which puts him behind Jeffers by over 30,000 votes! That gap isn't insurmountable, but it means we, the fans, need to get serious about clicking that vote button. Cal has been a rock behind the plate, and his power is undeniable. He represents everything that's gritty and great about the Mariners. We can't let him get overlooked.Other Mariners
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Making a Mark on the Ballot It's not just Cal who needs our love. A few other Mariners are also popping up on the ballot, which is cool to see. At first base, Josh Naylor is sitting at number seven in the AL with 204,577 votes. He's battling it out there, but Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is way out front. Then we've got Cole Young, our young gun at second base, with 248,359 votes, good for eighth place. And over at third base, Brendan Donovan has landed in sixth with 213,154 votes. It's great to see these guys getting some recognition, and it shows the league is starting to take notice of the talent brewing here in Seattle. Every vote counts, and showing support for the whole squad on the ballot is huge for the team's morale and national perception. The All-Star Game is set for July 14, and there's still time to push our guys up the ranks. We know the 12s can pack Lumen Field, and we can flood the digital ballot box just as easily. Let's make sure our Mariners get the respect they deserve. In other news, the M's just battled it out against the Red Sox tonight at T-Mobile Park, pulling off a 3-1 victory. Every win is sweet, and keeping that momentum going on the field, and off it with our votes, is what being a Seattle fan is all about!This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.