One of the most obvious possible star athlete-business endorsement unions in the world finally became reality Wednesday as Seattle Mariners catcher Cal "Big Dumper" Raleigh has officially signed on to join the team at Honey Bucket,

What a week it has been for Cal Raleigh. A two-homer game heading into the All-Star break gave him 38 for the season. Then he won the Home Run Derby. Then he batted cleanup in the All-Star Game and even won a ball-strike challenge. And now, the man nicknamed Big Dumper has a new endorsement deal.

Raleigh, commonly known among MLB fans as "Big Dumper" due to his sizable hindquarters, took home the Home Run Derby trophy, and soon after landed himself an absolutely perfect endorsement deal. On Wednesday,

With a hot and humid night making perfect conditions for the long ball, Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh won the 2025 T-Mobile Home Run Derby, defeating Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero in the finals.

ESPN said Tuesday that viewership for Cal Raleigh's Home Run Derby victory was up 5% from 2024, according to Nielsen ratings. Raleigh’s win over fellow finalist Junior Caminero of Tampa Bay drew an average audience of 5,