Cal Raleigh's 1st Mariners home run of 2026 hints at his next evolution

Feb 24, 2026; Peoria, Arizona, USA; Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (29) watches his home run during the third inning against the Chicago White Sox in Peoria, Arizona. Mandatory Credit: Arianna Grainey-Imagn Images | Arianna Grainey-Imagn ImagesCal Raleigh says he isn't setting out to hit 60 home runs again, which is fine. That doesn't signify a lack of ambition so much as a firm grip on reality. Seasons like that are never goal. Just the dream.

Yet in the same breath with which the Seattle Mariners superstar catcher told Brock and Salk of 60 homers being the "elephant in the room," he also spoke of just wanting be as consistent as possible in 2026. Among other things, that will require…