• Associated Press

Jul 15, 2025, 06:00 PM ET

ATLANTA — Big Dumper helped drive a big boost to ratings for Monday night’s Home Run Derby.

ESPN said Tuesday that viewership for

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    Raleigh’s father, Todd, was his personal pitcher for the event. The Seattle catcher’s 15-year-old brother, Todd Jr., was his catcher. The elder Raleigh is a former coach of Tennessee and Western Carolina.

    Raleigh, 28, leads the majors with 38 homers and 82 RBIs and is the American League’s starting catcher in Tuesday night’s All-Star Game.

    Raleigh became the second Mariners player to win the Derby, following three-time winner Ken Griffey Jr., who was on the field, snapping photos.