Trending Now - Arozarena Addresses Handshake Incident With Mariners' Raleigh
WHO:
Randy Arozarena, player for the Seattle Mariners
Cal Raleigh, All-Star catcher for the Seattle Mariners
Dan Wilson, manager of the Seattle Mariners
Luis Gilbert, Mexican journalist
Randy Arozarena, player for the Seattle Mariners
Cal Raleigh, All-Star catcher for the Seattle Mariners
Dan Wilson, manager of the Seattle Mariners
Luis Gilbert, Mexican journalist
WHAT:
Arozarena stated, "I understand that with Opening Day a few days away, I don't want it to be a distraction."
Raleigh confirmed, "We talked it out, and everything went great," and added, "Randy knows that I love him, and he's a brother, and it's in the past and none of us are carrying this forward."
Arozarena issued a second statement on March 21st, 2026, which was more detailed than his initial statement.
Arozarena apologized to Raleigh for expletive-laced comments made earlier in March 2026.
Arozarena stated, "Cal and I have talked and I apologized for what I said after the game."
Raleigh confirmed there was "no beef" between him and Arozarena.
Arozarena and Raleigh expressed they are "brothers and teammates."
The Mariners are preparing for their season opener against the Cleveland Guardians on March 24th, 2026.
WHERE:
The incident occurred during a game at the World Baseball Classic in Houston, Texas.
The Mariners' training camp is located in Peoria, Arizona.
WHEN:
Arozarena's second statement was issued on March 21st, 2026.
Raleigh returned to the Mariners in Arizona on March 19th, 2026.
The initial incident occurred on March 9th, 2026.
Arozarena issued his apology on March 21st, 2026.
The Mariners' season opener is scheduled for March 24th, 2026.
WHY:
Arozarena wanted to avoid distractions as Opening Day approached.
Raleigh expressed remorse about the perception of disrespect regarding the handshake incident.
HOW:
Arozarena and Raleigh were in the same Cactus League lineup on March 21st, 2026, against the Oakland Athletics at Hohokam Stadium.
Arozarena and Raleigh communicated directly to resolve the situation.
Arozarena issued a statement through the Mariners to clarify his feelings.
(UPDATED March 22, 2026 21:15 UTC)
In a recent development for the Seattle Mariners, Randy Arozarena addressed the media, stating he wants to avoid distractions as Opening Day approaches. All-Star catcher Cal Raleigh confirmed that he and Arozarena have resolved their issues, emphasizing their strong bond as teammates. Both players were in the same lineup during a Cactus League game against the Oakland Athletics on March 21, and Raleigh had returned to the team just two days earlier.
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(UPDATED March 22, 2026 15:01 UTC)
In a recent development, Randy Arozarena of the Seattle Mariners apologized to his teammate Cal Raleigh for comments made during the World Baseball Classic earlier this month, stating, "Cal and I have talked and I apologized for what I said after the game." Raleigh confirmed that there was "no beef" between them, emphasizing their bond as "brothers and teammates" as the Mariners prepare for their season opener against the Cleveland Guardians on March 24. This apology, issued on March 21, comes as Arozarena aims to avoid distractions ahead of the start of the season.