Seattle, WA – A wave of joy has swept across the Pacific Northwest as Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh and his wife, Emma, welcomed not one – but two – new additions to their family this week. The couple announced the birth of healthy twin girls, and fans everywhere are lighting up social media with love, congratulations, and pure excitement.
The heart of the Mariners lineup just grew two sizes – literally.
The Big News: A Double Dose of Adorable
In a heartwarming post shared via Cal Raleigh’s Instagram and the Mariners’ official account, the couple revealed a sweet photo featuring the proud parents holding their newborns, wrapped in Mariners-themed baby blankets.
> “Welcome to the world, Charlotte and Olivia Raleigh 💙💙 Mom and babies are doing great. Our hearts are full,” Raleigh wrote in the caption.
The timing couldn’t be more symbolic. Just days after Raleigh crushed his 12th home run of the season and helped lead the Mariners to a key win over the Astros, he’s now taken on a brand new role: Dad x2.
Mariners Clubhouse Reacts with Joy
Teammates, coaches, and fans alike flooded the couple’s social media with congratulatory messages. Outfielder Julio Rodríguez posted a photo of himself holding two stuffed teddy bears in Mariners jerseys with the caption:
“Uncle J-Rod ready for babysitting duty! Congrats, Cal & Emma!”
Manager Scott Servais commented during a press conference:
> “We’ve seen Cal do amazing things on the field – but seeing him this happy off the field? That’s even better. The whole team is buzzing with joy.”
Raleigh’s Rise and the Growing Family Behind the Plate
Nicknamed “Big Dumper” for his slugging power and bulldog mentality, Cal Raleigh has become one of the Mariners’ most beloved figures. Now entering his fifth full MLB season, Raleigh has quietly developed into one of the league’s most consistent catchers, and his offensive numbers have soared in 2025.
Yet through it all, he’s kept his personal life low-key. The announcement of twins came as a delightful surprise to many fans who had no idea the couple was expecting.
The team gave Raleigh a few days of paternity leave, during which the Mariners’ fanbase held a spontaneous “Raleigh Baby Day” at T-Mobile Park. Fans wore custom T-shirts, carried signs that read “Double Trouble Incoming!” and even sang a lighthearted version of the lullaby “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” during the 7th inning stretch.
What’s Next for the Raleigh Family?
Sources close to the family say Cal and Emma are planning to settle into their offseason home with their newborns once the season concludes. In the meantime, Emma is expected to make a special appearance during the Mariners’ next homestand, where the team will officially honor the family with a pregame ceremony.
It’s been a season of highs for the Mariners, but this moment transcends baseball.
In a sport defined by statistics, home runs, and strikeouts, the birth of Charlotte and Olivia is a reminder that the biggest wins sometimes happen off the field