For a long time, it seemed Johnny Bench had an unbreakable record. In 1970, the Cincinnati Reds' legendary catcher walloped 45 home runs. It was the record for a catcher, and it stood for 50 years. At ...

CHICAGO -- - Cal Raleigh broke Johnny Bench's record for home runs by a catcher before the All-Star break, hitting his major league-leading 28th and 29th in the Seattle Mariners' 9-4 victory over the ...

CHICAGO (AP) — Cal Raleigh broke Hall of Famer Johnny Bench’s 1970 record for home runs by a catcher before the All-Star break, hitting his major league-leading 28th and 29th in the Seattle Mariners’ ...

Cal Raleigh's 2025 campaign has been one of the best seasons in MLB history, especially considering his position. The Mariners' switch-hitter has flirted with leading the MLB in home runs all season, ...

Oklahoma native and Hall of Fame catcher Johnny Bench now has company in the record books—and it comes from one of baseball’s hottest hitters. Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh blasted his 45th ...

CINCINNATI -- With another three-homer game, Joey Votto caught up to Johnny Bench in another way. Votto hit that many in a game for the third time in his career -- matching Bench as the only Reds ...

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CHICAGO (AP) — Cal Raleigh broke Johnny Bench’s record for home runs by a catcher before the All-Star break, hitting his major league-leading 28th and 29th in the Seattle Mariners’ 9-4 victory over ...