The World Baseball Classic took an interesting turn on Monday night in a clash between Team USA and Team Mexico.
Seattle Mariners catcher and Team USA participant Cal Raleigh wanted to pump some edge into the face-off between the Americas, so he snubbed his Mariners teammate, Randy Arozarena, who's generally regarded as a decent guy in the game.
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During the high-stakes clash in Houston, Arozarena stepped to the plate and reached down for a routine fist bump with his Seattle teammate. The Big Dumper stayed frozen.
For Arozarena, the treatment felt like a personal betrayal of the clubhouse code. Randy didn't wait long to fire back in the locker room after the game. "He can go to hell," Arozarena told reporters in Spanish.
Randy Arozarena of Team Mexico looks on during the 2026 World Baseball Classic game between Mexico and the United States at Daikin Park on March 09, 2026, in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)
Arozarena even took a jab at Raleigh’s manners by offering a backhanded compliment to the catcher's family. "He should thank God he has good parents. I saw them at the hotel and gave them a hug. They are well-educated."
As for the brief "good to see you" Raleigh offered during the game, Arozarena told the media the catcher could "shove it up his a**," which left Raleigh on a bit of an island with his stunt.
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Team USA wanted to bring an attitude, though Raleigh's edge may have just been a corny play.
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