SEATTLE -- I want to make this clear. 

I'm not worried about Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh. The Mariners aren't worried about Cal Raleigh. And the fans shouldn't be worried about Cal Raleigh.

That said, through the first four games of the season, Raleigh doesn't look like himself at the plate. After hitting 60 homers a season ago, Raleigh is just 2-for-15 to start the season. He began the year in an 0-for-7 hole, with each out being a strikeout.

So what's the biggest issue plaguing him in the early going?

That one seems fairly easy to answer: Pitch recognition.

Thus far, especially from the left side, Raleigh has had a hard time swinging at the right pitches. He's chased the fastball up above the letters and he's swung at the curveballs and change-ups in the dirt. He's gotten behind in the count and he's gotten himself out. And until he fixes it, pitchers will keep exploiting it. And with the M's set to see the likes of Max Fried and Cam Schlittler against the New York Yankees in the next series, you can bet life will continue to be hard if he keeps doing it.

Raleigh did draw a walk on Sunday in an 8-0 win against the Cleveland Guardians, so maybe that's proof that his eye is getting a little more discerning, but it remains to be seen.

--Starting pitcher Emerson Hancock delivered the best start of his career, going six innings in Sunday's win while striking out nine. He also joined M's Hall of Famer Felix Hernandez in team history, no small accomplishment.

--Entering Monday's game against the Yankees, Mitch Garver is the only position player to have not played yet for the Mariners. With lefties Ryan Weathers and Max Fried scheduled to pitch on Monday and Tuesday, expect him to get at least one start in those two games - if not both.

--The latest edition of the 'Refuse to Lose' podcast is out, breaking down what we've seen so far through four games. Furthermore, former M's first baseman David Segui joins the show to talk about his tenure with the Mariners and his role in Opening Night, where he delivered the ceremonial first baseball to the mound in honor of his father Diego, who passed away in the offseason. Diego Segui threw the first pitch in team history in 1977.

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