The matchup between the Toronto Blue Jays and Seattle Mariners took a heated turn when José Berríos accused Cal Raleigh of stealing signs during their recent game, prompting both teams to clear their benches. The incident occurred in the fourth inning after Raleigh reached second base. Despite the tensions, no physical altercations ensued, and both players faced each other again later in the game without further incident. Berríos expressed that as a pitcher, he cannot allow hitters to gain an unfair advantage.

Sign-stealing, while frowned upon, remains a somewhat accepted tactic in baseball, so long as it occurs in real time and is not aided by technology—a distinction drawn from the Astros scandal. Raleigh defended his actions, noting that he was merely trying to keep the game competitive. Although the Mariners did not capitalize on any perceived sign-stealing, they ultimately secured an 8-4 victory. The episode highlights the ongoing debates about sign-stealing ethics in MLB.