Dodgers catcher Hunter Feduccia leaves early due to stomach illness
DENVER –– It seemed like the high altitude got to Dodgers catcher Hunter Feduccia during Tuesday night’s game. Or maybe it was just my Smashburger from earlier. Feduccia had to exit the game against the Colorado Rockies in the seventh inning, feeling unwell and ended up being sick in the dugout. “He has gastroenteritis or […]
Red Sox let go of catcher Jake Rogers a week after the trade deadline deal
Red Sox Part Ways with Jake Rodgers Following Trade Deadline Moves After over a week in Boston, the Red Sox have decided to part ways with Jake Rodgers as part of their trading strategy. Rodgers was brought on board by the Red Sox recently, just days after joining them in a trade where fellow catcher […]
Dodgers need to find a new catcher at the trade deadline after Will Smith is sidelined.
Dodgers Face Catcher Dilemma as Trade Deadline Approaches NEW YORK — The Dodgers have some pressing tasks to tackle ahead of the trade deadline. First on the list? Finding a new catcher. Will Smith is entirely sidelined. He’s not hitting, catching, or throwing — nothing for at least a week, according to manager Dave Roberts. […]
Dodgers catcher Eliezer Alfonzo plays in his first MLB game during a crisis in Venezuela
Eliezer Alfonzo’s MLB Debut Amid Tragedy The most significant moments in Eliezer Alfonzo’s baseball journey are unfolding during a profoundly challenging time in his personal life. As Alfonzo readied for his MLB debut on Sunday, it was reported that his stepmother and 16-year-old sister, who had been missing after last month’s catastrophic earthquake in Venezuela, […]
Dodgers’ new catcher Eliezer Alfonzo has relatives missing in Venezuela
Eliezer Alfonzo’s MLB Call-Up Amid Family Tragedy Eliezer Alfonzo had been waiting for that phone call his whole life. So had his younger sister, who’s just 16. “One of her dreams was to see me play in the big leagues,” he shared, now the backup catcher for the Dodgers. “And today, I’m living that dream […]
Don’t overlook the catcher position while there are improvements available on the waiver wire.
Waiver Wire Targets for Fantasy Baseball When navigating the fantasy baseball waiver wire each week, it’s useful to hone in on three specific targets: the best available hitter, the best starting pitcher, and a potentially valuable catcher upgrade. While top hitters and pitchers often steal the spotlight, the catcher spot can be where savvy managers […]
Ben Rice’s role as a catcher is not currently part of the Yankees’ strategy.
Until Ben Rice actually dons the catcher’s gear this season, it’s hard to say if the Yankees will utilize him in that role to enhance their batting order. Another week has gone by, and he still hasn’t stepped up to bat, yet the Yankees haven’t completely ruled out the option. “Not yet,” said manager Aaron […]
Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing makes a slide so improper it would have impressed the 1980s
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing provided a throwback moment for baseball fans with his slide against the Pirates on Tuesday night. However, this impressive move, executed during the fifth inning of an eventual victory over Pittsburgh, is now deemed illegal. This type of slide would have been typical in games from around 1930 to […]
Braves catcher Drake Baldwin placed on injured list in recent setback
The Braves’ catching situation has taken another hit. On Tuesday, Atlanta placed second-year catcher Drake Baldwin on injured reserve due to a strained right oblique muscle, which is a significant loss given that he was one of the bright spots on the team. This news follows closely after the Braves’ other catcher, Sean Murphy, was […]
Patrick Bailey is no longer the regular catcher for the Giants during his slump.
SAN FRANCISCO—Patrick Bailey made his return to the starting lineup on Wednesday after sitting out four games, but the Giants’ catching situation continues to be less than ideal. “There isn’t a rule that says you need a catcher every day,” manager Tony Vitello remarked. It seems the Giants are proving just that. Since Bailey’s promotion […]