Yankees continue to support Austin Wells as catcher despite Ben Rice’s progress.
Yankees’ Catching Situation: Rice and Wells Ben Rice is making a strong impression, both with his hitting and solid defense behind the plate. Meanwhile, Austin Wells is struggling through another extended slump in the second half of the season. Despite this, Aaron Boone mentioned on Monday that Wells will still receive most of the playing […]
Cal Raleigh enters MLB history as the first catcher to hit 49 home runs
Seattle Mariners’ Cal Raleigh Sets Home Run Record The Seattle Mariners’ remarkable season took another turn on Sunday as Cal Raleigh made history for catchers in Major League Baseball (MLB). A fan-favorite known as “Big Damper,” Raleigh became the first catcher ever to hit 49 home runs in a single season, surpassing Salvador Perez’s previous […]
Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya placed on injured list again just one day after coming back
Chicago Cubs Catcher Miguel Amaya Injured Again Catcher Miguel Amaya of the Chicago Cubs is once again on the injured list, just a day after his return to play. His comeback coincided with the Cubs’ 4-1 victory over the Blue Jays in Toronto on Wednesday night. After the game, Cubs manager Craig Counsel shared the […]
Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya taken off the field due to a concerning injury
Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya had to be helped off the field after a rough fall while attempting to run to first base during a 4-1 win against the Blue Jays in Chicago. The incident occurred in the eighth inning after Amaya hit a ground ball. As he raced to beat the throw at first base, […]
Ex-MLB catcher Gregg Zaun claims his career is ‘destroyed’ due to harassment claims
Greg Zaun Reflects on Career Challenges After Harassment Allegations Following a substantial 16-season career in MLB, Greg Zaun continued in the arena as a broadcaster for another 12 years. Unfortunately, his broadcasting career came to a halt in 2017 when he was let go after multiple accusations of sexual harassment surfaced from female staff members. […]
Luis Torrens’ recent mistake creates uncertainty for the Mets at catcher
The Mets were generally okay with sending Francisco Alvarez down to Triple-A Syracuse for a little reset. But during Saturday’s game, things went sideways when he managed to score after Lewis Torrens made a big mistake during a back-pick attempt, which contributed to the Mets’ 5-2 loss to the Reds at Citi Field. Torrens made […]
Cal Raleigh of the Mariners becomes the first catcher to win the Home Run Derby
Cal Raleigh Wins Home Run Derby, Making History Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, leading the MLB in home runs during the All-Star break, has claimed the title of Atlanta’s longball champion. In a memorable showdown, Raleigh triumphed over Tampa Bay Rays’ rising star, Junior Kaminero, with a final score of 18-15 at the home run […]
J.C. Escarra is becoming the Yankees’ newest success story as a catcher.
Catchers’ Impact: From Yankees to Other Teams There are former Yankee catchers making their mark across the league, from Lewis Torrence with the Mets to Carlos Narvers in Boston. It’s interesting how some players shine in unexpected places. Agustin Ramirez is showing promise with the Marlins, while veteran Jose Trevino is enjoying a resurgence with […]
Caden Bodine’s exceptional skills as a Coastal Carolina catcher
Tonight marks the beginning of the Men’s College World Series finals, where Coastal Carolina will face off against LSU in a best-of-three series. This matchup features some top MLB draft prospects, including LSU’s Kade Anderson, who is projected to be a top five pick next month. Another intriguing player in this series is Caden Bodine, […]
Ben Rice feels quite at ease in his debut as a catcher for the Yankees
Ben Rice has successfully navigated his inaugural challenge as a major league starting catcher. For the past two seasons, he played as a baseman and designated hitter with the Yankees, despite primarily being a catcher in the minors. On Wednesday, he made his debut behind the plate in a 3-2 loss against the Angels. Rice […]