J.C. Escarra strengthening case for Yankees’ backup catching job

LAKELAND, Fla. – The competition isn't over, but JC Eskara has a very strong bid for the Yankees backup catcher job. The 29-year-old stepped into veteran Alex Jackson to camp as Eskara had already fallen below the 40-man roster. I walked into Ben Rice, who probably had no reputation behind the plates Eskara has. (Rice […]
Hurricane Kirk, Tropical Storm Leslie ‘Strengthening’ in the Atlantic Following Helene’s Devastation

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is tracking two more storms intensifying in the Atlantic Ocean following Hurricane Helen, weather officials said. WATCH — Rescue Helen: Air National Guard arrives to clean up Tennessee town Tennessee Air National Guard (via Storyful) multiple recommendation Watches are in place for Hurricane Kirk and Tropical Storm Leslie, with NHC […]