Pitchers and catchers are in full swing at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida. The arms are on the on-ramp, preparing for game action, and the catchers are working diligently—the catcher position of one of the areas in question as the spring inches closer. Yankees Catchers To Showcase this Spring Training The Yankees rolled with two main catchers last season. 2024 … [Read more...] about Yankees Catchers To Showcase this Spring Training
Alejandro Kirk Named Blue Jays Full Time Catcher
According to Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi, Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk will be taking on the role of catcher full-time this season. A role that will be new for him with the departure of Danny Jansen, who signed with the Tampa Bay Rays in December. Jansen initially signed with the Boston Red Sox on July 27th. Kirk’s goal for this season is to return to his 2022 numbers. … [Read more...] about Alejandro Kirk Named Blue Jays Full Time Catcher
Intriguing Pirates Spring Training Invitee Has Hit Some Bombs
Former Oakland Raiders quarterback Daryle Lamonica was “Mad Bomber,” but he had nothing on Darick Hall of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Hall, 29, is in spring training with Pittsburgh, who signed him to a minor league deal last December. It wasn’t a sexy transaction that was deemed worthy of reporting here. After all, the left-handed-hitting first baseman spent seven full seasons and … [Read more...] about Intriguing Pirates Spring Training Invitee Has Hit Some Bombs
Jordan Lawlar Needs to Stay Healthy for Diamondbacks
As spring training begins for the Arizona Diamondbacks, one topic coming up is Jordan Lawlar’s need to stay healthy. The infielder is the organization’s top prospect for the second year in a row. However, injuries have plagued him throughout his brief career. Jordan Lawlar Facing Pressure to Stay Healthy for Diamondbacks Injuries Lawlar’s injuries have been plenty. From a … [Read more...] about Jordan Lawlar Needs to Stay Healthy for Diamondbacks
Pair of Mariners Stars Due for Extensions
The past four seasons have seen the Mariners enter a golden age of pitching. From their elite bullpens of the 2020s to their drafting and developing starters. Four of their five starting pitchers were drafted and developed by Seattle: Logan Gilbert, George Kirby, Bryan Woo, and Bryce Miller. But the success doesn’t end there. On the other side of the battery, Cal Raleigh also … [Read more...] about Pair of Mariners Stars Due for Extensions