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Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez salivates for big moments
3 months ago

Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez salivates for big moments

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Francisco Alvarez salivates for big moments. “He’s almost foaming at the mouth to get up there,” New York Mets teammate Brandon Nimmo said. “The way that he walks around the batter’s box, the mannerisms, the body language when he’s up there and he takes a swing and steps back out, it just tells me he wants that …

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Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto to miss about a month recovering from knee surgery
6 months, 1 week ago

Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto to miss about a month recovering from knee surgery

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Manager Rob Thomson said the July 15-18 All-Star break from July 15-18 could cut down on the games Realmuto will miss. And this year he swung the bat very well,” Thomson said of the 25-year-old switch hitter, who hadn’t appeared in a major-league game since 2021 and started this season on the injured list. …

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Sharlize Palacios brings peace and passion to UCLA’s Women’s College World Series run
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Sharlize Palacios brings peace and passion to UCLA’s Women’s College World Series run

LA Times  

UCLA’s Sharlize Palacios celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run against Stanford on April 20. 6 UCLA back to the Women’s College World Series, where the Bruins will face three-time defending champion Oklahoma on Saturday at noon PST at Oklahoma City’s Devon Park. UCLA catcher Sharlize Palacios tags out Alabama’s Kali Heivilin at the plate during the fifth inning …

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The Mets say catcher Francisco Alvarez needs surgery on a torn ligament in his left thumb
8 months ago

The Mets say catcher Francisco Alvarez needs surgery on a torn ligament in his left thumb

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez has a torn ligament in his left thumb and will need surgery, manager Carlos Mendoza said Saturday after a 6-4 win against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Alvarez was placed on the 10-day injured list before the game with a sprained left thumb sustained while running the bases the night before in …

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Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno bruises right hand on foul tip, leaves NLDS Game 3
1 year, 2 months ago

Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno bruises right hand on foul tip, leaves NLDS Game 3

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno left Game 3 of the NL Division Series in the fifth inning because of a bruised right hand on Wednesday night. Moreno stayed in the game after consulting with manager Torey Lovullo and medical staff, then was removed for pinch-hitter Pavin Smith in the bottom half. “I’ll be ready for the next series,” …

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Braves catcher Sean Murphy called for interference that brings home Phillies run in Game 1 of NLDS
1 year, 2 months ago

Braves catcher Sean Murphy called for interference that brings home Phillies run in Game 1 of NLDS

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Braves catcher Sean Murphy was called for interference in the eighth inning of the NL Division Series opener against Philadelphia on Saturday night, bringing home the final fun for the Phillies in their 3-0 win. “I didn’t feel it,” Murphy said, “but I heard it.” Braves manager Brian Snitker said the quick reaction of Realmuto — immediately turning …

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How the Dodgers’ Will Smith became one of baseball’s best catchers
1 year, 5 months ago

How the Dodgers’ Will Smith became one of baseball’s best catchers

LA Times  

Dodgers catcher Will Smith speaks to the media Monday during All-Star festivities. “That’s all internal motivation,” Smith said this week as he prepared for his first All-Star Game. Ultimately, he is one of the best catchers now, if not the best one.” — Clayton Kershaw, on Will Smith “I do think, yeah, he probably had some disappointment that he wasn’t …

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Former Birmingham catcher Johnny Tincher selected in 11th round of MLB draft
1 year, 5 months ago

Former Birmingham catcher Johnny Tincher selected in 11th round of MLB draft

LA Times  

Birmingham catcher Johnny Tincher being interviewed after the 2019 City Section championship game at Dodger Stadium. Johnny Tincher won three City Section baseball championships as the catcher for Lake Balboa Birmingham High. The latest Johnny Tincher backflip after a Birmingham victory. The most intriguing pick came in the 20th round when the Dodgers selected former Bellflower St. John Bosco quarterback …

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Ohtani becomes 2-way All-Star for 3rd straight year; 8 Braves selected for July 11 game
1 year, 5 months ago

Ohtani becomes 2-way All-Star for 3rd straight year; 8 Braves selected for July 11 game

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Shohei Ohtani became a two-way All-Star for the third straight year when he was picked for the American League pitching staff on Sunday, and eight Atlanta Braves were chosen for the July 11 game in Seattle — the most of any team since 2012. They will be joined by five Braves teammates voted in by fellow players: …

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Dodgers catcher Will Smith finally makes his first All-Star team
1 year, 5 months ago

Dodgers catcher Will Smith finally makes his first All-Star team

LA Times  

Will Smith is one of the best all-around catchers in baseball in the eyes of Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, who for years has touted Smith’s two-way skills as a consistent run-producer and superb defender. On Sunday, Smith got that validation from his peers when he was named to his first National League All-Star team as a reserve by fellow players, …

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Where does top prospect Diego Cartaya fit into the Dodgers’ future plans?
1 year, 6 months ago

Where does top prospect Diego Cartaya fit into the Dodgers’ future plans?

LA Times  

Dodgers prospect Diego Cartaya reacts during the Futures Game on July 16, 2022, at Dodger Stadium. “I’m really not that worried,” Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said when asked about Cartaya’s back injury history. … His makeup is in my Mount Rushmore of young players I’ve been around.” Dodgers catcher Diego Cartaya, right, signs autographs before a spring-training …

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Next Angels star in the making? Logan O’Hoppe striving to excel as a rookie catcher
1 year, 8 months ago

Next Angels star in the making? Logan O’Hoppe striving to excel as a rookie catcher

LA Times  

Angels catcher Logan O’Hoppe, left, is congratulated by teammate Shohei Ohtani after hitting a thee-run home run during the fourth inning of a 6-0 win over the Oakland Athletics on Sunday. “It’s the hardest thing I’ve had to do in my career, the transition to the major leagues.” Into this fray stepped Logan O’Hoppe, the strapping 23-year-old rookie who became …

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Julio Urías, Austin Barnes play well in Mexico’s stunning loss to Colombia
1 year, 9 months ago

Julio Urías, Austin Barnes play well in Mexico’s stunning loss to Colombia

LA Times  

Mexico pitcher Julio Urías of the Dodgers throws against Colombia during a World Baseball Classic game Saturday. Back-to-back doubles and a two-run home run off the left-field foul pole by Reynaldo Rodriguez — a 36-year-old journeyman who has never played in the major leagues — produced three Colombian runs to sour Urías’ first career WBC start. Colombia’s Reynaldo Rodriguez is …

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‘You don’t assume he’s Mexican.’ Why Austin Barnes and Julio Urías will be teammates at the WBC
1 year, 10 months ago

‘You don’t assume he’s Mexican.’ Why Austin Barnes and Julio Urías will be teammates at the WBC

LA Times  

Austin Barnes and Julio Urías embrace after the final out of the 2020 World Series at Globe Life Field in Texas. “I said, ‘You know Barnes is Mexican, right?’ ” Gallego remembered. I never heard of a Mexican named Barnes.’ I told him he’s my nephew, and he goes, ‘You’re kidding.’ ” Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes prepares for batting practice …

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Angels’ Kurt Suzuki reminisces about his MLB debut with A’s as retirement looms
2 years, 2 months ago

Angels’ Kurt Suzuki reminisces about his MLB debut with A’s as retirement looms

LA Times  

The Angels’ Kurt Suzuki, pictured June 18, is playing in the final games of his 16-year major league career against the Oakland Athletics, the team that drafted him in 2004. “Walking in here for one final time as a player, you kinda feel weird,” Suzuki said Monday in Oakland before the start of the Angels’ final series of the season. …

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Dodgers dip into talent pool that nurtured Will Smith to find latest top pick
2 years, 5 months ago

Dodgers dip into talent pool that nurtured Will Smith to find latest top pick

LA Times  

Louisville catcher Dalton Rushing throws during a game in February. “The Los Angeles Dodgers do a great job with catchers,” Rushing said on a videoconference call from Louisville after the pick was made. I can’t explain how excited I am to get going.” Rushing was ranked the 50th-best prospect in the draft class by MLB.com, lauded for his left-handed power …

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Sign of times: MLB gives OK to electronic pitch calling
2 years, 8 months ago

Sign of times: MLB gives OK to electronic pitch calling

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — In a move that ends a tradition dating more than 150 years, Major League Baseball approved the use of an electronic device for catchers to signal pitches in an effort to eliminate sign stealing and speed games. “It basically eliminates all need to create a sign system, for a catcher giving signs,” MLB chief operations and strategy …

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Dodgers’ World Series Game 3 lineup: Austin Barnes is again behind the plate
4 years, 2 months ago

Dodgers’ World Series Game 3 lineup: Austin Barnes is again behind the plate

LA Times  

Austin Barnes is Clayton Kershaw’s personal catcher, but he’ll also catch Walker Buehler in Game 3 of the World Series. The Dodgers will have Austin Barnes start at catcher for Walker Buehler in Game 3 of the World Series on Friday. Barnes will catch Buehler for his second straight start; Barnes was also behind the plate for Buehler in Game …

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How the Dodgers jump-started Braves catcher Travis D’Arnaud’s resurgence
4 years, 2 months ago

How the Dodgers jump-started Braves catcher Travis D’Arnaud’s resurgence

LA Times  

There is a fun fact about Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d’Arnaud that his agent likes to share. A few years later, d’Arnaud again was flipped for a Cy Young Award winner when the Blue Jays acquired R.A. Dickey from the New York Mets. D’Arnaud appeared in only one game for the Dodgers between the time they signed him May 5, …

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The hits finally started dropping for Dodgers catcher Will Smith
4 years, 2 months ago

The hits finally started dropping for Dodgers catcher Will Smith

LA Times  

Will Smith bats against the Padres in Game 3. “As long as I’m finding good quality at-bats, good quality contact, I’m happy.” Clinging to that mindset, Smith seemed hardly bothered by his hitless start to this year’s playoffs. Despite the empty stat line, Justin Turner said Smith’s start to the NLDS “was about as good as anyone else’s first two …

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Dodgers’ NLDS roster: Gavin Lux and Dylan Floro replace Edwin Rios and Keibert Ruiz
4 years, 2 months ago

Dodgers’ NLDS roster: Gavin Lux and Dylan Floro replace Edwin Rios and Keibert Ruiz

LA Times  

Infielder Gavin Lux was added to the Dodgers roster for the National League Division Series against the San Diego Padres. The Dodgers added second baseman Gavin Lux and reliever Dylan Floro to their best-of-five National League Division Series roster Tuesday and dropped infielder Edwin Ríos and rookie catcher Keibert Ruiz from the roster they used to defeat the Milwaukee Brewers …

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Angels trade catcher Jason Castro to the Padres for reliever Gerardo Reyes
4 years, 3 months ago

Angels trade catcher Jason Castro to the Padres for reliever Gerardo Reyes

LA Times  

The Angels, far out of contention in a year they hoped to snap their five-year playoff drought, continued to sell off assets Sunday, trading veteran catcher Jason Castro to the San Diego Padres for reliever Gerardo Reyes. The trade was officially announced at about 9 p.m. PDT Sunday, and Reyes was optioned to the Angels’ alternate training site in Long …

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