Rays phenom Wander Franco is just the tip of the iceberg in Tampa Bay's loaded group of prospects.Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire Keith Law, ESPN Senior WriterFeb 5, 2019, 09:03 AM ETCloseSenior baseball analyst for InsiderWas special asst. to Blue Jays GMWrote for Ba...
He would become a late-blooming star and AL MVP Award winner as a third baseman, but the Cubs drafted him as a catcher out of Auburn in 2007 (48th overall). Donaldson remained behind the plate after getting traded to the A’s about a year later, ultimately catching nearly 400 Minor Le...
“In my first time to pitch to Babe,” Wells, who passed away in 1986, is quoted as saying in a Bleacher Report story about his life, “my catcher Johnny Bassler came to the mound and asked me, ‘What are you going to throw him?’ And I said, ‘Nothing.’” Wells was Seinfeld ...
Yepez, 25 next week, is more of a corner infielder who can play one of the outfield corners from time to time. His work on the grass hasn’t been graded well and he likely won’t be an everyday option. However, his potent bat will be in the mix for time as the designated hitter...
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Though Connor Wong is the only true catcher currently on the 40-man roster, the Sox want Teel’s elevation from Triple A to be dictated by his progress rather than a team need. “Certainly feel excited about the progress that Kyle has made, but I think the focus for him is to ...
The Blue Jays have a ton of high-profile names in the middle of their offense, which sometimes causes catcher Alejandro Kirk to get lost in the shuffle. But in the bottom half of Toronto's order, the club's backstop is somebody other teams can certainly not take lightly. Kirk was a...
If the Dodgers want to add another reliever, right-hander Michael Kopech could be moved as well. Miami Marlins Catcher Ali Sánchez, left, and pitcher Tanner Scott congratulate each other after the Marlins beat the Orioles last week. (Wilfredo Lee / Associated Press) ...
Texas closer Kirby Yates at 37 is the oldest All-Star and will be joined by second baseman Marcus Semien of the host World Series champion Rangers. Kansas City catcher Salvador Perez was picked for the ninth time, matching Houston second baseman Jose Altuve for the most among the 67 ...
1. Tampa Bay Rays Record:12-0 Previous ranking:4 The Rays look like a well-oiled machine primed to make a deep run into October with all cylinders clicking. Shortstop Wander Franco leads the way, having hit three homers in the past week. And while Franco represents the ...