PHOENIX -- With the Pirates down in the eighth inning Friday against the Diamondbacks at Chase Field, Derek Shelton opted to lift his catcher, Austin Hedges, in favor of pinch-hitter Josh Palacios. It ...

Spring training is an opportunity for baseball players to hone their fundamentals in preparation for the daily grind of the regular season. You practice things like baserunning and bunting in February ...

GOODYEAR, Ariz. (WKRC) - The Cincinnati Reds are using a drill during spring training which has gone viral on social media. Coaches in Goodyear are using a stuffed animal hippo to simulate a ...

Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez found himself at the center of internet outrage for drilling his own catcher after giving up a grand slam. Valdez started in Tuesday’s game against the New York ...

The Orioles recalled utility player Terrin Vavra from Triple-A Norfolk earlier in the week. Vavra has MLB experience at second base and in both corner outfield spots, so it was clear he’d add some ...

FORT MYERS, FLA. - It was just like old times Wednesday, as the Twins catcher came through at the plate to help his team win. And Joe Mauer didn't look half bad, either. While Mauer made his spring ...

Defense, receiving and how they handle the pitching staff are of the utmost importance for Washington’s three potential backups to Keibert Ruiz. NORTH PORT, Fla. — The catchers often travel in a pack ...

Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez found himself at the center of internet outrage for drilling his own catcher after giving up a grand slam. On the next batter, Valdez threw a high and away ...