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The most important .186 hitter in the majors? Why everybody loves Austin Hedges
Tim Kurkjian reveals why baseball's best backup catcher is a hit in the clubhouse.ESPN - 4d -
Carlos Carrasco fans six, Yankees' backup catchers homer in win over Phillies
In his third start of spring training, Carlos Carrasco struck out six across three-plus innings in the Yankees' 6-5 win over the Phillies on Friday night at Steinbrenner Field.Yahoo Sports - 16h -
Cincinnati Reds spring training: Saturday's lineup vs. Kansas City Royals
Austin Wynns, the Cincinnati Reds' likely backup catcher to open the season with Tyler Stephenson on the IL, is in Saturday's lineup vs. the Royals.Yahoo Sports - 24m -
Chargers secure their backup quarterback
The Chargers secured their backup quarterback on Thursday.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Francisco Alvarez injury: Mets catcher to miss 6-8 weeks after breaking hamate bone
Luis Torrens is expected to step in as the starting catcherCBS Sports - 6d -
Mets lose starting catcher Alvarez for 6-8 weeks
Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez will undergo surgery on a broken left hamate bone and miss six to eight weeks.ESPN - 6d -
Rangers ink veteran backup G Quick to extension
The New York Rangers signed veteran backup goalie Jonathan Quick to a one-year extension, the team announced Wednesday.ESPN - 2d -
Why Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson calls oblique diagnosis ‘best-cast scenario’
Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson led MLB in games caught last season and his breakout offensive season included 19 home runs and 66 RBI.Yahoo Sports - 22h -
Inside the Sudden Rise to Fame of a Tennis Bee Catcher
Lance Davis saved Carlos Alcaraz and the Indian Wells tennis event last year, when bees swarmed over the main court and stung the star.The New York Times - 2d -
Deepest QB rooms in college football: Alabama, Notre Dame among teams comfortable on talent entering season
Fewer teams than ever have talented backups willing to wait their turnsCBS Sports - 5d -
QB Zach Wilson gets reported 1-year deal with Dolphins
Zach Wilson will have a shot at the backup QB job to Tua Tagovailoa in Miami.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep Catcher Tiers 3.0: Tiered rankings for a position with few difference-makers
There are a number of capable contributors here, but only one or two high-end optionsCBS Sports - 5d -
Eagles agree to a deal with TE Kylen Granson
The Eagles added another tight end to the roster, agreeing to a deal with former Colts pass catcher Kylen Granson.Yahoo Sports - 21h -
Jaguars find their new backup quarterback: A look at who will be QB2 behind Trevor Lawrence in Jacksonville
Nick Mullens comes over from the VikingsCBS Sports - 4d -
Commanders re-signing backup QB Marcus Mariota to one-year contract, per report
The No. 2 pick in the 2015 NFL Draft has been key a mentor to Jayden DanielsCBS Sports - 2d -
Kirk Cousins rumors: Falcons intent on keeping QB as backup, despite veteran's desire for starting opportunity
Atlanta is rolling with Michael Penix Jr. as the starterCBS Sports - 1d -
2025 NFL free agency: Gardner Minshew to become Patrick Mahomes' backup after agreeing to 1-year deal with Chiefs
The Chiefs got one of the best back-up QBs on the market.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Chiefs signing Gardner Minshew: Former Raiders QB to serve as Patrick Mahomes' new backup, per report
Another new No. 2 arrives in Kansas CityCBS Sports - 1d -
2025 NFL free agency Day 4 winners and losers: Steelers have backup plan at QB as they wait for Aaron Rodgers
Here's who stood out and who disappointed on ThursdayCBS Sports - 1d -
Signing of veteran backup Brandon Allen points to the Titans using No. 1 draft pick on QB
The Tennessee Titans hold the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft, and all signs point toward the team using that selection on a quarterback. The Titans announced Friday that they had agreed to a contract ...Yahoo Sports - 22h -
Eagles send QB Kenny Pickett to the Browns, acquire Dorian Thompson-Robinson in exchange
Philadelphia and Cleveland swapped backup quarterbacks on Monday, with the Eagles also picking up a fifth-round pick in the trade.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Ex-Eagles CB Isaiah Rodgers joins Vikings on $15M deal
The contract includes $8 million in guaranteed money. Rodgers played in 15 games primarily as a backup last season.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Jimmy Garoppolo on why he's staying with Rams rather than pursuing another QB job
Jimmy Garoppolo says the decision to stay with the Rams as Matthew Stafford's backup wasn't a difficult one to make.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Tennessee Titans add a QB, sign San Francisco 49ers' Brandon Allen to a one-year deal
The Tennessee Titans added a quarterback to the roster on Thursday, signing San Francisco 49ers backup Brandon Allen to a one-year deal.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
2025 NFL free agency Day 4 grades: Chiefs get 'A' for adding Patrick Mahomes' new backup, plus other moves
Which of the latest moves are moving the needle?CBS Sports - 1d -
Patriots reach 2-year deal with QB Josh Dobbs to back up Drake Maye: Report
The Patriots have their backup quarterback. Josh Dobbs reached a two-year deal with New England on Monday afternoon, his agent confirmed. The terms were not disclosed.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Mets' Francisco Alvarez to miss 6-8 weeks with fracture in left hand
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza announced on Sunday morning that catcher Francisco Alvarez has a fractured hamate bone in his left hand and will be out for six-to-eight weeks following surgery.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Cincinnati Reds spring training: Reds drop pair of games; Jose Trevino exits with injury
The Cincinnati Reds were swept in a pair of split-squad spring training games Friday. Catcher Jose Trevino exited after being hit on hand by foul tip.Yahoo Sports - 18h -
Patriots' QB move may open trade market for this intriguing prospect. Or maybe not
Joe Milton showed off one of the league's strongest arms in limited work last season. New England just signed a different backup QB. So will it deal Milton?Yahoo Sports - 3d -
The QB2 battle — and Devon Dampier’s offensive assimilation
One of the most intriguing storylines heading into spring camp centers on the quarterback position — how New Mexico transfer Devon Dampier will adjust to Power Four play and who his backup will be.Yahoo Sports - 23h
