Yankees Backup Catchers

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 - 13h

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

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 catcher

CBS Sports - 5d

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 - 5d

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 - 20h

Brian Cashman on Gerrit Cole’s elbow: Yankees 'prepared for the worst'

There was no news to report on Gerrit Cole's elbow injury on Sunday, and Yankees general manager Brian Cashman did not offer much in the form of optimism, either.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Yankees ace Cole will have Tommy John surgery

On Tuesday in Los Angeles, Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole will undergo Tommy John surgery, the team announced, ending his season before it began and leaving New York staggering from another blow ...

ESPN - 4d

Yankees name Carlos Rodón opening day starter

NEW YORK — With Gerrit Cole lost to Tommy John surgery, the Yankees have settled on a new opening day starter. Carlos Rodón will take the ball when the Bombers host the Brewers on March 27. Aaron ...

Yahoo Sports - 14h

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

Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton says elbow injuries are 'severe,' surgery would be season-ending if needed

Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton is expected to begin the season on the IL due to elbow injuries, but could be out a significant amount of time.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Yankees belt three first-inning home runs, five total, in win over Tigers

The Yankees blasted five home runs to beat the Detroit Tigers, 10-2, on Monday afternoon in Tampa.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton dealing with calf injury in addition to elbow issues; timeline still unknown

Yankees manager Aaron Boone confirmed that Giancarlo Stanton is dealing with a calf injury in addition to his elbow issues.

Yahoo Sports - 15h

Yankees allow five ninth-inning runs in walk-off loss to Astros

Yankees pitchers dominated the Astros lineup until the ninth inning, where New York allowed five runs, including a walk-off, three-run home run in their 5-2 loss to Houston on Saturday night.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole to miss 2025 season following elbow surgery

Elbow surgery will sideline Yankees ace Gerrit Cole in 2025, an injury that presents an enormous challenge for his team as it attempts to return to the World Series.

NBC News - 4d

Gerrit Cole's UCL surgery includes internal bracing, potentially shortening recovery time for Yankees ace

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole underwent UCL surgery this week, which included internal bracing. This procedure reduces inflammation and speeds up recovery time.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Watch these 5 top Yankees prospects play in MLB Spring Breakout game 2025

Top Yankees prospects George Lombard Jr. and Spencer Jones, who began spring training in big league camp, headline a group of a youngsters to watch.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Yankees have eyes on flamethrower, other under-the-radar prospects in 2025 Spring Breakout game

With some of the Yankees’ best prospects playing their Orioles counterparts in the second-annual Spring Breakout game on Saturday, the Daily News once again asked members of the Bombers ...

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The Rays get 120 hours to make the Yankees' spring stadium their own. Here's how they'll do it

When Tampa Bay players leave Steinbrenner Field following the New York Yankees’ spring training home finale on March 23, their staff will launch a 120-hour transformation of the ballpark for the ...

ABC News - 4d

The Rays get 120 hours to make the Yankees’ spring stadium their own. Here’s how they’ll do it

When Tampa Bay players leave Steinbrenner Field following the Yankees’ spring training home finale on March 23, their staff will launch a 120-hour transformation of the ballpark for the Rays’ ...

Yahoo Sports - 4d

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 turns

CBS Sports - 4d

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 options

CBS 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 - 19h

Gerrit Cole gets MRI on pitching elbow due to discomfort after rough spring training start

The Yankees ace missed the first two months of last season with an elbow injury.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 8

Art Schallock, Oldest Living Former M.L.B. Player, Dies at 100

The left-hander pitched a few dozen games for the Yankees from 1951-54.

The New York Times - 6d

Jaguars find their new backup quarterback: A look at who will be QB2 behind Trevor Lawrence in Jacksonville

Nick Mullens comes over from the Vikings

CBS 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 Daniels

CBS 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 starter

CBS 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 City

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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 Thursday

CBS 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 - 19h

Olney: Yankees must replace Gerrit Cole -- but they'll probably have to wait

Fans might want a big splash after New York lost its ace, but the right fit emerging could be months away.

ESPN - 3d

The Yankees Were the Evil Empire. These Days, Are They Just Another Team?

The team owner Hal Steinbrenner said that baseball essentially consists of two groups of franchises: the Dodgers and everybody else.

The New York Times - 2d

Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton dealing with ‘minor’ injury unrelated to elbows

Giancarlo Stanton is already out indefinitely thanks to lingering tennis elbows. Those aren’t his only injury concerns, though. Aaron Boone said the designated hitter is also dealing with a “minor” ...

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