For 150 years, catcher has been the most important position on a baseball field. And the relationship between pitcher and catcher has always been crucial. “As a catcher, you take ownership and have ...

Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers finished his swing and turned toward home plate as soon as he heard an unmistakable sound: his foul ball ricocheting hard off the mask of Brewers backstop William ...

Data shows catchers are more successful with challenges than hitters, who have a success rate below 50 percent. Some players and pitchers feel the system has changed their approach, as umpires may be ...

Royals catcher Salvador Perez’s three consecutive AL gold gloves prove that his peers recognize him as one of the best defensive catchers in the game. However, the art of framing pitches to help his ...

Cardinals' manager Oliver Marmol said it is no accident that rookie catcher Leo Bernal found early success considering the advanced ways he sees the game and thrives in pressure situations. Bernal had ...