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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Kansas City Royals seven-time All-Star catcher Salvador Perez remains on the injured list but joined the team in Minneapolis on Thursday for the start of the club’s four-game series against AL Central ...

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson (thumb) successfully took batting practice on Friday. He also did some catching drills, which included taking pitches and blocking balls. He did so using a ...

Early on during the first practice this spring for the Texas football team on Tuesday, Isaiah Bond, Matthew Golden and Parker Livingstone lined up on the right side of the field, ran deep routes and ...

On a recent episode of Around the 412, Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth revealed that some receivers joined Russell Wilson in San Diego for throwing drills. With the team’s offseason ...

The NFL Scouting Combine's schedule will get more tweaks in 2023 as organizers continue to adjust the event for maximum exposure while prioritizing the athlete experience. According to a source with ...