What Is a Walk-Off? The Word, the Rule, the History
A walk-off started as an insult aimed at the pitcher. Where the word came from, everything that counts as one, and the rule that can take it back.
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Samuel Basallo Orioles Franchise Catcher
Samuel Basallo is now the Baltimore Orioles franchise catcher after the team traded Adley Rutschman. Here is what his path means for young catchers.
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Dejah Mulipola Wins Defensive MVP — 2026
Dejah Mulipola won Defensive MVP at the 2026 International Cup as Team USA beat Japan 2-0. What every young catcher can learn from her game-calling.
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Dillon Dingler’s 2026 Breakout: Defense First
Dillon Dingler hit 26 HR and made the 2026 AL All-Star Game. But his real story is the defense he built first — and what every catcher can learn from it.
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Kayla Kowalik Called a One-Hitter and Won Both AUSL All-Star Cup MVPs
Kayla Kowalik won MVP in both AUSL All-Star Cup Series 1 games, calling Rachel Garcia’s 84-pitch one-hitter and winning Game 2 with a walk-off single.