Daniel Jackson Wins 2026 Golden Spikes Award
Georgia catcher Daniel Jackson won the 2026 Golden Spikes Award and became the first catcher in D1 history to post 30 home runs and 25 stolen bases in a season.
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Vahn Lackey 2026 MLB Draft: The Final Countdown
Vahn Lackey is the consensus first catcher in the 2026 MLB Draft — MLB Pipeline No. 3 overall. Here’s what his rise means for every young catcher.
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Shea Langeliers AL All-Star Starter 2026
Shea Langeliers starts Tuesday as the AL’s All-Star catcher — first A’s starter since 1989. Here’s what his defense-first rise means for youth catchers.
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Francisco Álvarez Trade Deadline: What Elite Catchers Are Worth
Francisco Álvarez returned from knee surgery ahead of schedule and hit his way into trade deadline talks. Here’s why the Mets said “off limits” — and what it means for every catcher.
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William Contreras Named All-Star While Leading the NL
William Contreras made his third All-Star team while leading all NL catchers in fWAR, batting average, and walks. Here’s what every young catcher can take from his 2026 season.
