Ex-Twins ML catcher denies giving away pitches Derek Bender, the former Twins minor league catcher who is under investigation for telling opposing hitters what pitches were coming, denies the allegations.

Torborg, former catcher and manager, dies at 83 Jeff Torborg, who caught Sandy Koufax’s perfect game and was the 1990 AL Manager of the Year with the White Sox, died Sunday.

Smith 4th Dodgers catcher to post 3-homer game Will Smith of the Los Angeles Dodgers homered three times against the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday night.

Phils star catcher Realmuto to have knee surgery Phillies star catcher J.T. Realmuto will undergo surgery on his right knee.

Triple-A catcher hit by backswing out of hospital Catcher Payton Henry of the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons was released from the hospital Saturday, a day after he was struck by a batter’s backswing and carted off the field on a stretcher.

Jerry Grote, Mets Catcher for 1969 World Series, Dies at 81 A Met for more than a decade, he was known for his powerful arm and his savvy in calling pitches.

If Packers’ Christian Watson isn’t Jordan Love’s go-to pass-catcher, then who is? Five of Love’s 10 interceptions this season have come on passes intended for Watson.

LPT: Use duct tape as an insect catcher I became aware of this; it works wonders. Much bigger than any store-bought trap and also cheaper. submitted by /u/Startup_Station

LPT: The Ultimate Fly Catcher Take a 2 liter plastic soda bottle and cut in half. Place the mouth/neck half upside down into the base and tape them together. Fill with 60% coke, 30% fruit juice, 8% apple cider vinegar, 2% dish soap, making sure not to touch the mouth.. leave at least 1cm. between mouth and top of solution. Place the bottle near an area where flies congregate…

O’s All-Star catcher Rutschman joins Derby field Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman has joined the field for next week’s Home Run Derby in Seattle. The Pacific Northwest native is a first-time All-Star.