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Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 23
Braves lose veteran backstop amid trade deadline speculation
Over the weekend, The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reported that the Braves have released James McCann from his minor league contract as the veteran backstop inks a major league deal with the Diamondbacks.
MLB News / Detroit Tigers on SI / June 23
Former Tigers Standout Catcher Signs With Arizona Diamondbacks
A former Detroit Tigers draft pick and top prospect has found a new team and is on his way back to the Majors for another year. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic on X (formerly Twitter) broke the news on Sunday that James McCann would be signing a Major League contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / June 23
Atlanta Falters Against Fish, Mets Await Once Again, James McCann, More 
Another crucial week of of contests ahead for the Braves. Two truths against for the Atlanta Braves currently. Yes, they have played significantly better baseball over the past two weeks compared how they played the previous three weeks.
The 'Most 200-hit MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the 39 MLB players with at least four 200-hit seasons in their career can you name in six minutes?
Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 23
Diamondbacks add All-Star catcher before White Sox series
In need of a steady hand behind the plate, the Arizona Diamondbacks are turning to a familiar veteran. The club has signed catcher James McCann to a major league contract, as first reported by The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal.
Who should be the starting MLB All-Stars at every position?
The starting lineups for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game are set to be revealed on July 6. While the fans have their say for the starting lineups, the most deserving All-Star starters could be very different than the actual starters.
MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 22
Braves Release All-Star Catcher to Pursue Deal with Diamondbacks
The Atlanta Braves have released veteran catcher James McCann so that he could pursue a Major League contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks. According to MLB insider Ken Rosenthal, McCann, who turned 35 earlier this month, is heading to Arizona as their catcher, Gabriel Moreno, heads to the injured list with a right-hand contusion.
MLB News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / June 22
Former Baltimore Orioles Fan Favorite to Sign with Arizona Diamondbacks
A former Baltimore Orioles veteran catcher has had a busy day as he was released by one organization only to be picked up by another. James McCann, who was with the Orioles in 2023 and 2024, will sign a Major League deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, which was posted to X (formerly Twitter).
Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / June 22
Report: Arizona Diamondbacks Add Former All-Star Catcher
According to a report from The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal, the Arizona Diamondbacks are signing veteran catcher and former All-Star James McCann. It will be a major league deal for McCann, who had signed a minor league deal with the Atlanta Braves this offseason.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 22
Diamondbacks sign former All-Star
His big league career was highlighted by two big seasons with the White Sox in 2019-20, which included an All-Star selection in 2019.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 11
James McCann’s Braves deal contains rolling opt-out clause
Catcher James McCann signed a minor league deal with Atlanta and has spent most of the year playing for Triple-A Gwinnett. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports that the deal contains a rolling opt-out clause.
Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 9
Evaluating Orioles' long-term catching situation
Things aren’t going well for the Orioles, to state the obvious.
Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / March 18
Atlanta Braves Bring Back 9-Time All-Star After McCann Move
The Atlanta Braves have been making moves as we continue to get closer to the start of the regular season. They notably added to their catching depth by signing former All-Star James McCann to a minor league deal on Monday. However, the Braves are now continuing to add to their depth.
Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / March 18
Atlanta Braves Unexpectedly Add $49 Million All-Star to Lineup
The Atlanta Braves made some roster moves involving their catchers at Spring Training this week. They released Curt Casali from his minor league contract and assigned veteran catcher Sandy Leon to their minor league camp.
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / March 18
Former New York Mets catcher signs with NL East rival Braves
After a disappointing stint in Queens, this former New York Mets catcher is returning to the NL East. On Monday, Robert Murray of FanSided reported that former Mets catcher James McCann has agreed to a minor league deal with the Atlanta Braves.
Atlanta Braves News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 18
Veteran Catcher Expected to Join Atlanta Braves' Affiliate at Triple-A Gwinnett
The Atlanta Braves are signing veteran James McCann to a minor league deal to provide depth at the position. MLB.com and other outlets reported McCann won’t start the season in Atlanta but rather will begin at Triple-A Gwinnett as he gets baseball-ready.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / March 17
Braves cap off big day with free agent signing and trade
It was a big day for the Atlanta Braves on Monday, which began with Spencer Strider toeing the rubber for the first time since undergoing internal brace surgery last April.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / March 17
Braves signing former All-Star catcher
The Atlanta Braves are bringing in a former All-Star to squat behind home plate.
MLB News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / March 17
Former Baltimore Orioles Catcher, Atlanta Braves Agree to Free-Agent Deal
One of the positions that the Baltimore Orioles opted to make a change at this offseason was at catcher. Two-time All-Star Adley Rutschman is still the unquestioned starter, looking to bounce back after a very disappointing second half of the 2024 season attributed to the team’s production falling off.
MLB News / Field Level Media / March 17
Reports: Braves sign C James McCann to a minor league deal
The Atlanta Braves agreed to a minor league contract with catcher James McCann, per multiple media reports on Monday. The 11-year veteran provides added depth behind the plate, as Braves starter Sean Murphy opens the campaign on the injured list with a cracked left rib.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 6
Braves considering bringing in a free-agent catcher
The Braves will open the season without their starting catcher. Sean Murphy will be down four to six weeks after breaking a rib when he was hit by a Will Kempner pitch last week.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 11
Reds have interest in one-time All-Star
While he isn’t an impact player on either side of the ball at this stage of his career, he’d certainly be an upgrade over Cincinnati’s internal options.
Baltimore Orioles News / Last Word On Sports / November 30
Veteran Catcher a Viable Option for Many Teams
Veteran catcher James McCann, who is coming off two solid seasons as a backup with the Baltimore Orioles, is hitting the free agent market. McCann, 34, began his career with the Detroit Tigers, where he looked to be a star in the making.
Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / August 18
Watch Baltimore Orioles Celebrate Veteran Star’s Career Milestone
The Baltimore Orioles beat the Boston Red Sox on Sunday, 4-2. James McCann didn’t play. But it doesn’t mean he didn’t accomplish something. On Sunday, the 34-year-old McCann reached a milestone that most Major League players never see — 10 years of service time.
Baltimore Orioles News / Yardbarker / August 10
Zach Eflin’s dominance revitalizes Orioles' injury-depleted rotation
Eflin has been exactly the type of pitcher Baltimore desperately needed and then some.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 29
Watch: Orioles' James McCann shows his toughness vs. Blue Jays
No one will ever question Baltimore Orioles catcher James McCann's toughness again.
Baltimore Orioles News / Larry Brown Sports / July 29
Orioles C stays in game after getting hit in face by pitch
He was hit directly in the face by a 95 mph fastball in the first inning. He was down for several moments and blood could be seen gushing from his nose.
New York Mets News / Yardbarker / August 4, 2022
Mets reinstate catcher James McCann from IL for series opener vs. Braves
McCann is back in the lineup to catch Carrasco for Thursday's series opener.
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