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Elly De La Cruz continues to make history for the Cincinnati Reds. In a series where the Reds were dominated by the Los Angeles Dodgers, De La Cruz still made it worth tuning in every single night.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 5

Mets' Alvarez joins legendary catchers with latest multi-HR game

Mets' Francisco Alvarez joins legendary catchers with latest multi-HR game

Any catcher sandwiched between Johnny Bench and Gary Carter on any all-time list knows he's doing something right.

Nolan McLean wins 3rd straight as Mets down Giants

Update on when Mets' Steve Cohen could make major David Stearns decision revealed

MLB insider shares massive update on Mets' possible pursuit of Dodgers' Tarik Skubal

The '1986 New York Mets' quiz

Kansas City Royals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 23

The Johnny Bench argument Royals’ Salvador Perez has for Hall of Fame glory

Kansas City Royals longtime star Salvador Perez tied the franchise record for most home runs in a career during the club’s 5-4 win over the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday.

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The 'Most 200-K MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the pitchers in MLB's Live Ball era (since 1920) with five or more 200-strikeout seasons under their belt can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB all-time K-leaders' quiz

The 'League strikeout leaders by season' quiz

The 'Cy Young winners of the 2000s' quiz

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / January 9

On This Day in Reds History: Three Legends Earn Hall of Fame Honors

On this day, January 9, three Cincinnati Reds icons were voted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame On January 9, 1989, Johnny Bench was voted in on his first year of eligibility 36 years ago today.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Cincinnati Reds News / The Spun / December 5

Catching Up With Reds Greats Tony Perez, Johnny Bench

[Editor’s note: This article is from The Spun’s “Then and Now” magazine, featuring interviews with more than 50 sports stars of yesteryear. Order your

Seattle Mariners News / Stadium Rant / August 27, 2025

Why Cal Raleigh Is Doing Something Never Seen Before

What Cal Raleigh is doing right now isn’t just historic. It’s borderline unbelievable. With 50 home runs through just 129 games, the Seattle Mariners’ switch-hitting catcher isn’t just breaking records; he’s redefining what everybody thought was possible from a player who wears the tools of ignorance.

Seattle Mariners News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 10, 2025

Mariners’ Cal Raleigh reaches Johnny Bench territory with 45th home run

A special season continues for the Seattle Mariners, and their catcher Cal Raleigh. Raleigh blasted his 45th home run of the season on Sunday, in a game against the Tampa Bay Rays.

MLB News / Yardbarker

Defunct MLB stadiums we wish were still around

Here are our rankings of 25 parks and stadiums still worth holding near and dear to our baseball hearts.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 21, 2025

All-MLB Hall of Fame team: Which legends make the cut?

Baseball's next Hall of Fame class will be enshrined for posterity on Sunday in Cooperstown, New York.

One player from each AL club who deserved more HOF consideration

One player from each NL club who deserved more HOF consideration

Ten most egregious MLB Hall of Fame snubs by position

The 20 greatest MLB managers who never won a World Series

Louisville Cardinals News / Louisville Cardinals on SI / July 3, 2025

Matt Klein 2025 MLB Draft Profile

Prospect: Matt Klein Position: Catcher School: Louisville Year: True Junior Bat/Throws: L/R Height/Weight: 6-2/210 Born October, 12, 2003 (age 21) to parents Lisa and Scott Klein, the latter of which played at UofL from 1991-94.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Seattle Mariners News / Field Level Media / June 20, 2025

Mariners C Cal Raleigh breaks 55-year HR mark set by Johnny Bench

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh surpassed legendary Johnny Bench for most homers before the All-Star break by a primary catcher when he hit two against the Chicago Cubs in Friday's 9-4 victory.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 14, 2025

Johnny Bench hints at why Pete Rose reinstatement came after death

Rob Manfred and Major League Baseball made waves on Tuesday when they announced the removal of “Shoeless” Joe Jackson and Pete Rose from the league’s permanently ineligible list.

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The 'Most 200-K MLB seasons' quiz

The '100-receiving-yard playoff debuts' quiz

The 'Multiple 30/30 MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Active NFL catch leaders' quiz

MLB News / 5 GOATs / April 8, 2025

Johnny Bench, Bob Kesling to serve as Co-Grand Marshals of Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway

Honorary roles for the NASCAR Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway have been announced. There are some heavy hitters in the bunch. Johnny Bench will serve as co-Grand Marshal for the race with Bob Kesling, who is the Voice of the Vols.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / February 28, 2025

Hall of Fame Catcher Joins Braves Broadcast, Praises Run of Success

Hall of Fame catcher Johnny Bench joined the Atlanta Braves telecast against the Miami Marlins on Friday. During his chat, he spoke highly of how the Braves operate the front office.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / February 24, 2025

Watch: MLB Network Names Cincinnati Reds All-Time Mount Rushmore

MLB Network named their all-time Mount Rushmore list for the Cincinnati Reds. Pete Rose led the way, followed by Johnny Bench, Joe Morgan and Barry Larkin.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / November 1, 2024

Tyler Stephenson Could Be Cincinnati Reds Best Catcher Since Johnny Bench

The Cincinnati Reds got a solid season out of Tyler Stephenson in 2024. The kind of season that has Stephenson highly ranked on Reds all-time catchers.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 1, 2024

Reds legend Johnny Bench details his complicated relationship with Pete Rose

Cincinnati Reds legend Pete Rose died Monday at the age of 83. Baseball’s hit king, Rose was denied access to the Hall of Fame after he gambled on baseball as a manager in 1989.

South Carolina Gamecocks News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / July 4, 2024

South Carolina Adds Catcher from National Championship Runner Up

Ever since the season ended, the Gamecocks knew they would have to replace Johnny Bench Award winner and Consensus All-American Cole Messina for next season.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / June 28, 2024

Gators Softball Star Takes Home Major Award

Florida Gators softball catcher Jocey Erickson has been named the recipient of the 2024 Johnny Bench Award. At the collegiate level, the award is presented to the best player in college baseball and college softball, respectively. Erickson joins former Gators and MLB catcher Mike Zunino as the other recipient of the award in UF history.

South Carolina Gamecocks News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / June 28, 2024

South Carolina Baseball's Cole Messina Wins Johnny Bench Award

South Carolina Baseball's Cole Messina wins 2024 Johnny Bench award. South Carolina's Cole Messina has been racking up the awards this offseason and he just added another to the list.

MLB News / Field Level Media / March 13, 2024

Former Big Red Machine backup C Bill Plummer dies

Bill Plummer, who earned two World Series rings while backing up Johnny Bench, has died. He was 76. Plummer died Tuesday. The former Cincinnati Reds catcher had a heart attack last Thursday at his home in Redding, Calif, according to Redding Colt 45's general manager Rick Bosetti.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 14, 2024

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