Milwaukee Brewers catcher Gregg Zaun looked like the character Rube Baker in Major League II last night against the Pittsburgh Pirates with his inability to throw the ball back to the pitcher. The veteran catcher missed pitcher Yovani Gallardo three straight times on his return throws after the pitches:(The video might be taken down soon due to MLB restrictions, and if so, can watch it here:

Adam McCalvy of MLB.com says that Brewers catcher Gregg Zaun has a torn labrum on the front of his right shoulder and he might retire if the injury lingers deep into the summer. Zaun’s doctors recommended a conservative treatment over 2-4 weeks, at which time the doctors will re-evaluate his range of motion and strength. If he does not evaluate well, Zaun will require surgery...

Gregg Zaun retired today. He was going to be 40 years-old in April and had logged parts of sixteen seasons in Major League Baseball. He caught in 1,067 games, played second base twice and first base twice. That was after playing five years in the minors, mostly as a catcher, though he did play some second and third base in the minors and he even pitched in one game. He was a professional...

Brewers catcher Gregg Zaun had a rough start to the Brewers game at Miller Park on Monday night. Zaun burped the ball back to the pitcher on three occasions in the first, Rube Baker-style. Pitcher Yovani Gallardo didn’t know how to react to Zaun’s errant throws because it had never happened before. Before we all go laughing at Zaun, he apparently has a good reason...

Despite having surgery on his right shoulder for torn labrum, Milwaukee Brewers catcher Gregg Zaun wants to play in 2011, according to Tom Haudricourt of the Journel-Sentinel. Haudricourt says Zaun is still recovering from surgery, but he’ll be ready to play physically next season. Zaun’s injury dates back to April of this season, and there were thoughts of him retiring...

The San Diego Padres look like they are adding another veteran piece to the puzzle by signing 39 year old catcher Gregg Zaun. Zaun will compete for a bench role with the Padres behind starting catcher Nick Hundley. Zaun will be competing with newly acquired catchers Rob Johnson and Guillermo Quiroz for a spot on the team. Zaun would bring veteran leadership to the team and also...

After last night’s rain out I was watching highlights of other games and saw a flashback of something I haven’t seen since the late 80s/early 90s. In the game between the Brewers and Pirates Milwaukee catcher Gregg Zaun appeared to do his best Mackey Sasser impression by mis-throwing when he tried to return the ball [...]

Longtime sabermetric favorite Gregg Zaun, the sometime “Practically Perfect Backup Catcher” (who would have made a pretty good starter for many teams), announced (or will announce, depending on the timing relative to this post) his retirement today. Zaun had played 16 seasons in the major leagues, and had actually put up above average offense (very good for a catcher) the last...

"O, say can you Z...."I can't let the week go by without giving a salute to Rick Dempsey's nephew, Gregg Zaun as he announced his retirement on Monday.Zaun came up through the Oriole system and made his major league debut in 1995. I like him a lot as a backup catcher. He worked the count, had a little pop and was pretty good behind the plate in his younger days...

San Diego Padres catcher Gregg Zaun is set to announce his retirement from baseball on Monday, Sportsnet.ca reports. Zaun signed a Minor League contract with the Padres in mid-January.  He was expected to compete for a backup catching job with Rob Johnson and Guillermo Quiroz. The 39-year-old had been the target of several teams this winter including the Tampa Bay Rays, St. Louis...

Gregg Zaun wants to come back to Tampa?The Rays will be active in the off-season as they trade and sign players, but one player that wants to come to the Rays is veteran catcher Gregg Zaun. The veteran catcher, age 39, has expressed he would like to return to Tampa where he played in 2009 in 28 games, mostly in relief and spot starts. Zaun missed most of the 2010 season with a...

Gregg Zaun is headed to the disabled list with a bad shoulder: Zaun’s shoulder has not been right since a home plate collision with Washington’s Ian Desmond in mid-April. He developed what he described as a “knot” in the joint which led to some embarrassing throwing problems in an April 26 game against the Pirates, but had overcome the injury with regular...

According to Bill Center of the San Diego Union-Tribune, the Padres are close to adding veteran catcher Gregg Zaun. Zaun would compete for the backup catching job with Rob Johnson and Guillermo Quiroz. The 39-year-old Zaun has been the target of several teams this winter including the Tampa Bay Rays, St. Louis Cardinals, Seattle Mariners and Oakland Athletics.  A previous report...

On Wednesday, the Milwaukee Brewers announced Gregg Zaun’s season would officially end, as the veteran catcher opted for surgery on his right shoulder to fix a torn labrum. George Kotteras says he feels for Zaun and what could be a career-ending injury. But Kotteras is now focused on reporting to almost daily play. “I’m certainly excited to go out there and it’s just...

In a Tweet by MLB.com's Corey Brock, he reports that the San Diego Padres have signed veteran catcher Gregg Zaun to a Minor League contract. Bill Center of the San Diego Union-Tribune was the first to report that the sides were closing in on a deal on January 13.  He indicated that Zaun would compete for the backup catching job with Rob Johnson and Guillermo Quiroz. The 39-year...

After a lengthy 16 year major league career catcher Gregg Zaun has retired. The former Oriole followed in the footsteps of his uncle, 1983 World Series MVP Rick Dempsey and became a major league catcher. The Orioles drafted Zaun in the 17th round of the 1989 draft. He played for multiple teams in the Baltimore farm system from 1990-1995 including Bluefield, Frederick, and Bowie...

The Padres have signed 16 year veteran Gregg Zaun to a minor league deal. Zaun, who will be the back up catcher behind Nick Hundley, represents an upgrade over what the Padres had on their 40 man roster and brings with him a wealth of experience.

On September 6, 2008, the Toronto Blue Jays were far from contention–much further then the visiting Rays who were beating them 4-3 with the bases loaded and two outs in the bottom of the 13th.  On the way to the plate was Gregg Zaun, a guy known more for his longevity and character than his .237 batting average.  But the momentum was in his favor, and the timing seemed just...

Concerned that his surgically repaired right shoulder wouldn't hold up all season, catcher Gregg Zaun decided to retire after a 16-year...

Gregg Zaun is headed for surgery that will end his season. He’s 39 years old, and this may end his career as well.

Gregg Zaun often considered retirement as he recovered from a torn labrum, but the veteran catcher is giving it another go and hopes his inspired comeback ends with a roster spot for the Padres.

PEORIA, Ariz. - Gregg Zaun is glad to be at spring training once again, this time with the San Diego Padres and...

Catcher Gregg Zaun took a break from rehabilitating his surgically-repaired right shoulder to visit with his Brewers teammates at Great American Ball Park on Monday.

Gregg Zaun’s shoulder may keep him out the entire season: Catcher Gregg Zaun just said he has a labrum tear in his throwing shoulder and said it’s “50-50″ as to whether he’ll play again this season. That means the Brewers either will have to acquire an experienced catcher or go the rest of the year with George Kottaras, with one year of big-league service...

MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Brewers catcher Gregg Zaun will have season-ending shoulder surgery on Tuesday, which will likely finish the veteran's short stint in Milwaukee and maybe his career.