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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.
Baltimore Orioles News / New Baseball Media / March 19
More March Signings: Craig Kimbrel, James McCann & Patrick Corbin Find Homes
With nine days left before 2025 MLB Opening Day, there’s not too much time for the remaining free agents to find homes. Three did over the last 24 hours, including Patrick Corbin and Craig Kimbrel.
The 'Second-most career home runs for each MLB franchise' quiz
How many of the players in second place on each franchise's all-time home runs leaders list can you name in five minutes?
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.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 18
Braves agree to contract with ex-White Sox All-Star
The Atlanta Braves are agreeing to a minor-league contract with catcher James McCann, per FanSided. McCann is a journeyman player who most recently suited up for the Baltimore Orioles.
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 / Talking Chop / March 18
Spencer Strider Sensational, Chris Sale Opening Day Starter, James McCann, more 
A busy Monday for the Braves Monday was a busy day for the Braves. Spencer Strider made his Spring debut and was absolutely dominant, a performance better than anyone could have imagined.
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.
Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / February 1
Razorbacks Catcher Ready To Take On Increased Role
Arkansas catcher Ryder Helfrick came in with all the accolades you could possibly ask for. He was a Top 50 recruit nationally for the class of 2023, according to Perfect Game.
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.
MLB News / Red Reporter / December 11
Reds Rumor Roundup - Luis Robert, James McCann, & the Rule 5 Draft
The latest from MLB’s Winter Meetings! At his best, Luis Robert sports the kind of game-changing upside that few in the sport possess. As recently as the 2023 season, he blasted 38 homers, swiped 20 bags, slugged .542, and sported Gold Glove caliber defense in CF - one of the most premium defensive positions on the field.
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 20
Veteran Catcher Reveals What Sets Baltimore Orioles Apart
Now in his 11th MLB season, Baltimore Orioles catcher James McCann has seen a lot of baseball. McCann, who recently reached 10 years of MLB service time, came up with the Detroit Tigers in 2014.
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.
New York Mets News / Yardbarker / May 13, 2022
Mets catcher James McCann to miss roughly six weeks, will have hand surgery
McCann hits the IL slashing .196/.266/.286 with one home run and six RBI on the season, so the hope is this procedure will ultimately help him reclaim his best form at the plate.
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