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MLB News / Just Baseball / March 3
World Baseball Classic Power Rankings
After three long years of waiting, the World Baseball Classic is finally back. Actually, finally back. Pre-tournament exhibition games are already underway in Japan, and they’ll kick off stateside this afternoon.
MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 9
Ex-Red Sox, Rangers Backstop Signs With Royals In Free Agency
The Kansas City Royals are suddenly beginning to stockpile minor-league catching talent in anticipation of needing some depth at Triple-A. Earlier this week, Royals on SI chronicled Kansas City's minor-league deal for catcher Jorge Alfaro, a major league journeyman likely to begin the year at Triple-A.
MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 5
Royals Acquire Former Red Sox, Phillies Catcher
A pretty impressive journeyman career is set to continue with the Kansas City Royals in 2026. Catcher Jorge Alfaro was once a reasonably important prospect in the Philadelphia Phillies' system, and he was traded in the J.T.
The 'MLB Playoff hits leaders' quiz
How many of the 30 MLB players with at least 70 hits in their postseason career can you name in five minutes?
Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century
The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 5
Royals, Jorge Alfaro Agree To Minor League Deal
The Royals and veteran catcher Jorge Alfaro are in agreement on a minor league contract, reports Aram Leighton of Just Baseball. Presumably, there’s an invitation to major league camp included in the CAA client’s deal.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 31
Nationals' Late-Season Addition Elects to Become Free Agent
The offseason is underway for the Washington Nationals, and it's clear they are fully ushering in a new era of baseball for this franchise based on the hires that have been made.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 29
Nationals outright four players
The Washington Nationals announced that four players have cleared waivers and been sent outright to Triple-A Rochester.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / September 2, 2025
Nationals Shake Up Catchers Spot with Flurry of Roster Moves
The month of September started out with a band for the Washington Nationals. Two rookies, Andrew Alvarez and CJ Stubbs made history on Labor Day. Alvarez threw the first shutout of 5+ innings by a rookie in franchise history and Stubbs caught a shutout in his debut for the first time in franchise history.
The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series
Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 2, 2025
Nationals agree to major league deal with veteran catcher
The Nationals have agreed to a major league deal with veteran catcher Jorge Alfaro.
Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 1, 2025
Veteran catcher opts out of Brewers deal
Catcher Jorge Alfaro has opted out of his minor league deal with the Brewers, per a team announcement relayed by Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / September 1, 2025
8-Year MLB Veteran Elects to Leave Brewers Organization
It sounds like the Milwaukee Brewers are losing a depth piece in the organization. Monday is a big day across Major League Baseball. September is here.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / January 19, 2025
Former Padres Catcher Signs With National League Powerhouse
The Milwaukee Brewers and former San Diego Padres catcher Jorge Alfaro are reportedly in agreement to a minor league deal, according to Robert Murray of FanSided.
MLB News / Texas Rangers on SI / January 17, 2025
Former Star Texas Rangers International Free Agent Signs Deal With Milwaukee Brewers
The Texas Rangers brought in a haul during this 2025 international free agency cycle. From legendary family connections to potential top prospects to depth pieces the front office hopes turns into impact players, the pipeline has just been supplemented with some interesting youngsters to follow during their time within the organization.
MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / January 17, 2025
Brewers Taking Chance On 31-Year-Old Ex-Red Sox, Phillies Catcher
The Milwaukee Brewers made an interesting move on Thursday. Milwaukee didn't pull off a blockbuster deal by any means, but the Brewers are taking a chance on a veteran slugger on a minor league deal.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 16, 2025
Brewers agrees to contract with ex-Phillies, Marlins catcher
The Milwaukee Brewers just signed catcher Jorge Alfaro to a minor league deal with an invite to major league spring training. Alfaro’s 31 now and has been in the majors off and on for eight seasons, but lately, his career’s been all over the place.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 16, 2025
Brewers To Sign Jorge Alfaro To Minor League Deal
The Brewers and catcher Jorge Alfaro are in agreement on a minor league deal with an invite to major league spring training, reports Robert Murray of FanSided.
MLB News / Brewer Fanatic / January 14, 2025
Brewers Sign Jorge Alfaro, as This Year's (Poor Man's) Gary Sánchez Perhaps? 
It struck many as strange that the Brewers signed Eric Haase to a split deal in December 2023—the more so when, two months later, they brought in the more established, much more expensive Gary Sánchez to serve as a higher-echelon backup to William Contreras.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 25, 2024
Cubs release veteran catcher Jorge Alfaro
The Cubs released catcher Jorge Alfaro Monday evening, per Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun Times. Alfaro, 31 in June, was in camp with the club on a minor league deal and had been informed last week that he wouldn’t make the club’s Opening Day roster out of camp.
MLB News / On Tap Sports Net / December 14, 2023
Cubs Sign Jorge Alfaro to Minor-League Deal to Bolster Catching Depth, Per Report
The Chicago Cubs made a smart, though not headline-grabbing, move to bolster their catching depth by signing veteran catcher Jorge Alfaro to a minor-league deal, according to Robert Murray of Fansided. The deal also includes an invitation to Spring Training.
Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / December 14, 2023
Fan Favorite Ex-Red Sox Catcher Signs Elsewhere After Tumultuous Season
A former Boston Red Sox player is moving on after two separate stints in the organization last season. Despite the fanfare generated for his dramatic antics and stark resemblance to Jason Mamoa, this slugger never caught on in Boston.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 22, 2023
Watch: Red Sox give up another embarrassing little league home run
The Boston Red Sox have had some problems with the fundamentals this season, and that was on display once again on Saturday night.
MLB News / Yardbarker / March 15, 2023
Multiple Red Sox stars, present and former, making an impact in WBC
Through the opening round of the 2023 World Baseball Classic, there have been numerous Boston Red Sox players having an impact for their respective countries. Numerous former Red Sox have been involved, as well.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 11, 2021
Glove story: Marlins' Jazz Chisholm Jr. honors Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr.
It was a nice gesture from Chisholm, especially when considering the bad blood between Acuna and the Marlins in recent years.
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