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Athletics News / Purple Row / June 4
Catching chose Kyle McCann — and he’s been answering ever since 
Kyle McCann did not choose catching. Catching chose him, the way it tends to do in youth baseball, suddenly, out of necessity, because someone else didn’t show up.
Athletics News / Athletics on SI / February 4
Colorado Rockies Sign Former A's Catcher After Impressive Showing
The Colorado Rockies are pretty set at catcher, with one of their best players being backstop Hunter Goodman. That isn't stopping them from bringing in some depth to compete for a backup role.
Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 3
Rockies, Kyle McCann Agree To Minor League Deal
The Rockies and catcher Kyle McCann have agreed to a minor league deal, reports Thomas Harding of MLB.com. The Ballengee Group client also receives an invite to big league camp in spring training.
The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz
How many of the lefty mashers with the most home runs in a single season for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?
Athletics News / Athletics on SI / March 13, 2025
Jhonny Perada Turning Heads In Spring Training
This past off-season, the A's elected to designate their 2024 backup catcher, Kyle McCann, for assignment. That decision would remove McCann off the club's 26-man roster, and also off their 40-man roster.
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.
Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 6, 2025
Athletics outright Kyle McCann, Anthony Maldonado
The Athletics have sent catcher Kyle McCann and right-hander Anthony Maldonado outright to Triple-A, according to each player’s transaction log at MLB.com.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 30, 2025
Athletics acquire catcher Jhonny Pereda from Marlins
The Athletics announced the acquisition of catcher Jhonny Pereda from the Marlins in exchange for cash considerations. Miami had designated the 28-year-old for assignment on Tuesday as the corresponding move for the Connor Gillispie waiver claim.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Athletics on SI / January 20, 2025
Could The A's Add This Former Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star Catcher?
As February is inching closer, and the A's have already spent some money improving their roster for the upcoming season, it's cool to look at what other positions the A's can improve at.
Athletics News / Athletics Nation / December 16, 2024
Athletics 2024 Season In Review: Kyle McCann
The Athletics solidified not only their starting catcher position in 2024 with Shea Langeliers taking significant steps forward, both as a hitter and a defender.
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.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / September 11, 2024
Kyle McCann delivers clutch homer as Athletics top Astros
Kyle McCann slugged a go-ahead two-run home run in the top of the sixth inning to support Joey Estes, who pitched effectively into the seventh inning as the visiting Oakland Athletics claimed a 5-4 win over the Houston Astros on Wednesday.
Athletics News / ESPN / June 26, 2024
A's McCann ruled out in bizarre play at home plate
Kyle McCann was called out in bizarre fashion during the second inning of the Oakland Athletics' game against the Angels on Wednesday.
Athletics News / Larry Brown Sports / June 20, 2024
Watch: A's player gives fans fun sendoff following ejection
Oakland A's catcher Kyle McCann was ejected in fine style on Thursday.
MLB News / Field Level Media / April 28, 2024
Kyle McCann's two-run homer lifts Athletics over Orioles
Kyle McCann hit a two-run ninth inning homer and the visiting Oakland Athletics rallied past the Baltimore Orioles 7-6 on Sunday to take the rubber game of the series.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 24, 2024
MLB futures: Rookies out West to watch despite their long ROY odds
Sure, the MLB season is only a month old, but it's never too early to look at which rookies are already shaping up to have a strong case for AL and NL Rookies of the Year.
MLB News / Athletics Nation / April 17, 2024
Athletics fall to the Cardinals 3-2
McCann shows why he made the Opening Day roster The St. Louis Cardinals visited the Oakland Athletics tonight at the Coliseum for the second game of the interleague three-game set.
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