In this fascinating video, witness the dramatic moment when a foul ball creates a spectacular scene by striking a catcher's ...

In this captivating dive into baseball history, we explore the unprecedented moment when the Yankees fielded three catchers ...

SEATTLE — Cal Raleigh had so much adrenaline pumping, he couldn’t even hear a crowd of 37,550 chanting “MVP!” following his ...

Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers finished his swing and turned toward home plate as soon as he heard an unmistakable sound: his foul ball ricocheting hard off the mask of Brewers backstop William ...

272513 Object Name Mask, Catcher's mask catcher's mask, baseball Physical Description leather (overall material) metal (overall material) Measurements overall: 10 1/4 in x 7 in x 6 in; 26.035 cm x ...

Local D.C.’s Doug Allison, the ‘king of catchers,’ braved the old game with guts and no mask October 5, 2014 More than 10 years ago Summary By Michael E. Ruane ...

Umpires need masks for protection from serious injury. They stand behind home plate while pitchers try to throw baseballs and softballs past batters. High-speed pitches can cause severe injury to p… ...

The catcher's mind is a Rolodex of information about every batter in the league: his stance, what he likes to hit, what he can't hit, what he looks for, whether he swings at the first pitch.

LOS ANGELES -- Dodgers catcher Yasmani Grandal left Friday night's 2-1 win against the San Diego Padres after being struck in the mask with both a bat and a foul ball. Grandal was struck twice ...

Thayer’s Patent Harvard Catcher’s Mask initially sold for $3, or about $70 in 2012 dollars. The original is on display in the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y.

Masks are required in all sports for coaches and for players who aren’t actively competing. Workouts for baseball pitchers and catchers were allowed as of this past Saturday.

DETROIT – Tigers catcher Alex Avila left Game 3 of the American League division series on Sunday after taking a foul ball off the mask from Orioles first baseman Steve Pearce. In a scoreless ...