PALM BEACH GARDENS, Florida – When ex-con ballplayer Harry Decker invented the first catcher’s mitt around the time pitchers started throwing overhand in the 1880s, it didn’t look like much more than ...

For a long time, it seemed Johnny Bench had an unbreakable record. In 1970, the Cincinnati Reds' legendary catcher walloped 45 home runs. It was the record for a catcher, and it stood for 50 years. At ...

Hall of Fame Writer Hal McCoy will share his memories of the 1975 Cincinnati Reds’ Great Eight lineup throughout the 2025 season, marking the 50th anniversary of one of the greatest lineups of ...

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh surpassed legendary Johnny Bench for most homers before the All-Star break by a primary catcher when he hit two against the Chicago Cubs in Friday's 9-4 victory.

Oklahoma native, and Baseball Hall of Fame catcher, Johnny Bench turns 78 on Sunday. Considered one of the greatest catchers of all-time, Bench played his entire 17-year career with the Cincinnati ...

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There are very few players across professional baseball that have left as complete and as enduring a legacy on the game of professional baseball as Johnny Bench has. Considered by many to be the heart ...