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Soroka earns 4th victory, Arenado homers as Diamondbacks defeat Blue Jays 6-3

Nolan Arenado homered and right-hander Michael Soroka moved into a tie for the MLB lead in wins among starters with his fourth of the season as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the To...

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Taking seat Wednesday McCann is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles.

Impact Even though top backstop Gabriel Moreno (oblique) last played Friday before landing on the injured list, McCann hasn't taken over as the Orioles' primary catcher. Instead, McCann has shared the job with Adrian Del Castillo, who has made three starts to McCann's two over the last five games. Arizona also has Aramis Garcia on hand as a third option behind the plate, which lessens the Diamondbacks' need to lean heavily on any catcher for the duration of Moreno's absence.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Out of Monday's lineup McCann is not in the lineup for Monday's contest in Baltimore.

Impact McCann is slated to handle the bulk of the catching duties while Gabriel Moreno (back) is shelved, but he will begin Monday's festivities on the bench. Adrian Del Castillo will do the catching and bat cleanup for Arizona.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Contributes to win McCann went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Phillies.

Impact McCann knocked in the Diamondbacks' first run with his second-inning double. It was the second straight contest with a run-scoring double for the catcher. With Arizona likely to place Gabriel Moreno (back) on the injured list, McCann is in line for regular at-bats. McCann is batting .200 with three doubles and three RBI over eight games played.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Fernandez, Del Castillo power Diamondbacks to 4-3 win over the Phillies

Jose Fernandez and Adrian Del Castillo hit RBI singles in the eighth inning as the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied to beat Philadelphia 4-3 on Sunday and send the Phillies to their fo...

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Filling in for injured Moreno McCann will start at catcher and bat seventh in Sunday's game against the Phillies.

Impact With Gabriel Moreno (back) expected to be placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday, McCann is poised to see extra work while splitting time behind the plate with Adrian Del Castillo. After producing a .755 OPS in 42 games for the Diamondbacks in 2025, McCann has struggled out of the gate this season, going 2-for-16 with a 1:6 BB:K in seven contests.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Delivers game-winning hit McCann went 1-for-2 with a double and two RBI in Friday's 5-4 win over the Phillies.

Impact McCann's two-run double completed the Diamondbacks' comeback from a 4-0 deficit. The catcher came off the bench after Gabriel Moreno (back) was removed and delivered the ultimate hit in Arizona's five-run fifth inning. It was just the second hit and first RBI of the season for McCann, who is 2-for-16 (.125) through seven games played. McCann will serve as the primary backstop until Moreno, who is considered day-to-day, is ready to play.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Braves ride an 8-run fifth inning and cruise past the Diamondbacks, 17-2

Matt Olson, Dominic Smith and Mauricio Dubón hit solo homers, Reynaldo López gave up one run over five innings and the Atlanta Braves coasted to a 17-2 win over the Arizona Diamond...

APRIL 3 • Associated Press

Jose Fernandez hits 2 home runs in MLB debut, leads Diamondbacks over Tigers 7-5

Jose Fernandez hit two home runs, including the go-ahead three-run shot in the eighth inning in the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-5 win over the Detroit Tigers

APRIL 1 • Associated Press

Ready if needed McCann went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run, three RBI and an additional run scored in Monday's game against Cincinnati.

Impact McCann swatted his first home run of the Cactus League and is batting .214 over 28 spring at-bats. He's expected to serve as the backup to Gabriel Moreno (forearm) but could be needed for more depending on the starter's recovery. Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo told Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports on Monday that Moreno will begin a throwing program next week, which is also the week when the regular season begins. Lovullo is confident there's enough time for the injured catcher to ramp up for Opening Day. If not, McCann is ready.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 14 • PRESSBOXONLINE.COM

Catcher James McCann agrees to $2.75 million, 1-year deal with Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks are bringing back catcher James McCann on a $2.75 million, one-year deal

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Why Re-Signing James McCann was Perfect Move for D-backs The Arizona Diamondbacks are bringing back one of their valuable veteran pieces from the 2025 season. Backup catcher James McCann is reporte...

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • SI.COM

Catcher McCann returning to D-backs on 1-year deal (source) The D-backs are in agreement on a one-year contract with catcher James McCann, sources told MLB.com's Steve Gilbert and Mark Feinsand. The d...

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • MLB.COM

Re-signs with Diamondbacks The Diamondbacks re-signed McCann to a one-year, $2.75 million contract, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact He'll have the ability to earn an additional $500,000 in incentives. McCann signed with Arizona in late June this past season and went on to hit .260/.324/.431 with five home runs over 42 games. He will open the 2026 season as the backup catcher behind Gabriel Moreno.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Saturday McCann is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Padres.

Impact McCann will take a seat for Arizona's penultimate game of the 2025 season. Gabriel Moreno will catch while Adrian Del Castillo slots in at DH.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Padres host the Diamondbacks to start 3-game series

The San Diego Padres host the Arizona Diamondbacks to start a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Not in Arizona lineup McCann is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Dodgers.

Impact McCann has served as the Diamondbacks' primary catcher lately while Gabriel Moreno occupies the designated hitter slot. However, it will be Moreno at catcher and Adrian Del Castillo at DH for Thursday's matinee.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers close on another NL West title, hurting D-backs' playoff hopes with 5-4 win in 11 innings

Tommy Edman hit an RBI single in the 11th inning to help the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-4

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Last Night in Baseball: Mets Take Back Wild Card Spot, But Diamondbacks Loom

The Mets have a wild card for now, the Yankees clinch, the Tigers falter and more from Tuesday's MLB action.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Last Night in Baseball: Mets Take Back Wild Card Spot, But Diamondbacks Loom

Involved in win McCann went 1-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Dodgers.

Impact Once the Diamondbacks got starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani out of the game, McCann and company scored five times over the final three innings for the comeback win. McCann doubled in the first run and scored the third run in the seventh inning. His sacrifice bunt two innings later put two teammates in scoring position, and they both eventually scored. McCann has been useful to Arizona's late season push for the playoffs, going 5-for-17 with two doubles, two home runs and eight RBI over his last five games.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks look to keep home win streak going, host the Dodgers

The Arizona Diamondbacks, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Los Angeles Dodgers

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Shohei Ohtani has 3rd straight dominant outing on mound with 6 scoreless innings

Shohei Ohtani is showing his dominance on the mound as October baseball nears

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Getting rest Sunday McCann is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.

Impact After catching all nine innings of Saturday night's 4-3 win, McCann will rest for the day game. Gabriel Moreno will settle in behind the dish for Arizona.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Plays role in comeback McCann went 1-for-3 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 4-3 win over Philadelphia.

Impact McCann doubled in the game-tying run in the sixth inning before scoring the go-ahead and game-deciding run later in the frame. He's received an uptick in playing time behind the plate of late, which allows manager Torey Lovullo to use Gabriel Moreno as a designated hitter to get his bat into the lineup most days without wearing him down. McCann's hit safely in five of six starts since returning from an injury Sept. 6, going 7-for-21 (.333) with two home runs and seven RBI in that span.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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