JAMES MCCANN NEWS

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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • FOX SPORTS

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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 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 without wearing him down. McCann's hit safely in five of six starts since returning from back tightness Sept. 6, going 7-for-21 (.333) with two home runs and seven RBI in that span.

SEPTEMBER 21 • 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 • ROTOWIRE

Gallen, Diamondbacks hold off Phillies 4-3; move 2 games back of last NL wild-card berth

Zac Gallen held the Phillies to four hits over seven innings, James McCann scored the go-ahead run in the sixth after a double and the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated Philadelphia 4-...

SEPTEMBER 21 • Associated Press

Playing time picking up McCann will start at catcher and bat sixth in Wednesday's game against the Giants.

Impact McCann will crack the lineup for the third time in four games after going 3-for-8 with two home runs and six RBI in his previous two starts. So long as he's swinging a hot bat, McCann will likely be able to play fairly regularly at catcher, clearing the way for Gabriel Moreno to see more time at designated hitter.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Homers again Monday McCann went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Monday's 8-1 win over the Giants.

Impact This was McCann's second straight game with a homer, and he's gone 6-for-15 over four contests in September. While his playing time has remained limited as backup to Gabriel Moreno, McCann continues to be productive in his rare chances to enter the lineup. McCann is at a .257/.327/.446 slash line with five homers, 15 RBI, 16 runs scored and four doubles across 36 games this season.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Perdomo and Gallen help surging Diamondbacks inch closer in playoff race with 8-1 win over Giants

Geraldo Perdomo went 3 for 3 with a double, a triple and two RBIs, Zac Gallen pitched six smooth innings and the surging Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Francisco Giants 8-1

SEPTEMBER 16 • Associated Press

Diamondbacks' James McCann talks about his 3-run homer against the Twins Arizona Diamondbacks catcher James McCann spoke to the media about his three-run home run in a 6-4 win over the Minnesota Twins.

SEPTEMBER 15 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Goes yard in victory McCann went 2-for-4 with a home run and four RBI in Sunday's 6-4 victory at Minnesota.

Impact The veteran backstop gave his team a 4-2 lead with a 407-foot, three-run blast off Twins starter Bailey Ober in the fourth. McCann is playing sparingly in a backup role with the Diamondbacks, slashing .258/.330/.423 with four homers, 15 runs scored and 13 RBI across 109 plate appearances this season. Unless anything happens to Adrian Del Castillo or Gabriel Moreno, the 35-year-old is not fantasy relevant.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | James McCann provides strong bat as Diamondbacks beat Twins Deadspin | James McCann provides strong bat as Diamondbacks beat Twins

SEPTEMBER 14 • DEADSPIN.COM

McCann, D-backs keep postseason push alive MINNEAPOLIS -- James McCann drove in four runs as the Diamondbacks continued to keep their long-shot postseason hopes alive with a 6-4 win o...

SEPTEMBER 14 • MLB.COM

McCann homers and drives in 4 runs to help the Diamondbacks beat the Twins, 6-4

James McCann homered and drove in four runs and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Minnesota Twins 6-4 on Sunday to remain two games back in the chase for the NL’s third wild-card s...

SEPTEMBER 14 • Associated Press

Brandon Pfaadt quiets Red Sox bats as D-backs win 4th straight James McCann had three hits and scored twice, Brandon Pfaadt pitched six strong innings to earn his 13th victory and the Arizona Diamondback...

SEPTEMBER 7 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM