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Nelson retires first 16 Royals, Carroll returns in Diamondbacks' 7-1 victory

Ryne Nelson retired the first 16 Kansas City batters and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Royals 7-1 on Saturday to end a three-game losing streak

JULY 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Diamondbacks blast four homers to beat Giants Jake McCarthy, Lourdes Gurriel Jr., Randal Grichuk and James McCann homered to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks to an 8-2 win against the San F...

JULY 2, 2025 • KANSASCITY.COM

Diamondbacks blast 4 homers to beat Giants Jake McCarthy, Lourdes Gurriel Jr., Randal Grichuk and James McCann homered to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks to an 8-2 win against the San F...

JULY 2, 2025 • THESTATE.COM

Homers in win McCann went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, two walks and two total runs scored in Tuesday's 8-2 win over the Giants.

Impact McCann's first homer of the year was the Diamondbacks' last run in this contest. The catcher is 4-for-8 with two extra-base hits, two RBI, three walks and four runs scored over three contests since signing a major-league deal with Arizona on June 23. He's seen a little less time than Jose Herrera behind the dish, but both have been steady at the plate, so the playing time is unlikely to change much.

JULY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in win McCann went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, two walks and two total runs scored in Tuesday's 8-2 win over the Giants.

JULY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

McCarthy, Gurriel go deep as D-backs hit 4 homers in 8-2 win over the sliding Giants

The Arizona Diamondbacks dominate the San Francisco Giants with a powerful 8-2 win on Tuesday night

JULY 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Makes second appearance McCann went 2-for-3 with a double, an RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's 8-7 loss to Miami.

Impact McCann made his second start behind the plate since the Diamondbacks signed him last Monday. He's on board with Gabriel Moreno on the 10-day injured list because of a hairline fracture of his right index finger. McCann was drilled by a pitch on the hand but stayed in the game. He's considered the backup to Jose Herrera.

JUNE 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes second appearance McCann went 2-for-3 with a double, an RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's 8-7 loss to Miami.

Impact McCann made his second start behind the plate since the Diamondbacks signed him last Monday. He's on board with Gabriel Moreno on the 10-day injured list with a hairline fracture of his right index finger. McCann was drilled by a pitch on the hand but stayed in the game. He's considered the backup to Jose Herrea.

JUNE 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gallen's frustrating spell rolls on with mistakes against White Sox CHICAGO -- James McCann trotted to the mound in the first inning Wednesday afternoon to talk things over with a pitcher he just met two days...

JUNE 25, 2025 • MLB.COM

Injury-depleted Diamondbacks place Ildemaro Vargas on IL, give James McCann first start this season

The injury-depleted Arizona Diamondbacks recalled infielder Blaze Alexander from Triple-A Reno and placed infielder Ildemaro Vargas on the 10-day injured list with a right foot fra...

JUNE 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Gets MLB deal from Arizona The Diamondbacks signed McCann to a one-year contract Monday.

Impact It was reported Sunday that McCann was set to link up with Arizona, and now that contract has been made official. The veteran backstop will share catching duties with Jose Herrera while Gabriel Moreno (hand) is sidelined.

JUNE 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to sign with Arizona McCann is expected to sign a major-league contract with the Diamondbacks, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

Impact McCann had a rolling opt-out in his minor-league deal with Atlanta, meaning that if another team offered him a major-league job, Atlanta needed to either promote him or allow him to leave, and the latter transpired Sunday. The catcher will help fill the hole left by Gabriel Moreno (finger) behind the plate after Moreno was placed on the 10-day injured list with a fracture in his right pointer finger Thursday. McCann will likely operate in a timeshare with Jose Herrera at catcher moving forward.

JUNE 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to sign with Arizona McCann is expected to sign a major-league contract with the Diamondbacks, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

Impact McCann had a rolling opt-out in his minor-league deal with Atlanta, meaning that if another team offered him a major-league job, Atlanta needed to either promote him or allow him to leave, and the latter of which transpired Sunday. The catcher will help fill the hole left by Gabriel Moreno (finger) behind the plate after Moreno was placed on the 10-day injured list with a fracture in his right pointer finger injury Thursday. McCann will likely operate in a timeshare with Jose Herrera at catcher moving forward.

JUNE 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cut by Atlanta McCann was released by Atlanta on Sunday, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.

Impact McCann signed a minor-league deal with Atlanta in March, producing a .297 average with six home runs, 31 RBI and 19 runs scored over 148 at-bats in 41 games with Triple-A Gwinnett this year. The veteran backstop appeared in 66 contests with the Orioles in 2024, batting .234 with eight long balls, and he will likely find a new suitor in the near future.

JUNE 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inks minor-league deal with Atlanta McCann signed a minor-league contract with Atlanta on Monday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Impact McCann will latch on with Atlanta after spending the 2024 campaign in Baltimore, batting .234 with eight home runs, 31 RBI, 27 runs scored and a stolen base over 214 at-bats in 66 regular-season games. The catcher will now likely report to Triple-A Gwinnett to open the 2025 season, but he's got a strong shot at being elevated to the major-league roster at some point this summer.

MARCH 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Baltimore Orioles finalize deals with Tyler O'Neill and Gary Sánchez

The Baltimore Orioles have finalized a three-year contract with outfielder Tyler O’Neill that includes a player opt-out after the 2025 season

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • Associated Press

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OCTOBER 31, 2024 • Associated Press

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OCTOBER 29, 2024 • Associated Press

Starting at catcher in Game 1 McCann will start at catcher and bat ninth Tuesday in Game 1 of the American League Wild Card Series versus the Royals, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact With left-hander Cole Ragans toeing the slab for the Royals, the Orioles are going with McCann behind the plate and Adley Rutschman at designated hitter in Game 1. McCann closed out the regular season on a high note with a 1.087 OPS and four home runs in September.

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Blasts three-run homer McCann went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run Sunday against the Twins.

Impact McCann's eighth blast of the season was a three-run shot that provided the game-winning runs for the Orioles. Over his final 14 games spanning 49 at-bats, McCann contributed a .265 average with five homers and 15 RBI. He'll continue to play a key role off the bench for the Orioles as they begin their postseason push on Tuesday at home against the Royals.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles power into playoffs on HRs by McCann, Kjerstad for 6-2 win to finish sweep of Twins

James McCann hit a three-homer and Heston Kjerstad went deep to launch the Baltimore Orioles into the postseason with a 6-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins that completed a three-...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • Associated Press

Goes deep twice McCann went 2-for-3 with two home runs and three RBI in Friday's win against the Tigers.

Impact McCann knocked a two-run shot in the fourth inning and then capped off Baltimore's seven-run night with a solo shot in the sixth. He's hit four home runs over his last 11 appearances dating back to Aug. 20. The veteran catcher owns a .645 OPS with 16 extra-base hits through 221 plate appearances this season.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cowser and McCann homer twice as Orioles rout Tigers 7-1 to build on AL wild card lead

Colton Cowser hit his 21st and 22nd home runs, James McCann added his sixth and seventh and the Orioles went deep a season-high five times in a 7-1 win over the Detroit Tigers on F...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • Associated Press

Yastrzemski and Conforto homer to help Giants beat sinking Orioles 5-3

Mike Yastrzemski homered on the game’s first pitch, Michael Conforto also hit a solo shot and the San Francisco Giants beat the sinking Baltimore Orioles 5-3

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • Associated Press

Gunnar Henderson homers as the Baltimore Orioles top the Detroit Tigers 4-2

Gunnar Henderson homered and doubled to help the Baltimore Orioles beat the Detroit Tigers 4-2

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • Associated Press

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Nelson retires first 16 Royals, Carroll returns in Diamondbacks' 7-1 victory

McCarthy, Gurriel go deep as D-backs hit 4 homers in 8-2 win over the sliding Giants

Injury-depleted Diamondbacks place Ildemaro Vargas on IL, give James McCann first start this season

Baltimore Orioles finalize deals with Tyler O'Neill and Gary Sánchez

MLB Free Agents List

MLB Potential Free Agents List

Orioles power into playoffs on HRs by McCann, Kjerstad for 6-2 win to finish sweep of Twins

Cowser and McCann homer twice as Orioles rout Tigers 7-1 to build on AL wild card lead

Yastrzemski and Conforto homer to help Giants beat sinking Orioles 5-3

Gunnar Henderson homers as the Baltimore Orioles top the Detroit Tigers 4-2