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Signing free-agent catcher Kyle Higashioka wasn’t punishment for Texas Rangers catcher Jonah Heim. It was necessary, team leadership felt, to help get Heim back to being the hitter he was in 2023.

Texas Rangers News / New Baseball Media / March 27

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The Rangers went into the 2024 season as defending World Series champions. However, it ended without a playoff birth, as injuries derailed both their rotation and lineup.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / January 28

Padres reunite with Elías Díaz for first MLB free agent signing this offseason

Elías Díaz will compete for the starting catching job We’ve been waiting for the Padres to sign a big league free agent and their first one of the winter is a reunion with catcher Elías Díaz on a one-year, $3.5 million deal with a mutual option for 2026.

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San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / December 12

Padres Made Competitive Offer to Free Agent They Lost

The San Diego Padres tried to keep catcher Kyle Higashioka, general manager A.J. Preller said at the Winter Meetings this week. Higashioka was one of the

Texas Rangers News / Sport Relay / December 10

Bruce Bochy Impressed with Kyle Higashioka

DALLAS (Dec. 10) — On the second day of the Winter Meetings in Dallas, Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy spoke with reporters. One of the topics he spoke on was his first impression of the recently-signed Kyle Higashioka.

MLB News / Cubs Insider / December 3

Catching Options Dwindling as Potential Cubs Target Kyle Higashioka Joins Rangers

Just a few days ago, we looked at a Cubs offseason that saw the additions of two non-tendered closers, an aging starter with gas still left in the tank, and backup catcher Kyle Higashioka.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / December 3

Tuesday Morning Texas Rangers Update

The latest on the once World Series champion Texas Rangers Good morning. Kennedi Landry and Shanthi Sepe-Chepuru cover the Texas Rangers inking catcher Kyle Higashioka last evening.

MLB News / Field Level Media / December 2

Rangers sign C Kyle Higashioka to two-year deal

The Texas Rangers added an experienced catcher on Monday, signing Kyle Higashioka to two-year contract reportedly worth at least $13.5 million. The deal also features a mutual option of $7 million for 2027, with Higashioka assured at least a $1 million buyout, according to multiple media reports.

Texas Rangers News / Last Word On Sports / December 2

Free Agent Backstop Inks Two-Year Deal with Rangers

One of the offseason’s top free-agent catchers is off the board. Veteran backstop Kyle Higashioka has signed a two-year contract with the Texas Rangers, with a mutual option for the 2027 season.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / December 2

Rangers land former Yankees catcher in free agency

The Texas Rangers on Monday shored up their catching depth for next season.

San Diego Padres News / Last Word On Sports / November 9

Breakout Catcher Could Be Valuable Offseason Signing

With free agency underway, plenty of notable names are looking for a new home. The San Diego Padres’ Kyle Higashioka is one of them. San Diego must decide whether to bring the 34-year-old backstop back, and at what price.

San Diego Padres News / Fastball on SI / October 7

San Diego Padres Catcher Kyle Higashioka Goes Deep Again, Ties MLB Postseason Record

Kyle Higashioka had a career year with the San Diego Padres in 2024, and now he has added to it with a historic run to open the playoffs. Higashioka was 0-for-3 when he stepped up to the plate with one out in the top of the ninth inning Sunday night against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 4

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San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 2

Kyle Higashioka becomes first Padres catcher to complete wild feat

The San Diego Padres are cruising through their NL Wild Card series with the Atlanta Braves. After putting away a comfortable win in Game 1 of the best-of-three series, the Padres are off to a hot start and have a big lead in Game 2 at Petco Park.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 31

Padres Catcher Scratched From Lineup Before Saturday's Game

San Diego Padres catcher Kyle Higashioka was scratched from Saturday's lineup due to flu-like symptoms. Luis Campusano replaced Higashioka in the eighth spot of the lineup against the Tampa Bay Rays.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 23

Padres Catcher Receives Congressional Gold Medal — And the Back Story is Amazing

San Diego Padres catcher Kyle Higashioka accepted a replica of the Congressional Gold Medal on behalf of his paternal World War II veteran grandfather, as shared by MLBPA Communications on Twitter/X.

San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / June 26

Kyle Higashioka knocks in six runs as Padres hold off Nationals

Dylan Cease allowed just one hit over seven shutout innings Wednesday while battery mate Kyle Higashioka homered twice and knocked in six runs as the San Diego Padres polished off a three-game sweep of the visiting Washington Nationals with an 8-5 verdict.

San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / June 12

Kyle Higashioka hits walk-off HR, sends Padres past A's

Kyle Higashioka led off the bottom of the ninth inning with a walk-off home run as the San Diego Padres grabbed a 4-3 win over the visiting Oakland Athletics on Tuesday night.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 4

Kyle Higashioka Credits Padres' Pitching For Pushing Through Tough Series

Despite losing the final game of the series on a walk-off home run, the San Diego Padres came out of their three-game weekend series against the Kansas City Royals winning two of three.

MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / December 11, 2023

Higashioka Thanks Yankees, Fans in Post

Kyle Higashioka took to social media on Sunday night to express his gratitude for his long tenure with the New York Yankees. Higashioka was part of the price the Yankees paid to acquire outfielder Juan Soto via trade last week.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 22, 2023

Three potential offseason targets for the Chicago Cubs

All has not gone according to plan on the north side of Chicago, but the Cubs still find themselves in contention for a wild-card spot, a feat that almost feels like a disappointment given how winnable the NL Central appeared to be. With the right offseason additions, the Cubs could be primed to be a favorite in the division next year.

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New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / March 21, 2023

Was participating in WBC the best decision for Yankees catcher?

Over the last two weeks, most of baseball fans' attention has been focused on the World Baseball Classic, and for good reason. It’s hard to say it’s been a bad experience for anyone involved. That’s might even be the case for New York Yankees' catcher Kyle Higashioka, despite the limited playing time he’s seen in that stretch.

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