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Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 11
Red Sox Fans May Not Have To Wait Long To See 2-Time All-Star
The Boston Red Sox recently suffered a pretty big blow as Connor Wong went down with a fracture around his pinky on his left hand. He was hit by a bat and it hasn't been announced how long he will be out for.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / April 11
Pirates urged to bring back former All-Star 
The Pittsburgh Pirates could look to sign one of their former players. The Pittsburgh Pirates had catcher Yasmani Grandal in the clubhouse last season, where he played in 72 games for the team.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / April 10
Red Sox sign former Dodgers All-Star in free agency
The Boston Red Sox are working quickly to address their crisis at the catcher position.
The 'Most 40 home run seasons in MLB history' quiz
How many of the 50 MLB players with three or more 40 home run seasons can you name in six minutes?
Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 10
Red Sox agree to contract with former All-Star catcher
The Boston Red Sox have been forced to make a move at the backup catcher position after the fractured little finger suffered by starter Connor Wong. Boston has signed former All-Star catcher Yasmani Grandal to a minor league contract.
MLB News / Last Word On Sports / April 10
Veteran Catcher Grandal Signs Minor League Deal with Red Sox
Free agent veteran catcher Yasmani Grandal signed a minor league deal with the Boston Red Sox on Thursday, according to Robert Murray of FanSided. Grandal spent 2024 with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / April 9
Prediction Sees Cubs Sign Two-Time All-Star Catcher
The Chicago Cubs seem set at the catcher's position with Miguel Amaya and Carson Kelly. Still, it never hurts to add depth, especially since injuries will likely happen during a 162-game season.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / March 22
NL West Rival Urged to Sign Former Dodgers All-Star in Blockbuster Move
Prior to Will Smith being the Los Angeles Dodgers' catcher, there was Yasmani Grandal. Grandal donned the Dodger blue uniform from 2015 to 2018. It was during the backstop's Dodgers tenure that he showed the rest of Major League Baseball his full potential.
San Diego Padres News / Empire Sports Media / March 21
Padres could sign established veteran catcher in free agency
The San Diego Padres could add security to their depth chart at catcher by signing a proven free agent this spring. FanSided’s Robert Murray argued that
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Athlon Sports / March 13
Former Dodgers All-Star Turned Down Contract Amid Retirement Consideration
The Los Angeles Dodgers will kick off their 2025 season next week when they will face the Chicago Cubs in the Tokyo Series. As the team prepares to begin its title defense—after winning its eighth World Series in franchise history last season—one of its former All-Stars is contemplating leaving the sport.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / March 11
Former Dodgers All-Star Rejected Contract Offer From NL Rival to Remain Free Agent
A former Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star is contemplating retirement after reportedly turning down a contract offer from the Atlanta Braves. According to
Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / March 11
Atlanta Braves’ Pursuit of Yasmani Grandal: The Deal That Never Was
The Atlanta Braves, in their quest to shore up their catching depth, reportedly made a play for veteran backstop Yasmani Grandal. But according to reporter Francys Romero, that offer—made “about a month ago”—was ultimately rejected by Grandal, who remains one of the more notable free agents still available on the market.
MLB News / Fastball on SI / March 11
Former Chicago White Sox Catcher Reportedly Turned Down Braves Offer, Could Retire
According to a recent report from Cuban Baseball Insider Francys Romero, free agent catcher Yasmani Grandal turned down a contract offer from the Atlanta Braves earlier this offseason.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 10
Free-agent catcher reportedly turned down past offer from Braves
According to reporter Francys Romero, the Braves made an offer to free agent catcher Yasmani Grandal “about a month ago.” Needless to say, Grandal, who remains unsigned, turned down the proposed deal.
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 7
Report: Braves Looking into Two Free-Agent, Former All-Star Catchers
The Atlanta Braves are reportedly taking a look at two veteran, free-agent catchers. According to MLB Insider Jon Heyman, they’re looking into Yasmani Grandal or James McCann.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 6
Braves considering bringing in a free-agent catcher
The Braves will open the season without their starting catcher. Sean Murphy will be down four to six weeks after breaking a rib when he was hit by a Will Kempner pitch last week.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / January 29
Is There a Team That Makes Sense for Yasmani Grandal?
With names like Kyle Higashioka, Danny Jansen, Carson Kelly, Travis d’Arnaud, and, most recently, Elias Díaz coming off the board, Yasmani Grandal is the only remaining free agent catcher who could theoretically take on a starting role in 2025.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 10
Profiling two-time All-Star catcher Yasmani Grandal amid extended stay on free-agent market
One intriguing guy still available is Yasmani Grandal. His numbers were rough in 2022 and 2023, but there are some ways in which last year was a bounce-back.
MLB News / Fastball on SI / December 6
Former Disappointing Chicago White Sox Catcher Yasmani Grandal Drawing Free Agent Interest
Free agent catcher Yasmani Grandal is reportedly drawing real interest on the free agent market this offseason. Per Cuban Baseball Insider Francys Romero: More than 5 MLB teams are interested in signing Cuban C/DH Yasmani Grandal for the 2025 season, per sources.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / April 16, 2024
Yasmani Grandal to Begin Rehab Assignment
Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Yasmani Grandal will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday. Grandal, who the Pirates signed as a free agent in the offseason, has yet to appear in a game this season.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / February 18, 2024
Money No Longer Motivation for Yasmani Grandal
BRADENTON, Fla. – My first inclination is to roll my eyes when I hear anyone in professional sports say it’s not about the money. Of course, it’s about the money.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / February 11, 2024
Pirates sign two-time All-Star backstop
The Pittsburgh Pirates are bringing in Yasmani Grandal, a veteran catcher who has shown a nice little bit of pop in his bat over the course of his MLB career.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 21, 2022
White Sox say benches cleared after Yankees' Josh Donaldson made 'racist comment'
The Chicago White Sox say that a "racist comment" made by Yankees designated hitter Josh Donaldson caused the benches to clear during New York's 7-5 win on Saturday.
Chicago White Sox News / Yardbarker / August 27, 2021
White Sox activate catcher Yasmani Grandal from IL after knee surgery
Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal has been activated from the 10-day injured list.
Chicago White Sox News / Yardbarker / July 7, 2021
White Sox reportedly 'confident' Yasmani Grandal will return this season despite knee surgery
Grandal suffered the injury during Monday's 6-5 loss to the Minnesota Twins. He checked his swing during a sixth-inning at-bat and hit the ground in pain.
Chicago White Sox News / Yardbarker / July 6, 2021
White Sox's Yasmani Grandal out four to six weeks with torn knee tendon
It was a bit of bad news for the Central-leading White Sox.
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