Vanderbilt baseball added one of the top catchers in the transfer portal as Wake Forest's Matt Conte announced his commitment on social media July 2. A sophomore in 2026, Conte hit .274 with 12 doubles,

Matt Conte, a Vanderbilt baseball transfer commit from Wake Forest, withdrew from the 2026 MLB Draft to play for the Commodores.

The Oregon Ducks landed a catcher out of the transfer portal, hoping the former SEC talent reaches his potential in Eugene.

The winners of the 2026 Johnny Bench Awards presented by MSA Sport gathered at Great American Ball Park on July 7 to be recognized for their catching achievements. For more than two decades, the Johnny Bench Award was presented only to the top NCAA Division I baseball catcher.

Arkansas baseball has its replacement for Ryder Helfrick. TCU transfer catcher Nolan Traeger will be a Razorback in 2027.

Quinn Schambow, who helped Libertyville win a state title in 2025, has transferred to Illinois after one season at Oklahoma State.

Brett Harris, who has been battling cancer for 3 years, said Ole Miss baseball pulled his scholarship offer even though he was committed for 4 years.

Catchers in every MLB camp are now preparing for individual hitters, as the strike zone is going to be different from batter to batter. Cliff Welch / Icon Sportswire via Getty Images CLEARWATER, Fla. — J.T. Realmuto’s pregame schedule was already full.