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Catcher Andrew Knapp had a nomadic upbringing, but he's looking for a home in Detroit

LAKELAND, Fla. — Up until last year, Andrew Knapp enjoyed a fairly stable baseball life. He’d spent the first eight seasons catching for one organization — the Phillies. Drafted in 2013, he debuted in 2017 and was J.T. Realmuto’s back-up catcher from 2019-2021.

Tribune News Service · Feb 22, 2023

'You've got to find a way': Tigers' Donny Sands continues to clear obstacles, defy odds

DETROIT — Donny Sands was 15 years old when his father died. It was New Year’s Day, 2012. Roger Sands, who served in special operations for the United States Army, was 50 and suddenly his heart stopped.

Tribune News Service · Jan 27, 2023

Phillies trade for reliever Gregory Soto, send Matt Vierling and Nick Maton to Tigers

PHILADELPHIA — Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said a few days ago he was mostly done with his roster construction this offseason. That appears to not be the case. On Saturday, the Phillies agreed to a trade with the Detroit Tigers, sending infielder Nick Maton, outfielder Matt Vierling,…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jan 7, 2023