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Last night, MLB Network concluded its annual Top 10 Right Now list of players at every position with its ranking of the best catchers in the league entering the 2023 season. All of the positional lists are good starting points for fun baseball debates. Is Corbin Burnes really the best…

Hendricks, working back from a shoulder injury, is aiming to start throwing off a mound by March 1.

ST. LOUIS — During a recent Adam Wainwright media session that would have made for one compelling podcast, the 41-year-old veteran spoke at length about the sense he will leave the Cardinals in a good place when he walks away after this upcoming season.

Gomes is interested in managing someday and reminds skipper David Ross of a former Cub who famously made an impact as a positive influence.

“I have optimism in everything that I do and have gone in with the highest of expectations every single year that I’ve had this job,” the manager said. “But are those expectations more realistic now? Probably so.”

What’s with all the predictions? Consider it a year’s worth of precious intel.

Chicago sports fans had high expectations for 2022, making the reality of what actually took place all the more crushing.

Chicago may not yet have enough to qualify for the playoffs, but adding Dansby Swanson provides a clue as to how this team can succeed in the near future.

Just as Harwell told Hughes, the Quizmaster tries to turn stats into stories. So give these a read.

Catching has been in the headlines this week, thanks to free-agent signings and a three-team trade.

The Braves reeled in the top catcher on the trade market, but the Brewers pulled a magic trick in the process and left the A’s looking silly.