The Latest Breaking News from William Contreras

PITTSBURGH — The Pirates probably could have used a furry or two, although they surely would’ve settled for a clutch hit. However it happened, some semblance of a late-game charge.

ATLANTA — Six Braves players were on the National League’s All-Star team in 2022. Three of them won’t represent the team this year. Dansby Swanson and William Contreras play elsewhere, and injuries have limited lefty Max Fried to five starts. Yet the Braves still could send six players to MLB’s…

MILWAUKEE — There was not the major clattering event that doomed the Cardinals in their first meeting with a division rival this season, but instead a concert of minor misses.

CHICAGO — Chicago Cubs pitching coach Tommy Hottovy could tell left-hander Justin Steele was getting caught in between the timing of his delivery.

Reliever Javier Assad failed to hold a one-run lead after persuading manager David Ross to stick with him in the eighth.

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…

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.

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.