The New York Yankees ’ backup catcher spent years waiting for a break that felt further away each year he was in the minors or independent ball. He worked to keep the dream alive. He was a substitute ...

J.C. Escarra's path to the Bronx was littered with financial hardships, temporary jobs, and unwavering determination. Now, merely weeks after making his ...

Life-changing. That’s how reaching the major leagues can be described for New York Yankees rookie catcher J.C. Escarra, who ...

Florida wins its third NCAA basketball title and denies Houston its first, rallying for 65-63 victory NCAA Tournament 2025: National championship TV channel; Final Four scores (updated bracket) NCAA ...

The gig comes with a major league minimum salary of $760,000. It’s not Aaron Judge money, but it’s quite the raise for ...

New York Yankees' J.C. Escarra reacts after doubling on a line drive during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Thursday, April 3, 2025, in New York. (AP ...

Before Judge, the last player in MLB history with at least five home runs and 15 RBIs in his first six games of a season was ...

NEW YORK – JC Escarra popped out of a slide and pumped ... who toiled in independent leagues and even drove for Uber before winning a job out of spring training. Escarra’s memorable first ...

The Yankees salvaged the finale of a three-game series at home against the Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday, winning 9-7 on the backs of a three-run home run by reigning MVP Aaron Judge as well as ...

Yankees catcher JC Escarra reacts to his first career MLB hit in his first start against the Diamondbacks on Thursday.

NEW YORK — J.C. Escarra pulled a changeup into the right-field corner, slid into second base, popped up and punched the air.