With help from coaches Jose Oquendo and Stubby Clapp, the former All-Star catcher is beginning his shift to first base with fundamentals and new gloves.
Just a few short years ago, the Chicago Cubs had a star catcher that appeared to be their present and long-term answer. Willson Contreras was a huge part of the team, but unfortunately ...
In hopes of keeping its most consistent hitter in the lineup day in and day out, the St. Louis Cardinals made the bold decision to move catcher Willson Contreras 90 feet up the line to first base this ...
Willson Contreras ranks sixth on MLB Network's Top 10 First Basemen Right Now list after hitting .262 with 15 home runs in ...
Yan Gomes seemed like a curious addition two years ago, when he was signed to be a high-mileage backup for Willson Contreras. He has proven to be an indispensable part of the Cubs’ rebuilding ...
This was exactly what happened during the Apr. 29, 2022 game between the Chicago Cubs and the Atlanta Braves. Before the contest, Willson and William Contreras shared a touching moment of ...
Always considered an offense-oriented backstop, Contreras had spent his entire seven-season career with the Chicago Cubs, winning one ... younger brother of Willson, made him an attractive trade ...
It’s that time of year. MLB spring training feels only inches away, pitchers and catchers report in about a week, and fantasy baseball drafts kick into high gear. That means it’s time for us to take ...
All in all, Willson Contreras has not had the smoothest ride in his tenure with the St. Louis Cardinals. His first season saw him chucked under the bus by disgruntled (and soon to depart ...
Cancel anytime. St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol talked about the preparation Willson Contreras is doing in order to play at first base. Video by Allie Schallert, aschallert@post-dispatch ...
After all, the 32-year-old has only lined up at first base for 11 games during his career, with the last instance coming with the Chicago Cubs in ... Series catcher Willson Contreras made the ...
It's that time of year. MLB spring training feels only inches away, pitchers and catchers report in about a week, and fantasy baseball drafts kick into high gear. That means it's time for us to ...