Not Yogi Berra, Thurman Munson, Elston Howard, Bill Dickey, Jorge Posada or any other catcher. When the Yankees open their season on Thursday against the Brewers, Wells will bat leadoff.

MLB is buzzing about Seattle Mariners prospect Jurrangelo Cijntje, but not just because of his electric debut in the Spring Breakout game. The young switch-pitcher—capable of hitting the mid-90s ...