Athletics' Denzel Clarke's Historically Good Start

Athletics' Denzel Clarke's Historically Good Start

A recent look at Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Taylor Walls revealed how, although he was not an everyday player, he was good enough to still rank among baseball’s best defenders even when playing only slightly more than half the time. Indeed, by some measures, Walls is the best defender in baseball. If a player is good enough of a defensive star at one of the more important defensive positions, substantial offensive shortcomings can be overcome. A d…

But What Do I Know? . . . Denzel Clarke, Josh Naylor, Matt Brash, Todd Stottlemyre - Cooperstowners in Canada

Photo: Athletics June 22, 2025 By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada Some Canadian baseball news and notes from the past week: Happy Birthday to my mom! Happy Birthday to my mom, Glenyce Glew! I got my love of baseball from my dad, but my love of reading and writing came from my mom, who was a teacher. She has always supported me and continues to make me delicious meals. She has taught me empathy and that there are two sides to almost every sto…

Denzel Clarke makes yet another unreal catch

Denzel Clarke continues to strengthen his case to win a Gold Glove in his rookie season. The Athletics center fielder has been a one-man highlight reel over the past several weeks. The Canadian recently made an awesome Spider-Man catch against the Toronto Blue Jays in front of his hometown fans. Clarke one-upped himself two weeks ago when he made the Catch of the Year to rob a home run against the Los Angeles Angels. The Athletics center fielder…

Athletics’ Clarke makes a highlight-reel catch vs. Guardians

Watch as Athletics outfielder Denzel Clarke makes a ridiculous catch, running a majority of centre field to make the diving grab vs. the Cleveland Guardians in the top of the ninth inning.