Kirk came in behind Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh and Los Angeles Dodgers backstop Will Smith, who ranked in the top two spots. This announcement from MLB came after Kirk was ranked the No. 5 catcher heading into 2026 by MLB Network's ranking system, The Shredder.

The Cincinnati Reds will move their broadcasts under the MLB for the 2026 season, but details still unknown for TV channels.

Who else would be No. 1? The Los Angeles Dodgers kick off their quest for a three-peat.

Major League Baseball will produce and distribute all local Cincinnati Reds game broadcasts during the 2026 season. Under this new agreement, fans in the team’s home television territory will be able to watch all locally distributed Reds games via cable and satellite providers or stream digitally on Reds.

The 2026 MLB season is around the corner after next month’s World Baseball Classic and Livvy Dunne is helping out her superstar boyfriend as he prepares for both seasons. Paul Skenes will represent Team USA in the WBC before