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The state of Washington is known for many things. Beautiful mountain scenery, the Space Needle, and one of the most consistently top-rated college basketball programs in the nation. That said, we are not here to divulge which Gonzaga player is best, or which of the many Seattle-based coffeehouses serves the best cup of joe. No, […] READ MORE
North Carolina is well known for its plethora of collegiate basketball legends. Whether they be coaches or players, the state has held claim to the sport for quite some time. However, when it comes to baseball, not a lot is said about The Tar Heel State. This is quite odd, considering that they boast seven […] READ MORE
The search for the best Georgia baseball players takes us all across the state. From the western border with Alabama to the eastern border with South Carolina, no territory has been spared. Just as diverse as their origins within the state, so are the members of this list. One, in particular, helped to promote racial […] READ MORE
The search for the best Arkansas baseball players weaves its way, ironically enough, through one Cooperstown, New York. Yes, indeed, Arkansas boasts not one, not two, but six Hall of Famers. All of them make appearances here, along with four that, some might argue, deserve spots in the hallowed Hall of Fame all their own. […] READ MORE
Tennessee’s best baseball players is one that, this writer is fairly sure, not a lot of people have had. Let’s face it. Baseball prospects from the state simply aren’t spoken of very often. This is also true, despite the Tennessee Volunteers and Vanderbilt Commodores finding excellence on the diamond in recent years. In fact, it’s […] READ MORE
Catcher Sean Murphy has been traded to the Atlanta Braves as part of a three-team deal, per Jeff Passan. Young catcher William Contreras is reportedly heading to the Milwaukee Brewers, along with prospects RHP Justin Yeager, and RHP Joel Payamps. Meanwhile, veteran backstop Manny Pina is set to join the Oakland Athletics, along with LHP […] READ MORE
Free agent left-hander Sean Manaea has signed a contract with the San Francisco Giants, per Jon Heyman. The deal is reportedly for two years and has a value of $25 million. There is also an opt-out clause. At the time of writing, the Giants have not confirmed the deal yet. Manaea joins a rotation that […] READ MORE
Outfielder Cody Bellinger has signed a contract with the Chicago Cubs, per Jeff Passan. The deal is for one year and $17.5 million. Bellinger, 26, is coming off of a season that saw him play 100 games for the first time since 2019. He slashed .210/.265/.389 with an OPS of .654. Power-wise, he had 19 […] READ MORE
Per Ken Rosenthal, veteran second baseman Kolten Wong has been dealt from the Milwaukee Brewers to the Seattle Mariners. Mariners acquiring Kolten Wong from Brewers for Jesse Winker and Abraham Toro, sources tell @TheAthletic. — Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 2, 2022 The return package includes outfielder Jesse Winker and infielder Abraham Toro. Wong, 32, was […] READ MORE
According to Ken Rosenthal, right-hander Mike Clevinger has signed a deal with the Chicago White Sox. Free-agent right-hander Mike Clevinger in agreement with White Sox, pending physical, source tells @TheAthletic. — Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) November 27, 2022 Clevinger, 31, has most recently pitched for the San Diego Padres. In 2022, he went 7-7 with a […] READ MORE
Caleb Begley is a 26 year old lover of all things sports, but especially our nation's great national pastime. He holds a degree in Broadcast Journalism from Southern Adventist University in Collegedale, Tennessee, and hopes to use it to create a career within the sportscasting realm. While in school, he was able to write and edit for the school paper's sports section, while also helping to anchor and produce the student newscast. As far as baseball itself is concerned, he is always willing to talk about the history of the game, and the statistics and stories that go along with it. He is thrilled to be able to be a part of the Last Word on Baseball team, and he hopes that he is able to contribute something that is both factual and interesting.