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The San Francisco Giants pitching will need to step it up this season. But instead of merely restating this obvious fact, it is necessary to look into the details. Their team ERA in 2022 was a respectable enough 3.85. However, that doesn’t tell us a whole lot. For example, in low-leverage situations, one hardly cares if […] READ MORE
Bryan Reynolds was acquired by the Pittsburgh Pirates for Andrew McCutchen in an off-season trade prior to the 2018 season. In Pittsburgh, the move was viewed as a questionable one that continued to kick the can down the road. As the 2023 season is soon to kick into full gear, Reynolds and McCutchen don Pirates […] READ MORE
After another postseason exit at the hands of the Houston Astros, the New York Yankees find themselves at a crossroads. Longtime general manager Brian Cashman’s contract is up, and early indications suggest he will return. However, the team needs to look in the mirror and carefully consider whether Cashman should come back. The Yankees have […] READ MORE
Lewis Masella is a contributing writer for Last Word on Baseball. He graduated from SUNY Albany in 2018 after majoring in both journalism and political science. A New York native, he is a lifelong Yankees fan. Baseball is his favorite sport, but he is also a devoted fan of other NY sports teams, including the Giants, Rangers, Knicks and Syracuse basketball. Lewis's other interests include movies, TV, music, trivia and history.