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Missouri is nicknamed The Show Me State. Where the saying came from is actually unclear. However, Missouri’s Secretary of State’s website offers a few explanations. One that is especially eye-catching is the story of former State Representative Willard Duncan Vandiver. In the story, he is said to have declared that, being a Missourian, he needed […] READ MORE
The term “ace” has been handed out like chocolate on Halloween night over the past decade. Pitchers have been crowned as an ace despite never showing the skill or longevity required to own such an esteemed title. Gone are the days of pitchers like Nolan Ryan, and Satchel Paige, or that era in which there […] READ MORE
Shohei Ohtani’s 2021 season may not only be the greatest MVP campaign in baseball history but also one of the most unique displays of athleticism in all of sports. Ohtani proved for the first time in his career that he could play a full season as both a hitter and a pitcher. While playing one […] READ MORE
During the late 15th century and 16th century, Michelangelo was an architect, sculptor, poet, painter, and a superb pitcher. The last sentence was mostly true. Can you guess which part wasn’t? Architect, did you say? Have you ever heard of the Medici Chapel? How about the Laurentian Library? Sculptor? Nope, wrong again. Do David or […] READ MORE
Trea Turner has signed with the Philadelphia Phillies, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Turner will sign an 11-year deal worth $300 million with a full no-trade clause. The latest acquisition will have Turner paired with Bryce Harper for quite some time. Both players signed similar deals with the Phillies as they are committed to the […] READ MORE
Justin Verlander is taking his pitching talents to Queens. The age-defying right-hander reportedly will sign a two-year deal worth $86 million with the New York Mets that includes a third-year option. The New York Post’s Jon Heyman reports it’s a deal that comes with a $43.33 million average annual value. It’s now tied for all-time […] READ MORE
The NL Cy Young Award winner is less than a month away. While the finalists have yet to be revealed, there are different heavy favorites for the Rookie of the Year, MVP, and Cy Young Awards. Miami Marlins starter Sandy Alcantara should win the Cy Young Award unanimously. Alcantara proved what it takes to be the ace […] READ MORE
Padres Elimination of Mets Was No Surprise Name that pitcher! He faced the New York Mets twice in the 2022 regular season. In his first appearance, he allowed no runs on two hits and no walks across seven innings, striking out six while hitting three batters. Six weeks later, he pitched seven innings again, allowing […] READ MORE
Padres 7, Mets 1 NEW YORK, Oct 7 – The San Diego Padres homered four times off Max Scherzer en route to a 7–1 victory over the New York Mets at Citi Field on Friday in Game One of their Wild Card Series. The victory places the Padres on the cusp of advancing to […] READ MORE
The New York Mets begin their postseason quest for a championship a few days earlier than expected. The Mets spent nearly every day of the 2022 season atop the NL Eastern division in first place. Unfortunately, one of those days in first place was not the last day of the regular season. Therefore, they will […] READ MORE
Joe Rini is covering the New York Mets for Last Word on Sports. He previously covered the Mets for the Rockland County Times from 2012 through 2020 and has also contributed articles to New York Sports Day. You may find a collection of Joe's articles and gameday photos on his website https://faninthebox.com/. @FanintheboxJoe