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We live in a world filled with oddities. Rube Waddell was one of those oddities. If you’re not familiar with Rube, then now is a good time to make his acquaintance. Should we start with the alligator he wrestled? Or perhaps we should dive into one of the many bottles of alcohol that caused him […] READ MORE
The Detroit Tigers made their second significant move this off-season today. They have signed left-handed starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez to a five-year deal reported to be worth at least $77 million. This signing is on the heels of a trade/extension for Gold Glove catcher Tucker Barnhart from Cincinnati two weeks ago. It is consistent with […] READ MORE
Matt Carpenter has likely played his last game as a St. Louis Cardinal. Over the past decade, he has slugged (and walked) his way into the hearts of Cardinal Nation. While he is widely loved by Cardinals fans, it is easy to forget just how productive Matt Carpenter has been over the past decade for […] READ MORE
The St. Louis Cardinals‘ shortstop position was an interesting tale in 2021. Going into spring training there was little doubt about who would be starting at short. Paul DeJong was the default starter. He got off to a slow start in the spring but showed signs of life towards the end of camp. Manager Mike […] READ MORE
News broke on Monday that the Chicago Cubs are set to name Greg Brown as their next hitting coach. It marks the latest in a string of hires for the organization this offseason. The Chicago Cubs have yet to formally announce the hire. The Athletic first reported this story. Brown replaces former Cubs hitting coach […] READ MORE
Once more, the Atlanta Braves have defied expectations. They have single-handedly shifted the story surrounding the world of baseball. The phrase “kill the narrative” has rung true on social media accounts from Alpharetta to Charleston. In doing so, the fans have spoken their intentions: namely, they are tired of being consistently written off. However, thanks […] READ MORE
After finishing 71-91 and in 4th place of the NL Central, the Chicago Cubs offseason is filled with question marks. With a 2021 trade deadline that saw them trade away virtually the entire 2016 World Series core, big decisions loom in the offseason. Do they go all-in on a rebuild? Do they become major players […] READ MORE
After a pair of exciting ALDS matchups, the Boston Red Sox and the Houston Astros will face off in the ALCS. This will be the third time in the past five years that these two will play each other in the postseason. In the two previous matchups, the winner of the series went on to […] READ MORE
The St. Louis Cardinals‘ offseason was officially kicked off by the heartbreaking ninth-inning loss to the Dodgers in the N.L. Wild Card game. With the roller coaster 2021 season in the rear-view mirror, the Cardinals’ front office now focuses their attention on assembling a 2022 roster that can contend for a World Series. Luckily, the […] READ MORE
The Atlanta Braves are a team that nobody expected much out of. For four years in a row, Braves fans had to listen as their team was underestimated. Each of those years, the Braves rose to the occasion, taking home a division title. This season was no different. Now, the team finds itself back where […] 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.