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The New York Yankees injury bug is in full force. Unfortunately, they will begin the 2023 season shorthanded as some players will not be ready in time. The question is just how many personnel will be missing. New York has been dealt a rash of injuries in spring training. A few players are already out […] READ MORE
Of all the countries in South America, Venezuela has the richest baseball history by far. While the sport is enormously popular in Central America and the Caribbean, its popularity hasn’t fully spilled over to the big continent down south, except for its northern reaches. Venezuela has produced a litany of successful major leaguers, especially in […] READ MORE
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
With a bevy of rule changes set to take effect this season, Major League Baseball is entering a new era. It stands to reason that further changes might be in store in the near future. There are rumblings that MLB will soon expand for the first time since 1998, when the Arizona Diamondbacks and the […] READ MORE
The Baltimore Orioles were one of the few teams who exceeded expectations in 2022. As a team that consistently finished last in the American League East, they ended the 2022 season a few games out of a wild card spot. They finished 7th in the American League doing better than contenders like the Chicago White Sox, Minnesota […] READ MORE
Wisconsin is best known as America’s Dairyland, but it also has a rich sports culture. Although winter sports such as football and hockey are generally more popular, the Badger State owns its fair share of baseball history. The Milwaukee Braves brought the state its first World Series title in 1957. The Braves’ stint in Milwaukee […] READ MORE
Has anyone ever wondered why pitchers and catchers report to spring training before position players? This can sometimes be a point of curiosity for fans both old and new. Per USA Today, this spring training is no different as pitchers and catchers are widely scheduled to report by February 15th or 16th while position players […] READ MORE
Thirty-one-year-old right-hander Michael Wacha is arguably the best free agent starting pitcher remaining in free agency. Wacha has pitched 10 seasons in the big leagues, compiling 1,153 2/3 innings with a 4.05 ERA and 4.07 FIP. He has spent much of his career as a mid-to-bottom of-the-rotation starter. After all, Wacha has only three seasons […] 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 state of Texas has no shortage of baseball history. Even prior to MLB expanding to the Lone Star State in 1962, many Texas-born players became legends on the diamond. With such a large population, it is no surprise that Texas produced its fair share of Hall of Famers. Here are the 10 best Texas […] 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.