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There are very few, if any, positive takeaways for the Oakland Athletics to start this season. With the team gutted to its barest bones yet, the team currently sports a 5-22 record, the worst mark in MLB. That’s good for a .192 winning percentage. The distinction of the worst single-season winning percentage in the modern […] READ MORE
The Texas Rangers came into this season with uncertain expectations. Despite their major signings two offseasons ago, including Marcus Semien and Corey Seager, they struggled to a 68-94 record in 2022. That made it clear that the rebuild still needed time to come together fully. This past offseason, they continued their big spending by signing […] READ MORE
Continuing our new series, here’s a look at notable events in baseball history from the week of April 10. This Week In Baseball History: April 10th Another Remarkable Maddux Streak On April 11th, 1996, Greg Maddux saw one of the most impressive streaks of his career come to a close. 27 years ago this week, […] READ MORE
The Greatest Reliever Season Ever Many legendary names come to mind when you talk about the greatest reliever season ever. Baseball fans may bring up the start of Eric Gagne’s save streak in 2003, where he’d go on to win the Cy Young. Others may bring up Mariano Rivera’s 2005 season, where he placed second […] 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
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
One of the most exciting times of the year is coming up rapidly for baseball fans – Spring Training. Even though Arizona and Florida are where games take place, Las Vegas has become home to “Big League Weekend.” This year, the Colorado Rockies, Cincinnati Reds, Oakland Athletics, and Kansas City Royals will be making their way […] READ MORE
In a surprising turn of events, Chris Bassitt has signed a 3-year $63 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, per Jeff Passan of ESPN. Bassitt has been one of the highly sought-after right-handed pitchers available as a free agent this off-season after a solid season with the New York Mets. Across 30 starts […] 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
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.