The Washington Nationals hope to rebound from a down 2020 season. Here are their three most pressing questions heading into Spring Training. READ MORE
Three Questions Heading Into Washington Nationals Spring Training
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300 Win Club: Gaining Another Member Will Be Tough but Not Impossible
Baseball is still mourning the loss of one of its all-time greats, Phil Niekro. Not only was he a great person and ambassador for the game, but he was one of its greatest pitchers. He did something only 18 pitchers have ever done, striking out 3,000 or more in his career. But he also did […] READ MORE
Chicago Cubs 2020 Recap: The End of an Era
The Chicago Cubs 2020 season ended when they were eliminated from the playoffs last Friday by the Miami Marlins. Chicago really struggled to make contact at the plate. In the two losses versus Miami, they had nine hits and just one run. This was a story all too familiar for the Cubs, and has been […] READ MORE
Crowding the Plate Podcast Episode 46: The Defensive Woes of Derek Jeter
By Joe Hojnacki – Last Word On Baseball Derek Jeter saw his number retired and was given a rather goofy-looking plaque in Monument Park at Yankee Stadium. While most baseball people took this opportunity to praise The Captain for his many accomplishments, Joe Hojnacki had to take the time to rain on that parade and […] READ MORE
Most Captivating MLB Players Of 2016: Part 2
By Robbie Stratakos – Last Word On Baseball As the 2016 calendar year comes to an end, the LWOS MC50 series captures the 50 most captivating athletes from 2016 in each sport. LWOB takes a look at the 50 MLB players who drew headlines this past year, whether it be for on-field accomplishments, off-season drama, […] READ MORE
Chicago Cubs Win Game Five, Series Returns to Cleveland
By Joshua Greenberg – Last Word On Baseball The Cleveland Indians and Chicago Cubs will play at least one more game before the 2016 World Series is decided. On Sunday, the Cubs downed the Indians in Game Five, sending the Series back to Cleveland for a sixth matchup on Tuesday. Chicago got its first World […] READ MORE
2016 NLCS Preview: Los Angeles Dodgers vs Chicago Cubs
The Los Angeles Dodgers will visit the Chicago Cubs on Friday to begin a best of seven National League Championship Series. READ MORE
Cubs Slay Giants in NLDS
Cubs slay the Giants in NLDS: The Chicago Cubs downed the Giants in a best of five series. They have now advanced to the NLCS game. READ MORE
Chicago Cubs’ Pitching Continues to Excel
The Chicago Cubs pitching continues to be a stellar part of the playoff bound team. Check out our breakdown of their starting rotation. READ MORE
Was Sunday Night the Spark the Cubs Needed?
After a great start to the season, the Cubs have been slumping since about June 20. Was Sunday night the spark the Cubs needed to snap out of it? READ MORE