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Key Players Heading into the 2020 World Series The stage is set for the 2020 World Series. The Tampa Bay Rays will be squaring off against the Los Angeles Dodgers. What makes this year’s World Series unique though is that it features the two teams with the best record in both leagues for only the […] READ MORE
Clayton Kershaw Postseason Success Varies It is safe to say that most baseball fans know that Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw is one of the best pitchers of the last 50 years. Even though he still has at least a few good years left in the tank, he’d be a lock for the Hall […] READ MORE
The Indians winning streak is no longer a teenager as they surpassed the Oakland A's record with their 21st consecutive win. Joe and Greg discuss. READ MORE
By the Last Word on Baseball Editorial Staff Opening day is right around the corner. The smell of baseball is in the air. There’s a long way to go and a lot of ball to be played before we inevitably reach October, but it’s never too early for some good old-fashioned prognosticating. In that spirit, […] READ MORE
By Joshua Greenberg – Last Word On Baseball In just a few days, pitchers and catchers will begin reporting to their respective teams’ Spring Training homes. This means one glorious thing: baseball is right around the corner. The 2016 season brought fans history and heartache, tragic losses and cathartic triumphs, and perhaps the greatest World […] READ MORE
Competitive balance tax bills were handed out to six different Major League Baseball franchises on Friday, a new record for the league. READ MORE
The Los Angeles Dodgers debt situation isn't a major concern when you consider it in light of economics of scale and the assets the franchise holds READ MORE
By Marc Nolan – Last Word On Baseball Every year in Major League Baseball, teams have one or two prospects come out of obscurity to become legitimate Major League prospects. Whether through the development of an additional skill or maybe just seeing a player figure out some plus potential in a tool they already possess. […] READ MORE
The Cubs now take on the Cleveland Indians in the 2016 World Series. These two teams combine for 174 years without a World Series victory. READ MORE
By Joe Hojnacki – Last Word On Baseball Both the ALCS and NLCS are well underway and are trending in interesting directions. Joe Hojnacki and Greg Hessen discuss how pitching has dominated both of the series so far and whether or not we see the bats come alive in the future. Can the Toronto Blue Jays […] READ MORE