Thompson Talks

Major League Baseball and the Arizona Diamondbacks announced the abbreviated 2020 schedule Monday. My latest for Last Word on Baseball:

Designated Hitter Coming to National League

For the 2020 season, the National League will employ the designated hitter for the first time. Here’s what you need

The Arizona Diamondbacks selected five players in Wednesday and Thursday’s Amateur Draft. Here is a look at all five. It

With the 2020 MLB Draft being on June 10, we at Last Word on Baseball have taken the time to

With the 2020 MLB Draft being on June 10, we at Last Word on Baseball have taken the time to

With the 2020 MLB Draft being on June 10, we at Last Word on Baseball have taken the time to

The Hall of Fame is for distinguished playing careers, yes, but it’s also for significant off-the-field contributions to baseball. Here

Upon closer examination, Mariano Rivera was even better in the postseason than most people realize. This makes the rare comebacks

Recently I got to chat with retired San Diego Padres infielder Matt Antonelli. He talked about his transition to coach,

If there is a season — and this is a BIG if — the schedule must be shortened. It cannot