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Agent angry Reds demoted top prospect Senzel
The Reds sent Nick Senzel, their top prospect, to the minor leagues on Friday -- and the decision did not sit well with Joel Wolfe, Senzel's agent. "This is a shortsighted move that may be frugal now but could cost them dearly later," Wolfe said.
High fly: Francona takes Indians crew skydiving
Cleveland manager Terry Francona took his first plunge from 2 miles up last week, and liked it so much he took an Indians crew with him for another skydive on Thursday.
Law: Padres prospect Patino shows off electric stuff
Luis Patino is only 19, but the righty could be pushing for a spot in the majors sooner than expected. Which other prospects impressed during a recent scouting trip to Arizona?
Buster's Buzz: Players are losing the battle against 'Terminator' contracts
The wave of recent extensions has put millions of dollars in players' pockets. But the teams wouldn't be doling out these deals unless they are great business decisions.
UCSF-led Commission Sets Out Targets to Eliminate Tuberculosis Within a Generation
TB remains the leading infectious killer of our time, responsible for 1.6 million deaths worldwide in 2017, with drug-resistant forms of TB threatening control efforts in many parts of the world.
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Will pitchers bring the most heat ever in 2019? Not so fast
Are flamethrowers flaming out? Fastballs got faster and faster and faster every year -- until they didn't anymore.
Trout's the greatest through age 26. Is he destined to be best ever?
We dig into the numbers to see what the Angel with the richest contract ever would have to do to go down as the top player in MLB history.
Which MLB club could be this year's surprise contender?
Last year, the A's blew by low preseason expectations to win 97 games. We look at this season's teams with sneaky upside.
Bold fantasy baseball predictions for 2019
Fantasy baseball is a game about ceilings and floors, which means sometimes you have to take a chance and make a bold prediction. Here are Tristan H. Cockcroft's biggest calls for the season ahead.
Trout plays full game a day after landing rich deal
Angels manager Brad Ausmus likes to have his regulars play nine innings at least once in a spring training game and on Thursday, it was Mike Trout's turn against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Pence makes Rangers' roster to start season
Veteran outfielder Hunter Pence, who went to spring training with the Rangers on a minor league contract, will be on the 25-man roster as the team's fourth outfielder on Opening Day.
Mazzilli improving after being struck by foul ball
Yankees guest instructor Lee Mazzilli will remain hospitalized until at least Friday as a precaution after being struck on the head by a batted ball during batting practice on Wednesday.
Source: Cards, Goldy finalizing 5-year extension
Slugger Paul Goldschmidt is finalizing a five-year extension for $130 million with the Cardinals, a source confirmed to ESPN. The deal will keep him in St. Louis through the 2024 season.
Yankees' Sabathia 'felt great' in 1st spring game
In his first appearance since undergoing a heart procedure in December, Yankees left-hander CC Sabathia allowed one run and two hits Thursday.
Sources: Rays bank on Snell with $50M deal
Rays left-hander Blake Snell, who won the Cy Young Award after going 21-5 with an AL-leading 1.89 ERA in his first full major league season, agreed to a five-year, $50 million extension through the 2023 season, sources told ESPN.
Harper hits 1st Grapefruit League HRs with Phils
Bryce Harper hit his first two spring training home runs as a member of the Phillies on Thursday, ending the day 2-for-3 with a walk and a strikeout.
Brewers reliever Knebel to get elbow exam
Milwaukee Brewers reliever Corey Knebel will have his elbow examined by a specialist on Thursday, manager Craig Counsell said. "There's reason for concern," he said.
The Stitches Are Showing
MLB's broken free agency system is just one front in the pending war between the players and owners. Who will prevail this time?
UCSF Wins 3 Regional CASE Awards for Excellence in Communications, Programs
The 2019 Awards of Excellence include gold, silver and bronze awards for UCSF.
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'A magician with a bat in his hands': Untold stories as Ichiro retires
Tim Kurkjian shares a few favorite tales on the day the world's all-time hit king played his final major league game.