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Buster's Buzz: MLB should follow NBA's lead and let Harper recruit Trout to Phillies
Speculation about which superstars might join forces has been great for basketball. It can be great for baseball, too.
What Bryce Harper's amazing 2015 season tells us about his career path
The Phillies are banking on their new right fielder returning to his peak performance, but historically how likely is that to happen?
Tanaka? Paxton? Happ? Keuchel?! Handicapping the Yankees' Opening Day starter
In the wake of Luis Severino's shoulder injury, we weigh in on who is most likely to get the nod March 28 in the Bronx.
Astros' Verlander experimenting with changeup
Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander was pleased with the results after throwing seven changeups -- a new pitch for him -- during his spring training outing against the Miami Marlins.
Pedroia plays 1 inning in first game since May
He might have played just one inning in his first game since May, but Boston second baseman Dustin Pedroia was happy with how things went Thursday.
Hall of Famer Seaver diagnosed with dementia
Tom Seaver, a Hall of Famer who won three Cy Young Awards, has been diagnosed with dementia and is retiring from public life, his family announced Thursday.
Donaldson set for exhibition debut with Braves
Josh Donaldson, who has been slowed by injuries the past two seasons and spent the first two weeks of spring training strengthening his legs, feet and toes, will make his exhibition debut for the Braves on Friday.
Hormone Made Our Ancestors Warm-Blooded but Left Us Susceptible to Heart Damage
After a heart attack, the heart tissue is often irreparably damaged. According to UCSF study, the issue may date back to our earliest mammalian ancestors.
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Phils' Harper homers again in simulated game
Bryce Harper homered for the second straight day in a simulated game against Philadelphia Phillies minor leaguers.
Eric Karabell's early and late-round draft-day bargains
Every March, Eric Karabell opines on hundreds of players for fantasy baseball consideration. These are the ones he's giving his ultimate endorsement: a spot on his teams.
OF Gomez: 'It's a dream' to be back with Mets
Veteran outfielder Carlos Gomez, who hit a career-low .208 last season, said he chose to sign a minor-league deal with the Mets because "I think I'll be more close to a championship."
‘Undruggable’ Parkinson’s Molecule Spills Its Secrets
UCSF researchers developed a strategy for targeting a key molecule implicated in Parkinson’s disease, opening up a potential new treatment strategy for the currently incurable movement disorder.
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From water boy to MVP: Mookie Betts is amazing at everything
Mookie Betts' mother told him, "If you're not good at something, then don't do it." The Red Sox superstar -- and all-around phenom -- has taken those words to heart.
Which MLB players are in danger of big downturns in 2019?
We break down why this season could be hard on seemingly steady performers including an aging pitcher, one of 2018's top rookies and even an MVP.
Highlights from Red Sox All-Access
We're going behind the scenes with the champs. Follow along for live updates and in-game interviews from Red Sox spring training as part of a special "All-Access" presentation.
Is the NHL the future of marijuana in pro sports? Why it could be
Of the 123 major sports teams, 82 percent play in areas where it's legal to purchase medicinal or recreational marijuana. The NHL has noticed. Who's next?
MLB office wants lineups before info made public
As it heads into the first season with expanded state-sponsored sports betting, MLB will now require lineups to go to the commissioner's office 15 minutes before they are made public in a bid by the league to reduce the value of inside information.
Roberts: Kershaw's Opening Day status still in air
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that, for now at least, Clayton Kershaw remains scheduled to start March 28 even though it seems unlikely based on the progress he would need to make in the next few weeks.
Sources: Heimlich signs with Mexican league
Former Oregon State pitcher Luke Heimlich has signed with a team in the Mexican summer league. The college star went undrafted after confessing to molesting a 6-year-old relative when he was 15.
Injuries may force Yanks to use 'opener' in '19
Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday he might employ a version of the opener on occasion this season with injuries already ravaging the upper echelon of his starting rotation.