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Buster's Buzz: Even without Arenado, the next free-agent class will be loaded

TEst 4 February 28, 2019 - 8:37am
It appears there will be even more free agents next fall than there were this winter. And the upper echelon of stars is strong.

The player we should talk about more in 2019 on all 30 teams

TEst 4 February 28, 2019 - 5:37am
From underappreciated stars to veterans who get taken for granted and up-and-comers to watch, here's a guy from each team worthy of your attention.

Remember the '90s? The 2019 Yankees seem to

TEst 4 February 28, 2019 - 5:37am
No Manny Machado or Bryce Harper, but extensions for Luis Severino and Aaron Hicks? Things worked out just fine the last time the Bombers locked up their core and complemented it with shrewd trades.

How to become a big league bullpen cart driver in five easy steps

TEst 4 February 28, 2019 - 5:37am
Can you steer well enough to not run over Teddy Roosevelt? You could land an MLB job with the Nats. Here's what else the team was looking for in this week's tryouts.

Nimmo makes himself sick with home cooking

TEst 4 February 27, 2019 - 6:23pm
Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo came down with food poisoning after eating undercooked chicken he had made himself. "We're going to have to teach him how to cook," New York manager Mickey Callaway said.

No team, no problem: Harper favored for NL MVP

TEst 4 February 27, 2019 - 3:23pm
The Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook has tabbed Bryce Harper as the favorite to win the National League MVP award, despite the free-agent slugger still having yet to sign with a team.

Sources: Giants have 2nd meeting with Harper

TEst 4 February 27, 2019 - 3:23pm
The Giants met with free-agent slugger Bryce Harper for a second time Tuesday, according to ESPN and multiple reports.

Switch-pitcher Venditte psyched for rule change

TEst 4 February 27, 2019 - 1:50pm
Pat Venditte says a three-batter minimum would give him an advantage if adopted by MLB in 2020: The 33-year-old reliever is a switch-pitcher.

Arenado on deal with Rockies: 'My heart was here'

TEst 4 February 27, 2019 - 12:23pm
Nolan Arenado says he wants to spend his entire major league career with the Colorado Rockies and had no desire to become a free agent after this season.

Brother of Red Sox C Swihart dies at age 23

TEst 4 February 27, 2019 - 12:23pm
Former New Mexico running back Romell Jordan, the brother of Boston Red Sox catcher Blake Swihart, has died at the age of 23.

MLB feeds, stats to be on international sites

TEst 4 February 27, 2019 - 9:22am
In a partnership with data intelligence provider Sportradar announced Wednesday, Major League Baseball audio-visual game feeds and official real-time statistics will be distributed to international sportsbooks this season.

Cora: Red Sox member has 'family emergency'

TEst 4 February 27, 2019 - 9:22am
The Red Sox cancelled media availability Wednesday as manager Alex Cora said a member of the team was dealing with a "family emergency." No further details were disclosed.

UCSF Top Public Recipient of NIH Funds, Pushing Unbroken Streak

Test February 27, 2019 - 9:22am
It was the 12th year in a row that UCSF claimed the top spot among public institutions, and the eighth straight year in which the University ranked second overall among institutions nationwide.
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UCSF’s Top NIH-Funded Projects of 2018

Test February 27, 2019 - 9:22am
More than a thousand projects across the University received federal funding from the National Institutes of Health in 2018, totaling more than $647.8 million.
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Luke Voit hoping to win Yankees' first-base job ... with his glove

TEst 4 February 27, 2019 - 6:22am
As the slugger who took the Bronx by storm last season battles Greg Bird for a spot on Opening Day, he's focused on turning his biggest weakness into a strength.

Lies, damn lies, and projections

TEst 4 February 27, 2019 - 6:22am
The Cubs are the latest team to be unhappy about their poor PECOTA projection. But is it silly to care?

Meet the man(nequin) keeping Nats' endless uniform combos straight

TEst 4 February 27, 2019 - 6:22am
Bryce Harper probably won't be wearing any of Washington's 18 potential threads this spring, but there is a 6-foot 45-pounder in the clubhouse who will. And he might be making history.

Sources: MLB prepared to ditch clock until 2022

TEst 4 February 26, 2019 - 8:49pm
As part of a wide-ranging proposal sent to MLBPA on Tuesday, Major League Baseball is prepared to scuttle the implementation of a pitch clock until at least 2022, sources told ESPN.

Arenado agrees to 8-year contract with Rockies

TEst 4 February 26, 2019 - 8:49pm
Nolan Arenado has agreed to an eight-year contract with the Colorado Rockies, the team announced Tuesday. Sources tell ESPN's Jeff Passan the contract is worth $260 million and includes a player opt-out after the 2021 season and a full no-trade clause.

Atlantic League to act as MLB testing ground

TEst 4 February 26, 2019 - 5:47pm
Major League Baseball will begin using the independent Atlantic League as a new testing ground for experimenting with playing rules and equipment during the season.

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