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How the amazing Mariners are playing like baseball's best team

TEst 4 April 12, 2019 - 12:44am
A new approach at the plate -- and a lesson from Japanese business -- have made Seattle home to the most surprising sluggers of the early season.

Former All-Star pitcher Sanderson dies at 62

TEst 4 April 11, 2019 - 9:43pm
Scott Sanderson, the right-hander who helped the Chicago Cubs make two playoff appearances and was a member of four postseason teams during a 19-year career, died Thursday. He was 62.

Braves, 2B Albies agree to 7-year, $35M deal

TEst 4 April 11, 2019 - 3:42pm
The Braves and second baseman Ozzie Albies have agreed to a seven-year, $35 million contract.

Royals' Merrifield sees hitting streak end at 31

TEst 4 April 11, 2019 - 3:42pm
A day after passing franchise legend George Brett for the longest hitting streak in Royals history, Whit Merrifield saw his streak end at 31 games Thursday as he went 0-for-6 in an extra-inning loss to the Mariners.

Now 0-for-53, O's Davis is 'trusting the process'

TEst 4 April 11, 2019 - 3:42pm
Orioles first baseman Chris Davis is 0 for his last 53 at-bats, but says he's seeing the ball a lot better.

'I hear the people every night': Inside Chris Davis' 0-for-53 streak

TEst 4 April 11, 2019 - 12:41pm
His hit drought is the longest in history. Can the Orioles fix a faded slugger who threw his uniform pants in the trash after a recent game? Says Davis: "I'm absolutely open to anything."

Braves, 2B Albies agree to 7-year deal

TEst 4 April 11, 2019 - 12:41pm
The Braves and second baseman Ozzie Albies have agreed to a seven-year, $35 million contract.

M's homer in record 15th straight to start season

TEst 4 April 11, 2019 - 12:41pm
Dee Gordon, hitting in the No. 9 spot, extended the Mariners' streak to 15 games with a home run to start the season, breaking the record held by the 2002 Indians.

Report: 2026 All-Star Game to be in Philly

TEst 4 April 11, 2019 - 12:41pm
The 2026 All-Star Game will be held in Philadelphia to mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, according to The Associated Press.

Dodgers' Kershaw to make first start Monday

TEst 4 April 11, 2019 - 9:41am
Three-time Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw gave up two earned runs on five hits over six innings in a rehab start Tuesday for Double-A Tulsa.

Time to cut bait on struggling fantasy baseball players?

TEst 4 April 11, 2019 - 9:41am
It can seem like a fine line between panicking and being patient when one of your key players is struggling early on. Should you cut bait or wait?

Mike Trout's Game of Life

TEst 4 April 11, 2019 - 9:41am
What's next for Mike Trout after his gigantic contract extension? Funny you should ask.

The underappreciation of the manager in today's analytics-driven MLB

TEst 4 April 11, 2019 - 9:41am
Who needs a skipper anyway? A team that wants to get the most out of its players, that's who.

Bionic arms! In-game prop betting? Global leagues! We reveal the future of sports

TEst 4 April 11, 2019 - 9:41am
What will sports look like in 2025, 2030 and 2040? Good news! Our experts have the answers.

Inside the tech experiment that wants to change football forever

TEst 4 April 11, 2019 - 9:41am
To heck with Belichick. Out of the way, McVay. You, dear reader, now control the huddle in a new football experiment with an audacious vision.

Dear Future Me: Up-and-comers write to their retired selves

TEst 4 April 11, 2019 - 9:41am
Young athletes ponder their careers with, well, themselves -- the wiser (and wizened), eminently accomplished future versions of themselves, that is.

A higher calling for Stanford recruit Fran Belibi

TEst 4 April 11, 2019 - 9:41am
She has captured the imagination of basketball fans with her astounding dunks. But Fran Belibi dreams of a different destiny.

Taco Tuesdays, bus rides and 0-2 sliders: Tim Tebow's life

TEst 4 April 11, 2019 - 6:40am
One promotion from the majors, but a world away from Citi Field -- or his past life as an NFL quarterback -- Tebow is learning to deal with the ups and downs of baseball while enjoying the ride.

Rosenthal retires 1st batter, drops ERA to 72.00

TEst 4 April 11, 2019 - 6:40am
After allowing the first 10 batters who faced him to reach base this season, Trevor Rosenthal recorded his first out of the 2019 season on Wednesday night.

Markakis has $20K, 5 guns stolen from home

TEst 4 April 11, 2019 - 6:40am
Police are investigating the burglary of Braves outfielder Nick Markakis's Atlanta home and say $20,000, five guns and other items were stolen while the team was in Philadelphia on March 29. An AR-15 rifle and four handguns were reported missing.

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