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This time, Pedroia is cautious on injury return

TEst 4 February 21, 2019 - 5:52pm
Dustin Pedroia's goal isn't merely to come back from his knee injury, but to remain healthy enough to contribute for the Red Sox for the entire season.

Yanks' Gardner aims to end World Series drought

TEst 4 February 21, 2019 - 2:52pm
Brett Gardner won a World Series with the Yankees in his second season in 2009, but New York hasn't reached the World Series since and Gardner called it "a disappointing 10 years" on Thursday.

Longtime Globe baseball writer Cafardo dies at 62

TEst 4 February 21, 2019 - 2:52pm
Longtime Boston Globe baseball writer Nick Cafardo has died after collapsing at the team's spring training ballpark.

Dodgers to honor Newcombe with uniform patch

TEst 4 February 21, 2019 - 11:52am
The Los Angeles Dodgers will honor pitching great Don Newcombe by adding a commemorative No. 36 patch to their uniforms this season.

Arenado, possible free agent in '20, rues market

TEst 4 February 21, 2019 - 11:52am
Rockies star Nolan Arenado, who will be a free agent next winter if he doesn't reach an agreement on a long-term deal, says the current state of the free-agent market is "sad."

Cellular Sickness Linked to Type 1 Diabetes Onset

Test February 21, 2019 - 11:52am
A UCSF study of human and mouse pancreatic tissue suggests a new origin story for type 1 diabetes.
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Indians, Clippard agree to minor league deal

TEst 4 February 21, 2019 - 8:52am
The Cleveland Indians and two-time All-Star reliever Tyler Clippard have agreed to terms on a minor league contract.

MLB tiers: Ranking baseball's best relievers

TEst 4 February 21, 2019 - 5:50am
Bullpen consistency can be the difference between a pennant and going home early. Who's best at nailing down wins and protecting leads?

Last place? Cubs laugh off formula that has them under .500

TEst 4 February 21, 2019 - 5:50am
"It's dumb because they have us in last place." Winners of an average of 97 games over the past four years, here's what the Cubs really think about a projection that has them winning 79 games.

Gary Sanchez: Comeback player of the year or bust?

TEst 4 February 21, 2019 - 5:50am
With his awful 2018 season now in his rearview mirror, the Yankees' catcher might be ready to resume mashing.

Machado jerseys for sale -- briefly -- at Petco Park

TEst 4 February 20, 2019 - 5:54pm
Manny Machado has yet to formally sign his 10-year, $300 million contract with the San Diego Padres, but that didn't stop the team's store at Petco Park from briefly having his No. 13 jerseys available for sale on Wednesday.

Posey likely won't catch for Giants early in spring

TEst 4 February 20, 2019 - 5:54pm
Buster Posey most likely will not catch in any spring training games until early March, Giants manager Bruce Bochy said Wednesday.

Peer-Support, Healing Hands Offers New Options to Patients with Chronic Pain on Prescription Opioids

Test February 20, 2019 - 5:54pm
A program offering group support, acupuncture, mindfulness, massage and gentle exercise may help prevent patients on prescription opioids from spiraling down to drug misuse, overdose and death.
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Tulowitzki 'can't wait' to prove himself to Yankees

TEst 4 February 20, 2019 - 2:53pm
Troy Tulowitzki, who missed all of last season with the Blue Jays due to injuries, says he's healthy and excited about chasing a World Series title with the Yankees.

Source: Tigers, Harrison agree to 1-year deal

TEst 4 February 20, 2019 - 2:53pm
The Detroit Tigers and veteran infielder Josh Harrison have agreed to a one-year deal, a source confirmed to ESPN's Jeff Passan.

New Mets infielder Lowrie to have MRI on knee

TEst 4 February 20, 2019 - 11:53am
Jed Lowrie will get an MRI after experiencing pain in the back of his knee while running.

ChiSox SS: Machado 'might have' missed the boat

TEst 4 February 20, 2019 - 11:53am
Tim Anderson says Manny Machado 'might have' missed the boat by choosing the Padres over the White Sox.

Over/unders, World Series and playoff odds for all 30 MLB teams

TEst 4 February 20, 2019 - 11:53am
The Baltimore Orioles have a season win total of 59.5, while the Yankees are at 96.5. Here are the odds you need to know for all 30 MLB teams.

Ron Vale Named to Senior Leadership of Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Test February 20, 2019 - 11:53am
Ronald D. Vale, PhD, professor of cellular and molecular pharmacology at UCSF, has been named executive director of the Janelia Research Campus of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and an HHMI vice president, effective in early 2020.
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Buster's Buzz: Why Machado signing is a test for Padres ownership

TEst 4 February 20, 2019 - 8:53am
San Diego made a surprising free-agent splash for the second consecutive winter. But can the Padres surround Manny Machado and Eric Hosmer with a championship-level roster?

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