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Phillies acquire Realmuto in trade with Marlins
The Phillies have acquired All-Star catcher J.T. Realmuto from the Marlins as they continue to remake their offense.
Sources: Phils acquire Realmuto from Marlins
The Phillies have acquired All-Star catcher J.T. Realmuto from the Marlins as they continue to remake their offense.
Zach to Zack: Britton drops 'H' in favor of 'K'
New York Yankees reliever Zack Britton announced on social media Thursday that he is changing the spelling of his first name, dropping the "H" in favor of a "K."
Chimpanzee ‘Mini-Brains’ Hint at Secrets of Human Evolution
UCSF researchers created a chimpanzee brain “organoids” that mimic the development and organization of full-size brains.
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The broken winter: Why baseball must fix free agency ASAP
Days before spring training begins, the offseason's marquee name is adding suitors instead of making his way to camp with a new team. Here's what MLB must do to repair its busted hot stove.
Buster's Buzz: The universal DH is coming! Here's whom it impacts most
If -- and when -- the National League adopts the designated hitter, these dominoes will fall.
Inside Clint Frazier's long, rockin' road to recovery
After a season-ending concussion, the Yankees outfielder just wanted peace and quiet. But his doctor had a very different idea: Turn it up to 11.
Keith Law's complete guide to AL West prospects
The Astros have managed to keep their talent pipeline strong, with the Angels, A's, Mariners and Rangers struggling to hang with them.
Sources: Giants latest team to meet with Harper
While not considered a particularly strong fit, executives from the San Francisco Giants met with free-agent outfielder Bryce Harper on Tuesday night in Las Vegas, league sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Frazier feels good after season-ending concussion
After lingering concussion symptoms limited him to 15 major league games last year and 54 in the minors, Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier is "ready to get out there."
Reports: Nats, Hellickson reach $1.3M deal for '19
Right-hander Jeremy Hellickson and the Washington Nationals reportedly have agreed in principle to a $1.3 million, one-year contract.
‘Virtual Pharmacology’ Advance Tackles Universe of Unknown Drugs
Scientists at UCSF, in collaboration with colleagues at UNC, have developed the world’s largest virtual pharmacology platform and shown it is capable of identifying extremely powerful new drugs.
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Source: Royals, reliever Boxberger reach deal
Free agent Brad Boxberger, a former All-Star who had 32 saves for the Diamondbacks last season, has reached a deal with the Royals, a source confirmed to ESPN.
MLB: No evidence to support allegations vs. M's
Major League Baseball says its independent investigation found no credible evidence to support claims of disparaging comments and discriminatory treatment by members of the Seattle Mariners front office.
Buster's Buzz: Why suitors have upper hand in Harper, Machado chase
As MLB's two biggest free-agent names remain unclaimed, there are signs clubs can afford to wait them out for a more team-friendly deal.
Top 15 position players poised to break out in 2019
Everybody loves to be ahead of the curve in identifying the next up-and-coming stars. Here are some names to put on your watch list.
Welcome to a small-market team's worst nightmare
Small-market teams aren't watching rich teams sign all the top free agents anymore. They're watching rich teams sign all the top free agents -- at discounts.
Keith Law's complete guide to AL Central prospects
While Minnesota has a crop of young players who aren't far from breaking out, the White Sox seem to be top heavy and the Indians are sneaky strong.
Sources: MLB, union talk major rule changes
MLB and the MLB Players Association are discussing potentially drastic rule changes, sources told ESPN. A three-batter minimum for pitchers, a universal DH and a 20-second pitch clock are among the items discussed.
Hana El-Samad Delivers 2019 Byers Award Lecture on Designing Smart Cells
Hana El-Samad’s research may one day make it possible to take a broken cell and bring it back to health by dynamically sensing its pathology and fixing it.
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