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MLB's next big thing: Ranking the Today's Game Era Hall of Fame ballot

TEst 4 December 7, 2018 - 5:49am
With Joe Carter under consideration after Mark McGwire's deletion, who should go to Cooperstown?

Ex-MLB players Valbuena, Castillo killed in crash

TEst 4 December 6, 2018 - 11:25pm
Former Major League Baseball players Luis Valbuena and Jose Castillo died Thursday night in a car accident, their Venezuelan team confirmed.

Phils get LHP Alvarez from Angels for RHP Garcia

TEst 4 December 6, 2018 - 9:18pm
In a swap of arbitration-eligible relievers, the Phillies have acquired left-hander Jose Alvarez from the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for right-hander Luis Garcia.

Twins, 2B Schoop agree to 1-year, $7.5M deal

TEst 4 December 6, 2018 - 6:16pm
Free-agent second baseman Jonathan Schoop, an All-Star selection in 2017 who was traded from the Orioles to Brewers last season, has agreed to a one-year deal with the Twins.

Report: Twins, 2B Schoop agree to 1-year deal

TEst 4 December 6, 2018 - 3:16pm
Free-agent second baseman Jonathan Schoop, an All-Star selection in 2017 who was traded from the Orioles to Brewers last season, has agreed to a one-year deal with the Twins.

Surgery to delay season start for Cubs' Morrow

TEst 4 December 6, 2018 - 3:16pm
The Chicago Cubs are likely to be without closer Brandon Morrow for the early portion of 2019 after he had elbow surgery.

Red Sox bring back Eovaldi for 4 years, $68M

TEst 4 December 6, 2018 - 3:16pm
Postseason hero Nathan Eovaldi is returning to the Boston Red Sox, signing a four-year, $68 million deal.

Indians keep Carrasco in fold through '22 season

TEst 4 December 6, 2018 - 12:15pm
Carlos Carrasco, who went 17-10 with a 3.38 ERA and 231 strikeouts in 2018, will stay with the Indians through 2022 after the team exercised its option and signed him to an extension.

Braves hire fired Phils pitching coach Kranitz

TEst 4 December 6, 2018 - 12:15pm
Rick Kranitz, fired by the Phillies as pitching coach last month, has been hired by the Braves for the same position.

Keeping playoff hero Eovaldi a risk Red Sox could afford to take

TEst 4 December 6, 2018 - 12:15pm
In a few short months, Nathan Eovaldi went from under-the-radar trade acquisition to the stuff of October legend. But is he worth the dollars Boston is shelling out to bring him back?

UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland Named Among Nation’s Premier Hospitals in Annual Quality Survey

Test December 6, 2018 - 12:15pm
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland has been awarded a “2018 Top Hospitals” award by The Leapfrog Group, placing it among an elite group of hospitals that have achieved the highest levels of quality and safety.
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Cell Phones Without Annual Plans Offer Limited Help to Homeless People

Test December 6, 2018 - 12:15pm
Many older homeless adults have access to mobile phones, but they are usually basic phones, without annual contracts that let them keep stable numbers, and thus are only practical for one-way communication.
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Reports: Playoff hero Eovaldi agrees with Red Sox

TEst 4 December 6, 2018 - 9:14am
Nathan Eovaldi is returning to the Boston Red Sox after agreeing to re-sign with the team, according to multiple reports.

Buster's Buzz: Biggest contender holes after run of major trades

TEst 4 December 6, 2018 - 9:14am
Some front offices have more work to do after deals while others are still plotting their first offseason strike. Here are eight areas that must be addressed by teams with playoff hopes.

Sabermetrics in Sin City? Don't expect old-school gamblers at winter meetings

TEst 4 December 6, 2018 - 6:14am
Shut off the slot machines. Roll away the roulette wheels. Baseball has changed, making Las Vegas the least appropriate site for modern GMs to deal their cards.

Cubs might have to get creative without budget for a winter splash

TEst 4 December 6, 2018 - 6:14am
With ownership not writing any blank checks, Theo Epstein enters the winter meetings exploring ways to improve the Cubs beyond just throwing money at their problems.

Is third base passing first base as baseball's power position?

TEst 4 December 6, 2018 - 6:14am
For the first time in decades, third basemen hit nearly as well as first basemen. Is that a blip or does it say something about the state of the game?

Cardinals land the superstar slugger they needed in Goldschmidt trade

TEst 4 December 5, 2018 - 8:50pm
The MVP-caliber hitter could provide St. Louis with the power it wanted to help end a three-year postseason drought.

Law: Pace of D-backs' rebuild picks up with Goldschmidt haul

TEst 4 December 5, 2018 - 8:50pm
Arizona added two players who should contribute in 2019, a solid prospect and a key draft pick in a trade that makes sense for both sides.

Report: Manfred's push to limit shifts has support

TEst 4 December 5, 2018 - 5:49pm
Baseball's competition committee last month gave commissioner Rob Manfred strong backing to try to put something in place to limit defensive shifts, the Athletic reported Wednesday.

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