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Buster's Buzz: How trades like Indians-Mets swap hurt free agents
Instead of dipping into the free-agent market for a backstop, Cleveland found a fit in a deal with New York and continued a trend that is shaping this hot stove season.
Tulo says he would welcome Machado on Yanks
Recently added Troy Tulowitzki says he would welcome Manny Machado joining the Yankees despite the potential competition at shortstop he would face.
Pirates add Jeff Banister to their front office
Former Rangers manager Jeff Banister joined the Pirates as a special assistant in the baseball operations department on Sunday.
Baseball's black holes: The worst team at every position
Even the best clubs -- yes, even the world champs -- have an Achilles' heel. Here are MLB's most glaring weaknesses, and what's being done, if anything, to address them.
Pirates add Jeff Banister to front office
Former Rangers manager Jeff Banister joined the Pirates as a special assistant in the baseball operations department on Sunday.
Indians acquire C Plawecki in trade with Mets
The Cleveland Indians have acquired catcher Kevin Plawecki in a trade with the New York Mets.
Olney: Can union chief find a way to fire up the hot stove?
Yet again, veteran players aren't faring well in free agency. It might be up to MLBPA boss Tony Clark to provide some creative solutions.
Sources: Britton, Yanks agree on 3 years, $39M
The Yankees are bringing back lefty reliever Zach Britton on a guaranteed three-year deal worth $39 million, sources told ESPN.
Rangers claim P Farrell, son of John, from Angels
The Rangers have acquired right-handed pitcher Luke Farrell, son of former big league manager John Farrell, on a waiver claim from the Angels.
GM: Tulowitzki is Yanks' starting SS right now
Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said Friday that the recently signed Troy Tulowitzki will open spring training with a legitimate chance to be the team's "everyday shortstop," and would be if the season started today.
Yanks add veteran SS Tulowitzki on 1-year deal
Veteran shortstop Troy Tulowitzki has signed a one-year contract with the Yankees, the team announced Friday.
How low can you go: Rays close off upper deck
The Rays will no longer seat fans in the upper deck of Tropicana Field, which will reduce capacity to approximately 25,000 to 26,000 -- about 10,000 smaller than any other stadium in the majors.
MLB stock watch: Midwinter winners and losers
Halfway through the offseason, we look at which teams have gained ground, which have fallen back and what moves could be made to shift things further.
Phillies reach two-year deal with RHP Robertson
Right-handed reliever David Robertson, who was 8-3 with a 3.23 ERA last season, has reached a two-year deal with the Phillies.
Source: Phillies reach deal with RHP Robertson
Right-handed reliever David Robertson, who was 8-3 with a 3.23 ERA last season, has reached a two-year, $23 million deal with the Phillies, a source told ESPN.
Surprise Discovery Reveals Second Visual System in Mouse Cerebral Cortex
New study shows the post-rhinal cortex, appears to obtain visual data directly from an evolutionarily ancient sensory processing center at the base of the brain called the superior colliculus.
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Gut Immune Cells Cut Inflammation in Multiple Sclerosis
Researchers have discovered that the intestine is the source of immune cells that reduce brain inflammation in people with MS, and that increasing the number of these cells blocks inflammation entirely.
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Do Cubs have enough to keep up in baseball's toughest division?
Milwaukee won the crown. St. Louis is winning the winter. But a quiet offseason doesn't mean Chicago is conceding the NL Central race.
Cubs' Maddon hires Loretta as bench coach
Cubs manager Joe Maddon filled out his coaching staff Wednesday by hiring Mark Loretta to be his third bench coach in as many seasons.
Japanese LHP Kikuchi signs with Mariners
The Mariners on Wednesday announced the signing of Japanese left-hander Yusei Kikuchi. The contract guarantees Kikuchi four years and $56 million, sources told ESPN.