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Astros acquire IF Diaz in trade with Blue Jays
The Astros, who could lose Marwin Gonzalez to free agency, acquired infielder Aledmys Diaz, who hit a career-high 18 homers last season, in a trade with the Blue Jays.
Red Sox bring back Series MVP Pearce for 2019
World Series hero Steve Pearce will be back in a Red Sox uniform in 2019. Boston re-signed the journeyman 1B for a reported $6.25 million. "We all saw what kind of impact he can have," GM Dave Dombrowski said of the improbable World Series MVP.
Dodgers' Jansen set for heart surgery Nov. 26
Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen is expected to be ready for spring training after surgery to correct his irregular heartbeat. The surgery, which had been expected, has been scheduled for Nov. 26, with recovery time anywhere from two weeks to eight weeks.
Rangers hire Rangel to handle pitching staff
Julio Rangel has been hired by the Texas Rangers as pitching coach for new manager Chris Woodward.
Phillies: Ready to be 'little bit stupid' in spending
Phillies owner John Middleton said he is ready to spend big in free agency after coming off a 2018 season in which the team contended for the National League East title before a late swoon.
Orioles tab Astros' assistant Mike Elias as GM
Mike Elias spent the past three seasons as the Astros' assistant general manager where he led the team's domestic and international scouting efforts.
Researchers to Study Drivers of Asthma in Puerto Rico
UC San Francisco, National Jewish Health and Centro de Neumología Pediátrica in Puerto Rico have been awarded nearly $10 million to address the root causes of asthma in children in Puerto Rico.
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Buster's Buzz: For many players, this will be a long, cold winter
From veterans coming off one-year deals to all the available relievers -- so many relievers! -- the wait is on for offers that might never come.
MLB's next big thing: Mauer's Hall of Fame case and more
Joe Mauer is a legend in Minnesota, but is he Cooperstown-worthy? We examine his Hall chances along with other recently retired stars.
With best years behind them, Giants face tough task of starting over
After two losing seasons and with their core players beyond their prime years, the horizon for the champs of 2010, '12 and '14 is bleak.
Japan eyes '20 gold after beating MLB All-Stars
A 5-1 exhibition series win over the MLB All-Stars has given Japan every reason to be confident about its chances to win its first Olympic gold medal in baseball in 2020.
Report: Veteran C Mathis agrees to join Rangers
Jeff Mathis, one of the top defensive catchers in the majors, has agreed to a two-year deal with the Rangers, according to The Athletic.
Newly crowned MVP Mookie Betts staking a claim as MLB's best player
Winning baseball's biggest award adds an exclamation point: There might be nothing that Boston's right-field star can't do on the diamond.
Yanks' Cashman mum on Machado hustle debate
While saying that hustling "is always a prerequisite" when signing players, Yankees GM Brian Cashman doesn't want any part of a debate about free agent Manny Machado
Hot 2nd half propels Brewers' Yelich to NL MVP
Brewers slugger Christian Yelich topped fellow finalists Nolan Arenado of the Rockies and Javier Baez of the Cubs for the National League MVP award Thursday.
Betts adds AL MVP to successful Red Sox season
Mookie Betts couldn't draw up a dream season much more perfect than this: a batting title, a 30/30 campaign, a World Series championship and now the American League MVP award.
Marlins forging new identity with colors, logo
The Marlins are going with blue, black, red and gray as their colors for 2019, and the team's new logo has a font style and colors reminiscent of the 1950s Miami Marlins.
Pick a color: MLB eases restrictions for spikes
Under a new deal, MLB players may now wear shoes with black, white, any colors on the team's uniform and additional colors approved by the team.
New ‘SLICE’ Tool Can Massively Expand Immune System’s Cancer-Fighting Repertoire
UCSF researchers have devised a CRISPR-based system called SLICE, which will allow scientists to rapidly assess the function of each and every gene in “primary” immune cells.
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UCSF-led Consortium to Receive $3.45 Million from NFL to Study Traumatic Brain Injury
The NFL has awarded more than $3.45 million to a UCSF-led research consortium tasked with identifying the causes, risk factors, biomarkers and prognoses for patients with TBI.
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