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Harper vs. Machado: Whose big payday promises bigger returns?
Both free agents will get top dollar, but one of them has an advantage that will ensure his deal delivers.
Takeaways from GM meetings: Players will cash in and more
Unlike last year, the tone at this week's GM meetings indicated teams will be willing to spend, spend, spend on free agents this offseason.
Replaceable? Red Sox adviser draws players' ire
Comments by Red Sox adviser Bill James that today's baseball players are easily replaceable drew the ire of MLBPA executive director Tony Clark and several major leaguers.
Rays get catcher Zunino from Mariners
Mallex Smith was made a promise by Seattle general manager Jerry Dipoto when he was acquired for a second time by the Mariners after an initial tenure that lasted less than two hours.
Brain Signature of Depressed Mood Unveiled in New Study
New research from UCSF has identified a common pattern of brain activity that may be behind feelings of low mood, particularly in people who have a tendency towards anxiety.
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To Better Treat COPD, Scientists Look to Tailored Approaches for Deadly Lung Disease
To develop novel therapies to treat specific subtypes of COPD, and potentially even to reverse some of the symptoms, scientists at UCSF are taking a precision medicine approach to the disease.
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Kang returning to Pirates on one-year contract
Infielder Jung Ho Kang is returning to the Pirates on a one-year contract, the club announced Thursday.
MLB All-Stars beat Yomiuri Giants in warm-up
The MLB All-Stars beat the Yomiuri Giants 9-6 on Thursday in a warm-up game ahead of their six-game exhibition series against Japan's national team.
AL West offseason preview: Can Angels keep Mike Trout happy?
The future of baseball's best player looms large, but other AL West contenders also face critical questions this offseason.
Boras ready to entertain big offers for Harper
Agent Scott Boras declared "Harper's Bazaar" open for business on Wednesday. His client Bryce Harper is expected to receive the largest contract among MLB free agents this offseason.
Mets GM: Tebow will start at Triple-A in 2019
New York Mets minor leaguer Tim Tebow has earned a promotion to Triple-A Syracuse.
Report: Mariners, Rays finalizing Zunino deal
The Mariners and Rays are finalizing a trade involving catcher Mike Zunino, the Seattle Times reported Wednesday.
Blue Jays hire Astros' Hudgens as bench coach
The Toronto Blue Jays have hired Astros hitting coach Dave Hudgens as their bench coach under new manager Charlie Montoyo.
Yankees' Sanchez to have shoulder surgery
Gary Sanchez will have surgery on his left shoulder this week, but the Yankees catcher is expected to be ready by Opening Day.
Law: Offseason trade market overview
For teams looking to make a high-impact addition, a winter swap could land some MVP-caliber performers.
Braves' Swanson has surgery, to be ready for '19
Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson, who hit .238 with 14 homers and 59 RBIs last season, had surgery to remove a "loose body" in his left wrist and should be ready for 2019.
‘Orphan’ RNAs Make Cancer Deadlier, But Potentially Easier to Diagnose
UCSF demonstrates that cancer is a clever engineer, capable of constructing entirely new disease-promoting networks out of raw materials readily available in the cell.
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Buster's Buzz: Harper rejects $300 million? All part of Boras' blueprint
When the Nats' rejected offer was leaked, many assumed the superagent was behind it. Baseball officials and rival agents know the Boras playbook -- and here's what they see coming next.
The free agent most likely to ...: Superlatives for the 2018-19 class
You know Bryce Harper and Manny Machado are about to get paid. But who are the biggest steals and potential busts on the market?
Reports: Harper nixed Nats' 10-year, $300M deal
Bryce Harper turned down a 10-year, $300 million offer from the Nationals late last season, according to reports.