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Tom Seaver, a Hall of Famer who won three Cy Young Awards, has been diagnosed with dementia and is retiring from public life, his family announced Thursday.

Josh Donaldson, who has been slowed by injuries the past two seasons and spent the first two weeks of spring training strengthening his legs, feet and toes, will make his exhibition debut for the Braves on Friday.

After a heart attack, the heart tissue is often irreparably damaged. According to UCSF study, the issue may date back to our earliest mammalian ancestors.

Bryce Harper homered for the second straight day in a simulated game against Philadelphia Phillies minor leaguers.

Every March, Eric Karabell opines on hundreds of players for fantasy baseball consideration. These are the ones he's giving his ultimate endorsement: a spot on his teams.

Veteran outfielder Carlos Gomez, who hit a career-low .208 last season, said he chose to sign a minor-league deal with the Mets because "I think I'll be more close to a championship."

UCSF researchers developed a strategy for targeting a key molecule implicated in Parkinson’s disease, opening up a potential new treatment strategy for the currently incurable movement disorder.

Mookie Betts' mother told him, "If you're not good at something, then don't do it." The Red Sox superstar -- and all-around phenom -- has taken those words to heart.

We break down why this season could be hard on seemingly steady performers including an aging pitcher, one of 2018's top rookies and even an MVP.

We're going behind the scenes with the champs. Follow along for live updates and in-game interviews from Red Sox spring training as part of a special "All-Access" presentation.

Of the 123 major sports teams, 82 percent play in areas where it's legal to purchase medicinal or recreational marijuana. The NHL has noticed. Who's next?

As it heads into the first season with expanded state-sponsored sports betting, MLB will now require lineups to go to the commissioner's office 15 minutes before they are made public in a bid by the league to reduce the value of inside information.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that, for now at least, Clayton Kershaw remains scheduled to start March 28 even though it seems unlikely based on the progress he would need to make in the next few weeks.

Former Oregon State pitcher Luke Heimlich has signed with a team in the Mexican summer league. The college star went undrafted after confessing to molesting a 6-year-old relative when he was 15.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday he might employ a version of the opener on occasion this season with injuries already ravaging the upper echelon of his starting rotation.

Astros third baseman Alex Bregman was removed from Wednesday's spring training game against the Marlins with back stiffness. He will not play Thursday but could return to the lineup Friday, manager A.J. Hinch said.

Red Sox knuckleballer Steven Wright tested positive for a performance-enhancing substance and has been suspended for 80 games.

Salvador Perez, who had 27 homers and drove in 80 runs while providing a solid and calming presence behind the plate for the Royals, underwent reconstructive surgery on his right elbow.

Bryce Harper said Wednesday he meant what he said when he'd be recruiting Mike Trout for the Phillies in 2020 and said MLB hadn't spoken to him yet about his comments.

The Blue Jays finalized a minor league contract with right-handed pitcher Bud Norris on Wednesday.