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UCSF scientists found a way to screen people’s blood for hundreds of chemicals at once, a method that will improve our ability to better assess chemical exposures in pregnant women.

Who could take down the Astros, Red Sox or Yankees? L.A. added Manny Machado to win it all, while the Cubs are riding high in the NL.

Don't look now, but the Pirates are on a nine-game win streak after sweeping Cincinnati. Should Pittsburgh be buyers at the trade deadline?

Mets assistant general manager John Ricco said Yoenis Cespedes' recent revelation about his heels was the first time surgery had ever been brought up as a consideration.

The Mets' outfielder might be back from the disabled list for the moment, but he could be back on the shelf and out for a long time to come.

Daniel Poncedeleon, the 26-year-old right-hander whose life and career were put in jeopardy last May after he took a line drive to the temple, will be called up to start for the Cardinals on Monday.

Mets starter Noah Syndergaard is going on the 10-day disabled list after recently exhibiting symptoms of hand, foot and mouth disease, a viral illness that normally affects children under 5.

Jose Quintana pitched seven effective innings, keeping Matt Carpenter in the ballpark and helping the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-2 on Sunday.

James Paxton will return from the disabled list to start for the Mariners on Tuesday, manager Scott Servais announced Sunday.

Veteran right-hander Ervin Santana will make his season debut on Wednesday, manager Paul Molitor announced Sunday.

Nationals closer Sean Doolittle has suffered a setback in his comeback from a left toe injury that could keep him out a few more weeks.

The Nationals traded outfielder Brian Goodwin to the Royals on Sunday for minor league pitcher Jacob Condra-Bogan.

Keeping hundreds of players on message might be tough as the players' association tries to bring back the big free-agency paydays of the past.

Indians outfielder Bradley Zimmer underwent shoulder surgery and is expected to miss 8-12 months.

Shin-Soo Choo's streak of reaching base safely ended at 52 games on Saturday night -- the longest such single-season streak in Texas Rangers history.

In his first appearance in a game since the emergence of his controversial tweets, Josh Hader was received warmly, with cheers and applause, by Brewers fans. "It means a lot," he said after Milwaukee's 4-2 win.

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Matt Carpenter hit a home run for the sixth straight game Saturday, the longest single-season streak in franchise history.

Binghamton outfielder Tim Tebow was put on the disabled list Saturday with a right hand injury and is scheduled to see a specialist in New York on Monday.

The Colorado Rockies placed second baseman DJ LeMahieu on the 10-day disabled list with a strained left oblique.

The Mets have traded closer Jeurys Familia to the Athletics for two prospects and international slot money.