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MLB hitters explain why they can't just beat the shift
"Why don't guys just hit ground balls to short?" Three veteran batters tell us what makes adjusting to the shift so difficult.
Evolution of Melanoma Reveals Opportunities for Intervention
UCSF researchers have identified the sequence of genetic changes that transform benign moles to into malignant skin cancer.
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Archer calls out peers after Snell's ASG snub
Blake Snell has the best ERA in the AL among starting pitchers and is among the league leaders in several other categories, but he did not make the All-Star team. Teammate Chris Archer took to social media to complain about Snell's snub.
Ohtani hero again with 443-foot, pinch-hit blast
Shohei Ohtani's game-winning home runs was his first since May 17 and only his third hit in 17 at-bats since returning from the disabled list.
Royals sign 16-year-old Japanese pitcher Yuki
Kaito Yuki is headed to the Kansas City Royals organization instead of attending high school in Japan.
Real or not? Stars can be found on the scrap heap
Jesus Aguilar, Max Muncy, even J.D. Martinez and Matt Kemp, are among the very productive players who once could have been had for peanuts.
Braves' revival reflected in 4 All-Star selections
The Braves' changing fortunes, after four straight losing seasons, were affirmed Sunday with two players elected to the All-Star Game's starting lineup for the first time since 2003, in Freddie Freeman and Nick Markakis.
Puig slams 11th homer, exits with oblique strain
Dodgers right fielder Yasiel Puig left in the fifth inning of Sunday's Freeway Series finale against the Angels with what the team called a a right intercostal oblique strain.
M's player retires to help eating disorder patients
Mike Marjama, a catcher for the Seattle Mariners' Triple-A affiliate, has retired from baseball to take a job with the National Eating Disorders Association.
All-Star selections: Snubs, surprises and more
Tampa Bay's Blake Snell is one of the biggest snubs in recent years, and who would have thought Matt Kemp would be an All-Star starter?
Braves, Cubs and Red Sox lead ASG lineups
The Boston Red Sox, Atlanta Braves and Chicago Cubs will have two starters apiece in next week's All-Star Game in Washington, D.C.
Nats' Reynolds pitches day after 10-RBI game
Mark Reynolds pitched on Sunday, one day after he finished with 10 RBIs in a game.
Choo reaches base for 47th straight game
Shin-Soo Choo reached base for the 47th consecutive game with a two-out single in the ninth inning Sunday, setting a Texas Rangers team record. Choo surpassed the previous mark set by Julio Franco in 1993.
Escobar's games-played streak to end at 421
The Royals are giving Alcides Escobar a day off Sunday, ending his consecutive games streak at 421, which was the longest in the major leagues.
Giants ship OF Jackson, RHP Gearrin to Texas
The Rangers added a pair of veteran players Sunday, acquiring outfielder Austin Jackson and right-hander Cory Gearrin in a trade with the Giants.
Brewers activate Cain but place Braun on DL
The Brewers activated outfielder Lorenzo Cain on Sunday but placed outfielder Ryan Braun and catcher Manny Pina on the DL.
Perfect 10: Nats' Reynolds drives in 10 on 5 hits
Mark Reynolds homered twice and drove in a career-high 10 runs, Max Scherzer won for the first time since June 5, and the Washington Nationals beat the Miami Marlins 18-4 on Saturday night.
BoSox catcher Vazquez to DL with pinkie injury
Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez was placed on the 10-day DL on Sunday with a broken pinkie finger.
Mike Trout stays patient as pitchers take a pass
The best player in the league might not be getting many pitches to hit as opponents avoid even trying, but he won't be changing his game.
Olney: Max Muncy's journey from out of MLB to out of this world
Once almost out of baseball, Muncy is riding high after changing his swing to become the fastest man to 20 homers in Dodgers history.