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Gimme some glove: Cubs explain their spring breaking-in rituals
Breaking in new gloves is one spring routine every Cub handles his own way, from infielders' do-it-yourself solutions to pitchers handing off the job.
Russell Wilson, Yankees learn from each other in whirlwind week
The Super Bowl-winning QB and the Bronx Bombers picked up more than a few cross-sport tips from their time together in spring training.
Syndergaard on high velocity: Don't freak out
Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard said there's not reason for people to be "freaking out" after the right-hander threw 11 pitches of 100 mph or more in his spring debut.
Hosmer: 'Weird' to face Royals for first time
Eric Hosmer was 1-for-4 in San Diego's 13-5 victory Friday against his former team.
Braves' Kazmir takes step forward in comeback
Braves left-handed pitcher Scott Kazmir, who didn't pitch last year, took a step forward in his comeback from a hip injury Friday when he threw two scoreless innings against the Yankees.
Tebow gets taste of 'nasty' Scherzer in debut
While Tim Tebow learned the hard way how good Max Scherzer is, he responded later in his first spring start for the Mets with a single off Erick Fedde of the Nationals.
Pomeranz, Norris exit starts early with ailments
Red Sox lefty Drew Pomeranz exited with a tight forearm Friday, while Cardinals right-hander Bud Norris had a hamstring spasm. Both said the moves were precautionary.
Manfred: MLB will urge West Virginia governor to veto sports betting bill
With a key Supreme Court ruling looming, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred held a conference call with West Virginia media to discuss why a bill aiming to legalize sports betting in the state should be defeated -- unless baseball receives an "integrity fee."
UCSF Health, Sonoma Valley Hospital Sign Affiliation Agreement
UCSF Health and Sonoma Valley Hospital have signed an affiliation agreement to create an integrated health care network that will serve the needs of Sonoma Valley residents
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2018 fantasy baseball rankings for 6x6 roto leagues
Tristan H. Cockcroft proposes a new way to play category-based fantasy baseball, using six categories that attempt to better indicate player skill, and provides his rankings for this 6x6 format.
Source: Russell Wilson to get at-bat vs. Braves
Russell Wilson, who wasn't expected to play in a spring training game, will get an at-bat for the Yankees in a Grapefruit League game against the Braves, a source told ESPN.
Tigers pitcher Wood has torn ACL, meniscus
Pitcher Travis Wood, vying for a roster spot with the Tigers after agreeing to a minor league deal in January, suffered a torn ACL and meniscus in his left knee during a rundown.
The biggest reason the Rays and Pirates aren't winning
Everyone talks about Tampa and Pittsburgh not spending, but the bigger issue is that neither of them has been good recently at developing players.
'We're playing for the whole thing': Chris Sale, Sox have a plan to keep the ace fresh for the Fall Classic
The flamethrower flamed out by the end of his first season in Boston. So don't expect him to come flying out of the gate again. He's eyeing Game 7.
Cards' Wainwright struggles in spring debut
Cardinals right-hander Adam Wainwright walked three and gave up two hits in two scoreless innings in his Grapefruit League debut. He only threw 26 of his 47 pitches for strikes.
HIV Begins to Yield Secrets of How It Hides in Cells
UCSF scientists have uncovered new mechanisms by which HIV hides in infected cells, resting in a latent state that evades the body’s immune system and preventing antiviral drugs from flushing it out.
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Nationals' Harper has ingrown toenail removed
Nationals star Bryce Harper had surgery Wednesday to remove an ingrown toenail but is expected to return to spring training action Saturday, manager Dave Martinez said.
Tigers pitcher Wood sprains knee in rundown
Tigers pitcher Travis Wood, who made 14 starts and 25 relief appearances for the Padres and Royals in 2017, suffered a sprained left knee during a rundown Thursday.
Carroll on Wilson at spring training: 'Awesome'
Seahawks coach Pete Carroll says he has no problem with quarterback Russell Wilson taking part in spring training with the Yankees, saying Thursday, "it's awesome."
'The best two-way player I've ever seen': First impressions of Shohei Ohtani
The Angels phenom is drawing crowds to the Cactus League. But what do teammates and rival scouts think of Ohtani so far?