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'The best two-way player I've ever seen': First impressions of Shohei Ohtani

TEst 4 March 1, 2018 - 7:31am
The Angels phenom is drawing crowds to the Cactus League. But what do teammates and rival scouts think of Ohtani so far?

How Yu Darvish went from having Cubs on his no-trade list to pitching for them

TEst 4 March 1, 2018 - 5:31am
A year before Darvish signed on, he was a long shot to ever become a Cub. How did Theo Epstein & Co. persuade the ace to come to Chicago?

King Felix expected to miss 1 start, Dipoto says

TEst 4 February 28, 2018 - 7:23pm
Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto said Wednesday he was "very encouraged" by how Felix Hernandez's forearm has progressed since he was struck by a hard line drive in his first Cactus League start Monday.

Red Sox pitch Jersey Street to replace Yawkey

TEst 4 February 28, 2018 - 2:53pm
The Red Sox have submitted a petition to the Boston Public Improvement Commission requesting that Yawkey Way be returned to its original Jersey Street name as a symbol of inclusion.

Why the Rockies are betting $106 million on a super bullpen

TEst 4 February 28, 2018 - 1:48pm
Spending big money on a relief trio exploited the one well-stocked position on the market while buying into Colorado's experience with winning at altitude.

Bounce-back pitchers: Will Lester, Thor be fantasy stars again in 2018?

TEst 4 February 28, 2018 - 12:40pm
Just a season ago, Noah Syndergaard and Jon Lester were among the top pitchers off the board in drafts. Heading into 2018, both are coming at a discount and are among our top candidates to rebound on the mound in fantasy.

Nationals use camels to get over playoff hump

TEst 4 February 28, 2018 - 11:51am
New Nationals manager Dave Martinez had a trio of camels brought to spring training camp Wednesday: four-legged visual aids to help players launch a journey aimed at getting over the franchise's playoff hump.

Kimbrel leaves camp for daughter's surgery

TEst 4 February 28, 2018 - 9:15am
Red Sox pitcher Craig Kimbrel is away from spring training camp in Fort Myers while his infant daughter has surgery.

Royals sign free-agent 1B Duda to 1-year deal

TEst 4 February 28, 2018 - 8:38am
First baseman Lucas Duda, who tied a career high with 30 home runs between the Rays and Mets in 2017, has signed a one-year deal with the Royals.

Yanks' Frazier dealing with concussion

TEst 4 February 28, 2018 - 7:15am
New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier is dealing with concussion symptoms that have him frustrated.

Astros' Gurriel (hand) to miss start of season

TEst 4 February 28, 2018 - 6:45am
Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel had surgery on a bone in his left hand Wednesday, and will miss the start of the regular season.

The player from each MLB team who doesn't get talked about enough

TEst 4 February 28, 2018 - 4:58am
From the Cubs' ace not enough people notice to the AL's answer to Nolan Arenado, these under-the-radar guys help teams win.

Dynasty 300: Top players for 2018 and beyond

TEst 4 February 28, 2018 - 4:15am
Tristan H. Cockcroft ranks the top 300 players for those playing in dynasty or keeper formats.

Genome Sequencing Uncovers Therapy for Rare Brain Tumor

Test February 27, 2018 - 8:09pm
New research led by David Solomon, an assistant professor in the Department of Pathology at UCSF, provides much-needed targeted treatment options for patients whose tumors cannot be surgically removed.
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Baseball gods or merely human? Four stars projections can't predict

TEst 4 February 27, 2018 - 4:31pm
How well will Giancarlo Stanton fare in the Bronx? How about a full year from Justin Verlander in Houston? The three major projection systems for 2018 are out, and in a rarity, they totally disagree on four players. So who settles the argument? You do!

Rangers roll the dice, but how much can Tim Lincecum have left?

TEst 4 February 27, 2018 - 3:40pm
After a year away from the game and seven since he was dominant, Tim Lincecum might not be a good bet for a Texas team looking for pitching help.

Ohtani: Won't feel like big leaguer until opener

TEst 4 February 27, 2018 - 3:39pm
While Shohei Ohtani waits for the regular season to arrive, he is honing the schedule he needs to get in work both on the mound and at the plate this spring.

Hosmer shows gratitude for No. 30 with Rolex

TEst 4 February 27, 2018 - 3:28pm
New Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer thanked Glenn Hoffman for ceding his No. 30 by giving the third base coach a Rolex watch.

Lester to start for Cubs on Opening Day

TEst 4 February 27, 2018 - 3:25pm
For the third time in four seasons, Chicago Cubs lefty Jon Lester will start on Opening Day as manager Joe Maddon announced the decision before Lester's spring debut on Tuesday.

Top 50 fantasy baseball prospects for 2018

TEst 4 February 27, 2018 - 2:43pm
Everyone loves prospects, but not every prospect is bound for fantasy stardom. We scout out the rookies who will make the biggest impact in 2018 so you can draft accordingly and be informed when searching the waiver wire this season.

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