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Red Sox postpone White House visit to May

TEst 4 January 25, 2019 - 5:54pm
The Boston Red Sox are postponing their White House visit until May 9 because of the partial government shutdown.

A's sign Estrada, hope veteran can regain form

TEst 4 January 25, 2019 - 5:54pm
Veteran right-hander Marco Estrada, who struggled to a 7-14 mark with a 5.64 ERA in 2018, has signed a one-year deal with the Athletics, a source told ESPN.

Mussina to forgo team logo on HOF plaque

TEst 4 January 25, 2019 - 2:54pm
Mike Mussina, who played for the Orioles and Yankees during his 18-year career, will enter Cooperstown without the logo of either team on his plaque, he said.

Padres going to brown, gold color scheme in 2020

TEst 4 January 25, 2019 - 2:54pm
The San Diego Padres say they are switching to a brown and gold color scheme for 2020 and beyond. That scheme was used from the team's inception in 1969 into the 1980s.

Source: A's sign Estrada to help fill rotation

TEst 4 January 25, 2019 - 2:54pm
Veteran right-hander Marco Estrada, who struggled to a 7-14 mark with a 5.64 ERA in 2018, has signed a one-year deal with the Athletics, a source told ESPN.

Sources: Mets agree to deal with reliever Wilson

TEst 4 January 25, 2019 - 11:54am
Former Cubs southpaw Justin Wilson dominated left-handed hitters, who hit .190 against him last season.

Indians re-sign left-handed reliever Perez

TEst 4 January 25, 2019 - 11:54am
Indians' reliever Oliver Perez had 15 holds in his first season with Cleveland.

Aging Americans Fall Prey to ‘Brain-Boosting’ Supplements Offering Hope, Hype and Dodgy Data

Test January 25, 2019 - 11:54am
"Brain health” dietary supplements are “pseudomedicine” and health care providers should discourage patients from pursuing them, say neurologists at UCSF, in a JAMA opinion piece.
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Buster's Buzz: From Puig to Pollock (and Realmuto?), Dodgers' plan takes shape

TEst 4 January 25, 2019 - 8:54am
L.A.'s moves this winter have been about building consistency. The Dodgers dealt Yasiel Puig, let Yasmani Grandal go, signed A.J. Pollock and are now in play for J.T. Realmuto.

Nike will become MLB uniform supplier in 2020

TEst 4 January 25, 2019 - 8:54am
Nike will take over as Major League Baseball's uniform supplier beginning in 2020.

Common Pain Reliever Can Improve Survival in Head and Neck Cancer

Test January 25, 2019 - 8:54am
Regular use of a common type of medication, such as aspirin and ibuprofen, significantly improves survival for a third or more patients with head and neck cancer, a new study led by UCSF has found. 
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Baseball's new normal: An offseason in which the strategy is wait, wait, wait

TEst 4 January 25, 2019 - 5:53am
What happens when half of the league forgets to light its hot stove? Three weeks from spring training, we're witnessing it in an offseason trend that's here to stay.

Insert Corporate Sponsor Here Field: Why ballpark names matter

TEst 4 January 25, 2019 - 5:53am
With naming rights getting harder to unscramble, we need a better way to keep track of where the ballgames are.

M's execs deny claims they mocked Latino players

TEst 4 January 24, 2019 - 11:46pm
Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto and director of player development Andy McKay on Thursday strongly denied allegations from the team's former high performance director that they disparaged Latino players.

Caribbean Series in doubt as new venue sought

TEst 4 January 24, 2019 - 8:45pm
The status of next month's Caribbean Series is in doubt due to political unrest in Venezuela, where the series was to be played. A decision will be made Friday on playing it in another country, or canceling this year's series.

Pollock, not Harper? That's where Dodgers are now

TEst 4 January 24, 2019 - 8:45pm
It seems L.A. isn't as glamorous as it was a couple of years ago, with a focus on fiscal responsibility rather than big-name glitz this offseason.

Carrasco finalizes deal, could make $14M in 2023

TEst 4 January 24, 2019 - 5:44pm
Carlos Carrasco's $14 million club option for 2023 under his new deal with the Cleveland Indians would become guaranteed if he pitches 170 or more innings in 2022 and is expected to be healthy for the following season.

Absolute zero: Ottavino 1st Yankee to wear No. 0

TEst 4 January 24, 2019 - 5:44pm
Adam Ottavino, whose deal with New York was announced Thursday, will be the first Yankee to wear No. 0.

Sources: Outfielder Pollock, Dodgers have deal

TEst 4 January 24, 2019 - 11:42am
The Dodgers and outfielder A.J. Pollock have agreed to a deal, sources confirmed to ESPN.

Source: Cubs, Brach agree to one-year deal

TEst 4 January 24, 2019 - 11:42am
Reliever Brad Brach, who had a 3.59 ERA and 12 saves between Baltimore and Atlanta last season, has reached a one-year deal with the Cubs, a source told ESPN.

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