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The case for not drafting Shohei Ohtani in fantasy baseball

TEst 4 February 12, 2018 - 8:17am
Shohei Ohtani could break fantasy baseball as a talented two-way player, but that's only one of the possible outcomes for the rookie. If you play in a points league, there are some reasons to lower expectations for the Angels' newest star.

Reports: Cards, Norris agree to 1-year deal

TEst 4 February 12, 2018 - 8:15am
The St. Louis Cardinals have agreed to a one-year deal with right-hander Bud Norris, according to multiple reports.

Blue Jays to retire Halladay's No. 32

TEst 4 February 12, 2018 - 7:54am
The Toronto Blue Jays will retire Roy Halladay's jersey on Opening Day. Halladay died last year in a plane crash at the age of 40.

Ex-pitcher arrested with over 20 kilos of drugs

TEst 4 February 12, 2018 - 7:32am
Former major league pitcher Esteban Loaiza is facing felony drug charges after being arrested with over 20 kilograms of heroin or cocaine.

A tale of two Red Sox teams -- will they be more like 2016 than 2017?

TEst 4 February 12, 2018 - 4:57am
Whether or not last year's power outage forces another move, bounce-back seasons from Mookie Betts and others could make a big difference in Boston.

Mother of Pirates' Diaz safe after kidnapping

TEst 4 February 11, 2018 - 5:54pm
Venezuelan authorities say police have rescued the mother of Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Elias Diaz three days after she was kidnapped.

Even as spring training begins, baseball's endless offseason lingers

TEst 4 February 11, 2018 - 1:26pm
Instead of celebrating the new beginning that is spring training, MLB teams and players are still dealing with the remaining questions from a winter when nothing happened -- and wondering how to avoid a repeat.

How much more valuable will Manny Machado be as a shortstop?

TEst 4 February 11, 2018 - 11:17am
From trade value to his free-agent future and his Hall of Fame chances, there's a lot at stake for Machado and the Orioles with his move into the middle infield.

Olney: Can Cleveland sustain a contender?

TEst 4 February 11, 2018 - 6:00am
The controversies the Indians can anticipate as they phase out their logo are joined by concerns about attendance as the Tribe bid to win it all.

Mets' Wheeler ready for '18 after lengthy rehab

TEst 4 February 11, 2018 - 4:14am
Mets starting pitcher Zack Wheeler was given a prescribed shot every day for six months in an effort to recover from the stress reaction that cut his 2017 season short.

What does the Darvish deal mean for other free agents and teams?

TEst 4 February 10, 2018 - 3:05pm
Jake Arrieta and other free-agent pitchers may settle for less lucrative deals, while contending clubs like the Nationals and Dodgers mull their options.

Foltynewicz, Graveman lose in arbitration

TEst 4 February 10, 2018 - 2:43pm
Atlanta pitcher Mike Foltynewicz and Oakland pitcher Kendall Graveman have lost to their teams in salary arbitration.

Saving their best pitching move for last, Cubs finally sign Yu Darvish

TEst 4 February 10, 2018 - 2:29pm
Chicago didn't go into the winter thinking it could land Yu Darvish, but after already signing six other free-agent pitchers, the Cubs added an ace.

Cubs regain their edge in NL Central by signing Yu Darvish

TEst 4 February 10, 2018 - 1:44pm
Adding this winter's best free agent does more than shore up Chicago's rotation, it's a move its division rivals can't easily answer.

Mattingly 'excited' about new-look Marlins

TEst 4 February 10, 2018 - 1:23pm
Speaking publicly for the first time since the Marlins' offseason purge, manager Don Mattingly said Saturday during the team's Fan Fest event that he's enthused about the upcoming season.

How Yu Darvish's move to Cubs affects his fantasy value

TEst 4 February 10, 2018 - 1:21pm
Yu Darvish signed into a much more favorable situation when he came to terms with the Chicago Cubs on Saturday. But how much does the move affect Darvish's fantasy value? Tristan H. Cockroft explores how the move might affect the right-hander.

Source: Cubs land Darvish for $126M deal

TEst 4 February 10, 2018 - 12:00pm
The Chicago Cubs and free-agent ace pitcher Yu Darvish have agreed to a six-year, $126 million deal, a source confirmed to ESPN's Jesse Rogers.

Wearables Could Catch Heart Problems That Elude Your Doctor

Test February 9, 2018 - 5:12pm
Office visits offer doctors only a snapshot of chronic conditions. That’s where new mobile health-tracking technology can make a real difference, providing detailed and long-term health data for each patient.
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Rays owner wants team's new home in Tampa

TEst 4 February 9, 2018 - 2:51pm
Tampa Bay Rays owner Stuart Sternberg said at a news conference Friday that the team would focus its ballpark search on a 14-acre site in the Ybor City neighborhood of Tampa. The team currently plays in St. Petersburg.

Five things we learned in the Caribbean Series

TEst 4 February 9, 2018 - 2:02pm
A repeat champion is crowned and a former U.S. president, a boxing idol and a billionaire magnate come together on the mound to toss the first pitch

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