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Giles, Hechavarria win arbitration; Osuna loses

TEst 4 February 4, 2018 - 9:28am
Players are 5-2 in arbitration this year after Houston closer Ken Giles and Tampa Bay shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria have won their cases and Toronto closer Roberto Osuna lost his.

Olney: Is the union ready for a spring training showdown?

TEst 4 February 4, 2018 - 6:00am
Tweets about a frustrating winter are one thing, but if players want to force action, then MLBPA chief Tony Clark has to have answers -- and a plan.

Jed Hoyer makes Super Bowl pick, talks pivotal year for Cubs

TEst 4 February 3, 2018 - 5:40am
When his Pats are in the big game, Chicago's GM has a tendency to nail the score. On his way to Arizona, Jed Hoyer talks football and Cubs' hopes.

Thome anti Chief Wahoo logo on HOF plaque

TEst 4 February 2, 2018 - 3:29pm
Jim Thome said he doesn't want to be depicted wearing a cap with the Indians' Chief Wahoo logo on it on his Cooperstown plaque.

UCSF’s Resource Allocation Program (RAP) Accepting Applications for the Spring 2018 Cycle

Test February 2, 2018 - 2:11pm
The Resource Allocation Program (RAP), in partnership with many on-campus sources of research funding, facilitates the dissemination, submission, review and award of intramural research funding opportunities on campus.
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Realmuto loses arbitration case, to get $2.9M

TEst 4 February 2, 2018 - 1:24pm
J.T. Realmuto was given a $2.9 million salary Friday instead of his request for $3.5 million. Justin Bour was awarded $3.4 million instead of Miami's $3 million offer.

Agent: 'Fight is brewing' over slow MLB market

TEst 4 February 2, 2018 - 10:29am
Agent Brodie Van Wagenen, who reps several prominent MLB players, said in a statement on Friday that 'there is a rising tide among players for radical change.' His remarks come during a dormant winter for baseball free agency.

Here's what to watch for in the Caribbean Series

TEst 4 February 2, 2018 - 8:19am
Winter league champions from Puerto Rico, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Venezuela and host Mexico are showcased in the annual baseball classic.

Displaced Puerto Rican players find a haven in nearby Caribbean winter leagues

TEst 4 February 2, 2018 - 7:30am
After Hurricane Maria shortened the season on the devastated island, Jovan Rosa found a spot with Mexico's Mayos de Navojoa.

Life lessons from Brian Cashman: How to succeed in the Bronx while really trying

TEst 4 February 2, 2018 - 4:30am
What sort of self-help book-worthy wisdom could the Yankees' GM provide after two decades working for the game's premiere franchise?

Study Points to Immune System’s Role in Neural Development

Test February 1, 2018 - 4:55pm
A new study shows that an immune signal named interleukin 33 plays a crucial role in allowing the brain to maintain the optimal number of synapses during the development of the central nervous system.
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MLB: No pitch clock if union OKs pace changes

TEst 4 February 1, 2018 - 2:07pm
As MLB aims to reduce the average game time, it prefers a collaborative effort with the players and has integrated ideas from the players in its latest proposal.

Pitcher Miller defeats D-backs in arbitration

TEst 4 February 1, 2018 - 12:19pm
Pitcher Shelby Miller has won his salary arbitration case against Arizona after missing most of last season because of a torn elbow ligament, a decision that gave players a 2-0 record this year.

Ex-No. 1 pick Appel steps away from baseball

TEst 4 February 1, 2018 - 7:30am
Mark Appel, who was taken No. 1 overall in the 2013 draft, is taking an indefinite break from baseball, he told Bleacher Report.

All MLB parks to have expanded netting in '18

TEst 4 February 1, 2018 - 7:01am
Major League Baseball, in an effort to help protect fans, announced that all ballparks will have expanded protective netting extending to at least the far ends of both dugouts.

Indians' Martinez has surgery, out 6 months

TEst 4 February 1, 2018 - 4:42am
Indians utility infielder Michael Martinez had surgery to repair a ruptured Achilles tendon and will be sidelined for the next six months.

From flipping closers to Carlapalooza: Brian Cashman's greatest hits -- and misses -- in 20 years as Yankees GM

TEst 4 February 1, 2018 - 4:22am
In honor of his two decades in the Bronx, we look back at some of the best and worst moves of the Brian Cashman era.

The biggest remaining hole and a solution for (almost) all 30 teams

TEst 4 February 1, 2018 - 4:15am
Spring training is nearly here, and there are dozens of free agents still available. We find each club's biggest need and identify potential targets.

Mariners extending netting at Safeco Field

TEst 4 January 31, 2018 - 3:55pm
The Seattle Mariners will extend the protective netting at Safeco Field for the upcoming season to include protection behind both dugouts.

Avila reaches deal with D-backs, reports say

TEst 4 January 31, 2018 - 1:28pm
Alex Avila, who reached a deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks, will compete for playing time behind the plate with holdovers Jeff Mathis and Chris Herrmann.

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