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Vandal drives on, damages 'Field of Dreams'

TEst 4 January 24, 2018 - 5:54am
A vandal has caused thousands of dollars in damage to the Field of Dreams by driving a vehicle onto the site made famous by the 1989 movie.

Twins GM: All-Star closer Perkins to retire

TEst 4 January 24, 2018 - 5:19am
Glen Perkins, a three-time All-Star who saved 120 games in 12 seasons with the Minnesota Twins, will retire but is welcome to join the team's front office, according to Minnesota GM Thad Levine.

Everything you need to know ahead of the Hall of Fame ballot reveal

TEst 4 January 24, 2018 - 4:58am
Who's a shoo-in for Cooperstown? Who's anxiously awaiting a call? What about Bonds and Clemens? Here's a primer on a few things to watch for today.

Why does everybody love Vlad Guerrero so much?

TEst 4 January 24, 2018 - 4:48am
It won't just be Expos fans cheering at his Cooperstown induction. Guerrero is adored by fans of all teams simply because nobody played like him.

Manfred, Clark talk pitch clocks, mound visits

TEst 4 January 23, 2018 - 4:41pm
Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred and players' association head Tony Clark met Tuesday to discuss potential rule changes involving pitch clocks and limits on mound visits.

New Approach Attacks 'Undruggable' Cancers from the Outside In

Test January 23, 2018 - 4:34pm
Researchers at UCSF have found a way to attack one of the most common drivers of lung, colorectal, and pancreatic cancer by targeting the proteins it produces on the outside of the cell.
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Astros' Singleton banned 100 games, Deetz 80

TEst 4 January 23, 2018 - 3:08pm
Jon Singleton, who'd once been a top prospect for the Houston Astros, was suspended 100 games after a third positive drug test. Right-hander Dean Deetz was suspended 80 games after testing positive for a PED.

Mets COO Jeff Wilpon defends team's payroll

TEst 4 January 23, 2018 - 12:53pm
Mets chief operating officer Jeff Wilpon defended the team's offseason spending, saying more moves are likely before opening day and during the season.

Trout: Eagles will beat Patriots in Super Bowl

TEst 4 January 23, 2018 - 12:30pm
Lifelong Philadelphia Eagles fan Mike Trout said Tuesday that the Eagles will beat the New England Patriots 31-24 to win Super Bowl LII. Trout has yet to decide if he'll attend the game.

The bunt base hit is dead. (Long live the bunt base hit!)

TEst 4 January 23, 2018 - 11:11am
Home runs are at a historic high, and bunt hits are WAY down. The former is responsible for the latter, right? Perhaps. Or maybe something else has changed that means bunt hits aren't just out of fashion again -- they're going extinct.

A-Rod joining ESPN for Sunday Night Baseball

TEst 4 January 23, 2018 - 7:44am
Alex Rodriguez will be joining ESPN to work as an analyst on Sunday Night Baseball telecasts.

Keith Law's complete guide to NL East prospects: Braves are stacked, Phillies improving

TEst 4 January 23, 2018 - 6:52am
With two of MLB's top five systems, the NL East is loaded with some of the best young talent in baseball.

Former Chief Campus Counsel Marcia Canning, UC Stalwart for More Than Three Decades, Dies

Test January 22, 2018 - 8:22pm
Marcia J. Canning, UCSF’s former chief campus counsel, who bolstered the University’s legal services program and served more than three decades in the University of California system, has died. She was 69.
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Source: A. Jackson, Giants agree to 2-year deal

TEst 4 January 22, 2018 - 4:31pm
Center fielder Austin Jackson has agreed to a two-year, $6 million deal with the San Francisco Giants, a source confirmed to ESPN's Jerry Crasnick.

Q&A: George Mitchell on the legacy of the Mitchell Report, PEDs and the Hall of Fame

TEst 4 January 22, 2018 - 4:00pm
A decade after the Mitchell Report rocked baseball, Joe Morgan brought MLB's steroid investigation back to the forefront of the Hall debate. Senator Mitchell discusses the lasting impact of the report and its place in the Cooperstown conversation.

Keith Law's 2018 top 100 prospects -- Nos. 50-1: Introducing tomorrow's superstars

TEst 4 January 22, 2018 - 12:46pm
Who's the next Jose Altuve or Mike Trout? What about the next Bryce Harper or Aaron Judge? Chances are you'll find a new generation of breakout ballplayers as the list reaches No. 1.

Byers Distinguished Professorship Awarded to Wendell Lim, Chair of Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology

Test January 22, 2018 - 11:21am
UCSF Chancellor Sam Hawgood announced Wednesday that Brook and Shawn Byers have established the Byers Distinguished Professorship, which will be awarded to Wendell Lim.
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Bo Huang Delivers 2018 Byers Award Lecture on Boundary-Pushing Microscopy

Test January 22, 2018 - 11:21am
Huang highlighted the microscopy work in his lab that has enabled a clearer understanding of the function of cells and the processes that underlie disease.
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Cavity Prevention Approach Effectively Reduces Tooth Decay

Test January 22, 2018 - 8:21am
A scientifically based approach that includes a tooth-decay risk assessment, aggressive preventive measures and conservative restorations can dramatically reduce decay in community dental practices.
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Reports: Darvish receives offer from Brewers

TEst 4 January 22, 2018 - 6:51am
The Milwaukee Brewers have made a contract offer to Yu Darvish, joining the list of teams pursuing the free-agent ace pitcher, according to multiple reports.

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