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Mets finalize 1-year deal with Gonzalez
Adrian Gonzalez vows to have a quiet voice with the New York Mets.
How much should Hall of Fame voters care about defense?
In years past, hitting was the ticket to Cooperstown. Now, for players such as Omar Vizquel, defense matters most to voters. Are they right or wrong?
Why the Flu Season is So Bad This Year
UCSF’s Charles Chiu, MD, PhD, an expert in infectious diseases, answered some questions about this year’s flu season.
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Twins hire retired Morneau as special assistant
The Minnesota Twins have hired the recently retired Justin Morneau as a special assistant. He will be involved in the amateur draft and be a resource for player acquisitions.
Do the best free-agent deals come to teams that wait?
As this odd hot stove season lingers on, we crunched the numbers to see who benefits most the later into the offseason contract negotiations take place.
Brewers' Jeffress pleads guilty to DWI charge
Jeremy Jeffress, now with the Brewers, pleaded guilty to a DWI charge from 2016 and was sentenced to three days in jail, according to Dallas County District Court online records. TMZ Sports reported Wednesday that he was credited with time served.
Pirates fans urge MLB to force Nutting to sell
Upset by trades of starting pitcher Gerrit Cole and outfielder Andrew McCutchen, Pirates fans have started a petition on change.org asking Major League Baseball to force owner Bob Nutting to sell the team.
Astros' Cole happy joining Verlander, Keuchel
While Houston manager A.J. Hinch is happy that the addition of Gerrit Cole bolsters his starting rotation, Cole is excited about the opportunity to be teammates with Justin Verlander and Dallas Keuchel.
One free-agent arm could change everything for these four teams
Some elite clubs have their rotations locked down, but other October hopefuls are a starting pitcher away from serious contention.
Mets expect OF Conforto to return in May
New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto is not expected to return from shoulder surgery until May.
Source: Cubs, Duensing agree on 2-year deal
The Chicago Cubs and reliever Brian Duensing have agreed on a two-year deal worth $7 million pending a physical, a source confirms to ESPN.
Harrison prefers trade if Pirates won't contend
In response to the Pirates' recent trades of stars Andrew McCutchen and Gerrit Cole, veteran infielder Josh Harrison said in a statement that "perhaps it would be better for all involved" if he also was traded.
Are the Cubs gearing up for a run at Bryce Harper?
His dog is named Wrigley, and one of his best friends is a star in Chicago. Does that make next winter's top free agent and the Cubs a perfect fit?
5 UC Alumni Entrepreneurs Win Opportunity to Pitch at Venture Summit
The University of California announced the five finalists of its new “I am a UC Entrepreneur” contest for alumni.
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UC President Napolitano Talks About Moral Leadership During School of Medicine Retreat
UC President Janet Napolitano kicked off the annual School of Medicine Leadership retreat in a conversation with Dean Talmadge E. King Jr., MD, dean of the School of Medicine.
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Newest Giant McCutchen 'all for' switch to RF
Andrew McCutchen, who was acquired from Pittsburgh on Monday, said he's receptive to moving over to right field in San Francisco, saying if it's what the team wants, "this is where I want to be."
Agent: Yelich relationship with Marlins 'broken'
Agent Joe Longo advocated Tuesday for the Marlins to trade Christian Yelich, saying the oufielder's relationship with the team has "soured" and is "irretrievably broken."
Red Sox analyst Remy: Cancer treatment done
Red Sox TV analyst Jerry Remy tweeted Tuesday that he has completed cancer treatment.
LHP LeBlanc, Yanks agree to minor league deal
Left-hander Wade LeBlanc has agreed to a minor league contract with the New York Yankees and will report to major league spring training.
Royals pitcher Duffy pleads guilty to DUI
Royals pitcher Danny Duffy must report to a probation officer once a month for a year and abstain from drugs and alcohol after pleading guilty to DUI.