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Lefty Liriano returns to Pirates on minors deal

TEst 4 February 4, 2019 - 5:53pm
Veteran left-hander Francisco Liriano has agreed to a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, the team announced on Monday.

Source: Blevins gets minor league deal from A's

TEst 4 February 4, 2019 - 2:53pm
Left-handed reliever Jerry Blevins has agreed to a minor league contract with the Oakland Athletics, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Indians acquire RHP Wittgren in deal with Marlins

TEst 4 February 4, 2019 - 2:53pm
Looking to reconstruct their bullpen, the Cleveland Indians acquired right-hander Nick Wittgren from the Miami Marlins for right-hander Jordan Milbrath.

Source: Liriano back to Pirates on minors deal

TEst 4 February 4, 2019 - 2:53pm
Left-hander Francisco Liriano is returning to the Pirates on a minor league contract, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Hall of Fame president Idelson to retire in July

TEst 4 February 4, 2019 - 11:52am
Jeff Idelson, president of the Baseball Hall of Fame, will retire following this year's induction ceremony in July.

A chronicle of Venezuela's tense baseball final series

TEst 4 February 4, 2019 - 11:52am
For the second year in a row, the Caribbean Series, that begins today, was relocated from Venezuela because of security concerns due to political unrest and moved to Panama.

Keith Law's 2019 ranking of all 30 MLB farm systems

TEst 4 February 4, 2019 - 5:50am
The Padres have top prospect Fernando Tatis Jr., but how much young talent is behind him? And how does your team's prospect pool rate?

What we're most excited for one week before spring training begins

TEst 4 February 4, 2019 - 5:50am
Anyone else ready for this offseason to end? Well, good news, baseball fans: Pitchers and catchers report in seven days!

Report: Raiders in talks to play '19 season in S.F.

TEst 4 February 3, 2019 - 11:48pm
The Oakland Raiders are in talks with the Giants about playing their home games next season at Oracle Park in San Francisco.

Former longtime Pirates pitcher Friend dies at 88

TEst 4 February 3, 2019 - 5:47pm
Bob Friend, the former Pirates right-hander who holds the franchise record for innings pitched (3,481), games started (477) and strikeouts (1,682), died Sunday at 88.

Ball from Bautista's bat flip sells for $28,000

TEst 4 February 3, 2019 - 8:45am
The home run ball that prompted Jose Bautista's notorious bat flip in 2015 has sold at auction for more than $28,000.

Olney: Why the Astros will win the 2019 World Series

TEst 4 February 3, 2019 - 5:44am
Signs point to a bounce-back season in Houston, and let's face it: Carlos Correa & Co. don't have far to climb to get back on top.

HR ball from Bautista bat flip auctioned for $28K

TEst 4 February 2, 2019 - 2:53pm
According to the Lelands auction house website Saturday, there were 17 bids on Jose Bautista's home run ball. The winning one went for $28,252.

A's closer Treinen wins case, to make $6.4M

TEst 4 February 2, 2019 - 2:53pm
A's closer Blake Treinen, who went 9-2 with 38 saves and a 0.78 ERA last season while making his first All-Star Game, won his arbitration case and will make $6.4 million in 2019.

Memorable moments in Atlanta sports history

TEst 4 February 2, 2019 - 11:53am
With Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, we look at other memorable moments in Atlanta sports history.

Hoyer confident about Cubs -- and his favorite football team

TEst 4 February 2, 2019 - 8:52am
The Cubs GM offers his thoughts on the sleepy offseason, his team's disappointing offense and the success of the New England Patriots.

Nationals ban backpacks from ballpark, cite safety

TEst 4 February 1, 2019 - 5:47pm
The Nationals have gone a step farther than other major league clubs by banning backpacks from their stadium in an era of enhanced security at MLB venues.

Matt Davidson agrees to deal with Rangers

TEst 4 February 1, 2019 - 5:47pm
Infielder Matt Davidson has agreed to a minor league deal with the Texas Rangers. Davidson will be used as an infielder and could pitch as well, giving the Rangers their own two-way weapon.

For Women Scientists in Developing Nations, UCSF Fellowship Builds Confidence and Connections

Test February 1, 2019 - 5:47pm
The first recipient of QBI's Scholarship for Women from Developing Nations in Biosciences returns to Uganda with tools for success.
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He's 37 and throwing 99 mph: Meet MLB's ultimate comeback story

TEst 4 February 1, 2019 - 2:46pm
A can't-miss first-round pick with a million-dollar signing bonus until the yips derailed his major league dreams more than a decade ago, Luke Hagerty is proving it's never too late to make it big.

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