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Which new faces in new places will thrive in 2018?

TEst 4 March 14, 2018 - 1:01pm
Astros starter Gerrit Cole is one of 10 players who should get a big boost from a change of scenery in 2018.

Brewers' Vogt not expected for Opening Day

TEst 4 March 14, 2018 - 12:52pm
Milwaukee Brewers catcher Stephen Vogt is not expected to be back from a shoulder injury by Opening Day.

De Leon 2nd Rays prospect to have TJ surgery

TEst 4 March 14, 2018 - 12:50pm
Right-hander Jose De Leon has become the second Rays pitching prospect in less than a month to have Tommy John surgery.

Dodgers renew Bellinger, Seager contracts

TEst 4 March 14, 2018 - 12:18pm
The Dodgers have renewed the contracts of 2017 NL Rookie of the Year Cody Bellinger for $585,000 and of 2016 NL Rookie of the Year Corey Seager for $605,000.

Adding Formula May Not Sway Baby from Breast

Test March 14, 2018 - 11:47am
A study demonstrated a seemingly contradictory way for newborns losing more weight than most to breastfeed in the longer term: add a little formula for a couple of days.
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Power Rankings: Best and worst case for every MLB team

TEst 4 March 14, 2018 - 11:46am
Can the Astros repeat? Will the Yankees bash their way to the top? Is this the year for Clayton Kershaw in the postseason? We break down all 30 teams ahead of the 2018 season.

Minors to use runner on 2nd in extra innings

TEst 4 March 14, 2018 - 11:14am
Extra innings throughout the minor leagues will start with a runner at second base. In addition, a 15-second pitch clock when there are no runners on base will be implemented at Triple-A and Double-A.

Family digs up eighth rare Cobb baseball card

TEst 4 March 14, 2018 - 10:59am
A family that two years ago made one of the greatest discoveries in sports collectibles history when they found seven Ty Cobb baseball cards printed between 1909 and 1911 have now found one more in the matching set.

Gonzalez OK with discount to stay with Rockies

TEst 4 March 14, 2018 - 8:54am
Carlos Gonzalez says he has no regrets about his first voyage into free agency after finalizing a one-year, $5 million contract to stay with the Rockies.

Sleeper bats for deeper leagues

TEst 4 March 14, 2018 - 6:11am
If you're playing in an AL- or NL-only league, or perhaps a mixed league with 15-plus teams, at some point you're likely to start running out of names on your draft lists. Eric Karabell looks deeper to lend those fantasy managers a hand.

No 'bandwagon fan': How newest Red Sox slugger J.D. Martinez celebrated his 19th birthday at Fenway

TEst 4 March 14, 2018 - 5:30am
The Boston basher, who grew up rooting for the Red Sox, had an unforgettable first trip to Fenway Park -- thanks to his older sister.

Lynn chose Twins for immediate chance to win

TEst 4 March 13, 2018 - 4:35pm
Lance Lynn struck out five in three hitless innings during his debut with the Twins on Tuesday. Lynn chose Minnesota in free agency feeling the team has 'a chance to win no matter what.'

Lower ADP players who could return first-round value

TEst 4 March 13, 2018 - 3:51pm
Certain players are no-brainers when you're picking in the first round, but what happens if your top 10 is off the board? Not to worry. There are a number of solid choices who could return first-round value and far exceed their ADP by season's end.

Mets reassign scuffling Tebow to minors camp

TEst 4 March 13, 2018 - 3:33pm
The Mets have sent Tim Tebow to minor-league camp after the former Heisman Trophy winner batted just .056 in 18 at-bats this spring.

Nova gets opening-day nod for Pirates

TEst 4 March 13, 2018 - 3:21pm
Ivan Nova will be the Pittsburgh Pirates' opening-day starting pitcher at Detroit on March 29. It is unclear whether he will remain with Pittsburgh through the entire season.

Eddie Chang Selected as Inaugural Bowes Biomedical Investigator

Test March 13, 2018 - 3:19pm
UCSF Chancellor Sam Hawgood announced March 13 that Edward Chang will be the inaugural William K. Bowes Jr. Biomedical Investigator.
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Women Cyclists are More Prone to Common Gynecological Problems, But Not Serious Sexual or Urinary Dysfunction

Test March 13, 2018 - 3:19pm
Women bicycle riders are more likely to experience urinary tract infections, genital numbness and saddle sores, but not more likely to have serious sexual and urinary symptoms than non-cyclists.
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Jays' Tulowitzki won't be ready for opener

TEst 4 March 13, 2018 - 2:40pm
Blue Jays shortstop Troy Tulowitzki won't be ready for Opening Day as he recovers from a heel injury.

MLB trades we'd like to see by Opening Day

TEst 4 March 13, 2018 - 1:51pm
Wouldn't it be great if Chris Archer had a better shot at helping his team reach the postseason? Or for the Yankees to move Jacoby Ellsbury? Here are 10 deals in which everyone could win.

Rangers option prospect Calhoun to minors

TEst 4 March 13, 2018 - 11:56am
The Texas Rangers have optioned outfield prospect Willie Calhoun to the minors to work on his defense.

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