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The Tampa Bay Rays have agreed to a one-year, $4 million deal with outfielder Carlos Gomez, MLB.com reported Wednesday.

Outfielder Colby Rasmus has decided to return to baseball after walking away this past summer, and he has signed a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles.

For the sixth year, UCSF has placed among the top 20 colleges and universities that received the most charitable contributions in the nation. The distinction caps an extraordinary career for John B. Ford, who recently retired as vice chancellor of University Development and Alumni Relations.

Hall of Fame first baseman Orlando Cepeda remains hospitalized in critical condition after a cardiac incident, the San Francisco Giants said Wednesday.

Cameron Maybin, who batted .228 with 33 stolen bases with the Angels and Astros last season, has signed a one-year deal with the Marlins.

Forrest Whitley, a right-hander who is considered one of the top pitching prospects in baseball, has been suspended for violating the minor-league drug program, sources told ESPN's Buster Olney.

Some clubs that are expected to wind up below .500 have the potential to pull off a surprise and achieve postseason glory. Who are this spring's most likely candidates to exceed their weak forecasts?

Adding Steven Souza Jr. to a new-look outfield in Arizona might help get the D-backs get back to the postseason, but did the Rays get good value?

The future belongs to Miguel Andujar and Gleyber Torres, but Tuesday's three-way deal added a strong right-now rival to a complicated camp battle.

The Yankees have added versatile infielder Brandon Drury in a three-team trade with Arizona and Tampa Bay. Steven Souza Jr. goes to the Diamondbacks, with the Rays getting two prospects and two players to be named.

Nationals second baseman Daniel Murphy isn't sure if he'll be ready in time for Opening Day after having offseason debridement and microfracture surgery on his right knee.

Cubs catcher Willson Contreras joins a growing chorus of players concerned about baseball's new limit on mound visits.

Sure, positions are up for grabs in the Grapefruit and Cactus Leagues. But there's deeper drama going on. Here are the questions you really want answered.

An internationally renowned periodontics specialist, Michael Reddy has been appointed dean of the UCSF School of Dentistry, one of the preeminent graduate dental schools in the nation.

Clayton Kershaw has reached the 200 inning mark just once during the past four seasons. A closer look at the numbers reveals whether he's still worthy of being a first-round pick this season.

David Price told USA Today Sports that part of his recruiting pitch for J.D. Martinez to join the Red Sox was "he will love the guys here in this clubhouse, but also told him he'll get booed."

Eric Hosmer said that he "bought into" the Padres' plan to win a World Series and that he is ready to embrace a leadership role within San Diego's young organization.

Loss of an enzyme that modifies gene activity to promote brain regeneration may be partly responsible for age-related cognitive decline, according to new research in laboratory mice by UCSF.

The Minnesota Twins have finalized their low-risk contract with right-hander Anibal Sanchez, securing another experienced candidate for their rotation.

Mets GM Sandy Alderson says the former NFL quarterback is bound for the bigs. So assuming he's right -- when? And for how long?