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It all comes down to this: Previewing MLB's final weekend
Can the Cubs hold off the Brewers? Will L.A. catch the Rockies? Can the Cardinals regroup and grab a wild card? We get you ready for the big finish.
Expert picks for the 2018 MLB postseason
Is it finally the Indians year? Can the Red Sox complete their historic season? Or will we see a Dodgers-Astros World Series rematch. Our experts make their postseason picks.
Cubs-Cardinals with playoffs on the line as good as it gets
The Chicago Cubs still haven't really hit their groove this season, but a big final weekend against the St. Louis Cardinals would make up for their ups and downs.
Cubs blank Pirates to open 1-game Central lead
Jon Lester combined with three relievers on a four-hitter as the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-0 on Thursday night to open a one-game NL Central lead over Milwaukee heading into the final weekend.
Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Awards $13.7M for Collaborative Research Programs
The Chan Zuckerberg Biohub announced awards of $13.7 million over three years for seven teams that include researchers from UC Berkeley, Stanford University and UCSF.
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54th postponement gives MLB most since '89
The opener of a season-ending, four-game series Thursday night between the Houston Astros and Baltimore Orioles has been postponed by rain.
Ohtani happy he's finishing year strong at plate
Instead of opting for Tommy John surgery that would have shortened his rookie season with the Los Angeles Angels, Shohei Ohtani decided to focus on his hitting and he says finishing strong at the plate has been a really good feeling.
Sabathia ejected two innings shy of $500K bonus
New York Yankees starter CC Sabathia, in the middle of a one-hitter and two innings shy of earning a $500,000 incentive-based bonus, was ejected from Thursday afternoon's game at Tropicana Field.
MEDIA ADVISORY: UCSF Unveils New Electric Shuttles, Moving Toward Goal of All-Electric Fleet
UCSF is adding 15 new all-electric, zero-emissions transit vehicles to the inter-campus shuttle network that serves UCSF employees, faculty, students, patients and guests.
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Source: Russell's administrative leave extended
Cubs shortstop Addison Russell was first placed on administrative leave last Friday by Major League Baseball after allegations of domestic abuse made by his ex-wife.
To Address Homelessness Effectively, Clinicians are Learning What It Really Looks Like
To teach future doctors, nurses and pharmacists how they can advocate for systemic changes and how to improve their interactions with individual homeless patients, UCSF provides an elective course each fall.
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With Virtual Reality, Dentistry Students Zoom Through 3-D Teeth
The UCSF School of Dentistry is adding virtual and augmented reality for its first-year students.
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UCSF Incoming Class 2018: By the Numbers
This fall, UCSF welcomes over 900 new students. Check out an infographic highlighting some fun facts about this new crop of future clinicians and researchers.
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Students Share Their Moments from 2018 Back-to-School Season
New and returning students are sharing their back-to-school experiences using the hashtag #UCSFBackToSchool – see what they are up to.
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Power Rankings: Astros fight off their superteam rivals
The top challengers from both leagues couldn't take down Houston during the regular season. Will they fare better in October?
Will Indians get best of Ramirez, Lindor in October?
One of baseball's most dynamic duos, Cleveland's Jose Ramirez and Francisco Lindor, are out to make amends for their disappointing 2017 postseason performances.
Real or not? Marquez keeps Rockies riding high
With a dominant win over the Phillies, German Marquez helped push Colorado past the Dodgers and into first place in the NL West.
Cubs clinch postseason berth, eye NL Central
Though the Cubs are going to the playoffs for the fourth straight season, the club isn't satisfied. "We want to win the division," manager Joe Maddon said after a 7-6 win over the Pirates.
Rockies' Marquez opens with 8 K's to tie record
Rockies right-hander German Marquez struck out the first eight Phillies he faced Wednesday to tie a modern-day major league record. Phillies pitcher Nick Pivetta broke the string with a slow roller as he reached on Marquez's throwing error.
Brewers secure playoff spot; help Cubs clinch, too
The Milwaukee Brewers clinched their first playoff spot since 2011, ensuring at least a spot in the NL wild-card game when Jhoulys Chacin pitched five shutout innings to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-1 Wednesday night for a three-game sweep.