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Petit finalizes 2-year, $10M deal with A's
Yusmeiro Petit has finalized his $10 million, two-year contract with the Oakland Athletics after passing a physical Thursday.
Trade grades: Dee Gordon boosts Mariners' lineup -- and their bid for Ohtani
Getting Dee Gordon from the cash-strapped Marlins might solve Seattle's center-field problem. But will the additional bargaining power it gives the Mariners for Shohei Ohtani be the key consideration?
Ranking the Modern Era Hall of Fame candidates
Tigers great Alan Trammell is among the nine players -- plus former union chief Marvin Miller -- getting another shot at Cooperstown. Who are the best bets to get elected on Sunday?
Marlins trade Gordon to Mariners; will play CF
Second baseman Dee Gordon has been traded from the Miami Marlins to the Seattle Mariners, where he's expected to play center field. Seattle also received international slot money from Miami, reported to be $1 million.
Researchers Launch Atlas of Developing Human Brain
UCSF have taken the first step towards a comprehensive atlas of gene expression in cells across the developing human brain.
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O's Gausman to wear No. 34 to honor Halladay
Orioles pitcher Kevin Gausman tweeted Thursday that he will wear No. 34 starting next season to honor Roy Halladay, who died in a plane crash in November.
From castoff to 'King Kong': How J.D. Martinez became one of MLB's most sought-after sluggers
After being dumped by the Astros, he remade his swing and is now set to make nine figures on this winter's free-agent market.
The challenge for Ohtani's new team: What comes next
After weeks of wooing, persuading Shohei Ohtani to sign might be the easy part, because his new team must figure out how to sustain his success as a two-way star in Japan.
Cubs, righty Chatwood reach 3-year, $38M deal
Right-hander Tyler Chatwood agreed to a three-year, $38 million contract with the Cubs on Thursday.
What the Cubs need to get done at the winter meetings
With or without Shohei Ohtani in the mix, Chicago has work to do. We created a checklist of priorities the team needs to accomplish in Orlando.
Blue Jays RHP Sanchez set to resume throwing
Injuries limited Toronto right-hander Aaron Sanchez to eight starts in 2017, and his season ended on July 19. The Blue Jays said Wednesday that he will resume throwing this week.
Mariners, Angels add cash for pursuit of Ohtani
In separate deals, the Mariners and Angels each sent a prospect to the Twins in return for $1 million in international bonus allocations. The two teams are among seven teams still being considered by Japanese star Shohei Ohtani.
Palmeiro, 53, working on returning to majors
At 53 years old, retired player Rafael Palmeiro is working on a comeback to major league baseball and says, "there's no doubt" in his mind he can make it back.
Proposed site for A's ballpark falls through
The Athletics' proposed site for a new ballpark, near an Oakland community college, has fallen through. The A's said in a statement that they were "shocked" by the decision not to move forward.
Boone: Trusting the process will bring success
While new Yankees manager Aaron Boone knows wins and losses will judge his tenure, he said the key isn't in chasing wins and losses, but in developing his roster to get the best out of his players.
Which contenders are most desperate for hitting help at the winter meetings?
For these five teams that will be paying the price for extra punch through trades or free agency, S.O.S. might as well stand for Send Over Sluggers.
Sources: Keuchel pitched with foot injury
Astros starter Dallas Keuchel, who was seen in a walking boot Saturday, pitched the end of last season with a foot injury, sources told ESPN.
Indians, Twins to extend netting at ballparks
The Cleveland Indians and Minnesota Twins are the latest Major League Baseball teams to announce plans to expand safety netting at their ballparks for the 2018 season.
For Derek Jeter, facing fallout from the Giancarlo Stanton deal, it's a whole new ballgame
The Captain delivered five championship banners in the Bronx, but by trading the Marlins' biggest superstar -- to the Yankees, of all teams -- Miami's new COO will be raising a different flag in South Beach in 2018: a white one.
Five trades we'd love to see at the winter meetings
A star slugger to the Cardinals? A coveted young ace to the Dodgers? With baseball's winter meetings just days away, we offer a handful of deals that make sense for all sides.