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Report: Ohtani seeks proposals for best MLB fit

TEst 4 November 25, 2017 - 12:22pm
Major league teams were given holiday weekend homework by Shohei Ohtani, according to details obtained by The Associated Press.

Tigers avoid arbitration with Hardy, sign four

TEst 4 November 25, 2017 - 9:11am
The Detroit Tigers and left-hander Blaine Hardy avoided arbitration with a one-year deal announced Saturday.

Why the 100-win Indians, Astros and Dodgers could be even better in 2018

TEst 4 November 24, 2017 - 4:56am
Having three teams with triple-digit W's is rare, but MLB's power trio is just a few offseason tweaks from reaching the century mark again.

Blue Jays investigating minor league PED use

TEst 4 November 23, 2017 - 6:00pm
The Blue Jays are investigating internal operations after six players in their minor league system were suspended in the past week after testing positive for steroids.

How have we not progressed past these mascots?

TEst 4 November 23, 2017 - 5:02am
Somehow, teams and fans continue to condone offensive mascots. But while it might be difficult to finally let them go, it is not complicated.

Scientists Engineer Drug Delivery Device that Treats Glaucoma Directly Inside the Eye

Test November 22, 2017 - 5:31pm
A tiny implant developed in the lab of Tejal Desai promises to simplify how glaucoma drugs are administered, making life easier for aging patients.
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Rumor Central: Mariners, Jon Jay discussing deal?

TEst 4 November 22, 2017 - 3:55pm
There is reportedly "some momentum" toward an agreement between Seattle and the veteran outfielder.

Rumor Central: Twins showing interest in Pirates' Gerrit Cole, Rays' Jake Odorizzi among others?

TEst 4 November 22, 2017 - 3:30pm
Minnesota has reportedly put out feelers regarding a pair of starters and several relievers.

Mexican league to get first female umpire

TEst 4 November 22, 2017 - 3:21pm
The Mexican baseball league is on track to get its first female umpire in the 2018 season. On Wednesday, the league said that Paulina Rojas and Luz Alicia Gordoa are in training and at least one of them will officiate during the regular season.

Stress in Pregnancy Linked to Changes in Infant’s Nervous System, Less Smiling, Less Resilience

Test November 22, 2017 - 2:31pm
Maternal stress during the second trimester of pregnancy may influence the nervous system of the developing child, both before and after birth.
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Department of Emergency Medicine Earns Prestigious Designation from World Health Organization

Test November 22, 2017 - 11:31am
The UCSF Department of Emergency Medicine has been designated as a World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Emergency and Trauma Care. It is the first such designation in the U.S.
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Ohtani's role as a pitcher and hitter will be revolutionary

TEst 4 November 22, 2017 - 10:10am
What Shohei Ohtani wants to do hasn't been seen in MLB since Babe Ruth. How could teams structure his playing time as a rotation and lineup regular?

Power-starved Red Sox must lure Giancarlo Stanton from Fish

TEst 4 November 22, 2017 - 5:13am
Boston has lacked a true middle-of-the-order bopper since David Ortiz retired. One man could bring back fireworks to Fenway like no other.

Law: Which free agents will be overpaid

TEst 4 November 22, 2017 - 5:05am
This offseason, a lot of money will be spent on everyday players and starting pitchers. Here are five who could end up with wildly inflated deals.

Report: Angels hire Brad Ausmus to front office

TEst 4 November 21, 2017 - 8:53pm
The Angels are hiring former Tigers manager Brad Ausmus in a special assistant role to general manager Billy Eppler, according to an Orange County Register report.

Now that Shohei Ohtani is coming to America, where will he play?

TEst 4 November 21, 2017 - 8:47pm
The path is clear for the "Japanese Babe Ruth" to play in the majors in 2018. Here are seven teams that have a chance at securing his talents.

5 minor leaguers suspended for drug violations

TEst 4 November 21, 2017 - 4:41pm
Five minor league pitchers -- three part of the Toronto system -- have been suspended for drug violations. There have been 79 suspensions under the minor league system this year.

MLB, union agree to new Ohtani posting system

TEst 4 November 21, 2017 - 4:04pm
Major League Baseball and the players' union reached an agreement Tuesday on a new posting system that would allow Shohei Ohtani to leave Japan and play in the majors next season.

Braves lose more than talent in MLB crackdown on international market abuses

TEst 4 November 21, 2017 - 3:30pm
Turning 13 minor leaguers into free agents for Atlanta's violation of rules on signing foreign talent isn't the end of MLB's new enforcement efforts.

3 UCSF Researchers Named 2017 Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science

Test November 21, 2017 - 1:50pm
Three UC San Francisco researchers have been selected as fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world’s largest general scientific society and publisher of Science and three other peer-reviewed journals.
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