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Cubs' stretch conundrum: Sorting out bullpen's pecking order

TEst 4 August 27, 2018 - 9:40pm
Three different relievers had to nail down the ninth to keep the Cubs' win streak alive. Can they keep rolling with a closer by committee?

Real or Not? Astros' romp is bad news for the rest of the AL

TEst 4 August 27, 2018 - 9:35pm
Houston crushed the A's in the first game of their showdown series. Could the reigning champs be even more dangerous than last year?

Jays' Morales hitless; HR streak over at 7 games

TEst 4 August 27, 2018 - 8:43pm
Kendrys Morales saw his home run streak snapped at seven games by the Baltimore Orioles, who ended an eight-game skid by defeating the Toronto Blue Jays 7-0 on Monday night.

Arizona sports stars to serve at McCain memorial

TEst 4 August 27, 2018 - 7:27pm
Cardinals receiver Larry Fitzgerald will be one of six speakers who will pay tribute to John McCain at the senator's memorial service Thursday. Also, former D-backs star Luis Gonzalez and former Coyotes forward Shane Doan will serve as pallbearers.

Yankees' Judge improving but still not swinging

TEst 4 August 27, 2018 - 7:20pm
Yankees slugger Aaron Judge took part in baserunning and fielding drills for about a half-hour Monday at Yankee Stadium under the watchful eye of team staff.

The hardest thing to do in sports? Trying to hit THIS GUY down 0-2

TEst 4 August 27, 2018 - 12:35pm
You've probably never heard of Ryne Stanek. But the Rays righty has been so nasty in one particular situation, it's bordering on legendary.

How the Killer B's have tamed the Monster and Fenway's wild outfield

TEst 4 August 27, 2018 - 10:02am
Playing defense in front of a national landmark is a unique art that Boston's outfield trio has mastered -- no matter what the metrics say.

Transgender-Positive Approach Overdue in Acute Care

Test August 27, 2018 - 9:56am
Fears of insensitive questioning, withdrawal from hormone treatment and the use of a patient’s legal name, rather than chosen name, may drive many transgender people away from acute care facilities, including emergency departments, urgent care and inpatient treatment, according to an analysis by UCSF doctors.
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The 100s tracker: Projecting date Red Sox, others will hit century mark

TEst 4 August 27, 2018 - 7:39am
Despite a rough weekend, Boston is just 10 wins away from triple digits -- so which day should you circle to see that 100th victory?

Power Rankings: Which team could break into MLB's top trio?

TEst 4 August 27, 2018 - 6:42am
The Diamondbacks and A's keep gaining ground on the established superteams, while the Indians could be primed for a torrid stretch run.

Voit an unexpected spark to Yankees' surge

TEst 4 August 27, 2018 - 12:43am
The Bronx Bombers are making a race of the AL East after all, and newcomer Luke Voit -- really -- is one of the reasons why.

Pressure and party games: Ten days inside the Astros' clubhouse

TEst 4 August 26, 2018 - 9:41pm
Saddled with the pressure of expectations (and, perhaps, an unpopular trade), the Astros watched their 11-game AL West lead shrink down to nothing. But now they're more determined than ever to right the ship -- and win another title.

Trammell has No. 3 retired, lobbies for Whitaker

TEst 4 August 26, 2018 - 6:20pm
On the day his No. 3 was retired by the Detroit Tigers, Hall of Famer Alan Trammell did some campaigned for Lou Whitaker, his longtime keystone partner.

Real or not? Matt Chapman has A's ready to take on Astros

TEst 4 August 26, 2018 - 5:59pm
With Oakland set for a huge series against first-place Houston, Matt Chapman is emerging as the face of the franchise.

Carpenter ties Cards mark with four doubles

TEst 4 August 26, 2018 - 5:02pm
Matt Carpenter tied a Cardinals record held by Joe "Ducky" Medwick with four doubles against the Rockies on Sunday.

McCullers unlikely to rejoin Astros' rotation

TEst 4 August 26, 2018 - 1:57pm
Houston Astros manager AJ Hinch said Lance McCullers Jr. is not likely to rejoin the starting rotation this season when he returns from a forearm injury.

A's place Manaea on 10-day DL (shoulder)

TEst 4 August 26, 2018 - 1:00pm
Oakland Athletics left-hander Sean Manaea was placed on the 10-day disabled list with a left shoulder impingement before Sunday's game against the Twins.

Blue Jays' Morales crushes HR in 7th straight

TEst 4 August 26, 2018 - 12:43pm
First baseman Kendrys Morales blasted a two-run shot in the third inning for his seventh straight game with a home run, eclipsing a Blue Jays record that he previously shared with Jose Cruz Jr.

Tulowitzki insists he'll return as Jays SS in '19

TEst 4 August 26, 2018 - 12:43pm
Troy Tulowitzki insists he wants to regain his job as everyday shortstop for the Toronto Blue Jays next season, even though the five-time All-Star has not played in more than a year.

Can the Yankees hit their stride heading to the stretch run?

TEst 4 August 26, 2018 - 8:09am
After winning seven of their last eight games, the Yankees are picking up the pace and trying to earn a better spot in the AL postseason picture.

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