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Juiced baseballs, starting relievers and MLB's next big thing

TEst 4 May 24, 2018 - 4:15pm
Now that we know baseballs are flying higher than ever, is there a fix? Also, what to make of bullpenning, and get ready for the best series of 2018.

Rays to again start relievers in series vs. O's

TEst 4 May 24, 2018 - 4:08pm
The Rays will again start reliever Sergio Romo vs. the Orioles on Friday and Sunday, while Ryne Stanek will come out of the bullpen to start Saturday.

Red Sox to activate Pedroia from disabled list

TEst 4 May 24, 2018 - 3:13pm
Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia will be activated from the disabled list Friday. The veteran hasn't played since undergoing a cartilage restoration procedure on his left knee in October.

MLB panel: balls have more lift; cause unknown

TEst 4 May 24, 2018 - 12:25pm
A committee of researchers appointed by the Major League Baseball has concluded that baseballs are indeed getting extra lift.

Risk of Preterm Birth Reliably Predicted by New Test

Test May 24, 2018 - 11:28am
Scientists at UCSF have developed a test to predict a woman’s risk of preterm birth when she is between 15 and 20 weeks pregnant.
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Twins' Sano back from DL after 24 games out

TEst 4 May 24, 2018 - 10:31am
Third baseman Miguel Sano, who has missed the Twins' past 24 games with a left hamstring strain, was activated from the disabled list on Thursday.

Angels push back Ohtani's next pitching start

TEst 4 May 24, 2018 - 9:56am
The Los Angeles Angels are pushing back Shohei Ohtani's next outing as a starting pitcher to manage the workload of the two-way rookie.

ChiSox C Castillo gets 80-game ban for PEDs

TEst 4 May 24, 2018 - 9:16am
White Sox catcher Welington Castillo has been suspended 80 games for violating the league's joint drug agreement, Major League Baseball announced Thursday.

Astros' Reddick blames spider bite for DL stint

TEst 4 May 24, 2018 - 8:42am
Josh Reddick guesses a spider bite is to blame for the painful leg infection that has resulted in the Astros' outfielder landing on the DL.

Using Facebook to Help Young Adults Quit Smoking

Test May 24, 2018 - 8:27am
Smoking cessation intervention for young adults conducted on Facebook found smokers are 2.5 times more likely to quit with the Facebook-based treatment than if they were referred to an online program.
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Wanna get away? Yankees' Texas exit delayed

TEst 4 May 24, 2018 - 7:18am
Travel problems delayed the New York Yankees from getting home from Texas.

GIF: The evolution of Bartolo Colon

TEst 4 May 24, 2018 - 6:32am
The Rangers pitcher, who turns 45 today, has changed quite a bit since breaking into the big leagues with the Indians in 1997.

45 things to know about Bartolo Colon on his 45th birthday

TEst 4 May 24, 2018 - 6:31am
He's pitched for 11 teams over 21 seasons, winning 242 games and a Cy Young -- but there's so much more to "Big Sexy" than mere numbers.

Angels ride Ohtani, Simmons heroics to late win

TEst 4 May 23, 2018 - 11:35pm
Shohei Ohtani hit a tying two-run single in the ninth inning, Andrelton Simmons added another two-run hit and the Los Angeles Angels rallied to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 on Wednesday night.

Real or not? Justin Verlander is better than he's ever been

TEst 4 May 23, 2018 - 10:57pm
At 35, the Astros ace may be on his way to a season for the ages, posting a 1.08 ERA over his first 11 starts.

Source: White Sox C Castillo to get 80-game ban

TEst 4 May 23, 2018 - 9:06pm
Welington Castillo will receive an 80-game suspension for violating Major League Baseball's drug policy, a source told ESPN. It was not immediately clear what Castillo will be suspended for, but the source said it was not for a steroid.

SF Mayor’s Proposal to Add $4.2M for HIV/AIDS Programs Would Support ‘Getting to Zero’ Effort

Test May 23, 2018 - 7:51pm
Mayor Mark Farrell announced $4.2 million in additional funds for HIV/AIDS programs in San Francisco.
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Betts, Martinez balk at Home Run Derby

TEst 4 May 23, 2018 - 7:25pm
Boston Red Sox outfielders Mookie Betts and J.D. Martinez said they have no interest in participating in this year's Home Run Derby.

Indians' Guyer to DL after collision with fan

TEst 4 May 23, 2018 - 5:52pm
The Cleveland Indians placed Brandon Guyer on the 10-day disabled list with a neck strain stemming from a collision with a fan.

Reds put closer Iglesias on DL with biceps strain

TEst 4 May 23, 2018 - 3:03pm
The Cincinnati Reds have placed closer Raisel Iglesias on the 10-day disabled list with a strained biceps in his left, non-throwing arm.

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