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Nationals use camels to get over playoff hump

TEst 4 February 28, 2018 - 11:51am
New Nationals manager Dave Martinez had a trio of camels brought to spring training camp Wednesday: four-legged visual aids to help players launch a journey aimed at getting over the franchise's playoff hump.

Kimbrel leaves camp for daughter's surgery

TEst 4 February 28, 2018 - 9:15am
Red Sox pitcher Craig Kimbrel is away from spring training camp in Fort Myers while his infant daughter has surgery.

Royals sign free-agent 1B Duda to 1-year deal

TEst 4 February 28, 2018 - 8:38am
First baseman Lucas Duda, who tied a career high with 30 home runs between the Rays and Mets in 2017, has signed a one-year deal with the Royals.

Yanks' Frazier dealing with concussion

TEst 4 February 28, 2018 - 7:15am
New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier is dealing with concussion symptoms that have him frustrated.

Astros' Gurriel (hand) to miss start of season

TEst 4 February 28, 2018 - 6:45am
Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel had surgery on a bone in his left hand Wednesday, and will miss the start of the regular season.

The player from each MLB team who doesn't get talked about enough

TEst 4 February 28, 2018 - 4:58am
From the Cubs' ace not enough people notice to the AL's answer to Nolan Arenado, these under-the-radar guys help teams win.

Dynasty 300: Top players for 2018 and beyond

TEst 4 February 28, 2018 - 4:15am
Tristan H. Cockcroft ranks the top 300 players for those playing in dynasty or keeper formats.

Genome Sequencing Uncovers Therapy for Rare Brain Tumor

Test February 27, 2018 - 8:09pm
New research led by David Solomon, an assistant professor in the Department of Pathology at UCSF, provides much-needed targeted treatment options for patients whose tumors cannot be surgically removed.
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Baseball gods or merely human? Four stars projections can't predict

TEst 4 February 27, 2018 - 4:31pm
How well will Giancarlo Stanton fare in the Bronx? How about a full year from Justin Verlander in Houston? The three major projection systems for 2018 are out, and in a rarity, they totally disagree on four players. So who settles the argument? You do!

Rangers roll the dice, but how much can Tim Lincecum have left?

TEst 4 February 27, 2018 - 3:40pm
After a year away from the game and seven since he was dominant, Tim Lincecum might not be a good bet for a Texas team looking for pitching help.

Ohtani: Won't feel like big leaguer until opener

TEst 4 February 27, 2018 - 3:39pm
While Shohei Ohtani waits for the regular season to arrive, he is honing the schedule he needs to get in work both on the mound and at the plate this spring.

Hosmer shows gratitude for No. 30 with Rolex

TEst 4 February 27, 2018 - 3:28pm
New Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer thanked Glenn Hoffman for ceding his No. 30 by giving the third base coach a Rolex watch.

Lester to start for Cubs on Opening Day

TEst 4 February 27, 2018 - 3:25pm
For the third time in four seasons, Chicago Cubs lefty Jon Lester will start on Opening Day as manager Joe Maddon announced the decision before Lester's spring debut on Tuesday.

Top 50 fantasy baseball prospects for 2018

TEst 4 February 27, 2018 - 2:43pm
Everyone loves prospects, but not every prospect is bound for fantasy stardom. We scout out the rookies who will make the biggest impact in 2018 so you can draft accordingly and be informed when searching the waiver wire this season.

Avoid losing your drafts in the first round by focusing on the right kind of players

TEst 4 February 27, 2018 - 2:35pm
You can lose your draft and put yourself in a big hole before the season ever starts if you mess up your first-round pick, so it pays to be careful and analyze your picks carefully before selecting your team's cornerstone.

Thome pays emotional visit to Hall of Fame

TEst 4 February 27, 2018 - 1:58pm
Jim Thome, who will take his place in the Baseball Hall of Fame in July, spent Tuesday marveling at the company he will soon join.

Source: Lincecum strikes deal with Rangers

TEst 4 February 27, 2018 - 1:24pm
The Texas Rangers and right-hander Tim Lincecum have agreed to a deal, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Free agents take part in MLBPA camp in Florida

TEst 4 February 27, 2018 - 1:21pm
A lot of theories have been tossed around as to why so many talented veteran free agents remain unsigned, including pitchers Jake Arietta, Lance Lynn and Alex Cobb. One theory many at the MLBPA camp suggest is that there's now an overreliance on metrics.

Show us whatcha got: Players with something to prove in spring training

TEst 4 February 27, 2018 - 1:07pm
The games don't count, but the results will matter for Shohei Ohtani and nine others who need to respond to new challenges and show new skills to star in 2018.

USAID Awards Global Malaria Contract to UCSF's Malaria Elimination Initiative and Partners

Test February 27, 2018 - 11:08am
The MEI is part of a group of partners that has been awarded a new contract by USAID to support the President’s Malaria Initiative’s Advancing the Progress of Malaria Service Delivery project in 28 countries.
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