Emmanuel Clase and Ryan Helsley were named AL and NL Relievers of the Year, respectively, while Shohei Ohtani won his fourth consecutive Outstanding Designated Hitter Award. Ohtani also received the Hank Aaron Award for outstanding offensive performance, along with Aaron Judge. Chris Sale, with a 2.38 ERA and 225 strikeouts, earned his eighth All-Star selection after a successful comeback from Tommy John surgery, helping lead the Boston Red Sox to a World Series title in 2018.
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What we know about yawning, from why we do it to why it's contagious
Yawning, an involuntary behavior that is both mechanical and psychological, is notably contagious and observed across various species, including chimpanzees. Recent research published in Nature Scientific Reports demonstrates that chimpanzees can catch yawns from an android model, suggesting that yawning serves as a social cue for rest and is linked to empathy, unlike other behaviors that don't elicit similar responses. Need More Context? 🔎
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