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Jesse Sanchez / MLB.com:
Rosters unveiled for 83rd All-Star Game — After most online votes ever, Rangers, Yankees and Giants have three starters — The votes have been counted and your voices have been heard. — The starting lineups for the 2012 All-Star Game on July 10 at Kauffman Stadium have been named, so get set Kansas City, here they come.
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New York Times, U.S.S. Mariner, AZ Snake Pit, True Blue LA, Yahoo! Sports, Deadspin, BBTF's Baseball Primer … and Pinstripe Alley
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Joey Matschulat / Baseball Time in Arlington:
Your 2012 All-Star Game Rosters (Updated As Picks Are Announced) — First of all, some full disclosure: there's a good reason why I've devoted zero virtual ink to the All-Star balloting process over the last 6-8 weeks or however long this has gone on, and that's because I care very little …
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baseballmusings.com and Batter's Box Interactive …
Mark Newman / MLB.com:
Final Vote candidates a marquee mix
Final Vote candidates a marquee mix
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Baseball Time in Arlington and HardballTalk
Associated Press:
Zimmerman, Nationals Top Braves in 105-Degree Heat — ATLANTA (AP) — Ryan Zimmerman homered and drove in four runs and Gio Gonzalez scuffled for his sixth straight road victory to help the Washington Nationals beat the Atlanta Braves 8-4 Sunday in 105-degree heat.
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baseballmusings.com, Talking Chop and Associated Press
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Fox Sports:
Bautista sees potential in Jays — TORONTO — Rival teams are eyeballing the Toronto Blue Jays roster, pondering the prospective free agents who could become available before the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline: Edwin Encarnacion, Kelly Johnson, Darren Oliver, Carlos Villanueva and others.
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MLB Rumors and Getting Blanked
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Associated Press:
Ramirez Homers, Marlins Win 5-2 to Sweep Phillies — MIAMI (AP) — Ricky Nolasco pitched seven strong innings, Hanley Ramirez hit a two-run home run, and the Miami Marlins completed a three-game sweep of the struggling Philadelphia Phillies with a 5-2 win Sunday.
Discussion:
Phillies Nation and Associated Press
Associated Press:
Hamilton, Perez power Rangers over A's for fifth straight win — ARLINGTON, Texas — Josh Hamilton hit a three-run homer to cap a big fifth inning, Martin Perez won his first career start and the Texas Rangers extended their winning streak to five games, beating the Oakland Athletics 7-2 on Saturday night.
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Lone Star Ball, Associated Press, Athletics Nation and Yahoo! Sports
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Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com Sports News …:
Sources: Phillies put star left-hander Cole Hamels on trade market — While the Phillies hoped to keep Hamels, contract talks have gone nowhere. (U.S. Presswire) — The Phillies dropped a bomb on the trade market when they recently began making calls to see about trade interest in Cole Hamels, CBSSports.com has learned.
Discussion:
MLB Rumors, The Good Phight and Phillies Nation
Mark Hale / New York Post:
Yankees trade for right-handed reliever Qualls of Phillies — The Yankees, who have seen their bullpen suffer recently with Cory Wade's diminished performance, have secured some depth. The team traded for righty reliever Chad Qualls, sending the Phillies a player to be named later or cash, The Post has learned.
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Yahoo! Sports and River Avenue Blues
ESPN:
Reds-Giants Preview — The San Francisco Giants' pitching staff recently made franchise history, but the Cincinnati Reds' starters have shined the brightest in the last two games. — Ryan Vogelsong will try to deliver another strong home start for the Giants on Sunday and salvage …
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Associated Press and Redleg Nation
csnphilly.com:
Phils and Orioles in talks involving Thome — MIAMI - According to a baseball source, the Phillies are in serious talks with the Baltimore Orioles about a potential trade involving Jim Thome. — The Orioles are in the market for a designated hitter and the Phillies are willing to deal Thome to a club where he could fill that role.
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Yahoo! Sports, HardballTalk, Baseball America, SI Tracking Blog, Baseball Prospectus, Getting Blanked, Phillies Nation and MLB Rumors
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The Roanoke Times:
Twins' Goodrum hits for cycle, sinks Pulaski Mariners — ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. - Niko Goodrum hit for the cycle and drove in four runs as the Elizabethton Twins scored an Appalachian League victory over the Pulaski Mariners on Saturday. — Goodrum rapped an RBI-triple in the first inning …
Discussion:
Baseball America
Nick Cafardo / The Boston Globe:
Why did teams stay away from Kevin Youkilis? — The injury situation with Kevin Youkilis was certainly real. But the Red Sox put him out there for everyone to see, and his health seemed to get better and better. — White Sox general manager Kenny Williams has a Stanford education.
Discussion:
MLB Rumors and Boston Globe
Rick Gano / Associated Press:
Rizzo's 1st HR of year lifts Cubs over Astros 3-2 — CHICAGO (AP) Anthony Rizzo's arrival in Chicago has generated hype throughout the city. It's also given a last-place team such as the Cubs an encouraging glimpse of the future. — Rizzo hit his first homer in a Cubs uniform Saturday …
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HardballTalk
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