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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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Adam McCalvy / MLB.com:
Braun an All-Star reserve, but may start for Kemp
Braun an All-Star reserve, but may start for Kemp
Discussion:
Lookout Landing
Mark Newman / MLB.com:
Final Vote candidates a marquee mix
Final Vote candidates a marquee mix
Discussion:
HardballTalk and Baseball Time in Arlington
Joey Matschulat / Baseball Time in Arlington:
Your 2012 All-Star Game Rosters (Updated As Picks Are Announced)
Your 2012 All-Star Game Rosters (Updated As Picks Are Announced)
Discussion:
Batter's Box Interactive … and baseballmusings.com
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.
Discussion:
Yahoo! Sports, Bluebird Banter, Getting Blanked and MLB Rumors
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Associated Press:
Trout Tiebreaking Homer Lift Angels Over Jays 10-6 — TORONTO (AP) — Rookie Mike Trout hit a tiebreaking home run in the eighth inning, Mark Trumbo and Alberto Callaspo added two-run shots and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Toronto Blue Jays 10-6 on Sunday.
Discussion:
Yahoo! Sports
Associated Press:
Darvish 11 Ks in First Home Loss, 3-1 to Oakland — ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Yu Darvish threw a wild pitch that allowed the tiebreaking run and lost at home for the first time with the Texas Rangers, a 3-1 defeat against Oakland despite the Japanese ace's 11 strikeouts in seven innings Sunday night.
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Associated Press:
Hudson Tagged Early as Nationals Beat Braves 8-4 — ATLANTA (AP) — Tim Hudson knew it would be difficult to pitch in record temperatures. Falling behind by four runs in the first inning hardly helped. — “I was going to pitch as long as I could,” he said. “It wasn't exactly a great first inning.”
Discussion:
Talking Chop, Associated Press and baseballmusings.com
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:
Fish Stripes, Phillies Nation and Associated Press
Howie Rumberg / Associated Press:
Cano, Chavez homer in Yanks' 4-2 win over Chisox — NEW YORK—Robinson Cano hit a tiebreaking two-run homer after wasting a chance with the bases loaded his first time up against Gavin Floyd, and the New York Yankees again rode the long ball to a 4-2 win Sunday over the Chicago White Sox for a series split between division leaders.
Discussion:
Pinstripe Alley, Yahoo! Sports and Associated Press
Associated Press:
Gomez Scores on 2 Throwing Errors, Brewers Win 2-1 — MILWAUKEE (AP) — Carlos Gomez raced home following two throwing errors after he stole second base in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Milwaukee Brewers a 2-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday.
Discussion:
AZ Snake Pit and Associated Press
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.
Discussion:
Pinstripe Alley and River Avenue Blues
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:
The Good Phight, Phillies Nation and MLB Rumors
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 …
Discussion:
Yahoo! Sports, Associated Press and Redleg Nation
