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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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Hit and Run, New York Times, U.S.S. Mariner, AZ Snake Pit, True Blue LA, 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 …
Discussion:
Batter's Box Interactive … and baseballmusings.com
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
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.”
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baseballmusings.com, Associated Press and Talking Chop
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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.
Discussion:
Yahoo! Sports, Getting Blanked and MLB Rumors
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
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, Yahoo! Sports 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
Associated Press:
Hamilton, Perez lift Rangers past A's 7-2 — ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Josh Hamilton hasn't been fazed by his June woes at the plate. — The Texas Rangers slugger put those struggles behind him in the fifth inning, coming through with a powerful swing to help make 21-year-old Martin Perez a winner in his first career start.
Discussion:
HardballTalk and Associated Press
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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:
Yahoo! Sports and Associated Press
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:
Associated Press and Redleg Nation
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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MLB:
Orioles acquire slugger Thome for 2 prospects — The Baltimore Orioles are bringing slugger Jim Thome to Baltimore. — Thome — The Phillies acquired catcher Gabriel Lino and right-handed pitcher Kyle Simon, two of the Orioles' Class A prospects. The two teams announced the trade on Saturday.
Discussion:
Camden Chat and New Jersey Online
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