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1:40 PM ET, July 2, 2012

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Ben Badler / Baseball America:
Yankees Sign No. 2 International Prospect Luis Torrens  —  The Yankees have signed Venezuelan catcher Luis Torrens, the No. 2 international prospect for July 2, for $1.3 million.  —  Torrens, 16, is a former infielder who converted to catching in February.  He is 6 feet, 170 pounds and stands out for his righthanded bat.
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Ben Badler / Baseball America:
Giants Sign No. 5 International Prospect Gustavo Cabrera  —  Dominican center fielder Gustavo Cabrera, the fifth-ranked international prospect for July 2, has signed with the Giants for $1.3 million.  —  Cabrera, who is 6 feet, 190 pounds, is a 16-year-old righthanded hitter who stands out for his tools and athleticism.
Discussion: MLB Rumors and McCovey Chronicles
Ben Badler / Baseball America:
Mets Sign No. 11 International Prospect Amed Rosario  —  Dominican shortstop Amed Rosario has signed with the Mets for $1.75 million.  —  Rosario, the No. 11 international prospect for July 2, is a 16-year-old righthanded hitter with plenty of room to fill out his lanky, 6-foot-3, 170-pound frame.
Discussion: MLB Rumors
Ben Badler / Baseball America:
Blue Jays Sign No. 1 International Prospect Franklin Barreto  —  Franklin Barreto, the top international prospect available for July 2, has signed with the Blue Jays.  Here is Barreto's full scouting report from the Top 20:  —  1. Franklin Barreto, ss/cf, Venezuela  —  Ht: 5-9.  Wt: 175.
Discussion: HardballTalk 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.
Associated Press:
Lawrie Draws Angels' Ire in Blue Jays' 10-6 Loss  —  TORONTO (AP) — After a crunching collision at home plate, the Blue Jays' Brett Lawrie found himself at the center of another controversy.  —  Lawrie, suspended for four games in April for throwing his helmet after a called third strike …
Fox Sports:
Bautista sees potential in Jays
Fox Sports:
Bucs must deal for Greinke or Hamels  —  The 2012 Pirates are not unlike the 2008 Brewers, trying to end a long drought, trying to win over a skeptical city.  —  What did those Brewers do?  They traded for left-hander CC Sabathia and reached the postseason for the first time since 1982.
Discussion: MLB Rumors and MLB Daily Dish
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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Mark Newman / MLB.com:
Final Vote candidates a marquee mix
Adam McCalvy / MLB.com:
Braun an All-Star reserve, but may start for Kemp
Discussion: Lookout Landing
Joey Matschulat / Baseball Time in Arlington:
Your 2012 All-Star Game Rosters (Updated As Picks Are Announced)
Nick Cafardo / Boston Globe:
Red Sox may be dealing with Will Middlebrooks injury  —  OAKLAND - Will Middlebrooks looked a little worried after the Red Sox beat the Mariners 2-1 in 10 innings on Sunday.  He injured his left hamstring while stealing second base, and the team should have a better understanding …
Discussion: the joy of sox
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Associated Press:
Dodgers' Kershaw Beats Error-Prone Mets 8-3  —  LOS ANGELES (AP) — James Loney had two RBIs, and the offensively challenged Los Angeles Dodgers parlayed three errors by the New York Mets into six unearned runs to help Clayton Kershaw win 8-3 on Sunday night.
Drew Davison / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers notes: Holland set for second rehab start  —  ARLINGTON — The original plan for Derek Holland included three medical rehabilitation starts and then rejoining the Texas Rangers' rotation after the All-Star break.  —  That could change depending on what Holland does tonight in his second rehab start at Triple A Round Rock.
Matthew Cerrone / MetsBlog.com:
Final Score: Dodgers 8 Mets 3  —  The Mets (43-37) lost to the Dodgers (44-36) by the score of 8-3 in Los Angeles tonight.  —  The Least You Should Know: … For a full recap and box score, check out SNY's In-Game Live.  —  Matthew Cerrone: I'm all for giving guys a day off, especially in advance of another off day.
Discussion: Amazin' Avenue
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.
Discussion: Associated Press
 
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