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12:35 AM ET, July 7, 2015

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Daryl Van Schouwen / Chicago:
Chris Sale strikes out six in complete-game victory over Jays, Buehrle  —  You'd be hard-pressed to find a more popular former White Sox than Mark Buehrle.  —  There is no current Sox star admired, appreciated and embraced more than Chris Sale, who at 26 is becoming the face of the franchise.
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Associated Press:
Sale Strikeout Streak Ends, Pitches White Sox Past Toronto  —  CHICAGO — Chris Sale's bid for a record strikeout streak ended, but he pitched a six-hitter that led the Chicago White Sox past the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2 Monday night in the fastest major league game in almost four years.
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
Daryl Van Schouwen / Chicago:
White Sox, Cubs to honor Minoso, Banks in Crosstown series
Metsblog:
Jacob deGrom named to NL All-Star team; Familia still in running  —  Mets righthander Jacob deGrom was selected to pitch for the National League in the All-Star game next Tuesday in Cincinnati.  —  Reliever Jeurys Familia (22 saves) was named to the five-player ballot from which fans …
Discussion: Amazin' Avenue
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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Clayton Kershaw not an All-Star?  Let's fix this, America!  —  I'm not sure I want to live on a planet where Clayton Kershaw is not an All-Star.  —  For a change, the fans must correct an oversight by the players and National League manager Bruce Bochy, instead of the other way around.
Discussion: True Blue LA
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2015 MLB All-Star Game: Full AL and NL rosters
Associated Press:
Dozier's Two-Run Homer in 10th Lifts Twins Over Orioles 4-2  —  MINNEAPOLIS — Brian Dozier's two-run home run with one out in the 10th inning lifted the Minnesota Twins to a 4-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Monday night.  —  Dozier lined a 2-1 pitch from Tommy Hunter (2-2) …
Discussion: Camden Chat
Jorge L. Ortiz / USA Today:
Robinson Cano's trying year: Lingering illness, grandfather's death test him  —  OAKLAND - Robinson Cano hasn't made any plans for the midseason break.  Normally they would be made for him, as he has earned invites to the All-Star Game each of the last five seasons.
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Jeff Moore / Baseball Prospectus:
BP Top 50  —  Just Missed The Cut … Tyler Beede, RHP …
Discussion: Over the Monster
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Josh Harrison Out Indefinitely With Thumb Injury  —  2:51pm: Harrison says he'll receive a second opinion once the swelling in his hand goes down, but for the time being, there's no specific diagnosis or timeline on his recovery, per MLB.com's Adam Berry (on Twitter).
Associated Press:
Astros All-Star Keuchel Stops Indians 9-4  —  CLEVELAND — Dallas Keuchel, chosen for the American League All-Star team earlier Monday, allowed three runs in six innings in helping the Houston Astros defeat the Cleveland Indians 9-4.  —  Keuchel (11-3), who leads the league in wins and is second …
Discussion: The Crawfish Boxes
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Royals Designate Jason Frasor For Assignment  —  The Royals announced today that they have designated right-hander Jason Frasor for assignment in order to clear space on the roster for outfielder Paulo Orlando.  —  The move will likely come as a surprise to many Royals fans …
Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Notes: Rangers will need to get creative to move Choo  —  FOX Sports  —  Rangers need to get a more balanced offensive attack.  One way to achieve this could be moving Shin-Soo Choo.  —  Remember all the talk about Texas and Cole Hamels?  —  Oh, the Rangers still could justify such a trade …
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors
Fox Sports:
Collins says Mets pitchers ‘need to get over’ frustration with 6-man rotation  —  FOX Sports  —  The New York Mets pitching rotation has made it clear it's not a fan of the six-man rotation that's been implemented this season, but manager Terry Collins doesn't seem to care.
Discussion: baseballmusings.com
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Mike Puma / New York Post:
Collins' message to Harvey: ‘Get over’ the six-man rotation
George A. King III / New York Post:
Yankees to get Jacoby Ellsbury back on Wednesday  —  Yankees center fielder and leadoff hitter Jacoby Ellsbury will be activated from the disabled list on Wednesday, according to Brian Cashman.  —  “We scratched him because the fields were wet,” the GM said of the playing surface Monday in Tampa …
Discussion: HardballTalk and MLB Daily Dish
Barry Jackson / Sports Buzz:
UM lands another Irvin; Wade on his place in Heat history and more; Rob Konrad, six months after his miraculous swim to safety; Marlins issues; UM; Local standout sues NFLPA  —  3 p.m.: Following in the footsteps of his legendary father, receiver Michael Irvin Jr. orally committed to the University …
 
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
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Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
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