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Greensburg Tribune-Review:
Yankees' Aaron Judge rises to win Home Run Derby  —  MIAMI — Aaron Judge dominated the All-Star Home Run Derby in the same manner he has smashed his way through his rookie season.  —  The larger-than-life New York Yankees slugger beat Minnesota's Miguel Sano, 11-10, with two minutes to spare …
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Baltimore Sun:
Home Run Derby 2017: live updates, photos and more from the All-Star event  —  The All-Star Home Run Derby begins at 5 p.m. PDT Monday at Marlins Park in Miami.  Sluggers in the contest include the Dodgers' Cody Bellinger, defending champion and hometown favorite Giancarlo Stanton …
Fox Sports:
Giancarlo Stanton expands his brand at All-Star Game  —  MIAMI (AP) Giancarlo Stanton sat in the back row during a news conference for All-Star Home Run Derby contestants, and when introduced he raised his hand to ensure everyone knew who he was.  —  The gracious gesture was unnecessary …
Gabe Lacques / Tallahassee Democrat:
Stars aplenty, but does ‘The Face of Baseball’ exist right now?  —  MIAMI — In time, the gathering of young talent at this 88th All-Star Game might be remembered as one of the finest in baseball history.  —  Monday at Marlins Park, a cross-section of excellence convened under one roof …
Steve Gardner / TCPalm.com:
Aaron Judge wins 2017 Home Run Derby  —  MIAMI - The highly anticipated matchup of the game's most fearsome power hitters never materialized, but Aaron Judge still ruled supreme at the All-Star Home Run Derby.  —  The major league home run leader at the All-Star break with 30 never got …
Carter Karels / USA Today:
What to know about Dodgers' Cody Bellinger on night of HR Derby  —  Up until Saturday, it seemed like the only feat left to accomplish for Dodgers' rookie Cody Bellinger was a walk-off at-bat.  —  With the bases loaded in the bottom of the 10th inning, Bellinger added yet another accolade in 2017 without swinging his bat.
MLB.com:
Statcast takeaways from Home Run Derby  —  Monday will be remembered as the night Aaron Judge introduced himself, loudly, to the T-Mobile Home Run Derby.  —  Judge put on a show at Marlins Park that exceeded even the lofty expectations placed on his broad shoulders.
Discussion: baseballmusings.com
Matt Rosenberg / Greensburg Tribune-Review:
Watch the titanic blasts from Aaron Judge's Home Run Derby win  —  Aaron Judge is his own personal rocket launcher.  —  The 25-year-old Yankees rookie made it look easy in winning the Home Run Derby Monday night at Marlins Park in Miami.  —  Among his 47 home runs were four 500-plus-foot blasts …
Steve Gardner / USA Today:
Resurgent Diamondbacks well-represented at All-Star Game  —  MIAMI — Paul Goldschmidt finally has some company at the All-Star Game this year - and he couldn't be happier.  —  The Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman has been a National League representative each of the past five seasons …
John Healy / New York Daily News:
VIDEO: Aaron Judge hits roof at Marlins Park before Home Run Derby … Aaron Judge is just warming up.  —  The Yankees slugger was putting on a show Monday before the Home Run Derby even started.  —  During batting practice at Marlins Park Judge wowed everyone, including some of his All-Star teammates …
Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:   Yankees' Aaron Judge puts on a show in Home Run Derby
Walter Villa / UPI:   Yankees rookie Aaron Judge outslugs Sano to win Home Run Derby
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:   Aaron Judge defeats Miguel Sano to win Home Run Derby
Roger Rubin / UPI:   2017 MLB midseason awards: New York Yankees OF Aaron Judge leading way for AL MVP
Miguel Sano / TCPalm.com:
Home Run Derby 2017: Live updates, results
Discussion: baseballmusings.com
ESPN:   Cody Bellinger pays homage to his dad after impressive Home Run Derby performance
Ethan Bauer / miamiherald:   It's one-and-done for both Marlins sluggers
Ted Berg / USA Today:
Marlins Park is the perfect stadium to host the Home Run Derby
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Tigers' Michael Fulmer 'still can't believe' he's on AL All-Star team  —  Michael Fulmer, the AL rookie of the year last season, has made the 2017 MLB All-Star Game.  The 24-year-old Tigers RHP is 7-6 with a 3.19 ERA in 15 starts.  Video by Ryan Ford, DFP Wochit
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Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
MLB All-Star Game: Max Scherzer, Chris Sale named starting pitchers  —  MIAMI - Chris Sale and Max Scherzer's enduring dominance have them once again in the All-Star Game spotlight, but they will have to share it with a pair of can't-miss sluggers who will be digging in against them.
Discussion: Talking Chop
ESPN:
Bryce Harper: Let top vote-getters pick teams for All-Star Game
Detroit Free Press:
Report: Cubs interested in acquiring Michael Fulmer, not Justin Verlander
Discussion: Baseball Prospectus
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:   Midseason grades for Tigers outfield: Solid corners, struggles in center
UPI:   Washington Nationals OF Bryce Harper has new idea for MLB All-Star Game format
Detroit Free Press:   Don't fault Miguel Cabrera for telling truth about Tigers trade rumors
Joel Sherman / New York Post:   This is the All-Star Game from Mets hell
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:   Mets' Michael Conforto reunites with childhood teammate Jake Lamb at All-Star Game
Fox Sports:
Cubs' Hendricks pitches 3 1/3 innings in rehab appearance  —  SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Chicago Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks gave up one run in 3 1/3 innings Monday while making a rehabilitation appearance in the Double-A Southern League for the Tennessee Smokies.
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:   Kyle Hendricks throws 45 pitches in rehab start for Double-A Tennessee
Alex Butler / UPI:
New York Yankees cut Chris Carter, amid trade rumors  —  The New York Yankees officially released first baseman Chris Carter Monday after he cleared waivers.  —  Carter, 30, was designated for assignment on July 4.  The Yankees signed the eight-year veteran in February on a one-year deal.
Discussion: FanRag Sports
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:   Minor MLB Transactions: 7/10/17
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Daniel Murphy and Justin Turner reconnect in Miami as post-Mets All-Stars  —  MIAMI — The conversation was a little more grown up at the players' hotel Sunday night.  Daniel Murphy ran into Justin Turner and his fiancee.  There were congratulations, hugs and talks of wedding plans.
Jon Heyman / FanRag Sports:
Heyman |  Teams checking in on Dee Gordon while Marlins listen  —  MIAMI — The Angels, Blue Jays and Royals are the three teams that have at least mentioned Marlins second baseman Dee Gordon, sources tell FanRag Sports.  —  The Angels have been having trouble at second base and are looking …
 
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