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AL All-Star Game starters feature Mike Trout, Mookie Betts and Aaron Judge — The American League's starting outfield for next week's All-Star Game certainly isn't lacking in star power, with the Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout, New York's Aaron Judge and Boston's Mookie Betts getting the nods.
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David SchoenfieldESPN Senior / ESPN:
Rays' Blake Snell squeezed out by rules, AL depth in starting pitchers — It's always fun to go over the All-Star rosters because it's always fun to argue about the snubs and the surprises, then complain about the “every team gets an All-Star” rule — even if a team is on pace to lose 100-plus games.
Dave Clark / Cincinnati.com:
Reactions: Reds' Gennett, Suarez, Votto named National League All-Stars — The Cincinnati Reds had three players - second baseman Scooter Gennett, third baseman Eugenio Suarez and first baseman Joey Votto - named Sunday night to the National League roster for the Major League Baseball All-Star Game on July 17 at Nationals Park.
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Sporting News, CBS New York and MLB Daily Dish
Matt Ehalt / Daily Record:
Jacob deGrom named to second All-Star Game, Brandon Nimmo doesn't make the cut — Jacob deGrom on 4-1 loss to Yankees Matt Ehalt, Staff Writer, @MattEhalt — NEW YORK — Jacob deGrom put on quite a show in his first All-Star game in 2015. — He'll have a chance for another memorable moment.
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Detroit Free Press:
Next Slide — Oops! — We weren't supposed to learn which Detroit Tigers player made the American League All-Star team until 7 p.m., but manager Ron Gardenhire accidentally spilled the beans after the Tigers' 3-0 loss to the Texas Rangers on Fox Sports Detroit's postgame telecast.
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Pinstripe Alley, Purple Row and Talking Chop
Associated Press:
This Date In Baseball … 1902 — Rube Waddell beat Bill Dinneen 4-2 in 17 innings when light-hitting Monte Cross hit a two-run homer for Philadelphia. — 1932 — Ben Chapman of the Yankees hit three homers, including two inside-the-park, as New York beat the Detroit Tigers 14-9 at Yankee Stadium.
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
MLB All-Star Game: Yes, Bryce Harper deserves to be there — because it's all about enjoyment
Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Joey Votto, Eugenio Suárez, Scooter Gennett to represent Cincinnati Reds as MLB All-Stars
Eduardo A. Encina / Baltimore Sun:
What happens if Machado is named an All-Star but is dealt before the All-Star Game?
What happens if Machado is named an All-Star but is dealt before the All-Star Game?
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Phil Rogers / Chicago Tribune:
Surprise: Willson Contreras, Javier Baez join Jon Lester on NL All-Star team — Chicago Tribune — Jon Lester knew he was in line to be named to the National League All-Star team. The surprise came when fans voted catcher Willson Contreras and second baseman Javier Baez into the starting lineup.
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Peter Botte / New York Daily News:
Imperfect Mets still find new ways to keep approaching ‘rock bottom’ in another shutout loss — The imperfect team nearly was “perfect-gamed,” which would have been the ... well, you don't even need me to finish the rest of that thought by now. — Citi Field still is where the bottomless pit …
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Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Rangers Acquire Austin Jackson, Cory Gearrin; Could Trade Jackson — 12:47pm: Jackson may never even play for the Rangers, per Gerry Fraley of the Dallas Morning News. General manager Jon Daniels told the outfielder “to hold off on reporting,” Fraley writes. It seems they'll try to trade him.
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ESPN:
Mark Reynolds pitches with Nats down big day after 10-RBI game — Mark Reynolds followed his 10-RBI performance on Saturday by making his first career pitching appearance on Sunday. — Reynolds was called upon to pitch with two outs in the ninth inning and the Washington Nationals trailing 10-2 against the Miami Marlins.
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Buster OlneyESPN Senior / ESPN:
Olney: Max Muncy's journey from out of MLB to out of this world — The Keller High School baseball team, of Keller, Texas, generally follows the same daily schedule. As a result, Lee Muncy and his son, Max, could venture an educated guess as to when practice would end and a batting cage would open for the Muncys' use.
Detroit Free Press:
Next Slide — What happened: The Detroit Tigers lost to the Texas Rangers, 3-0, on Sunday afternoon. Unlike the Tigers' seven-run first inning on Saturday, they came out flat on Sunday. — Michael Fulmer (3-8) gave up a solo home run to the second batter of the day.
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Associated Press:
LEADING OFF: Lester eyes NL-best 12th win, A's stay hot — A look at what's happening around the majors today: — CHICAGO'S ACE — Jon Lester has put together some ace-worthy seasons during his 13-year major league career, including four All-Star appearances and a runner-up finish in the Cy Young voting two years ago.
Associated Press:
Gurriel, Bregman homer in Astros' 12-6 win over White Sox — The Houston Astros beat the Chicago White Sox 12-6 Saturday for their fifth straight win. — HOUSTON - Yuli Gurriel and Alex Bregman each homered and Charlie Morton won his 11th as the Houston Astros beat the Chicago White Sox 12-6 Saturday for their fifth straight win.
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Alden GonzalezESPN / ESPN:
Mike Trout stays patient as pitchers take a pass — ANAHEIM, Calif. — When Mike Trout got drafted by the Los Angeles Angels and began his journey through the minor leagues, he vowed to never swing until the opposing pitcher threw the first strike. Trout wanted to build a foundation …
ESPN:
Christian Vazquez placed on DL with broken right pinkie — The Boston Red Sox placed catcher Christian Vazquez on the 10-day disabled list Sunday with a broken right pinkie he suffered sliding into second base Saturday night. — Vazquez had a two-run single in the seventh inning …
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Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Homer Bailey scheduled to pitch out of bullpen in rehab outing — CHICAGO - After making four rehab starts at Triple-A Louisville, Homer Bailey is scheduled to make an appearance out of the bullpen Sunday afternoon. — Before Bailey was placed on the 10-day disabled list …
Richard Morin / Arizona Republic:
Last Slide — Diamondbacks right-hander Clay Buchholz will not be traveling with the club on its upcoming six-day road trip, but he could be progressing toward a potential return after the All-Star break. — Buchholz suffered a strained oblique in a June 24 start in Pittsburgh and threw …
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Joe Maddon's comments a ‘breath of fresh air’ to former Cub Dexter Fowler — Chicago Tribune — Dexter Fowler didn't get a chance Sunday to thank Joe Maddon in person for his support, but the embattled Cardinals outfielder expressed his appreciation for the kind words expressed Tuesday by the Cubs manager.