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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Manny Machado's future Dodgers teammates ready for big things after All-Star Game trade — WASHINGTON — Manny Machado, wearing a stylish baby-blue suit with glasses, no shirt and a briefcase in his hand, walked out of Nationals Park on Tuesday night, unwilling to release his emotions.
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Jerry CrasnickESPN Senior / ESPN:
From the All-Star Game to the trade rumor mill — WASHINGTON — During the All-Star Game festivities this week, players throughout the game spent time mingling in the clubhouse while signing box after box of baseballs. The game's respective starting pitchers, Max Scherzer and Chris Sale …
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Orioles expected to trade Manny Machado to the Dodgers — The Baltimore Orioles, barring a last minute snag, will trade All-Star shortstop Manny Machado to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday, according to a baseball official with direct knowledge of the deal.
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Scott Lauber / Philly.com:
Phillies' success at the all-star break, connection to Manny Machado proves they are back in national spotlight — WASHINGTON — Look to the left in the National League clubhouse here Tuesday night and you would have seen lockers for the Atlanta Braves' four all-stars.
Jon Meoli / Baltimore Sun:
Former Oriole Rich Dauer makes return to coaching at All-Star Game after near-death experience — Rich Dauer hopes that coaching for the American League in Tuesday night's All-Star Game is the start of something, even if that something hasn't quite grown clear.
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Daily Record:
Manny Machado trade to Dodgers from Orioles agreed upon despite Yankees rumors, per report
Manny Machado trade to Dodgers from Orioles agreed upon despite Yankees rumors, per report
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Eddie MatzESPN Senior / ESPN:
As trade rumors whirl, Machado snaps selfie with Dodgers' Kemp
Jorge L. Ortiz / USA Today:
Manny Machado could blow open NL West for the Dodgers
Manny Machado could blow open NL West for the Dodgers
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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, MLB Baseball News … and DodgerBlue.com
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Report: Orioles SS Machado headed to Dodgers
Report: Orioles SS Machado headed to Dodgers
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Dayn Perry / CBSSports.com:
Manny Machado trade rumors: Machado-to-Dodgers gaining steam with deal seemingly near
Manny Machado trade rumors: Machado-to-Dodgers gaining steam with deal seemingly near
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Dodgers, Orioles Reportedly In Agreement On Manny Machado Trade
Dodgers, Orioles Reportedly In Agreement On Manny Machado Trade
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CBSSports.com, Bleacher Report and NBCSports.com
David SchoenfieldESPN Senior / ESPN:
Monumental mashing: Ranking D.C.'s record 10 All-Star Game homers — WASHINGTON — Don't be ashamed. It's OK to admit you like home runs. You can still go on YouTube and watch highlights of your favorite skinny dudes and slap-hitting middle infielders from the 1970s and '80s …
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Scott Boeck / USA Today:
All-Star Game becomes its own Home Run Derby as sluggers shatter record — WASHINGTON — The Home Run Derby was Monday at Nationals Park, but a decent rendition of it broke out Tuesday during the actual All-Star Game. — But, Home Run Derby, Part II broke out Tuesday at the All-Star Game …
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Matt Snyder / CBSSports.com:
All-Star Game 2018: Astros teammates hit back-to-back homers, propelling Alex Bregman to MVP award
All-Star Game 2018: Astros teammates hit back-to-back homers, propelling Alex Bregman to MVP award
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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
VIDEO: Aaron Judge hits home run in All-Star Game off of Max Scherzer
VIDEO: Aaron Judge hits home run in All-Star Game off of Max Scherzer
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Dave Clark / Cincinnati.com:
Reds in All-Star Game 2018: Gennett's 9th-inning homer takes Votto off the hook
Reds in All-Star Game 2018: Gennett's 9th-inning homer takes Votto off the hook
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Column: Cubs' Willson Contreras on top of game in National League's 8-6 loss to American League
Column: Cubs' Willson Contreras on top of game in National League's 8-6 loss to American League
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Scott Lauber / Philly.com:
Phillies ace Aaron Nola's first All-Star Game appearance features scoreless inning
ESPN:
Astros' Alex Bregman wins All-Star Game MVP after go-ahead HR in 10th
Astros' Alex Bregman wins All-Star Game MVP after go-ahead HR in 10th
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Dave Clark / Cincinnati.com:
Votto, Gennett and Suarez in D.C.: Cincinnati Reds trio soaks up All-Star Game scene
Votto, Gennett and Suarez in D.C.: Cincinnati Reds trio soaks up All-Star Game scene
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Associated Press:
As MLB mulls rule changes, union hints at work stoppage — WASHINGTON (AP) — Major League Baseball wants a broad discussion with players about rule changes to combat decreased offense and longer games, an initiative likely to be met by a testy union stung by declining free-agent prices …
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David SchoenfieldESPN Senior / ESPN:
Commissioner, MLBPA executive director disagree on free agency, DH — WASHINGTON, D.C. - The contentiousness of the offseason is still burning hot. — Following a winter in which many big-name free agents received contracts for fewer years and dollars than expected, Tony Clark …
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Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
MLB commissioner confident Rays owner is ‘going to get’ stadium deal done — WASHINGTON - Acknowledging both the challenges and urgency to work out a public-private financing plan, Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred on Tuesday expressed extreme confidence in Rays principal owner Stuart Sternberg …
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Detroit Free Press:
Next Slide — Joe Jimenez, the Detroit Tigers' lone All-Star, was called upon in the fourth inning with two outs to face San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford. — Jimenez, 23, struck out Crawford looking with an 84 m.p.h. slider to finish an 8-pitch at-bat and preserve …
Rob Longley / Toronto Sun:
Remember when the Blue Jays had real all-star power? — WASHINGTON, D.C. — Has Major League Baseball's all-star game become the event that has left the Blue Jays behind? — And more importantly, did it really happen this quickly? — Yes, J.A. Happ is here with a Jays cap and the big …
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Joshua Schrock / NESN.com:
J.D. Martinez Offers Practical Prediction For Red Sox-Yankees AL East Battle
J.D. Martinez Offers Practical Prediction For Red Sox-Yankees AL East Battle
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Amanda Christovich / USA Today:
Jose Canseco signs contract with World Class Revolution Pro Wrestling — Jose Canseco, a former MLB All-Star and one of the faces of baseball's steroid era, will add another line to his controversial résumé — a stint with World Class Revolution Pro Wrestling.
ESPN:
How crazy would it be to consider trading Bryce Harper? — Bryce Harper ruled the All-Star Home Run Derby, but it has been an up-and-down year for Washington's slugging free-agent-to-be. Given the Nationals' struggles, we asked our experts if the Nats should consider doing the unthinkable …
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Associated Press
Associated Press:
Strasburg to start 1st game after All-Star break for Nats — WASHINGTON — Stephen Strasburg will come off the disabled list and start for the Washington Nationals in their first game after the All-Star break. — Manager Dave Martinez says Tuesday the team also hopes to get back first …
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Baltimore Sun:
Beyond Home Run Derby: Baseball should add skills competition to All-Star festivities — Chicago Tribune — Monday night's Bryce Harper-Kyle Schwarber showdown was one of the better Home Run Derbies in recent memory, but even 450-foot homers get a little tedious when you have to watch dozens of them.
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Tim Bannon / Chicago Tribune:
Did Bryce Harper cheat in the Home Run Derby? Some Cubs fans think so.
Did Bryce Harper cheat in the Home Run Derby? Some Cubs fans think so.
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