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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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Eddie MatzESPN Senior / ESPN:
As trade rumors whirl, Machado snaps selfie with Dodgers' Kemp — WASHINGTON — Manny Machado is all smiles these days. — As if having a great first half and being the trade-deadline darling weren't enough, Machado snapped a selfie in the middle of the All-Star Game.
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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DodgerBlue.com
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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Sporting News, MLB Baseball News … and Lone Star Ball
MLB Baseball News, Scores, Standings …:
Report: Orioles SS Machado headed to Dodgers
Report: Orioles SS Machado headed to Dodgers
Discussion:
McCovey Chronicles, Minor League Ball and NBCSports.com
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Dodgers, Orioles Reportedly In Agreement On Manny Machado Trade
Dodgers, Orioles Reportedly In Agreement On Manny Machado Trade
Discussion:
Bleacher Report, MLB Baseball News … and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Joel Sherman / New York Post:
Yankees appear to have lost Manny Machado sweepstakes
Yankees appear to have lost Manny Machado sweepstakes
Discussion:
NBCSports.com, MLB Trade Rumors, Phillies Nation and Camden Chat
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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Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
All-Star Game journal: Injured Wilson Ramos enjoys experience — WASHINGTON — A strained hamstring kept Rays C Wilson Ramos from playing in Tuesday's All-Star Game, but not enjoying the experience of being there. — Ramos, who played seven seasons with the Nationals, seemed to be cheered at every turn.
Associated Press:
MLB willing to loosen regulations for color of players' cleats — WASHINGTON — Major League Baseball is willing to loosen the regulations for the color of players' spikes. — Ben Zobrist, Kyle Schwarber and Steve Cishek wore black spikes in May despite a warning from Major League Baseball …
David SchoenfieldESPN Senior / ESPN:
Commissioner, MLBPA executive director disagree on free agency, DH
Commissioner, MLBPA executive director disagree on free agency, DH
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MLB Baseball News …
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
VIDEO: Aaron Judge hits home run in All-Star Game off of Max Scherzer — WASHINGTON - Aaron Judge got his revenge against Max Scherzer, and the ball ended up in his teammate's glove. — Judge connected for a 399-foot solo homer off the Nationals' ace to open the second inning of the All-Star Game on Tuesday night.
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News … and Pinstripe Alley
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Scott Lauber / Philly.com:
Phillies ace Aaron Nola's first All-Star Game appearance features scoreless inning — WASHINGTON — Aaron Nola kept coming back to the same word: atmosphere. — It struck Nola on Monday night as he stood in front of the National League dugout and watched Phillies teammate Rhys Hoskins swing …
Dave Clark / Cincinnati.com:
Reds in All-Star Game 2018: Gennett's 9th-inning homer takes Votto off the hook — It was only the Cincinnati Reds All-Stars' defense - for better or worse - that was noteworthy for eight innings, before second baseman Scooter Gennett's game-tying, pinch-hit, two-run home run in the bottom of the 9th.
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Jon Meoli / Baltimore Sun:
Former Oriole Rich Dauer makes return to coaching at All-Star Game after near-death experience
Former Oriole Rich Dauer makes return to coaching at All-Star Game after near-death experience
Discussion:
AZ Snake Pit and Deadspin
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
Discussion:
Chicago Sun-Times and Fish Stripes
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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Bleacher Report
Matt Clapp / The Comeback:
Bryce Harper puts on a show to win thrilling Home Run Derby in front of home crowd
Bryce Harper puts on a show to win thrilling Home Run Derby in front of home crowd
Discussion:
Hanford Sentinel, Cincinnati.com and Awful Announcing
Jerry CrasnickESPN Senior / ESPN:
Bryce brings down the house with epic Home Run Derby comeback
Bryce brings down the house with epic Home Run Derby comeback
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …, HotNewHipHop.com, Federal Baseball, NBCSports.com and Associated Press
Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
MLB explores streaming option to resolve Dodgers' TV blackout — As the Dodgers' television blackout extends through a fifth consecutive season, Commissioner Rob Manfred said Tuesday that the league has explored ways to make broadcasts available to all fans via the internet.
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Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
MLB commissioner confident Rays owner is ‘going to get’ stadium deal done
MLB commissioner confident Rays owner is ‘going to get’ stadium deal done
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News … and DRaysBay
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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Dave D'Onofrio / Boston Globe:
Red Sox power rankings: Who's on top at the All-Star break?
Red Sox power rankings: Who's on top at the All-Star break?
Discussion:
Over the Monster and Dan Shaughnessy Watch
Ben Axelrod / WKYC-TV:
Report: Cleveland Indians interested in acquiring San Diego Padres reliever Brad Hand — According to ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick, the Cleveland Indians are interested in adding San Diego Padres reliever Brad Hand. — As it turns out, the Cleveland Indians might be in line to add another All-Star after all.
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors
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.
Stephen Ruiz / Orlando Sentinel:
Atlanta Braves prospect delivers home cooking on field in Kissimmee — Meet Cristian Pache, a 19-year-old star center fielder from the Dominican Republic, now playing for the Florida Fire Frogs. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) — In baseball's version of a test kitchen, the minor leagues, Cristian Pache is coming along nicely.