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Rob Maaddi / Boston Globe:
8 hitters available for teams that don't land Manny Machado — Manny Machado could be wearing a new uniform before he plays another game and other hitters will be on the move in the next couple weeks. — Teams seeking to boost their offense will have several options to land a big bat, even if they miss out on Machado.
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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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The Good Phight, The Comeback and MLB Baseball News …
Scott Lauber / Philly.com:
Phillies' success at the all-star break, connection to Manny Machado proves they are back in national spotlight
Jerry CrasnickESPN Senior / ESPN:
From the All-Star Game to the trade rumor mill
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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MLB Baseball News …, DodgerBlue.com and MLB Trade Rumors
Eddie MatzESPN Senior / ESPN:
As trade rumors whirl, Machado snaps selfie with Dodgers' Kemp
MLB Baseball News, Scores, Standings …:
Report: Orioles SS Machado headed to Dodgers
Report: Orioles SS Machado headed to Dodgers
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McCovey Chronicles, Bleacher Report and NBCSports.com
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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CBSSports.com, McCovey Chronicles, Halos Heaven and The Good Phight
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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Matt Snyder / CBSSports.com:
All-Star Game 2018: Astros teammates hit back-to-back homers, propelling Alex Bregman to MVP award — Alex Bregman took the lead for the AL and George Springer followed with another dinger — WASHINGTON — After a dramatic two-run shot from Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett sent the game …
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WTOL-TV, Sporting News, USA Today and baseballmusings.com
Scott Boeck / USA Today:
All-Star Game becomes its own Home Run Derby as sluggers shatter record
All-Star Game becomes its own Home Run Derby as sluggers shatter record
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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
Commissioner, MLBPA executive director disagree on free agency, DH
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Awful Announcing and MLB Baseball News …
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
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DRaysBay and MLB Baseball News …
John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
Here's a plan for the Cincinnati Reds to consider in free agency: Keep the band together — We're less than two weeks from the trade deadline, so things will be heating up. Here's a plan that may or may not be considered down at 100 Joe Nuxhall Way: — “Let's keep the band together.”
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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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Brew Crew Ball
Thomas Boswell / Chicago Tribune:
Commentary: If MLB's so-called problems are embodied by Max Scherzer, things will be just fine — The Washington Post — In the top of the first inning of the All-Star Game on Tuesday night, Max Scherzer struck out Mookie Betts, Boston's MVP candidate, on a slider looking.
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs at the break: What's half full, what's half empty? — Chicago Tribune — The Cubs find themselves battling the Brewers in the National League Central for the second consecutive season. Here are three seasons why their cup of optimism is half full, and three why it's half empty:
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Josh Hader To Undergo Sensitivity Training For Offensive Tweets — Major League Baseball announced today that it will require Brewers pitcher Josh Hader to undergo sensitivity training and to participate in the league's “diversity and inclusion initiatives.”
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CBS Chicago and Brew Crew Ball
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Jeff Passan / Yahoo Sports:
The scene of Josh Hader's apology just after racist, sexist, bigoted, homophobic tweets surfaced
The scene of Josh Hader's apology just after racist, sexist, bigoted, homophobic tweets surfaced
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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 …
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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MLB Baseball News … and Over the Monster
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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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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 …
Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
U.S. commemorative coin would honor MLB pioneers Jackie Robinson and Larry Doby — Jackie Robinson on a United States coin? — That could happen in 2022, under legislation introduced Wednesday by four members of Congress. The commemorative coin would feature the first two African American players …
Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
All-Star morning after: On Blake Snell's opening act — Willson Contreras had seen Rays lefty Blake Snell before. — Five times over two 2017 games, and at least a couple of times in 2015 when they were both playing at Double-A. — So the Cubs catcher had a good idea what to expect …
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.