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Associated Press:
Angels praise Mike Trout for ‘prioritizing personal values’ — ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels publicly praised Mike Trout “for prioritizing his personal values over commercial self-promotion” a day after baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said the All-Star outfielder …
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Bill Shaikin / Chicago Tribune:
Angels take on Rob Manfred, stand behind Mike Trout — In an extraordinary rebuke of a sitting commissioner, the Angels issued a statement Wednesday strongly defending their franchise player, Mike Trout, against criticism that he ought to dedicate more time to selling himself and his sport.
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baseballmusings.com, Los Angeles Times and Halos Heaven
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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Sporting News and HotNewHipHop.com
Thomas Boswell / Chicago Tribune:
Commentary: If MLB's so-called problems are embodied by Max Scherzer, things will be just fine
ESPN:
Rob Manfred: Mike Trout limits his popularity because he won't market himself
Rob Manfred: Mike Trout limits his popularity because he won't market himself
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CBSSports.com, Bleacher Report, sports.MyNorthwest.com, Sports Illustrated and Halos Heaven
Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
Angels fire back at MLB commissioner Rob Manfred, call Mike Trout ‘ exceptional ambassador’
Angels fire back at MLB commissioner Rob Manfred, call Mike Trout ‘ exceptional ambassador’
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MLB Baseball News …, NESN.com and Deadspin
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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ESPN 98.1 FM, Sporting News, WTOL-TV and baseballmusings.com
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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ESPN:
Orioles trade Manny Machado to Dodgers for five prospects — Baltimore Orioles All-Star shortstop Manny Machado has been traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers for a package of five prospects, sources told ESPN's Jerry Crasnick, confirming multiple reports. — The players Los Angeles will be sending …
Todd Rosiak / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Reports: Dodgers finally land shortstop Manny Machado — Manny Machado will be suiting up at Miller Park on Friday night. — Unfortunately for the Milwaukee Brewers, it's going to be as a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers. — After a brief stop-and-start earlier in the day …
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baseballmusings.com, MLB Trade Rumors and MLB Baseball News …
Arizona Republic:
Next Slide — The Diamondbacks are going to realize how much every game counts when they get back from the All-Star break Friday. — Mathematicians, statisticians and sabermetricians can (accurately) tell you that each contest is just 1 of 162, but from here on it's going to feel far more intense than that.
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Manny Machado's future Dodgers teammates ready for big things after All-Star Game trade
Manny Machado's future Dodgers teammates ready for big things after All-Star Game trade
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Bleacher Report, Deadspin and McCovey Chronicles
Jerry CrasnickESPN Senior / ESPN:
From the All-Star Game to the trade rumor mill
ESPN:
MLB to require Brewers pitcher Josh Hader to take sensitivity training in wake of old tweets — Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Josh Hader will be required to take sensitivity training and participate in the league's diversity and inclusion initiatives after tweets from his past emerged during Tuesday's All-Star Game.
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Five things to know about Cubs-Brewers pennant race — Chicago Tribune — The Cubs begin the second half of the season 2½ games ahead of the Brewers in the National League Central Division. Here are five things to know about the Cubs-Brewers race: — Season series: Thus far, the Cubs lead the season series 8-3.
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MLB Baseball News …
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Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds placed outfielder Scott Schebler on the disabled list with shoulder injury — When the Reds return from the All-Star break on Friday, they will be without one of their usual leadoff hitters. — Scott Schebler was placed on the 10-day disabled list Wednesday with a sprained AC joint in his right shoulder.
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Column: After a brief lull, we now return to our regularly scheduled baseball season — Photos from the 2018 MLB All-Star Game at Nationals Park in Washington on Tuesday, July 17, 2018. — Chicago Tribune — After chilling out the last few days — whether at home …
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ESPN:
Jays prospect Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to come off DL Thursday — Toronto Blue Jays top prospect Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will return Thursday for the Double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats after being sidelined since June 7 with a patellar tendon strain in his left knee.
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MLB Baseball News …
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 …
Mike Ashmore / Daily Record:
Tyler Benson patiently working through San Diego Padres minor league system — Montville native and San Diego Padres prospect Tyler Benson could have gotten frustrated with having to spend a second season in the Rookie Ball-level Arizona League. — His reaction, however, was quite the contrary.