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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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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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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 …
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
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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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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 …
ESPN:
Rob Manfred: Mike Trout limits his popularity because he won't market himself
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Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
Angels fire back at MLB commissioner Rob Manfred, call Mike Trout ‘ exceptional ambassador’
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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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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
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ESPN:
Astros' Alex Bregman wins All-Star Game MVP after go-ahead HR in 10th
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Federal Baseball and Deadspin
Scott Boeck / USA Today:
All-Star Game becomes its own Home Run Derby as sluggers shatter record
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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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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 reasons why their cup of optimism is half full, and three why it's half empty:
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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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.
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Ben Axelrod / WKYC-TV:
Report: Cleveland Indians interested in acquiring San Diego Padres reliever Brad Hand
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Bleacher Report, NBCSports.com and MLB Trade Rumors
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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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 …
Chicago Tribune:
White Sox send outfielder Charlie Tilson to Triple-A Charlotte — The White Sox optioned outfielder Charlie Tilson to Triple-A Charlotte on Wednesday. — Avisail Garcia and Nicky Delmonico are expected back from the disabled list soon, leaving no room for Tilson in the outfield.
