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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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Daily Record:
Manny Machado trade to Dodgers from Orioles agreed upon despite Yankees rumors, per report  —  After months of rumors and speculation, the Yankees will have to carry on this season without Manny Machado.  —  The Orioles and Dodgers came to an agreement on a deal for the star shortstop pending physicals …
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
ESPN:
Astros' Alex Bregman wins All-Star Game MVP after go-ahead HR in 10th  —  WASHINGTON — Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman was named the All-Star Game MVP for his go-ahead home run in the 10th inning that sent the American League to an 8-6 victory.  —  Bregman's homer off Los Angeles …
Discussion: Deadspin
Jon Meoli / Baltimore Sun:
Former Oriole Rich Dauer makes return to coaching at All-Star Game after near-death experience
Discussion: AZ Snake Pit and Deadspin
Pete Caldera / Daily Record:   With Manny Machado likely to Dodgers, what do New York Yankees do now?
Cincinnati.com:   Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto keeping an eye on MLB free agent situation
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
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Column: Cubs' Willson Contreras on top of game in National League's 8-6 loss to American League  —  Photos from the 2018 MLB All-Star Game at Nationals Park in Washington on Tuesday, July 17, 2018.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  If there's one thing we have learned about Willson Contreras …
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
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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.
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.
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 …
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
After overcoming early career adversity, Luis Severino set to relish moment of finally taking the mound in All-Star Game
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Dave Clark / Cincinnati.com:
Votto, Gennett and Suarez in D.C.: Cincinnati Reds trio soaks up All-Star Game scene
Fox Sports:
Small Ball: Altuve, Betts bring compact pop to All-Star Game
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.
Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
MLB commissioner confident Rays owner is ‘going to get’ stadium deal done
Discussion: MLB Baseball News … and DRaysBay
David SchoenfieldESPN Senior / ESPN:
Commissioner, MLBPA executive director disagree on free agency, DH
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Associated Press:   MLB willing to loosen regulations for color of players' cleats
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.
Discussion: Bleacher Report
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?
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.
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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