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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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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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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
Scott Boeck / USA Today:
All-Star Game becomes its own Home Run Derby as sluggers shatter record — WASHINGTON — The Home Run Derby was Monday at Nationals Park, but a decent rendition of it broke out Tuesday during the actual All-Star Game. — But, Home Run Derby, Part II broke out Tuesday at the All-Star Game …
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 …
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MLB Baseball News … and DodgerBlue.com
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 …
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Deadspin
Jon Meoli / Baltimore Sun:
Former Oriole Rich Dauer makes return to coaching at All-Star Game after near-death experience — Rich Dauer hopes that coaching for the American League in Tuesday night's All-Star Game is the start of something, even if that something hasn't quite grown clear.
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AZ Snake Pit and Deadspin
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
VIDEO: Aaron Judge hits home run in All-Star Game off of Max Scherzer
VIDEO: Aaron Judge hits home run in All-Star Game off of Max Scherzer
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MLB Baseball News … and Pinstripe Alley
Dave Clark / Cincinnati.com:
Reds in All-Star Game 2018: Gennett's 9th-inning homer takes Votto off the hook
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Column: Cubs' Willson Contreras on top of game in National League's 8-6 loss to American League
Column: Cubs' Willson Contreras on top of game in National League's 8-6 loss to American League
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Scott Lauber / Philly.com:
Phillies ace Aaron Nola's first All-Star Game appearance features scoreless inning
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
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Federal Baseball, Chicago Sun-Times and Fish Stripes
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
After overcoming early career adversity, Luis Severino set to relish moment of finally taking the mound in All-Star Game
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Eddie MatzESPN Senior / ESPN:
As trade rumors whirl, Machado snaps selfie with Dodgers' Kemp
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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MLB Baseball News …, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and 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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Report: Orioles SS Machado headed to Dodgers
Report: Orioles SS Machado headed to Dodgers
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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
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Bleacher Report, MLB Baseball News … and NBCSports.com
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 — WASHINGTON, D.C. - The contentiousness of the offseason is still burning hot. — Following a winter in which many big-name free agents received contracts for fewer years and dollars than expected, Tony Clark …
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Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
MLB commissioner confident Rays owner is ‘going to get’ stadium deal done — WASHINGTON - Acknowledging both the challenges and urgency to work out a public-private financing plan, Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred on Tuesday expressed extreme confidence in Rays principal owner Stuart Sternberg …
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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.
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 …
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
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?
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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.