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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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Scott Lauber / Philly.com:
Phillies' success at the all-star break, connection to Manny Machado proves they are back in national spotlight — WASHINGTON — Look to the left in the National League clubhouse here Tuesday night and you would have seen lockers for the Atlanta Braves' four all-stars.
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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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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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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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 …
Jorge L. Ortiz / USA Today:
Manny Machado could blow open NL West for the Dodgers
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Report: Orioles SS Machado headed to Dodgers
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Dayn Perry / CBSSports.com:
Manny Machado trade rumors: Machado-to-Dodgers gaining steam with deal seemingly near
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Dodgers, Orioles Reportedly In Agreement On Manny Machado Trade
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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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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.
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 …
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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.
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Dave Clark / Cincinnati.com:
Votto, Gennett and Suarez in D.C.: Cincinnati Reds trio soaks up All-Star Game scene
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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 — 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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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.
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 …
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.
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.
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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?
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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.
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