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Associated Press:
Manny Machado finally joins Dodgers following months of trade speculation  —  It's a whole new beginning for Manny Machado after months of uncertainty.  Perfect time for a new number, too.  —  One with an LA story and a Baltimore past.  —  Machado joined the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday …
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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
More whiffs than hits, plus a division-by-division look at the season  —  Major-league attendance is down some six percent from last year and commissioner Rob Manfred points to horrendous early-season weather as one of the major reasons for the drop.  —  But, while there are races …
Bruce Jenkins / San Francisco Chronicle:
Bay Bridge series: The DH debate rekindled
Discussion: Athletics Nation
Coley HarveyESPN / ESPN:
Yankees option rookie pitcher Domingo German to Triple-A after loss to Mets  —  NEW YORK — Another night has passed, and the New York Yankees have slipped yet another game deeper into the American League East standings.  —  The combination Friday of New York's 7-5 loss to the crosstown-rival …
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Coley HarveyESPN / ESPN:
265 or bust! Yankees eye home run history in second half
Discussion: Pinstripe Alley
Christian Red / New York Daily News:   Brian Cashman must make ‘Boss’ trade before deadline for Yankees to have best chance at World Series
John Healy / New York Daily News:   Gary Sanchez aims to avoid prolonged slumps as Yankees slugger returns to lineup for Subway Series against Mets
Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks' 20th anniversary team … CONNECT  —  The Diamondbacks on Friday unveiled their 20th anniversary team as voted upon by the fans.  After being named as one of the team's three outfielders, 2001 World Series hero Luis Gonzalez said he felt “truly honored” to be included in the mix.
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Arizona Republic:   Arizona Diamondbacks' 20th anniversary team
Mark Faller / Arizona Republic:   Photos: Arizona Diamondbacks in the MLB All-Star Game
Associated Press:
Boston's Holt injured at end of wild play in Detroit  —  DETROIT (AP) — Boston Red Sox second baseman Brock Holt left Friday night's game at Detroit in the fourth inning with what appeared to be a right knee injury.  —  Holt stayed on the ground for a while at the end of a wild play.
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Scott Miller / Bleacher Report:
Severino Finds Stardom Thanks to Yanks Enemy Turned Ace Whisperer Pedro Martinez
Discussion: Boston Globe and NESN.com
Dana Gauruder / UPI:
Red Sox slugger Martinez pays visit to Tigers
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Column: Dodgers' big move puts ball in Theo Epstein's court to shore up Cubs pitching  —  Photos from the Cubs-Cardinals game at Wrigley Field on Friday, July 20, 2018.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  It has been a very strange season for the Cubs, who may claim the National League Central by default the way things are falling into place.
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Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:   Cardinals' Matt Carpenter has historic outing with five extra-base hits
Associated Press:
Texas heat: Hottest home game for Rangers in 25 seasons  —  ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Mother Nature is bringing the heat at the home ballpark of the Texas Rangers.  —  The temperature was 107 degrees for the first pitch just after 7 p.m. Friday, when the Rangers played the Cleveland Indians in their first game after the All-Star break.
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Associated Press:
Rangers put Nomar Mazara on DL, call up Willie Calhoun
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Steve Habel / UPI:
Indians want to pick up pace, starting with Rangers
Discussion: Lone Star Ball
John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
Homer Bailey will return to Cincinnati Reds rotation Tuesday  —  Homer Bailey will return the rotation Tuesday against the St. Louis Cardinals.  —  Bailey, the 32-year-old right-hander, has been rehabbing a right knee injury at Triple-A Louisville.  He went 2-2 with a 4.78 ERA over six starts and one relief appearance for the Bats.
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John Fay / Cincinnati.com:   Cincinnati Reds hope to keep rolling after All-Star break
Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:   Rain delays loom as Cincinnati Reds begin weekend series
Genaro C. Armas / Associated Press:
Brewers' Josh Hader apologizes to teammates for racist tweets  —  Brewers reliever Josh Hader addresses reporters after past racist, sexist and homophobic tweets were uncovered during the All-Star Game on Tuesday, July 17, 2018.  (Paul Sullivan/Chicago Tribune)
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:   Josh Hader faces long journey to redemption, forgiveness after apologizing to teammates
Alden GonzalezESPN / ESPN:
Mike Scioscia: Shohei Ohtani expected to pitch again this year  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. — At around 5 p.m. PT on Friday, while most of his teammates were taking part in pregame batting practice, Shohei Ohtani stood about 60 feet away from the left-field line, acted out his pitching motion and repeatedly tossed baseballs overhand.
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Associated Press:
Santana leads Phillies to comeback win over Padres  —  PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The surprising Philadelphia Phillies took a circuitous route to their latest victory.  —  Carlos Santana homered and drove in four, Cesar Hernandez had a two-run double and the Phillies overcame a four-run …
Associated Press:
Mariners GM: Don't be surprised to see Cano at first  —  SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto said Friday that Robinson Cano will be used at a few positions when he returns from his suspension next month, including first base.  —  Where Cano ends up defensively …
Toronto Sun:
Mariners aim to regain momentum vs. White Sox  —  The Seattle Mariners did not exactly head into the All-Star break with momentum.  —  The Mariners, who have not made the playoffs since 2001 and are trying to end the longest postseason drought in the four major professional sports …
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Jacob deGrom's teammates have his back amid ace's demands to Mets front office: ‘He has every right to say that’  —  Jacob deGrom's demands at the All-Star Game completely blindsided the Mets' front office, but in the clubhouse, it did not surprise anyone who had been paying attention.
Discussion: Amazin' Avenue
Greg Auman / Tampa Bay Times:
Rays journal: Replacement catcher Adam Moore ready to play  —  ST. PETERSBURG — The newest Rays player is also nearly the oldest.  —  With All-Star C Wilson Ramos on the disabled list with a hamstring injury, Tampa Bay turned to veteran Adam Moore, 34, as the new backup catcher behind Jesus Sucre.
Reuters:
Diaz's fourth hit sends Jays past O's in 10th  —  Aledmys Diaz had four hits, including the game-winning single in the bottom of the 10th inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting Baltimore Orioles 8-7 on Friday night.  —  After the Orioles tied the game with a three-run ninth …
Discussion: Bluebird Banter
 
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Steve Buffery / Toronto Sun:
Gibbons pulling for Tulo's return this season
Justin Tasch / New York Daily News:
Jay Bruce doesn't know when he will start hitting again as back woes complicate recovery from hip strain
Chris McCosky / Detroit News:
From bad to worse: Fulmer goes on the DL with an oblique strain
SNY:
Subway Series pitching preview: Mets, Yankees square off again
Discussion: Pinstripe Alley
Tampa Bay Times:
For starters: Rays open second half at home vs. Marlins
Ed Rendell / Philly.com:
Salute to Utley, one of the last true ‘baseball players’
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Column: Instead of fixing what's wrong with baseball, it's time to appreciate what's right
Harvey Valentine / UPI:
Nationals hope Strasburg's return a difference vs. Braves
Alden GonzalezESPN / ESPN:
Eight starters? For Dodgers, too much pitching is a good problem
Alan Eskew / UPI:
Royals' Duffy hopes to improve at home vs. Twins
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Ranking each division race entering the second half
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