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Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees game postponed after multiple Yankees test positive for COVID-19 — MLB, New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox — NEW YORK — The Yankees' post-All-Star break opener against the Boston Red Sox on Thursday night was postponed because of positive COVID-19 tests among …
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Alex Speier Globe / The Boston Globe:
Red Sox ace Chris Sale inches closer to return after rehab start — NEW YORK — While the Red Sox did not play on Thursday due to the COVID-19-induced postponement of their game against the Yankees, a potential game-changing second-half contributor for the team hit a milestone by getting back on the field in Florida.
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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Sources: Aaron Judge among six New York Yankees to test positive for COVID-19 — All-Star outfielder Aaron Judge was among six New York Yankees players who tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday, forcing the postponement of their home game against the Boston Red Sox that was supposed …
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Joel Sherman / New York Post:
Potential Yankees trade target Joey Gallo thriving in baseball's new reality
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
‘Simply thankful’ Shohei Ohtani calls MLB All-Star Game the most memorable experience of his career — DENVER - He wasn't voted the MVP, that honor went to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. — He didn't produce a hit, or even get the ball out of the infield in two plate appearances.
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Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. wins MVP, American League takes eighth straight MLB All-Star Game
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Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
Shohei Ohtani pitches perfect inning, goes 0-for-2 in MLB All-Star Game
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Jesse Yomtov / USA Today:
MLB midseason power rankings: San Francisco Giants take back No. 1 spot at the break — Coming out of the All-Star break, the San Francisco Giants have MLB's best record at 57-32 and a two-game lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League West, earning themselves the No. 1 spot …
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Dick Tidrow, former MLB pitcher and longtime San Francisco Giants executive, dies at 74 — MLB, San Francisco Giants, Cleveland Indians, New York Yankees, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, New York Mets — SAN FRANCISCO — Dick Tidrow, a former major league pitcher and longtime member …
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ESPN:
Los Angeles Angels sign outfielder Adam Eaton — Outfielder Adam Eaton, who was unconditionally released by the Chicago White Sox on Monday, has been signed by the Los Angeles Angels, it was announced Wednesday. — Eaton, 32, was in his second stint with the White Sox after signing a one-year …
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David Schoenfield / ESPN:
Staying true to what was ‘a strong focus,’ Los Angeles Angels use all 20 draft picks to select pitchers
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ESPN:
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer has administrative leave extended to July 27, sources say — The administrative leave for Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer has been extended by nearly two weeks to July 27, sources told ESPN on Wednesday. — The move pushes Bauer's leave past …
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Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
Trevor Bauer's administrative leave is extended through July 27 — Trevor Bauer will not rejoin the Dodgers after the All-Star break. — Bauer's leave from the Dodgers has been extended through July 27, under an agreement between Major League Baseball and the players' union.
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David Waldstein / New York Times:
In a First, an M.L.B. Game Will be Called Entirely by Women — “It can't help but feel different,” said Alanna Rizzo, who will be part of the crew for an Orioles-Rays game alongside Melanie Newman, Sarah Langs, Heidi Watney and Lauren Gardner. — Next week, for the first time on a broadcast …
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Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
MLB likely to drop seven-inning doubleheaders, extra-innings runner rule in 2022, commissioner Rob Manfred says — DENVER — Banning the shift, eliminating seven-inning doubleheaders and playing extra innings without a runner starting on second base are all on the table as Major League Baseball continues …
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Matthew DeFranks / Dallas Morning News:
Stars goalie Ben Bishop agrees to waive no-movement clause for expansion draft — Bishop's decision would allow Dallas to protect Anton Khudobin, while Jake Oettinger is exempt from selection. … Stars goaltender Ben Bishop has agreed to waive his no-movement clause for the upcoming Seattle …
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Shams Charania / The Athletic:
Sixers opening up Ben Simmons trade talks, Knicks interested in Collin Sexton, plus more NBA news — With the 2021 NBA Draft less than three weeks away and free agency shortly thereafter, teams are beginning to discuss their offseason plans both internally and externally with colleagues.
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Ken Davidoff / New York Post:
Mets reached out to Yoenis Cespedes about possible reunion during injury crisis — DENVER — The Mets, pummeled by injuries in the season's first half, spoke with Yoenis Cespedes' representation about a possible return of the lively outfielder, multiple industry sources told The Post.
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Gary Washburn Globe / The Boston Globe:
With a new coach and fresh motivation, Celtics star Jayson Tatum wants to be seen as one of the league's best — Amid all the organizational changes in Boston, Jayson Tatum remains focused on ascending into stardom while pairing with teammate Jaylen Brown to bring the Celtics a long-awaited championship.
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