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Brittany Ghiroli / The Athletic:
Starlin Castro placed on administrative leave after an alleged domestic violence incident — Major League Baseball is placing Starlin Castro on administrative leave stemming from an alleged domestic violence incident earlier this summer, multiple sources told The Athletic.
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Chelsea Janes / Washington Post:
Nationals' Starlin Castro placed on administrative leave after domestic violence accusation — Washington Nationals infielder Starlin Castro has been placed on administrative leave while Major League Baseball investigates a domestic violence accusation against him, the league said in a statement Friday.
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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer has administrative leave extended to July 27, sources say
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer has administrative leave extended to July 27, sources say
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Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
Trevor Bauer's administrative leave is extended through July 27
Trevor Bauer's administrative leave is extended through July 27
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Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees expected to play Friday after COVID-19 postponement — The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox are expected to return to action Friday, sources told ESPN's Enrique Rojas, after positive COVID-19 tests for Yankees players caused Thursday's game to be postponed.
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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 …
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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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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Joel Sherman / New York Post:
Potential Yankees trade target Joey Gallo thriving in baseball's new reality
Potential Yankees trade target Joey Gallo thriving in baseball's new reality
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Henry Abbott / TrueHoop:
About that time — Source: Damian Lillard will request trade — Fifty-five is a ridiculous number of points to score in an NBA game, no matter how many shots you take. Just 45 days ago, Blazers guard Damian Lillard—thanks to 12 3s, and 90 percent free-throw shooting—managed it while taking just 24 shots.
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
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
Shohei Ohtani pitches perfect inning, goes 0-for-2 in MLB All-Star Game
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David Lennon / Newsday:
Pete Alonso successfully defends Home Run Derby title
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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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
Staying true to what was ‘a strong focus,’ Los Angeles Angels use all 20 draft picks to select pitchers
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Daily News and baseballmusings.com
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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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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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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