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Robert Murray / FanSided:
Inside the Clubhouse: Trade Deadline notes from the All-Star Game — Trade Deadline notes from the All-Star Game. — LOS ANGELES, CA — With the All-Star Game and MLB Draft both over, trade talks throughout baseball will soon heat up. And with the addition of Juan Soto to the market …
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Jim Bowden / MLB - The Athletic:
Juan Soto trade market is not what you expect: 10 teams that could make an offer — The trade market for Juan Soto is a lot different than most people think. Initially, many pointed to the big-market teams — such as the Yankees, Blue Jays, White Sox, Mets, Dodgers and Giants …
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Alex Speier / The Boston Globe:
Rafael Devers standing firm about not talking about contract extension talks — LOS ANGELES — While the Red Sox have at times engaged in contract talks with players during the All-Star break, third baseman Rafael Devers — prior to starting and batting third in the Midsummer Classic on Tuesday night …
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Christopher L. Gasper / The Boston Globe:
At the All-Star Game, Mookie Betts looms as a cautionary tale. What does the future hold for the Red Sox' unsigned stars? — LOS ANGELES — Mookie Betts remains the one that got away. An athletic, dynamic, charismatic, five-tool hardball human highlight reel who dictated …
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Associated Press:
MLB All-Star Game was Tuesday night's most-watched program, viewership lower from last year — LOS ANGELES — Major League Baseball's Midsummer Classic remains the most-watched all-star game in the major professional sports, even though it drew record lows in viewership for the fifth time since 2015.
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Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
Giancarlo Stanton, Byron Buxton power American League to ninth straight All-Star Game win — LOS ANGELES - The Hall of Fame-bound pitcher with the famously airtight pregame routine - down to the second to time his pre-start walks from the bullpen - knew the game result mattered little …
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Jesse Yomtov / USA Today:
2022 MLB All-Star Game live: Updates, highlights from Midsummer Classic at Dodger Stadium — Major League Baseball's summer showcase, the 92nd All-Star Game, is Tuesday night (8 p.m. ET) at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, pitting the American and National Leagues against each other.
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MLB Baseball News … and Orange County Register
Stephanie Apstein / Sports Illustrated:
Facing an Uncertain Future With the Nationals, Juan Soto Keeps Smiling — The 23-year-old is putting on a show, even as contract talks with Washington stall and trade rumors swirl around him. — LOS ANGELES — For nearly an hour on Monday, as Nationals right fielder Juan Soto perched behind …
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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Washington Nationals' Juan Soto edges Seattle Mariners rookie Julio Rodriguez to win 2022 Home Run Derby
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LaMond Pope / Chicago Tribune:
Juan Soto wins the Home Run Derby, while Albert Pujols receives an impromptu salute from his fellow All-Stars
Associated Press:
MLB All-Star Game to be decided by home run derby if tied after 9 innings
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USA Today, Orange County Register and baseballmusings.com
Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
Showcasing stars young and old, the 2022 Home Run Derby was a magical night for baseball
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New Jersey Online
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
After rejecting $440 million, Juan Soto's ($500M?) future is the talk of MLB All-Star Game
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New Jersey Online, Royals Review and MLB Baseball News …
Scott Miller / New York Times:
Nolan Ryan Had a Softer Side. He Just Hid It (Very) Well. — A new documentary explores the unique challenge of facing Ryan, the game's most prolific strikeout artist, but also shows off a gentler version of the Ryan Express. — Give this article- - - Read in app
David Schoenfield / ESPN:
First-half grades for all 30 MLB teams: Handing out everything from an A-plus to an F — In the blink of an eye, we are more than halfway through the 162-game MLB season. So, what happened in the first half? Let's see ... The Yankees are on pace for 113 wins. The Dodgers and Astros aren't far behind.
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Sports Illustrated
Justin Tasch / New York Post:
Ex-Met Michael Conforto drawing interest from ‘some very good teams’ — Michael Conforto could be on the brink of signing with a new team. — The former Mets outfielder's agent, Scott Boras, revealed to Post baseball columnists Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman on “The Show” …
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Pinstripe Alley, MLB Trade Rumors, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Nation and New Jersey Online
Associated Press:
MLBPA's Tony Clark concerned MLB is entering ‘dangerous world’ of sports gambling partnerships — LOS ANGELES — The head of the baseball players' association is worried about the sport's increased commercial deals with sports gambling companies. — A BetMGM Retail Sportsbook opened …
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ESPN:
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout placed on 10-day IL with left rib cage inflammation — ANAHEIM, Calif. — Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday with left rib cage inflammation, the team announced. — Scratched from the Angels' lineup moments …
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Joshua Halickman / Jerusalem Post:
Blue-and-white manager Kinsler talks Israeli baseball, Judaism
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