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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Rays would host games at Steinbrenner Field if in playoffs — The Tampa Bay Rays will play potential postseason games at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, setting up the possibility of a World Series staged in a minor league stadium with a capacity of 10,046.
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Tampa Bay Times, MLB Trade Rumors, DRaysBay, New York Times and New York Post
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Associated Press:
Kyle Schwarber's 3 homers in All-Star Game's first tiebreaking swing-off lift NL over AL — Kyle Schwarber went 3 for 3 in the first All-Star Game home run swing-off to put the National League ahead 4-3 following a 6-6 tie in which the American League rallied from a six-run deficit on Tuesday night.
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Barry M. Bloom / Sportico:
MLB All-Star Game Makes History With Home Run Tiebreaker — ATLANTA — The sport that gave fans the ghost runner on second base to help expedite regular-season games that go to extra innings also gave everyone the first home run swing-off in history to decide an All-Star Game on Tuesday night.
Discussion:
New York Times, Twinkie Town, Sportsnet.ca and MLB.com
Associated Press:
Cal Raleigh successful as four of five challenges reverse calls in first All-Star use of robot umpire — ATLANTA — Cal Raleigh was just as successful with the first robot umpire All-Star challenge as he was in the Home Run Derby. — Seattle's catcher signaled for an appeal …
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New York Times and Yahoo Sports
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Barry Jackson / Miami Herald:
Examining the state of the Marlins at the break, what has been learned, what we're hearing — This Marlins season — which has exceeded any reasonable expectations, with a 44-51 record that's good for third place in the National League East (ahead of the high-spending Braves) — has been very much about player development.
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors
ESPN:
Rangers give $100K All-Star bonus to Nathan Eovaldi after snub — Despite an excellent first half to the season, Texas Rangers starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi wasn't selected as an All-Star this year, but the team made sure that he'll be paid like one. — Despite the snub …
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New York Post, New Jersey Online, Yahoo Sports and Dallas Morning News
Associated Press:
Royals reacquire Adam Frazier in an All-Star break trade with the Pirates — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals reacquired veteran utility player Adam Frazier in an All-Star break trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates. — Kansas City sent minor league infielder Cam Devanney to Pittsburgh.
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors, New York Times, Last Word On Baseball, Royals Review and Lone Star Ball
New York Times:
LeBron James hasn't had buyout, trade discussions with Lakers, expects to be with team: Sources — LAS VEGAS — LeBron James shook hands with Rob Pelinka, joked with JJ Redick, talked golf with Austin Reaves and posed for pictures with his team's newest players, Jake LaRavia and Deandre Ayton.
Discussion:
Hoops Rumors, New York Post and Silver Screen and Roll
Associated Press:
X-rays are negative after Diamondbacks' Eugenio Suárez is hit by a pitch on left hand at All-Star Game — ATLANTA — Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suárez appears to have dodged a major injury after he was hit by a pitch on his hand during the All-Star Game.
Will Sammon / New York Times:
Free agent David Robertson could be an option for teams seeking bullpen help — For teams seeking bullpen help, an alternative option to the trade market lingers in free agency. — Veteran right-hander David Robertson, a free agent since the end of last season, is throwing for interested clubs, The Athletic has learned.
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors, Pinstripe Alley, NBCSports.com, Lone Star Ball and New Jersey Online
MLB.com:
MLB Gameday: AL All-Stars 6, NL All-Stars 7 Final Score (07/15/2025) — Follow MLB results with FREE box scores, pitch-by-pitch strikezone info, and Statcast data for AL All-Stars vs. NL All-Stars at Truist Park
Discussion:
Los Angeles Times, Bleed Cubbie Blue and Pinstripe Alley
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
‘Kind of done hoping’: Diamondbacks' trade deadline direction looking clear — The Diamondbacks' direction as they approach the trade deadline no longer appears tough to decipher. At 47-50 and 5 1/2 games out of a playoff spot, they entered the All-Star break looking like they will be sellers.
Discussion:
New York Post and MLB Trade Rumors

