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Troy E. Renck / Denver Post:
Several Rox in line for All-Star nod — For the season's first two months, the Rockies were a modest team with much to be modest about. Those days are over. — They are now a legitimate threat to make the playoffs, loaded with a handful of players who are performing as well as anybody in the league.
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Adam Kilgore / Boston Globe:
Wakefield among six Red Sox All-Stars — Six Red Sox were named this afternoon to the 2009 American League All-Star team, including 17-year veteran Tim Wakefield for the first time. — Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira beat out Kevin Youkilis at first base as a starter, but Youkilis made the game as a reserve.
Jay Cohen / Denver Post:
Cards' Pujols leads All-Star voting — NEW YORK—Albert Pujols will be in a familiar spot when St. Louis hosts the 80th All-Star game. Boston knuckleballer Tim Wakefield is headed for a brand new situation. — Pujols was the leading vote-getter in balloting for the Midsummer Classic announced Sunday …
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Mark Newman / MLB.com:
Fans face tough choice with Final Vote — Ten players vie for the 33rd spot on each league's roster — The 2009 All-Star Game Sprint Final Vote is under way now until 4 p.m. ET on Thursday exclusively at MLB.com, and this eighth annual event forces you to choose from a tough field …
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Jeter, Tex, Mo headed to All-Star Game — Captain, slugger voted as starters; closer tabbed by peers — NEW YORK — Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter received the most votes in the American League and first baseman Mark Teixeira edged Red Sox counterpart Kevin Youkilis to represent …
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Associated Press:
Safe at home: Cards' Pujols sets pace as All-Star starter — NEW YORK (AP) — Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols is the fans' choice to start the 80th All-Star game in St. Louis. — The first baseman was announced as the top vote-getter Sunday by Major League Baseball.
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Daniel Paulling / MLB.com:
Rangers ink five international prospects — Sardinas leads talented group, ranked as No. 6 talent — ARLINGTON — Jurickson Profar and Chris Garia joined the Rangers organization on Sunday, but their connection to the Major Leagues began long before that.
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Ben Badler / Baseball America:Rangers Sign Luis Sardinas
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Matt Gelb / New Jersey Online:
New York Yankees pitcher Chien-Ming Wang ‘very worried’ about latest injury; replacement won't come from bullpen … NEW YORK — Thirty minutes after Jorge Posada noticed something was wrong with Chien-Ming Wang, the pitcher was on his way to Columbia University Medical Center for an MRI.
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Mike Lipka / Associated Press:
Mariners-Red Sox Preview — (AP) — Regardless of Sunday's result, the Seattle Mariners probably won't complain about their performance on a challenging nine-game road trip. — A victory, though, would make it historic. — The Mariners have never swept a three-game series at Fenway Park …
Associated Press:
Back on the field, Guerrero powers Halos past Orioles — ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Vladimir Guerrero hit a tying two-run homer in his first game back in right field, and the Los Angeles Angels took advantage of a wild Baltimore Orioles bullpen to rally for a 9-6 win Sunday.
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New York Post:
SERBY'S SUNDAY Q & A WITH... DEREK JETER — The Post's Steve Serby sat down with the Yankees captain for a wide-ranging interview that includes his thoughts on his future with the team, his side interests, the possibility of him ever getting married, and much more.
Patrick Saunders / Denver Post:
Jimenez no-hitter unravels; Rockies lose, 4-3, to D-backs — Rockies starting pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez did not allow a hit through 5 2/3 innings. (Getty Images North America) — In an instant, the Rockies' Sunday afternoon went from visions of a no-no to “oh, no!”
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Dylan Hernandez / Los Angeles Times:
Three Dodgers selected to play in all-star game — Jonathan Broxton, Chad Billingsley and Orlando Hudson heading to St. Louis for the mid-summer classic on July 14. Matt Kemp is among five candidates who could be chosen by Internet vote. — Reporting from San Diego …
Associated Press:
Lilly, Lee help Cubs prevail, gain ground on Brewers — CHICAGO (AP) — Ted Lilly pitched effectively into the seventh inning and Derrek Lee hit a two-run homer, leading the Chicago Cubs to an 8-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. — Jake Fox also had a two-run home run for the Cubs …
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Bruce / Chicago's Inside Pitch:
‘Let him swing the bat’ — The lineup is the big news today, with Soriano hitting sixth. And Lou says he's going to stick with it for a while. — Fukudome, CF — Theriot, SS — Lee, 1B — Bradley, RF — Fox, 3B — Soriano, LF — Soto, C — Fontenot, 2B — Harden, P
