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5:00 PM ET, July 3, 2011

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Alden Gonzalez / MLB.com:
Rosters unveiled for 82nd All-Star Game  —  Three full months are in the books, one week remains before the celebrated midway point and a record 32.5 million ballots are in.  —  Now, it's time to unveil the All-Stars.  —  In anticipation for the 82nd All-Star Game in Phoenix's Chase Field on July 12 …
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Louie Horvath / MLB.com:
Wilson, three others head to All-Star Game  —  Lefty joined by Hamilton, Beltre, Young in first Midsummer Classic  —  ARLINGTON — Pitcher C.J. Wilson headlines the group of four Rangers selected to the 2011 All-Star Game.  —  Outfielder Josh Hamilton, third baseman Adrian Beltre …
Associated Press:
Yanks send Nova to minors to make room for Hughes  —  NEW YORK (AP) — Ivan Nova is the odd man out in the New York Yankees' crowded rotation.  —  Despite an 8-4 record, Nova was optioned to Class AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sunday to open a spot for Phil Hughes, who is just about ready to come off the disabled list.
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Ben Shpigel / Bats:
Nova Is Sent to Minors to Make Room for Hughes  —  With Phil Hughes set to return from a three-month stay on the disabled list, the Yankees had six pitchers vying for five rotation spots.  On Sunday, they made their decision.  The odd man out is Ivan Nova, who was sent to Class AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre …
Discussion: Yahoo! Sports and WasWatching.com
Gregor Chisholm / MLB.com:
Bautista tops all to earn starting All-Star nod  —  TORONTO — Jose Bautista made history on Sunday afternoon by becoming the first Blue Jays player in history to be named the top vote-getter in fan balloting for an All-Star Game.  —  Bautista took over top spot when the first round of results …
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Evan Drellich / MLB.com:
Homegrown Sanchez garners first All-Star nod  —  First baseman elected as Marlins' lone representative in Phoenix  —  The Marlins will be represented at the 2011 All-Star Game by their homegrown first baseman, Gaby Sanchez.  —  This year's Midsummer Classic will be a first for the 27-year-old Sanchez …
Discussion: Fish Stripes
Associated Press:
Cliff Lee's scoreless innings streak ends at 34  —  TORONTO (AP) — Cliff Lee's scoreless innings streak has ended at 34 after the Philadelphia Phillies' left-hander gave up a run against the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday.  —  Lee, who came in having pitched four consecutive shutouts and going 5 …
Discussion: baseballmusings.com
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TSN.ca:
Jays aim to end Lee's dominance, avoid sweep against Phillies  —  The Sports Network  —  (Sports Network) - If the Toronto Blue Jays hope to avoid a three-game sweep at the hands of the Phillies they will have to find a way to get to Cliff Lee who has been nearly untouchable of late.
Associated Press:
Halladay Pitches 8-Hitter as Phils Beat Jays 5-3
Associated Press:
Eric Wedge apologizes after 3-ball walk  —  SEATTLE — Manager Eric Wedge made a point of calling his Seattle Mariners together Sunday morning to apologize for not catching a mistake in the count that helped cost his team a game.  —  San Diego's Cameron Maybin drew a walk Saturday night on what really was a 2-2 pitch.
Discussion: baseballmusings.com
Ben Badler / Baseball America:
Pirates Sign Elvis Escobar For $570,000  —  The Pirates have signed Venezuelan center fielder Elvis Escobar for $570,000.  —  Escobar, 16, is a 5-foot-9, 165-pound lefty with advanced baseball instincts and feel for hitting.  Escobar comes from one of baseball's biggest families.
Rick Gano / Associated Press:
Phil Humber pitches White Sox to 1-0 win over Cubs  —  CHICAGO—Phil Humber, backed by strong defense, pitched shutout ball for seven innings and Juan Pierre singled in the only run Saturday, lifting the Chicago White Sox past the Cubs 1-0.  —  Humber (8-4), who made the team in spring training …
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Scott Merkin / MLB.com:
Pierre starting to turn on pitches early in count
Discussion: South Side Sox
D.J. Short / HardballTalk:
Cubs activate Marlon Byrd from disabled list
Discussion: Yahoo! Sports
Ben Bolch / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers GM Ned Colletti not ready to unload just yet  —  Contenders could be interested in players such as Hiroki Kuroda and Jamey Carroll, yet Colletti says the Dodgers might make a push before the trading deadline.  —  Dodgers General Manager Ned Colletti, shown talking with Manager Don Mattingly …
Discussion: MLB Rumors
Joe Kay / Associated Press:
Indians lose Carmona, beat Reds 3-1  —  CINCINNATI—Michael Brantley hit a three-run homer and Frank Herrmann took over after Indians starter Fausto Carmona took a tumble, pitching three scoreless innings Saturday for his first big league win in Cleveland's 3-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.
Discussion: Yahoo! Sports and Associated Press
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Jordan Bastian / MLB.com:
Carmona strains quad while taking tumble
Discussion: HardballTalk and Let's Go Tribe
 
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