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Paul Hagen / MLB.com:
Bright lights, big Citi to be teeming with Stars — The Baltimore Orioles, locked in a tight race in the American League East, placed three starters on the American League All-Star team, while the Reds, Cardinals and Nationals have two starters apiece on the National League squad.
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Scott MacArthur / TSN.ca:
Jays' Bautista, Encarnacion, Cecil named to All-Star Game — TORONTO - The Blue Jays will be well represented at the 84th Major League Baseball All-Star Game. — Jose Bautista, Edwin Encarnacion and Brett Cecil will join manager John Gibbons, a coach on American League skipper Jim Leyland's staff, in New York City.
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The AL and NL All-Star teams are official after a live announcement Saturday. The starters were selected by fans and the rest of the team was selected by the players and All-Star managers Bruce Bochy (Giants) and Jim Leyland (Tigers). The rest of the coaching staffs are available right here.
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Larry Fine / Reuters:
Puig Still Has Last Chance to Become MLB All-Star — (Reuters) - The Orioles, Cardinals and Tigers led Major League Baseball's All-Star selections announced on Saturday, while Cuban rookie sensation Yasiel Puig has a chance to join the big names despite having played just 30 games.
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Michael Baron / Metsblog:
David Wright, Matt Harvey elected to the All-Star Game — David Wright has been elected to start for the National League in the 2013 All-Star Game at Citi Field, Major League Baseball has announced. — Wright received 6.4 million votes and becomes the second Met to start the game in his home ballpark.
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Carrie Muskat / MLB.com:
Wood's evolution continues with All-Star Game nod — Lefty set to represent Cubs in New York year after opening season in Triple-A — CHICAGO — Travis Wood's quality first half was rewarded Saturday, when the Cubs left-handed pitcher was named to his first All-Star Game.
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Zach Links / MLB Rumors:
Dodgers In Serious Talks For Ricky Nolasco — 7:14pm: Another right-handed reliever, Josh Wall, is also likely to be included in the deal, according to another Frisaro tweet. Chris Cotillo of MLBDailyDish.com was the first to report (Twitter link) Wall's potential inclusion …
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Danny Knobler / CBSSports.com:
Dodgers get Ricky Nolasco in trade with Marlins — The Dodgers, already the hottest team in the National League West, have solidified their starting rotation by acquiring Ricky Nolasco from the Marlins. — The Marlins get minor-league pitchers Steven Ames, Josh Wall and Angel Sanchez in the deal, which was announced Saturday night.
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Canadian Press:
Miley, Goldschmidt help Diamondbacks rout Rockies — PHOENIX — Wade Miley pitched eight effective innings and had a three-run double, first-time All-Star Paul Goldschmidt hit a two-run homer and the Arizona Diamondbacks jumped on Colorado early in an 11-1 rout of the Rockies on Saturday night.
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Tyler Emerick / MLB.com:
Bloomquist diagnosed with broken hand — PHOENIX — Following an uplifting 5-0 victory over the Rockies, the D-backs were left with a sour taste in their mouths Friday night as the club found out Willie Bloomquist will miss 6-8 weeks with two broken bones in his left hand.
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Canadian Press:
Pettitte, Yankees rally to beat Orioles, extend win streak — NEW YORK, N.Y. - Andy Pettitte stopped the Orioles once again, Eduardo Nunez returned with a go-ahead hit and the New York Yankees beat Baltimore 5-4 Saturday for their season-high sixth straight win.
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Associated Press:
Heyward Leads Braves Offense in Rout of Phillies — PHILADELPHIA — Jason Heyward hit a three-run homer to lead an Atlanta offense that scored in all but two innings, Tim Hudson pitched seven strong innings and the Braves set season highs for runs and hits in a 13-4 rout of the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday night.
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Canadian Press:
Soriano hits two, two-run homers as Cubs beat Pirates — CHICAGO — Alfonso Soriano hit two-run homers in consecutive innings to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 4-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1 on Saturday. — Edwin Jackson and three relievers combined on a five-hitter …
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Ian Browne / MLB.com:
Red Sox place Drew on disabled list — ANAHEIM — Though his right hamstring strain continues to improve, Red Sox shortstop Stephen Drew was placed on the disabled list prior to Friday night's game against the Angels. — The move is retroactive to June 29, meaning Drew is eligible to return on July 14 …
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