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Beth Harris / Associated Press:
Red Sox lose to Angels 3-0; drop 2 of 3 in Anaheim — ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — John Lackey's 2.80 ERA is his best through first 15 starts since 2007 when he was with the Los Angeles Angels. — He just couldn't beat his old team and former protege Jered Weaver.
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Surviving Grady
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Dan Arritt / ESPN:
Red Sox place Andrew Miller on DL — ANAHEIM, Calif. — Red Sox reliever Andrew Miller was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a left foot injury and will fly back to Boston on Sunday night for further tests. — The Red Sox recalled right-hander Alfredo Aceves from Triple-A Pawtucket to fill Miller's roster spot.
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Over the Monster, Associated Press and Boston Globe
Canadian Press:
Weaver combines with bullpen leading Angels over Red Sox — ANAHEIM, Calif. — Jered Weaver combined with three relievers on a five-hitter, All-Star Mike Trout and Hank Conger homered and the Los Angeles Angels defeated the Boston Red Sox 3-0 Sunday night for their 10th win in 12 games.
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Over the Monster
David Pinto / baseballmusings.com:
The Hamilton Hammer — Josh Hamilton drove in a run in the bottom …
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Boston Globe and Surviving Grady
Brittany Ghiroli / MLB.com:
O's to have commanding presence at All-Star Game — Davis, Hardy, Jones will start for AL; Machado named a reserve — NEW YORK— The Orioles are back on the map, and baseball has taken notice. — Baltimore will be one of the most visible clubs at the 84th All-Star Game, with four players selected to play for the American League.
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Camden Chat
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Joe Frisaro / MLB.com:
Fernandez tabbed for first All-Star selection — Marlins right-hander will be on National League squad at Citi Field — ST. LOUIS — His story is worthy of Hollywood, but for now, Jose Fernandez will be taking it to Broadway. — Add yet another major stage for one of the brightest young stars in the game.
Fox Sports:
Cubs send Hairston to Nationals — The Washington Nationals added a right-handed hitter to their bench on Sunday night, acquiring outfielder Scott Hairston from the Chicago Cubs for a minor-league pitcher, according to major league sources. — The deal will be announced Monday morning, sources said.
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All Nats All the Time, Washington Times, MLB Rumors, MLB Daily Dish and Federal Baseball
Todd Zolecki / MLB.com:
Manuel says players got message at team meeting — Phillies' front office not happy with behavior during Saturday's blowout loss — PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies' front office thinks this is no time to goof around. — General manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said Friday the team needs to play …
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HardballTalk and Phillies Nation
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Jane Lee / MLB.com:
A's to call up former first-round Draft pick Green — Top prospect was batting .318 with 11 home runs and 49 RBIs at Triple-A — KANSAS CITY — Four years after being drafted by the A's as their first overall pick, infielder Grant Green is finally headed to the Majors.
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Baseball Prospectus and HardballTalk
Chris Jaffe / Hardball Times:
2013 All-Collapse All-Stars — Well, it's midseason, and that means it is time to take stock of where things stand in the baseball world. For me, this means it's time for an annual personal tradition, a column on the players whose stock has fallen the farthest the fastest: the All-Collapse All-Stars.
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HardballTalk
Bill Madden / NY Daily News:
As MLB trading deadline nears, Yankees, Mets and foes could be major players — Whether they are buying or selling, expect to see some movement both inside and outside of New York as locals and their rivals look to improve before July 31. — Michael Young of the Phillies could help the Yankees and a number of other teams.
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Metsblog
Associated Press:
Zimmerman, Harper power Nats past Padres — Nationals Park, Washington, D.C. — R — H — SD — Recap — Box Score — Play-By-Play — Photos — Conversation — Ryan Zimmerman, Bryce Harper lift Stephen Strasburg, Nationals to win — RECOMMEND
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Baseball Prospectus and Gaslamp Ball
Associated Press:
Indians send Carrasco down day after romp — CLEVELAND — The Indians have sent inconsistent starter Carlos Carrasco back to Triple-A Columbus. — One day after he was clobbered in a loss to Detroit, Carrasco was designated for assignment for the purpose of rejoining the Clippers.
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MLB.com and Let's Go Tribe
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