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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, Boston Globe and Associated Press
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
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, Federal Baseball, Washington Times, MLB Rumors and MLB Daily Dish
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
Baseball America:
Midseason Prospect Update: Top 50 Prospects — Midseason Top 50 Prospects — Our Midseason Top 50 Prospects list of the top prospects currently playing in the minors. Players from the 2013 draft or international signing period, those who had exhausted rookie eligibility …
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HardballTalk and Over the Monster
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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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
Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Rays' Zobrist named AL All-Star — ST. PETERSBURG — Baseball's All-Star Game is, like it or not, played to win. And that, more than anything, explains the selection of Ben Zobrist on Saturday as the lone Ray on the American League squad for the July 16 game.
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DRaysBay
Zach Links / MLB Rumors:
Indians Designate Carlos Carrasco For Assignment — The Indians announced that they have designated pitcher Carlos Carrasco for assignment for the purpose of placing him on their Triple-A team. The move will allow the Tribe to remove Carrasco from the 25-man roster while keeping …
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