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Paul Hagen / MLB.com:
Duty calls: Captains announce Derby teams — Former winners Fielder, Cano power AL; Wright tabs Harper for NL squad — Three sluggers who have made the finals of the annual All-Star Home Run Derbywill be back on stage next Monday at Citi Field to try to capture another trophy.
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Phillies Nation, Purple Row and Pinstriped Bible
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Fox Sports:
Kershaw: Harvey should start ASG — SAN FRANCISCO — Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw, who leads the majors with a 1.89 ERA, endorses the idea of Mets righty Matt Harvey starting the All-Star Game at Citi Field. — “He should,” Kershaw told FOXSports.com.
Discussion:
True Blue LA and Metsblog
Brittany Ghiroli / MLB.com:
O's to have commanding presence at All-Star Game
O's to have commanding presence at All-Star Game
Discussion:
Camden Chat
Joe Frisaro / MLB.com:
Fernandez tabbed for first All-Star selection
Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com:
In what could be a dramatic turnaround, the Cubs are now considering keeping righthanded starter Matt Garza on the North Side of Chicago. — Cubs officials recently have broached such a possibility, and while a trade still remains an option for Garza, for the first time in more than a year …
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ESPN, HardballTalk, Bleed Cubbie Blue and MLB Daily Dish
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Despite recent talks, Garza still likely to be traded — The Cubs' Scott Hairston talks about his pinch-hit home run against the Pirates on Sunday afternoon. He was traded to the Nationals on Sunday night. — Will the Chicago Cubs re-sign Matt Garza instead of dealing him for prospects?
Discussion:
MLB Rumors
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 …
Mark Sheldon / MLB.com:
Bruce won't pout over not making NL All-Star roster — CINCINNATI — Reds right fielder Jay Bruce did not become a three-time National League All-Star when the team was named on Saturday. Instead, Bruce became a mention in his first “all-snub” team of deserving players that were left off the roster.
Discussion:
Red Reporter and True Blue LA
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David O'Brien / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Some Braves critical of All-Star selection process, ESPN's Puig-mania — PHILADELPHIA - They fully understand the buzz around Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig and the desire of many to get the rookie sensation in the All-Star game, but some Braves took exception to ESPN.com openly campaigning …
Discussion:
HardballTalk
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.
Discussion:
HardballTalk and Baseball Prospectus
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Susan Slusser / Oakland Athletics:
Grant Green to join A's in Pittsburgh tomorrow, sources say
Grant Green to join A's in Pittsburgh tomorrow, sources say
Discussion:
Athletics Nation, MLB Rumors and Bucs Dugout
Tim Dierkes / MLB Rumors:
Mariners Designate Jeremy Bonderman For Assignment — The Mariners designated starter Jeremy Bonderman for assignment, according to a team press release. They also recalled lefty Lucas Luetge. — Bonderman, 30, had his contract purchased by the Mariners in June, at which point he made his first MLB start since October 2010.
Discussion:
Lookout Landing and U.S.S. Mariner
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.
Discussion:
Surviving Grady
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Canadian Press:
Weaver combines with bullpen leading Angels over Red Sox
Weaver combines with bullpen leading Angels over Red Sox
Discussion:
CBSSports.com and Over the Monster
Dan Arritt / ESPN:
Red Sox place Andrew Miller on DL
Red Sox place Andrew Miller on DL
Discussion:
Comcast SportsNet, Over the Monster, Boston Globe and Associated Press
Fox Sports:
Five teams on buy-sell bubble — Buy? Sell? A little of both? None of the above? — These five bubble teams, in particular, are waiting to determine their directions as the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline approaches. — Phillies (43-46, 7½ games out, NL East)
Discussion:
MLB Rumors
Associated Press:
Phils' Ryan Howard out 6-8 weeks — PHILADELPHIA — Phillies slugger Ryan Howard needs surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee and will miss at least six to eight weeks. — Howard, the 2006 NL MVP, went on the disabled list Saturday. An MRI Monday confirmed the tear in his knee.
Discussion:
MLB Daily Dish
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.