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Zack Meisel / MLB.com:
Harvey, Scherzer to start ASG; lineups revealed — Mets ace gets the nod to pitch on home field; Tigers righty rewarded for 13-1 record — NEW YORK — One starter will take the hill after enjoying a near-flawless first half of the season. The other will toe the rubber at his home ballpark following …
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Jesse Sanchez / MLB.com:
Rangers trio having a blast at All-Star Game — Nelson, Darvish, Cruz not worrying about standings while in New York — NEW YORK — For one night, the three Rangers All-Stars are not going to think about the standings in the American League West. — Joe Nathan, Nelson Cruz and Yu Darvish …
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TSN.ca:
NL shoots for fourth straight victory over AL at All-Star Game — The Sports Network — (Sports Network) - New York Mets right-hander Matt Harvey's electric first half has brought back memories of Dwight Gooden bursting on the scene for them nearly 30 years ago.
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Adam Rubin / ESPN.com:
Harvey, Scherzer get call for All-Star starts
Harvey, Scherzer get call for All-Star starts
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James Mastrodonato / MLB.com:
Home Run Derby ratings up from last year — ESPN was top-rated network in prime time on Monday night — The home run is still king. — In a season that includes two players with at least 35 homers and 90 RBIs before the All-Star break for the first time in baseball history …
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Anthony Castrovince / MLB.com:
Cespedes beats Harper to claim Derby title — NEW YORK — Yoenis Cespedes might not be an actual All-Star, but he was the undisputed star of the Chevrolet Home Run Derby on Monday night. — Cespedes put on a show for the sold-out Citi Field crowd, banging out 17 home runs in the first round …
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Fox Sports:
Young drawing heavy trade interest — Although the Philadelphia Phillies give every indication they are not going to “sell,” the intense trade interest in third baseman Michael Young might prompt them to make an exception. — About a dozen clubs have checked in on Young, according to major league sources.
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Max Scherzer, Mark McGwire share bond through tragedy — NEW YORK — Max Scherzer starts to speak about Mark McGwire, closes his eyes trying to find comfort, but the words won't come out. McGwire talks about Scherzer, but his voice cracks and tears well up in his eyes.
Lee Enterprises / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Carpenter starts rehab assignment — • By Derrick Goold dgoold@post-dispatch.com 314-340-8285 — NEW YORK • Chris Carpenter's comeback gained speed Monday night. — The veteran ace is now on the clock. — Carpenter, who has missed all season working to return from shoulder …
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Tim Dierkes / MLB Rumors:
Royals Claim Pedro Ciriaco — The Royals claimed shortstop Pedro Ciriaco off waivers from the Padres, according to a team press release. Ciriaco had been designated for assignment on Friday. The Royals now have 39 players on their 40-man roster. — Ciriaco, 27, hit .228/.288/.342 …
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Tom Haudricourt / JSOnline:
Bud Selig fends off David Letterman's questions on Biogenesis — By Tom Haudricourt of the Journal Sentinel — As might be expected while appearing on the Late Show with David Letterman on Monday, Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig had to fend off some questions from the host about the Biogenesis investigation.
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Cincinnati.com:
Why the Reds Should, Although They Probably Won't, Trade Aroldis Chapman After The Season. (We'd Deal Him at the Trade Deadline If It Meant Landing Miami Marlins right-handed slugger Giancarlo Stanton) ... No hard- throwing reliever has lasted more than four to five years in Major League Baseball...
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Associated Press:
MLB set for more instant replay — NEW YORK — Major League Baseball says it is moving ahead with plans to expand instant replay for umpires' calls next year. — MLB Executive Vice President Joe Torre says “we're pretty confident we'll have it in place for 2014.”
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