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Alex Speier / The Boston Globe:
Everyone agrees Rafael Devers is one of baseball's brightest stars. But what is he worth? — LOS ANGELES — A year ago, Rafael Devers arrived at his first All-Star Game as an emerging star. This year, he will take the field in Dodger Stadium as one of the game's brightest lights …
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Christopher L. Gasper / The Boston Globe:
At the All-Star Game, Mookie Betts looms as a cautionary tale. What does the future hold for the Red Sox' unsigned stars? — LOS ANGELES — Mookie Betts remains the one that got away. An athletic, dynamic, charismatic, five-tool hardball human highlight reel who dictated …
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Associated Press:
Boston Red Sox ace left-hander Chris Sale has surgery on his left pinkie finger — BOSTON — Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale had surgery on his broken left pinkie finger on Monday, a day after it was hit by a line drive in a game against the New York Yankees.
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Associated Press:
MLB All-Star Game to be decided by home run derby if tied after 9 innings — LOS ANGELES — Pete Alonso was in the visitors clubhouse at Truist Park in Atlanta last week when an attendant made a puzzling request: Would the New York Mets slugger take a call from Atlanta Braves skipper Brian Snitker?
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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Washington Nationals' Juan Soto edges Seattle Mariners rookie Julio Rodriguez to win 2022 Home Run Derby — MLB, New York Mets, Washington Nationals, Texas Rangers, St. Louis Cardinals, Seattle Mariners, Philadelphia Phillies, Atlanta Braves, Cleveland Guardians
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Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
Showcasing stars young and old, the 2022 Home Run Derby was a magical night for baseball — LOS ANGELES - Sometimes, it's OK to eat dessert before dinner. — And so it was Monday night at Dodger Stadium, as a scalding 88-degree day gave way to a breezy, idyllic evening in baseball's …
R.J. Anderson / CBSSports.com:
2022 MLB Draft grades: Pirates, Mets, Orioles nail early picks; Rangers reach for Kumar Rocker — Major League Baseball's 2022 amateur draft got underway Sunday night, with a total of 80 selections made during the first night. That included the Baltimore Orioles making their third No. 1 pick …
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Joel Reuter / Bleacher Report:
2022 MLB Draft Picks: Live Team-by-Team Day 1 Grades and Analysis
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Keith Law / MLB - The Athletic:
MLB Draft analysis for every first-round pick from The Athletic's Keith Law
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Baltimore Sun:
2022 MLB draft, Day 2 tracker: Orioles take eight college players, including five pitchers, in rounds 3-10 — The Baltimore Orioles made eight selections on Day Two of the 2022 MLB Draft, five of the eight players were pitchers. (Baltimore Sun) — The Orioles opened the first day of the MLB draft …
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Andy Kostka / Baltimore Sun:
After Jackson Holliday, Orioles select Cal OF Dylan Beavers, Clemson 3B Max Wagner, Florida OF Jud Fabian on Day 1 of 2022 MLB draft
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Nathan Ruiz / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles reset: As Baltimore adds to future through draft, strong first half comes with elite young talent on the way
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Astros News:
VOTE TONIGHT for the All-Star Game MVP — About the 2022 All-Star Game MVP Vote presented by Chevrolet. — To voice who you think should be the 2022 All-Star Game MVP Vote presented by Chevrolet, select one player from approximately the 6th inning through the end of the game.
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
After rejecting $440 million, Juan Soto's ($500M?) future is the talk of MLB All-Star Game — The Nationals are open to trading Soto, 23, after he declined the largest contract in MLB history. — LOS ANGELES — This may be the All-Star Game, celebrating the greatest players in the game …
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Jon Heyman / New York Post:
Cubs don't make Willson Contreras long-term offer despite his desire to stay — MORE FROM: — The Cubs made no long-term contract offer to All-Star catcher Willson Contreras, who's a free agent. So he surely will be on the move, whether he wants to go or not. — “I've been here for 14 years,” Contreras said.
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ESPN:
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout placed on 10-day IL with left rib cage inflammation — ANAHEIM, Calif. — Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday with left rib cage inflammation, the team announced. — Scratched from the Angels' lineup moments …
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