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11:20 PM ET, July 19, 2022

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Jesse Yomtov / USA Today:
2022 MLB All-Star Game live: Updates, highlights from Midsummer Classic at Dodger Stadium  —  Major League Baseball's summer showcase, the 92nd All-Star Game, is Tuesday night (8 p.m. ET) at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, pitting the American and National Leagues against each other.
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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?
LaMond Pope / Chicago Tribune:
Juan Soto wins the Home Run Derby, while Albert Pujols receives an impromptu salute from his fellow All-Stars  —  LOS ANGELES — Juan Soto's name came up recently in trade speculation after he reportedly turned down a 15-year, $440 million contract offer to stay with the Washington Nationals.
Discussion: Denver Post
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
Discussion: baseballmusings.com
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 …
Discussion: New Jersey Online
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
After rejecting $440 million, Juan Soto's ($500M?) future is the talk of MLB All-Star Game
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 …
Discussion: NBCSports.com and Union-News
Associated Press:
Boston Red Sox ace left-hander Chris Sale has surgery on his left pinkie finger
Discussion: Union-News and NBCSports.com
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 …
Discussion: Denver Post
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Ronald Blum / Washington Post:
Sons of All-Stars Holliday, Jones go 1-2 in MLB draft
Nathan Ruiz / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles reset: As Baltimore adds to future through draft, strong first half comes with elite young talent on the way
Joel Reuter / Bleacher Report:
2022 MLB Draft Picks: Live Team-by-Team Day 1 Grades and Analysis  —  Welcome to Bleacher Report's 2022 MLB draft tracker!  —  For the second consecutive year, the draft is being held during All-Star weekend, with this year's event once again scheduled to span three days and 20 rounds.
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R.J. Anderson / CBSSports.com:
2022 MLB Draft grades: Pirates, Mets, Orioles nail early picks; Rangers reach for Kumar Rocker
Discussion: Arizona Republic
Keith Law / MLB - The Athletic:
MLB Draft analysis for every first-round pick from The Athletic's Keith Law
Discussion: Denver Post
ESPN:
2022 MLB draft tracker live updates: O's take Holliday No. 1 overall; Results and analysis for every first-round pick
Discussion: Union-News and New Jersey Online
Joshua Halickman / Jerusalem Post:
Blue-and-white manager Kinsler talks Israeli baseball, Judaism  —  Ian Kinsler played for five teams, including the Texas Rangers, Detroit Tigers, Los Angeles Angels, San Diego Padres and the Boston Red Sox.  —  These are exciting times for the Israel National Baseball Team and for blue …
Discussion: NBCSports.com
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ESPN:
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout placed on 10-day IL with left rib cage inflammation
Associated Press:
MLBPA's Tony Clark concerned MLB is entering ‘dangerous world’ of sports gambling partnerships  —  LOS ANGELES — The head of the baseball players' association is worried about the sport's increased commercial deals with sports gambling companies.  —  A BetMGM Retail Sportsbook opened …
Discussion: baseballmusings.com
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.
Marlins News:
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.  To vote for a player, click on the selected player …
Discussion: NBCSports.com
 
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Kevin Acee / San Diego Union-Tribune:
Padres Daily: All-Star Game, new contract could be part of big week for Musgrove; more bad D; more Gore walks
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Colorado Rockies draft Hurricanes ace Carson Palmquist
Discussion: Denver Post
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