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Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
Giancarlo Stanton, Byron Buxton power American League to ninth straight All-Star Game win — LOS ANGELES - The Hall of Fame-bound pitcher with the famously airtight pregame routine - down to the second to time his pre-start walks from the bullpen - knew the game result mattered little …
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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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Orange County Register
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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Sports Illustrated, New Jersey Online and MLB Baseball News …
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.
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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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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USA Today, Orange County Register and baseballmusings.com
Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
Showcasing stars young and old, the 2022 Home Run Derby was a magical night for baseball
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New Jersey Online
Alex Speier / The Boston Globe:
Rafael Devers standing firm about not talking about contract extension talks — LOS ANGELES — While the Red Sox have at times engaged in contract talks with players during the All-Star break, third baseman Rafael Devers — prior to starting and batting third in the Midsummer Classic on Tuesday night …
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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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Boston.com, Union-News and NBCSports.com
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 …
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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 …
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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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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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MLB Baseball News … and NBCSports.com
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R.J. Anderson / CBSSports.com:
2022 MLB Draft grades: Pirates, Mets, Orioles nail early picks; Rangers reach for Kumar Rocker
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Arizona Republic
Keith Law / MLB - The Athletic:
MLB Draft analysis for every first-round pick from The Athletic's Keith Law
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Denver Post, ESPN and Union-News
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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