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Baseball News for 9 July 2019
Generation OPS: How powerful young All-Stars are redefining the game
ESPN - 9 Jul 2019 14:22
"If I wanted to hit .300, I'd hit .300." A new wave of slugging stars is doing major damage by embracing a modern approach to the art of hitting.
Report: Red Sox, Yanks ask Mets about Wheeler
ESPN - 9 Jul 2019 02:41
The Mets have been aggressively shopping right-handed starter Zack Wheeler, and the Red Sox and Yankees are reportedly among the teams interested.
Manfred: MLB didn't alter baseball for more HRs
ESPN - 9 Jul 2019 21:04
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred, amid criticism from star pitchers, said the league "has done nothing, given no direction for an alteration in the baseball."
Justin Verlander: The Astros' Ace and Sleep Guru
The New York Times - 9 Jul 2019 09:00
At 36, Verlander is not only pumping mid-90s fastballs. He's also spreading the wisdom of getting eight, 10 or even 12 hours of sleep per night.
Shirtless J.R. Smith steals the show at MLB All-Star celebrity softball game
ESPN - 9 Jul 2019 06:14
The stars were out in full force as the 2019 All-Star Celebrity Softball Game rolled through Progressive Field. Here are some of the top moments.
Pete Alonso Brings His Endless Enthusiasm to the Home Run Derby
The New York Times - 9 Jul 2019 02:02
Alonso, the constantly upbeat presence amid a bleak Mets season, displayed his personal blend of confidence and earnestness on the All-Star stage.
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