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Yankees' Aaron Judge, Mets' Taijuan Walker each play role in outcome of MLB All-Star Game
NY Daily News - 14 Jul 2021 06:24Rob Manfred Gets Nostalgic About All-Star Game
The New York Times - 14 Jul 2021 03:11
The return of the All-Star Game is a welcome bit of good news for Rob Manfred, but the upcoming expiration of the sport's collective bargaining agreement looms over everything.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Wins All-Star Game M.V.P.
The New York Times - 14 Jul 2021 09:31
Toronto's first baseman reminded everyone that Shohei Ohtani is not the only player having a dream season. Thanks to his towering home run, Guerrero was the All-Star Game's M.V.P.
Ohio Gov. optimistic Indians will extend field lease
ESPN - 14 Jul 2021 05:25
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine expressed optimism Tuesday that the Cleveland Indians will sign a long-term lease extension for Progressive Field with the city. The team's current lease is set to expire in 2023.
Manfred mum on how state laws may affect MLB
ESPN - 14 Jul 2021 00:51
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred wouldn't say whether he would rule out any events in Texas if a law is adopted changing election laws there. The 2021 All-Star Game was moved from Atlanta to Denver after the passing of a con...
MLB: Vegas 'viable' for A's if no deal in Oakland
ESPN - 14 Jul 2021 00:51
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said Tuesday that the fate of the Athletics in Oakland will be determined in the next few months.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Blasts His Way Into the Spotlight with All-Star Game MVP
The New York Times - 14 Jul 2021 14:52
Toronto's first baseman reminded everyone that Shohei Ohtani is not the only player having a dream season. Thanks to his towering home run, Guerrero was the All-Star Game's M.V.P.
Will Yankees still be playing in October? Will Jacob deGrom make history? 5 predictions for MLB's second half
NY Daily News - 14 Jul 2021 13:30
The first half of the 2021 Major League Baseball season has been a power struggle between wonder and controversy.
Second Baseman Are Growing as Baseball Evolves
The New York Times - 14 Jul 2021 13:00
For decades, second basemen were the smallest players on the field. But with game strategies evolving, and double plays evaporating, the position is getting supersized.
All-Star unis given thumbs-down on social media
ESPN - 14 Jul 2021 05:25
The fans on social media weren't exactly raving about the new MLB All-Star jerseys that were on display Tuesday night.
Vlad Jr. hits 468-foot moonshot, pays tribute to his namesake at All-Star Game
ESPN - 14 Jul 2021 04:33
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. showed up to represent the American League with a custom-made glove that featured an iconic throwback picture of him and his father in matching Expos gear from the early 2000s.
Manfred unhappy with Kasten comments on Bauer
ESPN - 14 Jul 2021 00:51
Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred was unhappy with flippant comments made by Dodgers president Stan Kasten that followed the start of the sport's investigation of domestic violence allegations against Los Angeles pitcher...
All Arms: Angels select 20 pitchers in 20 rounds
ESPN - 14 Jul 2021 00:51
The Los Angeles Angels made unique draft history this week, using all 20 selections to take pitchers, after deciding to "just go all out and play the hot hand."