The game’s hottest hitters who will be swinging for the fences in Atlanta are being unveiled. Here’s how they match up.
Category: Baseball
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MLB GMs tell their best (and wildest) trade stories: ‘I had to go in the basement of the bar where all the liquor is being stored’
From texts during life events to the best deadline deals that never happened, MLB front office execs tell all.
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Two-time champ Alonso declines HR Derby invite
Two-time champ Pete Alonso of the Mets told reporters Sunday that he will skip the Home Run Derby in Atlanta, adding, “I have never really fully enjoyed the three off days, so I just want to be in the best possible position to help this team win.”
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Padres’ Darvish set to make season debut Mon.
Right-hander Yu Darvish will be activated from the injured list and make his Padres season debut Monday night at home against the Diamondbacks.
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Guardians’ skid at 10 after ‘gut-wrenching’ loss
Sunday’s 7-2 loss to the Tigers in 10 innings extended the Guardians’ losing streak to double digits, a first for the team since 2012.
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Bellinger rescues Yankees to avoid Subway sweep
Cody Bellinger started a pivotal double play and the Yankees stopped a six-game losing streak by beating the Mets 6-4 to avoid a weekend Subway Series sweep.
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Nats seek ‘fresh approach,’ fire Martinez, Rizzo
Headed into an off day and stuck in last place in the NL East, the Washington Nationals fired manager Davey Martinez and general manager Mike Rizzo on Sunday night, hours after a 6-4 loss at home completed a sweep by the Boston Red Sox.
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Pirates CF Cruz makes 105.2 mph throw to plate
Pirates center fielder Oneil Cruz made a 105.2 mph throw to nab Seattle’s J.P. Crawford at the plate on Sunday, the second-hardest thrown ball to produce an outfield assist since Statcast started tracking in 2015.
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MLB All-Star rosters: Biggest snubs and other takeaways
While some of the game’s biggest names are headed to Atlanta, some deserving stars will be watching from home.
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Last-place Nationals dismiss Martinez, GM Rizzo
Headed into an off day and stuck in last place in the NL East, the Washington Nationals fired manager Davey Martinez and general manager Mike Rizzo Sunday night, the club announced, hours after a 6-4 loss at home completed a sweep by the Boston Red Sox.