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Hitting .300? Who cares. Tonight's young All-Stars are redefining the game

TEst 4 July 9, 2019 - 3:40pm
"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.

Manfred says Wahoo ban, All-Star bid not linked

TEst 4 July 9, 2019 - 3:40pm
Commissioner Rob Manfred insists Major League Baseball did not make a deal with the Cleveland Indians about banning their contentious logo, Chief Wahoo.

Manfred: MLB didn't alter baseball for more HRs

TEst 4 July 9, 2019 - 12:39pm
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred, amid criticism from star pitchers, said the league "has done nothing, given no direction for an alteration in the baseball."

'Meaningful free agency' among MLBPA's priorities

TEst 4 July 9, 2019 - 9:39am
Tony Clark, the head of the baseball players' association, says a "competitive environment" and "meaningful free agency" are among the goals during CBA talks.

Generation OPS: How powerful young All-Stars are redefining the game

TEst 4 July 9, 2019 - 6:38am
"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.

How Ryu reinvented himself to become MLB's most dominant pitcher

TEst 4 July 9, 2019 - 6:38am
Hyun-Jin Ryu was already good before, but recovering from injury, he did more than just heal up to become the NL's top starter.

Pete Alonso stole the show in a Home Run Derby for the ages

TEst 4 July 9, 2019 - 12:36am
The Mets rookie was the last man standing, posting a dramatic win in a heavyweight battle full of memorable moments.

Inside Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s incredible Derby performance

TEst 4 July 9, 2019 - 12:36am
With a record-setting first round and an epic slugfest with Joc Pederson, Vlad Jr. won over everyone watching, even if he didn't win the trophy.

Alonso outslugs Vlad Jr. to win Home Run Derby

TEst 4 July 8, 2019 - 9:36pm
The New York Mets' Pete Alonso won a battle of rookies to outslug Toronto's Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and win the Home Run Derby at Progressive Field in Cleveland on Monday night.

Shirtless J.R. Smith steals the show at MLB All-Star celebrity softball game

TEst 4 July 8, 2019 - 9:36pm
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.

A midsummer slugfest? Verlander vs. the world? Our All-Star predictions

TEst 4 July 8, 2019 - 9:36pm
As baseball's biggest stars prepare to face off in Cleveland on Tuesday, our experts make their boldest All-Star Game calls.

Report: Red Sox, Yanks ask Mets about Wheeler

TEst 4 July 8, 2019 - 6:36pm
The Mets have been aggressively shopping right-handed starter Zack Wheeler, and the Red Sox and Yankees are reportedly among the teams interested.

Follow live with the Home Run Derby tracker

TEst 4 July 8, 2019 - 6:36pm
Keep track of everything happening in Cleveland with round-by-round results and much more.

Verlander: MLB juicing balls for more offense

TEst 4 July 8, 2019 - 3:35pm
All-Star starter Justin Verlander thinks the baseball is juiced this season and that MLB implemented the new ball to increase offense.

Verlander gets AL start; Yelich will play for NL

TEst 4 July 8, 2019 - 12:35pm
It will be Justin Verlander facing Hyun-Jin Ryu in the All-Star Game on Tuesday, and Christian Yelich, who pulled out of the Home Run Derby with a back issue, will lead off for the NL.

Latest updates from MLB All-Star Week in Cleveland

TEst 4 July 8, 2019 - 12:35pm
From media day to the Home Run Derby to the Midsummer Classic, Cleveland is rocking. Here's what's happening right now at Progressive Field.

Our Home Run Derby and All-Star Game picks

TEst 4 July 8, 2019 - 12:35pm
As baseball's biggest stars prepare to swing for the fences Monday and face off under the lights in Cleveland on Tuesday, our experts make their boldest All-Star week calls.

Lucroy concussed, breaks nose from collision

TEst 4 July 8, 2019 - 9:35am
The Angels' Jonathan Lucroy told ESPN in a text message that he has a concussion and a broken nose from his collision with the Astros' Jake Marisnick in Sunday's game.

Real-life Crash Davis retires after walk-off HR

TEst 4 July 8, 2019 - 9:35am
Cody Decker, who led all active minor leaguers in home runs, retired in style after hitting a walk-off homer for the Reno Aces. The blast was the 204th in a career that spanned 11 seasons and saw him play for 13 teams.

A 514-foot homer? A midsummer slugfest? Our Home Run Derby and All-Star predictions

TEst 4 July 8, 2019 - 6:35am
As baseball's biggest stars prepare to swing for the fences Monday and face off under the lights in Cleveland on Tuesday, our experts make their boldest All-Star week calls.

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