Alex Rodriguez out of Yankees’ lineup (AP)

Alex Rodriguez is out of the New York Yankees' lineup, this time as a precaution after playing two straight games since coming off the disabled list. Manager Joe Girardi says he's just keeping his slugger fresh as he recovers from a strained left calf. Girardi says he likely will not let Rodriguez play an extended stretch of games for another week.

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NL snaps all-star losing streak (CBC.ca)

Brian McCann's three-run double in the seventh inning gave the National League a 3-1 win in the 81st all-star game in Anaheim on Tuesday, ending the American League's 13-year unbeaten run.

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Moment of silence for George Steinbrenner opens All-Star Game (Yahoo! Sports)

ANAHEIM, Calif. — As expected, the long and successful life of George Steinbrenner was honored before...

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All-Star game scoreless after 3 innings (AP)

Colorado's Ubaldo Jimenez and Tampa Bay's David Price opened the 81st All-Star game with two sharp innings apiece, and baseball's midsummer classic was scoreless after three innings Tuesday night. Evan Longoria's second-inning double was the only extra-base hit at sun-splashed Angel Stadium, where the NL hoped a roster loaded with pitching talent would end the league's 13-game...

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Selig gives no sign MLB moving 2011 All-Star game (AP)

Bud Selig considers Arizona's new immigration law a political issue and is showing no signs that Major League Baseball will shift next year's All-Star game out of the state. A day after Milwaukee pitcher Yovani Gallardo and other All-Stars said they could envision boycotting the 2011 game at Phoenix in protest, the commissioner never mentioned a possible shift.

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Jimenez, Price to start all-star game (The Canadian Press)

New York Yankees' Derek Jeter(notes), right, talks to reporters during a media availability for the Major League Baseball All-Star game, Monday, July 12, 2010, in Anaheim, Calif.

ANAHEIM, Calif. - Ubaldo Jimenez is always eager to share his accomplishments with a support system that runs from Denver to the Dominican Republic.


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Your 2010 All-Star game starters: Ubaldo Jimenez & David Price (Yahoo! Sports)

ANAHEIM, Calif. — After stellar first-half performances, a pair of first-time All-Stars will get...

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Morneau replaced by Konerko in all-star game (The Canadian Press)

Toronto Blue Jays' John McDonald(notes),left, checks on Minnesota Twins Justin Morneau(notes) after the pair collided at second base after Twins' Michael Cuddyear grounded into fielders choice during eighth inning baseball action in Toronto Wednesday, July 7, 2010.

DETROIT - Paul Konerko was chosen to replace injured Justin Morneau on the AL all-star team Saturday.


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Votto, Swisher win vote for final All-Star spots (AP)

After this successful campaign, maybe New York Yankees outfielder Nick Swisher should consider a future in politics. Swisher and Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto were chosen by fans on Thursday for the final two roster spots in Tuesday's All-Star game at Anaheim, Calif. Swisher edged Boston first baseman Kevin Youkilis for the final AL spot.

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Scioscia, Bochy among All-Star coaches (AP)

Manager Mike Scioscia of the host Los Angeles Angels has been picked as an AL coach for next month's All-Star game. Two coaches were chosen Thursday for each league, and all of them are managers of teams in California. Scioscia and Oakland's Bob Geren will assist AL manager Joe Girardi of the New York Yankees.

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