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Baseball lifer Brad Mills pinch-hits as AL All-Star manager

MIAMI (AP) Among the most unlikely All-Stars is a former 17th-round draft pick with one career home run.

Giancarlo Stanton expands his brand at All-Star Game

MIAMI (AP) Giancarlo Stanton sat in the back row during a news conference for All-Star Home Run Derby contestants, and when introduced he raised his hand to ensure everyone knew who he was.

Aaron Judge smashes hit way to Home Run Derby title

MIAMI (AP) Aaron Judge dominated the All-Star Home Run Derby in the same manner he has smashed his way through his rookie season.

From .179 to the All-Star Game: The climb of Aaron Judge

MIAMI (AP) Aaron Judge keeps the only piece of motivation he needs on his phone.

LEADING OFF: Judge, AL try to even All-Star rivalry, at last

A look at what’s happening all around the majors Tuesday:

Cubs' Hendricks pitches 3 1/3 innings in rehab appearance

SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Chicago Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks gave up one run in 3 1/3 innings Monday while making a rehabilitation appearance in the Double-A Southern League for the Tennessee Smokies.

Maddon only one from World Series champs at All-Star Game

MIAMI (AP) World Series champions usually get to keep on celebrating at the following year’s All-Star Game.

Brad Mills goes 1-on-1 with Ken Rosenthal before the All-Star Game to talk about Terry Francona

AL All-Star manager Brad Mills goes 1-on-1 with Ken Rosenthal before the All-Star Game to talk about Terry Francona.

Miguel Sano goes 1-on-1 with Ken Rosenthal to talk about his first All-Star Game

Minnesota Twins’ Miguel Sano goes 1-on-1 with Ken Rosenthal to talk about his first All-Star Game.

MLB looks to Harper, Trout, Judge to connect with fans

MIAMI (AP) Bryce Harper, Mike Trout and Aaron Judge have become the face of baseball as a gleaming, modernist ballpark and a city known for its Latino culture host the All-Star Game for the first time. After decades of falling behind, the sport finally has stepped up its national promotion.

AL Stars-NL Stars Preview (Jul 11, 2017)

MIAMI — Call this the Glamour Game.

White Sox option OF Willy Garcia to Triple-A Charlotte

CHICAGO (AP) The Chicago White Sox have optioned outfielder Willy Garcia to Triple-A Charlotte.

AL's Chris Sale, NL's Max Scherzer to start All-Star Game

MIAMI (AP) Chris Sale will become the first pitcher to make consecutive All-Star starts representing different teams.

Vin Scully to receive Icon Award at The ESPYS

LOS ANGELES (AP) Vin Scully will receive the Icon Award at The ESPYS, with actor Bryan Cranston presenting the honor given to those whose careers have left a lasting impression on the sports world.

Pardinho, 16-year-old Brazilian pitcher, gets $1.4M bonus

NEW YORK (AP) Eric Pardinho, a 16-year-old pitcher who agreed last week to a minor league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, will receive a $1.4 million signing bonus as part of his deal.

Watch the MLB All-Star Game Tuesday on FOX and FS GO

Son of former Braves player Keith Lockhart out of hospital

ATLANTA (AP) The son of former Major League infielder Keith Lockhart has headed home from an Atlanta hospital after being hit in the face with a baseball last month.

September sentencing in Cuban baseball player smuggling case

MIAMI (AP) A September sentencing date has been set for a sports agent and a baseball trainer convicted in Miami of smuggling Cuban baseball players into the U.S.

Take me out to the screen: VR baseball a hit

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) Nicholas Montes put on goggles and a catcher’s mitt and crouched.

All-Star Fulmer outshines Kluber as Tigers top Indians 5-3 (Jul 09, 2017)

CLEVELAND (AP) Michael Fulmer outpitched All-Star teammate Corey Kluber and Alex Presley hit a tiebreaking, two-run double and the Detroit Tigers hung on late to salvage the series finale with a 5-3 win over the Cleveland Indians on Sunday night.

All-Star Fulmer outlasts Kluber as Tigers top Indians 5-3 (Jul 09, 2017)

CLEVELAND (AP) Michael Fulmer won’t pitch in his first All-Star Game, not because he isn’t worthy.

Mike Trout slated to return to Angels' lineup Friday

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Mike Trout will return to the Los Angeles Angels’ lineup Friday after missing 39 games with an injured thumb.

LEADING OFF: Stanton, Judge set for All-Star Home Run Derby

A look at what’s happening all around the majors Monday:

Stanton homers twice as Marlins complete sweep of Giants (Jul 09, 2017)

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Giancarlo Stanton homered twice, the second coming after A.J. Ellis’ tiebreaking two-run home run in the 11th inning, and the Miami Marlins held on to beat the San Francisco Giants 10-8 on Sunday to complete a sweep.

Bailey, Reds send D-backs to another loss, 2-1 (Jul 09, 2017)

PHOENIX (AP) Homer Bailey went 6 2-3 strong innings, Scott Schebler doubled in the go-ahead run and the Cincinnati Reds beat Arizona 2-1 on Sunday, sending the Diamondbacks to their fifth loss in six games heading into the All-Star break.

Adam Jones homers twice and Orioles pound Twins 11-5 (Jul 09, 2017)

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Adam Jones homered twice and drove in five runs to lead a 15-hit attack and the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Minnesota Twins 11-5 on Sunday.

Shaw, Vogt homer, NL Central-leading Brewers beat Yanks 5-3 (Jul 09, 2017)

NEW YORK (AP) Travis Shaw and Stephen Vogt both homered and the Milwaukee Brewers lengthened their surprising lead in the NL Central, topping the New York Yankees 5-3 Sunday.

Indians place Kipnis on DL with strained hamstring

CLEVELAND (AP) Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with a strained right hamstring.

Home plate umpire hit in mask by foul tip at Dodgers game

LOS ANGELES (AP) Home plate umpire Kerwin Danley has been hit in the mask by a foul tip off the bat of Dodgers rookie Cody Bellinger.

Miller homers in 8th, Rays take 3 of 4 from Red Sox (Jul 09, 2017)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Brad Miller hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the eighth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays took three of the four from AL East-leading Boston, beating the Red Sox 5-3 Sunday.