Young stars surge as All-Star selections rise across majors
Machado earns his first All-Star nod on his 21st birthday after a power filled first half. Veterans say a new breed of players like Fer nandez Segura and Puig is redefining the game with talent, maturity, and pace while established stars provide guidance.
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Machado
Jeter
Baltimore
Orioles
Adam Jones
Earl Webb
Faldo Returns to Open at Muirfield After Long Hiatus
Sir Nick Faldo, turning 56, returns to the British Open at Muirfield aiming to keep a competitive edge after years away. He recalls past wins there in 1987 and 1992, contemplates a possible final appearance, and teams with Fred Couples and Tom Watson as he rehabs his left shoulder and studies modern swings.
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Gullane
Scotland
Nick Faldo
Nick
Faldo
St. Andrews
Muirfield
Gio Valiante
Justin Rose
Pebble Beach
Augusta National
Fred Couples
Tom Watson
Tom
Freddie
Watson
Turnberry
Stewart Cink
Cespedes Dominates Home Run Derby Before Final Showdown
Yoenis Cespedes blasted six long balls in round two and toppled several rivals to reach the finals, with Harper and Davis eliminated early among a star-studded field. Cespedes credited belief from fans and teammates as he eyes the title while Davis battles a blister and several veterans exit.
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Cespedes
Davis
Reggie Jackson
David Wright
Pirates
Pedro Alvarez
Alvarez
New York City
Manhattan
Manny Ramirez
Prince Fielder
Ken Griffey Jr
Robinson Cano
New York Yankees
All-Star selections highlight busy mound year and history
Bruce Bochy backs Harvey as a starting pitcher despite the year’s stellar NL numbers. Harvey 7-2 with a 2.35 ERA and 147 strikeouts leads NL in Ks, while Max Scherzer enhances Detroit’s rotation with a 13-1 start and a 3.10 ERA. Rivera, 43, to retire as the game’s closing figure, with Leyland envisioning a ninth inning featuring baseball’s greatest closer.
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Machado
Trout
Harper
Miami
Jose Fernandez
Patrick Corbin
Arizona
Jean Segura
Milwaukee
Segura
Harvey
New York Mets
Detroit Tigers
Max Scherzer
San Francisco
Bruce Bochy
Hideo Nomo
Washington
Stephen Strasburg
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Minnesota
Joe Mauer
Texas
Yu Darvish
Scherzer
Bryce Harper
Clemens
Detroit
Justin Verlander
Randy Johnson
Curt Schilling
Tigers
Jim Leyland
Rivera
Jackie Robinson
Robinson
New York Yankees
Leyland
Citi of stars see No. 42 pitch at All Star Game lineup
The piece notes 13 time All Star Rivera and starting lineups announced by managers Bochy and Leyland for the NL and AL. NL leadoff is Brandon Phillips with Beltran Votto Wright Gonzalez Molina Tulowitzki Cuddyer and Harper. AL leadoff Mike Trout followed by Cano Cabrera Davis Bautista Ortiz Jones Mauer and Hardy.
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Rivera
Cincinnati
Brandon Phillips
St. Louis
Carlos Beltran
Reds
Joey Votto
Mets
David Wright
Colorado
Carlos Gonzalez
Cardinals
Yadier Molina
Rockies
Troy Tulowitzki
Michael Cuddyer
Washington
Bryce Harper
Leyland
Los
Angeles Angels
Mike Trout
New York Yankees
Robinson Cano
Detroit
Miguel Cabrera
Baltimore
Chris Davis
Toronto
Jose Bautista
Boston
David Ortiz
Orioles
Adam Jones
Minnesota
Joe Mauer
J.J. Hardy
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Diamondbacks
Cody
Ross
Mike Piazza
Gary Sheffield
Mike Mussina
Juan Gonzalez
Ivan Rodriguez
Los Angeles Dodgers
Yasiel Puig
Ron Gardenhire
Mariano Rivera
Torii Hunter
Bartolo Colon
Twins
Yankees
Joe Girardi
Alex Rodriguez
Nomar Garciaparra
Girardi
Terry Ryan
Derby
Washington Nationals
Citi’ of
Bochy
Citi Field
New York
David
Wright
Joey Votte
Paul Goldschmidt
Hardy
Los Angeles