Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Holds Lead Over Ben Rice In AL 1B Voting

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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Holds Lead Over Ben Rice In AL 1B Voting

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. leads American League first basemen with 603,014 votes, while Ben Rice has 509,830 in MLB’s latest All-Star update. Guerrero is a five-time All-Star, earning selections every year from 2021-25. Rice has emerged as a breakout bat for the Yankees, creating one of the closest position races as Phase 1 voting runs through June 25.

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Giants Test Trade Market But Won't Move Logan Webb

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Giants Test Trade Market But Won't Move Logan Webb

The Giants have tested the market on several players, but Logan Webb remains untouchable. One source told The Athletic the club has “zero plans” to trade its ace. Webb owns a 3.46 ERA and has anchored San Francisco’s rotation. The Giants are expected to keep evaluating trade options ahead of the Aug. 3 deadline while building around their staff leader.

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Elly De La Cruz Set To Begin Rehab Assignment

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Elly De La Cruz Set To Begin Rehab Assignment

Elly De La Cruz will begin a rehab assignment this weekend as he works back from a right hamstring strain. The Reds shortstop was batting .280 with 12 homers, 37 RBIs and 10 steals in 58 games before landing on the IL. Cincinnati expects the assignment to move him closer to a return, with another update likely after game action.

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Shohei Ohtani, Yordan Alvarez Lead Early All-Star Voting

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Shohei Ohtani, Yordan Alvarez Lead Early All-Star Voting

Shohei Ohtani leads all players with 1,165,133 votes, while Yordan Alvarez tops the American League with 1,015,768 in MLB’s latest All-Star update. The leading vote-getter in each league through June 25 earns an automatic All-Star berth. Both sluggers have surpassed one million votes as Phase 1 balloting continues toward July’s Midsummer Classic in Atlanta.

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One Year Later, Rafael Devers Trade Has Hurt Both Red Sox And Giants

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One Year Later, Rafael Devers Trade Has Hurt Both Red Sox And Giants

One year after trading Rafael Devers, neither club has prospered. The Red Sox are 81-77 since the deal but sit in last place at 29-40, while the Giants are 69-93 and tied for MLB's second-worst record at 29-43. Devers has hit .235 with 29 homers and an 113 wRC+ in 162 games, making the blockbuster a disappointment for both sides.

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Braves Lose Spencer Strider For At Least Four Weeks

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Braves Lose Spencer Strider For At Least Four Weeks

Spencer Strider's recovery timeline is becoming clearer. The Braves ace will be shut down for four weeks because of right elbow inflammation. Recent MRIs showed no ligament damage and there are no current concerns about surgery. Strider met with Dr. Keith Meister, and Atlanta will take a cautious approach with its star right-hander's return.

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