The Astros sign IF Yulieski Gurriel, one of the top Cuban players of the past decade, to a five-year deal, six months after his defection following the 2016 Caribbean Series. He is expected to suit up for the team before the end of the season.

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The Astros sign IF Yulieski Gurriel, one of the top Cuban players of the past decade, to a five-year deal, six months after his defection following the 2016 Caribbean Series. He is expected to suit up for the team before the end of the season.

Going all in to reach the postseason, the Red Sox make their fourth trade in a week, acquiring SP Drew Pomeranz, just off an appearance in the All-Star Game, from the Padres in return for prospect Anderson Espinoza.

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Going all in to reach the postseason, the Red Sox make their fourth trade in a week, acquiring SP Drew Pomeranz, just off an appearance in the All-Star Game, from the Padres in return for prospect Anderson Espinoza.

The American League defeats the National League, 4 – 2, in the 2016 All-Star Game played at Petco Park in San Diego, CA. Royals teammates Eric Hosmer and Salvador Perezboth homer in a three-run 2nd inning and Hosmer later adds another RBI to be named the game’s MVP.

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The American League defeats the National League, 4 – 2, in the 2016 All-Star Game played at Petco Park in San Diego, CA. Royals teammates Eric Hosmer and Salvador Perezboth homer in a three-run 2nd inning and Hosmer later adds another RBI to be named the game’s MVP.

2016 – Giancarlo Stanton wins the annual Home Run Derby staged as part of the All-Star Game festivities in San Diego, CA. Stanton outhomers defending champion Todd Frazier, 20 to 13, in the final round.

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2016 – Giancarlo Stanton wins the annual Home Run Derby staged as part of the All-Star Game festivities in San Diego, CA. Stanton outhomers defending champion Todd Frazier, 20 to 13, in the final round.

The World Team wins the 2016 Futures Game, 11 – 3, snapping a streak of six straight wins by the US Team. Yoan Moncada hits a two-run homer off Anthony Banda in the 8th to put the World Team ahead and win the Larry Doby Award as the game’s MVP. Eloy Jimenez adds a three-run shot in a seven-run 9th inning.

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The World Team wins the 2016 Futures Game, 11 – 3, snapping a streak of six straight wins by the US Team. Yoan Moncada hits a two-run homer off Anthony Banda in the 8th to put the World Team ahead and win the Larry Doby Award as the game’s MVP. Eloy Jimenez adds a three-run shot in a seven-run 9th inning.

Madison Bumgarner pitches a one-hitter while striking out 14 on the last day of games before the All-Star break to lead the Giants to a 4 – 0 win over Arizona. Jake Lamb’s 8th-inning single is the only safety for the Diamondbacks.

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Madison Bumgarner pitches a one-hitter while striking out 14 on the last day of games before the All-Star break to lead the Giants to a 4 – 0 win over Arizona. Jake Lamb’s 8th-inning single is the only safety for the Diamondbacks.

The Orioles and Dodgers combine for 36 strikeouts in a 14-inning game at Dodger Stadium. Both teams whiff 18 times before Jonathan Schoop hits a two-run double off Chris Hatcher in the 14th to take a 6 – 4 lead. The Dodgers have a chance to tie the score in the bottom of the frame when closer Zach Britton walks Yasmani Grandal intentionally to load the bases, but with no substitutes available, Hatcher grounds back to the mound to end the contest. Chase Utley has a six-hit game in a losing cause for Los Angeles, while Mark Trumbo hits a pair of homers for Baltimore, giving him a major league-leading 26 on the year.

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The Orioles and Dodgers combine for 36 strikeouts in a 14-inning game at Dodger Stadium. Both teams whiff 18 times before Jonathan Schoop hits a two-run double off Chris Hatcher in the 14th to take a 6 – 4 lead. The Dodgers have a chance to tie the score in the bottom of the frame when closer Zach Britton walks Yasmani Grandal intentionally to load the bases, but with no substitutes available, Hatcher grounds back to the mound to end the contest. Chase Utley has a six-hit game in a losing cause for Los Angeles, while Mark Trumbo hits a pair of homers for Baltimore, giving him a major league-leading 26 on the year.

The rosters for the 2016 All-Star Game are announced. The Cubs provide the entire starting infield for the National League and have seven players selected, while the Boston Red Sox have six, including four starters. Royals catcher Salvador Perez is the leading vote-getter.

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The rosters for the 2016 All-Star Game are announced. The Cubs provide the entire starting infield for the National League and have seven players selected, while the Boston Red Sox have six, including four starters. Royals catcher Salvador Perez is the leading vote-getter.

Major League Baseball celebrates military appreciation day by staging a game in Fort Bragg, NC, the nation’s largest military base. The Marlins defeat the Braves, 5 – 2 in a temporary 12,500 seat ballpark with no paid admission, as all spectators are active military members and their families. It’s the first major league game ever played in the state of North Carolina.

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On July 3, 2016 Major League Baseball celebrates military appreciation day by staging a game in Fort Bragg, NC, the nation’s largest military base. The Marlins defeat the Braves, 5 – 2 in a temporary 12,500 seat ballpark with no paid admission, as all spectators are active military members and their families. It’s the first major league game ever played in the…