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By Bert Leeson ELLECTRICITY: SS Elly De La Cruz leads the majors with 45 stolen bases. • Is on pace to steal 80 bases, which would be the most by a Major Leaguer since StL’s Vince Coleman (81) and NYY’s Rickey Henderson (93) each led their respective leagues in 1988. • His 45 steals are…

By Bert Leeson ALL-STARS: RHP Hunter Greene this afternoon was named to the National League All-Star team, joining teammate SS Elly De La Cruz as the Reds’ representatives for the 2024 Midsummer Classic. • The Reds have multiple All-Stars for the first time since 2021 (Nick Castellanos & Jesse Winker). • De La Cruz will…

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By Bert Leeson   July 7, 2024 DENVER – Major League Baseball announced today the full rosters for the 2024 All-Star Game at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, including third baseman Ryan McMahon as the Rockies representative, who was voted in as a result of player balloting. The selection marks the 29-year-old’s first career All-Star…

By Bert Leeson   July 7, 2024   The Colorado Rockies announced the following moves today:  Selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Tanner Gordon (#29) from Triple-A Albuquerque.  Designated right-handed pitcher Dakota Hudson for assignment. The Rockies’ 40-man roster is at 39. Gordon, 26, was acquired via trade with Atlanta, along with RHP Victor Vodnik,…

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By Sanderson “Snuffy” Smith July 7, 2024   Most Selections for the Club Since 2018; Josh Naylor, David Fry & Steven Kwan Tabbed For The First Time   CLEVELAND, OH – The Cleveland Guardians will send five players to the Major League All-Star Game following tonight’s announcement by Major League Baseball. RHP Emmanuel Clase (3rd selection), 1B Josh Naylor (1st selection)…

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