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White Sox’ Tim Anderson tells it like it is: ‘I’ve got to get better’ on defense

The American League’s All-Star starter at shortstop took a hard look at his own play during the first half of the season. It was far from perfect.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 19, 2022

Vogt’s clutch at-bats keys A’s comeback win over Houston Astros

The unofficial first half of the regular season has been a nightmare at times for the Oakland A’s. But at least they can say it ended on a positive note.

Tribune News Service · Jul 17, 2022

This You Gotta See: Contreras brothers take the All-Star stage together in Los Angeles

Cubs fans will tune in knowing almost for certain that starting NL catcher Willson Contreras is representing the team on a big stage for the final time.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 17, 2022

Angels’ Shohei Ohtani makes case to start in All-Star Game

There is less than a week until the All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium. On Wednesday at Angel Stadium, Dusty Baker, who will manage the American League team, got a chance to see one of his potential starting pitchers in person.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 14, 2022

Rays’ Shane McClanahan furthers All-Star starter bid in win over Red Sox

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — If American League/Astros manager Dusty Baker or Major League Baseball officials somehow need any more convincing that Shane McClanahan deserves to start next week’s All-Star Game, he gave it to them Wednesday.

Tribune News Service · Jul 14, 2022

Dylan Cease, left off the All-Star team, is focused on improving. ‘There’s still room to get better,’ the Chicago White Sox starter says.

CHICAGO — Dylan Cease ranks among the best in the American League in several pitching categories.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 12, 2022

American League MVP Race Is on a Historic Track

It’s Aaron Judge vs. Shohei Ohtani, and you can’t really go wrong with either choice.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 11, 2022

Mariners’ France Responds to Not Being Selected for All-Star Game

The star first baseman was left off the American League roster despite being a finalist for one of the team’s starting spots.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 11, 2022

Angels’ Shohei Ohtani makes All-Star Game as a pitcher too

BALTIMORE — Shohei Ohtani has done it again.

The Orange County Register · Jul 10, 2022

White Sox’ hitters heed manager Tony La Russa’s advice not to chase pitches

The Sox entered Saturday with a 35.9% rate of swinging at pitches outside the strike zone, the highest in the American League, according to FanGraphs.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 9, 2022