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SHOCKING: Nationals - What They Never Told You

2026 MLB Draft Winners and Losers: White Sox Nailed It, Red Sox Play It Safe

Now that the dust from the rest of All-Star week has settled, let’s look at some of the most exciting (and disappointing) draft classes.

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Tom Verducci’s Four Things to Watch at the MLB All-Star Game

From a long overdue All-Star Game debut to a long awaited return, here’s the most interesting storylines heading into Tuesday’s premier exhibition.

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MLB storylines at the All-Star break: summer surges, the woeful Mets and the first-place White Sox

As the Home Run Derby and All-Star Game take over Philadelphia, we take a spin around the majors with an awards watch, an Ohtani update and lots in between

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There Is Little Modern Evidence, If Any, for the Feared Home Run Derby Effect

Over the years, some hitters have avoided competing in the Home Run Derby with the belief that doing so will negatively affect their second-half production.

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MLB’s 10 Most Pleasant Surprises From the First Half

From the NL Cy Young race to small-ball success stories, there’s plenty to be optimistic about as the MLB All-Star break approaches.

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MLB’s 10 Biggest Disappointments From the First Half

We’ve seen plenty of excellence in the first half of the 2026 MLB season, but also some seismic disappointments.

Sports Illustrated

Tom Verducci’s Nine Changes to the MLB All-Star Game Starting Lineups

Our senior writer disagreed on half of the fan-elected starters.

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Right-wing rivals locked in 'race to the bottom': PM

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has taken a broad swipe at right-wing rivals, telling the Labor Party faithful they are only interested in airing grievances.

AAP

Huge energy bill blowout due to past 'denial and delay'

Energy Minister Chris Bowen has defended Labor's handling of the power grid, despite coalition figures pointing to a $23 billion blowout in consumer costs.

AAP

MLB All-Star Game: American and National League Starters, Full Rosters

MLB on the Fourth of July revealed the American and National League starters and full rosters for the 96th All-Star Game.

Sports Illustrated

Coalition criticises Labor over electricity prices as Bowen rejects ‘hypocrisy’ – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Dear Diary: ministers hiding the business of government

The federal government has been urged to join most states in adopting a proactive ministerial diary-disclosure regime, so citizens know who they are meeting.

AAP

A Look at Every MLB Team's Fourth of July Hats

Here's a look at how MLB is celebrating America's 250th birthday in style with special hats and uniforms on the 4th of July.

Sports Illustrated

Canada's Tim Tam bargain riles up Nationals leader

Nationals leader Matt Canavan has leveraged the beloved Tim Tam to make his party's cost-of-living case at a state conference.

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The Canberra Times

'Synergy greater than the risk': John Barilaro is back in Canberra in a 'favour' role

Former NSW deputy premier has returned to politics.

Newcastle Herald

'Synergy greater than the risk': Hunter senator hires John Barilaro in 'favour' role

John Barilaro has returned to politics as a part-time adviser to Hunter senator Ross Cadell after sensationally quitting in 2021.

AAP

Hopes for national gun buyback fade as deadline expires

National firearms reforms are drifting off target after a deadline for states and territories to sign up for an Australia-wide buyback lapsed.

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Exclusive: Kyle Schwarber to Participate in Home Run Derby, On Two Conditions

The Phillies star is set to showcase his power swing in front of his hometown fans in Philadelphia, as long as he’s healthy and selected to the All-Star Game.

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The Independent UK

Nats' Cade Cavalli apologizes for telling Willson Contreras to 'sit down, boy'

Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli apologized Wednesday for shouting “sit down, boy” at Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras while instigating a benches’ clearing scrum a night earlier

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Tom Verducci’s 25-and-Under MLB All-Star Team

Young players have never been performing better in the majors, where rule changes and pitch velocity increases are favoring the youth.

The Economic Times

Nationals pitchers shut down high-powered Phillies in win

Foster Griffin delivered a stellar performance, pitching 7 1/3 innings as the Nationals defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1. Luis Garcia Jr. and Curtis Mead's homers powered Washington's offense, while Griffin's strong outing secured his eighth win. The Phillies' Brandon Marsh managed a solo home run, but couldn't spark a comeback.…

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One Nation monoculture claim red-carded as 'nonsense'

Anthony Albanese has pushed back on Pauline Hanson's call for Australia to be a monoculture, citing the nation's World Cup squad as proof of its diversity.

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AAP Rolling News Bulletin June 23, 0500

AAP Rolling News Bulletin for June 23 at 0500

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FED:Nationals ape Hanson 'liar' slogan as tax debate flares

One Nation could win more than 60 seats if an election were held now, as a fresh poll underscores surging support for the right-wing party.

The Conversation

Why the whole country will be watching Victoria’s November state election

A 12-year-old government with a premier under siege. An untried opposition that has weathered multiple scandals and leadership changes. And a right-wing populist party on the march among disaffected voters. With all this in play, Victoria’s November state election is shaping up to be one of the most significant in…

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