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AP Sports WriterIndians bolster bullpen with All-Star Hand, rookie CimberBy BERNIE WILSONSAN DIEGO (AP) With an eye on October and beyond, the AL Central-leading Cleveland Indians scooped up All-Star closer Brad Hand and fellow reliever Adam Cimber from the rebuilding San Diego Padres in exchange for switch-hitting catching...

The Latest: All-Stars hope wet conditions won't be factorWASHINGTON (AP) The Latest on baseball's All-Star Game (all times local):6:30 p.m.Severe thunderstorms that blew through Washington in the afternoon soaked the field at Nationals Park, but players hope the conditions are safe and playable for the All-Star Game.The rain...

AP Sports WriterMachado trade rumors grabbing attention at All-Star GameBy DAVID GINSBURGWASHINGTON (AP) The pending trade of Manny Machado by the Baltimore Orioles has become the center of attraction at the All-Star Game.Machado was mobbed by his locker before the game Tuesday night. The questions were derived from...

The Latest: Lester, Votto keep eye on free agent situationWASHINGTON (AP) The Latest on baseball's All-Star Game (all times local):5:20 p.m.Cubs pitcher Jon Lester and Reds first baseman Joey Votto believe this offseason will be a test of whether last year's free agent situation was a one-off or...

The Latest: Dapper Machado feels 'blessed' by trade talkWASHINGTON (AP) The Latest on baseball's All-Star Game (all times local):5:05 p.m.With trade rumors swirling, Manny Machado made a fashion statement as he arrived at Nationals Park for the All-Star Game.Machado wore a gray double-breasted suit with no shirt underneath...

The Latest: Storm rolls through DC ahead of All-Star GameWASHINGTON (AP) The Latest on baseball's All-Star Game (all times local):3:30 p.m.The tarp is on the field and early arriving fans are seeking cover or wearing ponchos as a summer thunderstorm rolls through downtown Washington ahead of the All-Star...

The Latest: Manfred says conversation needed on rule changesWASHINGTON (AP) The Latest on baseball's All-Star Game (all times local):12:55 p.m.Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred is outlining concerns in the way the sport has changed and says owners want a broad conversation with players about rules changes.Manfred says concerns include...

The Latest: MLB commissioner defends free agent signingsWASHINGTON (AP) The Latest on baseball's All-Star Game (all times local):12:30 p.m.Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred is defending teams' reluctance to sign free agents last offseason and says union head Tony Clark has not responded to a pair of invitations to have...

The Latest: MLB commissioner defends free agent signingsWASHINGTON (AP) The Latest on baseball's All-Star Game (all times local):12:30 p.m.Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred is defending teams' reluctance to sign free agents last offseason and says union head Tony Clark has not responded to a pair of invitations to have...

The Latest: MLB union head hints work stoppage possibleWASHINGTON (AP) The Latest on baseball's All-Star Game (all times local):12:10 p.m.Players consider teams' reluctance to sign free agents last offseason ''a direct attack'' on their rights, according to union head Tony Clark. He hinted that the sport's quarter-century of...

The Latest: Union head favors expanding wild-card playoffWASHINGTON (AP) The Latest on baseball's All-Star Game (all times local):12:05 p.m.The head of the baseball players' union favors expanding the wild-card playoff from one game to a series, but he says there are scheduling challenges.Major League Baseball began winner-take-all, one-game...

Machado removal from Orioles game fuels trade rumorsBALTIMORE (AP) Orioles shortstop Manny Machado was removed from Baltimore's game against Texas in the fifth inning, setting off speculation the All-Star had been traded.The exit came shortly after a 26-minute rain delay Sunday left the field at Camden Yards in...