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The starting lineups for this summer's Major League Baseball All-Star Game were announced Thursday night, with several surprises getting the nod. Unheralded free agent signees Hunter Pence and DJ LeMahieu were among the names unveiled at their respective positions. LeMahieu, the New York Yankees' second baseman, and Pence, the Texas Rangers' designated hitter, will each suit up for the American League. Continue to Article

June 28, 2019 12:56:am EST

The starting lineups for this summer's Major League Baseball All-Star Game were announced Thursday night, with several surprises getting the nod. Unheralded free agent signees Hunter Pence and DJ LeMahieu were among the names unveiled at their respective positions. Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (National League) and Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco (AL) were among other unexpected names selected as starters after an impressive first half to the season. Continue to Article

June 27, 2019 8:28:pm EST

The Arizona Diamondbacks figured the best approach against a pitcher in his major league debut was to come out aggressive, a plan that worked right away. Eduardo Escobar's three-run home gave Arizona a four-run lead before Los Angeles recorded an out, and the Diamondbacks cruised to an 8-2 victory over the National League West-leading Dodgers on Wednesday. The Dodgers, with the best record in the majors at 55-27, lost for just the second time — both to Arizona in the three-game series — in nine games, while Arizona finished a nine-game homestand 3-6. Continue to Article

June 26, 2019 8:06:pm EST

The Arizona Diamondbacks reinstated third baseman Jake Lamb from the 10-day injured list Wednesday. A 2017 All-Star, Lamb played only five games this season with Arizona before suffering a strained left quadriceps on April 3. Lamb, 28, was 4-for-15 with a double and two RBIs with the Diamondbacks before the injury. Continue to Article

June 26, 2019 1:12:pm EST